President Duterte

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

In the beginning of his term, Duterte's abrasive and rough-around-the-edges demeanor piqued my curiosity. Although barbaric and unconventional, his methods seemed to be what the nation needed to move forward. How wrong I was. He is not a man with the country's best interests at heart. He is a second-rate mayor with no experience in the big leagues. Ruling by fear and violence is not what an already broken nation needs. He is a first grader on a playground full of teenagers.

China has just one thing in mind: how will they benefit from Duterte's reckless and seemingly ill-guided actions?!? His lack of foreign policy, and his errant disregard for the Filipino people will become the country's number one weakness. just watch. Do you really think China is going to cycle $13.5B through the otherwise poor Philippines? Forget not that the nation is much more than just the capitol city of Manila. With a reach of more than 7,000 islands, how will the Phils really benefit from a quick romp in the sack with Super China? They won't. Jinping will slap Duterte like Bi**h and kick him to the curb the moment he gets what he wants. Talk about one sided relationships.

And Putin? I don't agree with Putin's policies and methods, but he is the Bear. This man is a sleeping giant. A testosterone filled career of power and experience in Mother Russia's golden throne is no match for the modest inexperience Duterte brings to the table. He is going to get squashed. His ego has already exceeded his ability to rationalize and perform successfully on any level. He is walking into a trap. Sadly, its a trap he set for himself. Mark my words, if something doesn't change soon, the Philippines will become either Chinese or Russian territory. Both armies would love to be situated so perfectly in the South China Sea.

Either Duterte is going to lose it all by betting more than he can afford, or he is on the fast track to become the next Kim Jong-un. Either way, I don't look forward to what is in store next. And Tracy, what does all of this say about our own presence in the Philippines (now or in the future)? I don't know. I really don't. Its concerning and a bit unsettling. For now, we just keep doing what we are doing. Let's get our girls out of there.

Oh, and you already know my feelings about waiting until December. Wait it out. Go see Jean and family. Enjoy your time there. You'll be fine. Jean needs to stay these past few months as much as you want her here.

Edited October 23, 2016 by Gregory&Dyn

[delish 29]

I like what he is doing now. He is very patriotic in every way. Just give him a chance. He's only in the office for 4 months. I am originally from Davao and I know how he runs the city.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

I like what he is doing now. He is very patriotic in every way. Just give him a chance. He's only in the office for 4 months. I am originally from Davao and I know how he runs the city.

See I don't like what he is doing now and neither does my asawa. He is patriotic but at the same time he is coddling up to China, which has actually taken territory from the Philippines. I honestly think he will mess up so big he will might get thrown out.

I know how he has ran Davao City and I love it there. My asawa is from Davao as well, we still have land and a house in Panabo. But he needs to stop being a Mayor and actually be a President.

[B_J 2,752]

See I don't like what he is doing now and neither does my asawa. He is patriotic but at the same time he is coddling up to China, which has actually taken territory from the Philippines. I honestly think he will mess up so big he will might get thrown out.

I know how he has ran Davao City and I love it there. My asawa is from Davao as well, we still have land and a house in Panabo. But he needs to stop being a Mayor and actually be a President.

You hit the nail on the head.

His domestic policy and foreign policy are as different as night and day.

[mikeandracel 0]

In the beginning of his term, Duterte's abrasive and rough-around-the-edges demeanor piqued my curiosity. Although barbaric and unconventional, his methods seemed to be what the nation needed to move forward. How wrong I was. He is not a man with the country's best interests at heart. He is a second-rate mayor with no experience in the big leagues. Ruling by fear and violence is not what an already broken nation needs. He is a first grader on a playground full of teenagers.

China has just one thing in mind: how will they benefit from Duterte's reckless and seemingly ill-guided actions?!? His lack of foreign policy, and his errant disregard for the Filipino people will become the country's number one weakness. just watch. Do you really think China is going to cycle $13.5B through the otherwise poor Philippines? Forget not that the nation is much more than just the capitol city of Manila. With a reach of more than 7,000 islands, how will the Phils really benefit from a quick romp in the sack with Super China? They won't. Jinping will slap Duterte like Bi**h and kick him to the curb the moment he gets what he wants. Talk about one sided relationships.

And Putin? I don't agree with Putin's policies and methods, but he is the Bear. This man is a sleeping giant. A testosterone filled career of power and experience in Mother Russia's golden throne is no match for the modest inexperience Duterte brings to the table. He is going to get squashed. His ego has already exceeded his ability to rationalize and perform successfully on any level. He is walking into a trap. Sadly, its a trap he set for himself. Mark my words, if something doesn't change soon, the Philippines will become either Chinese or Russian territory. Both armies would love to be situated so perfectly in the South China Sea.

Either Duterte is going to lose it all by betting more than he can afford, or he is on the fast track to become the next Kim Jong-un. Either way, I don't look forward to what is in store next. And Tracy, what does all of this say about our own presence in the Philippines (now or in the future)? I don't know. I really don't. Its concerning and a bit unsettling. For now, we just keep doing what we are doing. Let's get our girls out of there.

Oh, and you already know my feelings about waiting until December. Wait it out. Go see Jean and family. Enjoy your time there. You'll be fine. Jean needs to stay these past few months as much as you want her here.

Bravo and well said

Up until this past June...I was planning on us all living there on Cebu after I retire

Now.....working the K1 and as fast as we can.

The guys a closet Commie...and maybe giving voice to more of them there

the last few trips I am already noticing a change in the reception we are given as Americans

Maybe this was all just under the surface before? ...and he just being honest in verbalizing it?

I dunno...but you all need to read between the lines when he speaks

What is he has said and done so far is nothing compared to what he WANTS to do!

Not surprised if he makes the Philippines the next North Korea.

Sad to see things change so quickly....but we should have seen the writing on the wall when his running mate was that freak Bong-Bong!

I was just at the US embassy in Manila the day of the riot there....

you know what? I wouldn't be surprised íf he planned it!

Edited October 25, 2016 by mikeandracel

[MarkPerry 488]

I am curious as to what the Filipino members of Vj feel about president Dutertes apparent disdain for America.

I suspect it is his disdain for the Idiot knowns as Obama

It will all change now that we have a true leader and a man in office called Trump.

Obama is a mouse, Trump is a Man

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On 10/24/2016 at 9:21 PM, mikeandracel said:

Bravo and well said

Up until this past June...I was planning on us all living there on Cebu after I retire

Now.....working the K1 and as fast as we can.

The guys a closet Commie...and maybe giving voice to more of them there

the last few trips I am already noticing a change in the reception we are given as Americans

Maybe this was all just under the surface before? ...and he just being honest in verbalizing it?

I dunno...but you all need to read between the lines when he speaks

What is he has said and done so far is nothing compared to what he WANTS to do!

Not surprised if he makes the Philippines the next North Korea.

Sad to see things change so quickly....but we should have seen the writing on the wall when his running mate was that freak Bong-Bong!

I was just at the US embassy in Manila the day of the riot there....

you know what? I wouldn't be surprised íf he planned it!

 

but y'all aware that Aquino did nothing when China took control of that island in 2012?

 

Funny that you all put the blame to Duterte now. Even Senator Trillanes way back during Aquino presidency did back channeling talks with China.

 

Read below!

 

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/154094/group-presses-trillanes-for-info-on-backchannel-talks-with-china

 

https://www.aseanbreakingnews.com/2017/12/how-duterte-is-making-the-nation-more-secure/

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oh look what I found! looks like the article was from yr 2012? wonder what happened to drug addicts now?

 

UN drug report: Philippines has highest rate of shabu use in East Asia
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/168143/un-drug-report-philippines-has-highest-rate-of-shabu-use-in-east-asia

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

2 hours ago, butanding said:

oh look what I found! looks like the article was from yr 2012? wonder what happened to drug addicts now?

 

UN drug report: Philippines has highest rate of shabu use in East Asia
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/168143/un-drug-report-philippines-has-highest-rate-of-shabu-use-in-east-asia

Why are you reaponding to a almost 2 year omd thread? 

 

I back Duterte all the way. My asawa does too because she is from Davao and sees how he handles things. 

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1 hour ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Why are you reaponding to a almost 2 year omd thread? 

 

I back Duterte all the way. My asawa does too because she is from Davao and sees how he handles things. 

high-five bro!