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Resist.  I dont advocate for street protests and dont attend rallies. I also drop out from political groups that enroll me on Facebook because a reader might think I agree with the groups stance or methods. I try not to criticize President Duterte personally, or attach labels to the 1. He was elected, and the election was done by the rules as far as I know. Now it may be that no one will probe whether or not foreign funds went into President Dutertes campaign war chest. Thats a big deal in the US, but apparently not in the Philippines. So I as a foreigner might raise a question about it, but would not advocate for rallies or anything beyond a discussion of the risks and fallout from such activities. I mean, if it doesnt bother citizens, why should I be more nationalistic than them On the other hand, I do opine directly about government acts, about EJKs, and Chinese intrusions, and propaganda, and negligence among legislators in failing to attend to the Constitution, and other specific decisions or acts of government. My opinions represent no nationalistic threat because real nationalism is in favor of finding out what is the best way forward, not in favor of silencing ideas that might help the nation. I tend to think that exercising free speech is about as nationalistic as a person can get, even a foreigner. It shows he cares. He lives here, and he cares. His familys future is here, and he cares. Watch His Girl Friday Online Forbes. Poor people suffer from bad decisions, and he cares. Smart people have abandoned moral standards, and he cares. It all matters. To the foreigner. To the Filipino. To the nation, Philippines. So we can complete the circle here. Foreign human rights organizations around the world exercise their free speech because they care, and they believe passionately that non discrimination, fair treatment, and compassion are universal responsibilities. The entire planet benefits by being civil. Real journalists also are not guided by politics, but by factual reporting. President Dutertes brand of nationalism would suppress both human rights people and reporters who report what the President does not like. He is contemplating how to rid the social media dialogue of irritating bloggers who have small followings. Only those with huge bot driven followings would be allowed to persist. My inclination is not to be suppressed because I believe that free speech is the best way to dig for knowledge. Not the easiest, certainly. But the best. Indeed, Id be inclined to suggest the Presidents brand of nationalism has some serious flaws. As an example, it sure seems to me that President Dutertes dare to the Maute gang to burn Malawi, along with his pushing US intelligence services away, were primary contributors to the tragedy there. It could well be that citizens of Marawi paid a huge price for President Dutertes brand of nationalism. It would be worth a Senate hearing to find out what went wrong in Malawi. Why was there a surprise Who was responsibleAs a foreigner with a vital interest in a strong, safe Philippines, I think legislators should be nationalistic enough to assure such surprises dont happen again. They should push for knowledge. But I recognize that legislators here practice a version of nationalism that requires obedience to authority. Not free speech based on self determined facts and moral conscience. So I wont hold my breath waiting for an earnest legislative inquiry into some 6. Filipino deaths. So I merely sigh. Life here is cheap. Keeping the perks of congressional obedience is dear. 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