Cheekygafly's Political Spectrum Progression of Maturing Democracies with Political Groups as a Main Variable

Philippine phenomenon

(1) Infant: Clan/Family Rule

(2) Toddler: Politics of Personality and Minions

(3) Adolescent: Color/Party Coalition under Famous Public Figure

Potential Direction/Goal --->

(4) Adulthood: Party Politics (Political Party)

Ideal --->

(5) Twilight Years: Death of Party Politics and the Birth of the Deliberating Citizenry
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TRAPO BELIEFS

When you are in a long line and a friend stopped by, asking you to let him "sumingit," and you let him in, is that wrong? Or you went to the municipal office and called to the side your "kakilala" to expedite your business, right? Perhaps, you need to finish a transaction and to achieve that meant the practice of "lagay" even if that meant violating laws? How about claiming we are a democracy and not being able to handle criticism but instead "makisama?" Or "Makiisa" to our religious and secular ways combined into one (church and state togetherness)? Or use public money to employ individuals who later will become your personal "alipores?" Or believe, "nasa dugo" is a valid credential of a democratic leader...ha ha ha.

Do continue your traditional manners...

Doing What You Believe...

If I truly believe in the principle of "rotation in office," abhor the concept of bloodline and dynasties, and I am still a Filipino Citizen who live in Rizal Province, I would absolutely vote for Cuerpo: even if he makes waiting sheds his most visible priority. ha ha ha ha
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Issues vs. Ad Hominem Arguments

Criticisms based on issues are fair game. Statements supported by evidence and made through valid reasoning are most welcome. Arguments based on the person (ad hominem arguments) shall suffer the wrath of my tongue.
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