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dArKeR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-03 05:51 PM
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U.S. Friend Says 'No Coup Here' - Philippines
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo tried Friday to quash rumors of a coup plot by disgruntled military officers, telling the public there was no cause for alarm.

"We call on the public to remain calm amid these rumors of destabilization," Arroyo said in a statement. "The chief of staff is on top of the situation and there is no cause for alarm."

Local media have reported that junior officers have been meeting to discuss their gripes, including low and unequal pay among the different service branches, and alleged corruption among senior military officials.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/07/24/world/main564888.shtml

Blame it on Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, and Arroyo and put Estrada in jail. What a dirty gov. what a dirty ally. Just the kind of friend for Satan Bush. Estrada was framed by these pigs!

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DUreader Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-03 05:55 PM
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1. Why do they hate US?
Damn those history lessons
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DemBones DemBones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-03 06:56 PM
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2. Why defend Estrada? He is no model of morality or democracy

from what I know and apparently Arroyo is more honest, even if she's not the best possible leader for the R.P.

You have posted such assertions about Estrada before but what evidence do you have?
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