Philippines President Arroyo on the ropes (Could this be Bush)

[lovuian]

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Leslie Davis - Asia Times Saturday 16th July, 2005

As she roams the regal splendor of Malacanang Palace, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has plenty to occupy her mind.

She is distrusted by large sections of the adult populace, having been accused and then practically admitting that she cheated to win in last year's presidential election. Large protests are mounting in the streets, and she has been abandoned by nearly her entire cabinet, as well as an exalted former president and various allies in parliament and civil society. Yet this diminutive leader is clearly consumed with ways and means to cling tenaciously to the seat of power she so very much covets.

But frantically finding ways to plug the holes in her sinking ship is surely not the only thing occupying Arroyo's time. As with leaders the world over, there is a legacy to think about. And undoubtedly this must pain Arroyo as much, if not more, than the large brick-bats she has had to endure recently. For not only do surveys reveal that she is the most distrusted leader in Philippine history, she may very well go down as leaving as shameful a legacy to democracy in the Philippines as dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was ousted in a people-power revolution in 1986
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This is what happens when a Presidents credibility tanks... People head for the streets!!! Could this be Bush in the upcoming months!!!

[realFedUp]

1. You have to wonder if the Bushies want her in or out

haven't heard much from them on this one.

[true_notes]

2. It could never be *. Here's why

1.Strong Loyal Support from the Military.

2.Stable Economy

3.Stable Politically

4.Strong Support from Local Gvt's all the way up to 2nd in line.

5.Overall, everything the Phils. doesn't have, Primarily stability. It's been a volatile democracy since it's beginning.
I was there with my fiance only 2 months ago and there were protests 2000-3000 strong every day.

[sam sarrha]

3. sounds interesting.. "Ropes"... Do they still hang people for Treason..??

[dArKeR]

4. It might be possible Marcos had an once more of morality than Arroyo

I never thought anyone in the world could be closer to Hell than Marcos and Hitler but Arroyo may have ordered bombings of her own citizens too. All in the name of the Father.