No, it won't. We have a damaged, abnormal political culture.
We should have an authoritarian government. Too much democracy hampers our progress.
A very amazing answer, Mike.
I am studying the history of Thailand and the role of their King, Bhumibol. I find it interesting how the Thai people clamor to him for national pride, and confraternity, despite political instability. The Philippines, interestingly, as much as it claims to be a Republic, really is an Oligarchy.
The same or less ruling elite that ruled the Philippines (the Peninsulares) during the Spanish regime, still rules it to this day. The same land-owning elite retain their power, albeit, focusing now more on a different source of power. Media-Politic.
Those who control media in the Philippines , control the entire country. The CEOs and stockholders of large Philippine media conglomerates rule the Philippines. They easily appease the masses with TV shows, drama, etc. Which , interestingly, silences clamor from time to time.
The same powerful families, such as the Ayala Family, control the business districts, the banks, landed corporations etc. The only time there was real change was with the election of Estrada, who actually was elected by the poor masses; and when too powerful, was deposed by the political families and rich economic families of the Philippines; under guise of corruption.
When, naturally, almost all politicians in the Philippines are corrupt. Crab mentality from top to bottom. When one becomes too powerful, they depose them. The same thing they did to President Ferdinand Marcos, whom, if I may, was a brilliant mind. The perfect politician.
The current President-elect, also comes from a powerfully landed elite class. Whose family owns Hacienda Luisita. He belongs to the Peninsulare Class.
An oligarchy disguised as a republic.
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