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The Duterte in the Eye of the Beholder

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Aug 03, 2016
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The true sign of a successful demagogue is when leaders from various points of the political and social compass believe that he represents them. Thus with President Duterte – so far, at least.

Of course it is early days and many of the above may find that after a few months in office he was all bluster and none of their expectations are significantly ful…

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