"Oust" Wednesday Update

Protests continue in the Philippines against President Arroyo's Proclamation 1017, even though GMA hints at lifting the emergency proclamation.

Running account of the state of affairs in the Philippines: INQ7.net

If you can't tell yet, I am not a huge fan of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. And from what I hear from a lot of people is that GMA should not be situated in the same position as Ferdinand Marcos. And that if GMA were to be ousted, who would take her place? People argue that the corruption is a never ending cycle and that GMA's removal will just lead to another crony leader that will lead the country back to the corrupt position that it has been in for decades. Though, I somewhat agree with the statement, such fatalist attitudes are not conducive to moving forward. Thing is, GMA's leadership has been one with countless human and civil rights abuses. Intimidation of dissidents as well as the press, has curtailed the possibility of having a proper democratic government, not to mention the rigging of the last election. Just because the President is not as dictatorial and draconian as Ferdinand Marcos doesn't mean she hasn't lead the country in a matter thats deserving of impeachment.