"Guess the pinkies got it wrong again (re Encouraging Analysis [of the latest presidential surveys]). They will never understand what's going on, unless they humble themselves first, and accept their shortcomings.
"What's happening is a protest vote against the prior order, known as yellows, liberals, elitists, oligarchs, whatever.
"First time this manifested was during Erap - the masa vote - that refused to be swayed by mass media. The middle class was unsure, and allowed him to be ousted.
"Second time was during Digong. This time the masa class and middle class fused, despite the lack of any formal organization. It was so strong that even massive electronic cheating couldn’t undo their combined voting power.
"Third time is now, which would have been for Sara, but she declined, so it quickly went to BBM. Still a strong fusion of masa and middle class. Or is it much stronger now?
"Also here, we see, that the protest vote can quickly change its champion. It doesn’t look like a mindless personality cult, stuck to a single family, regardless.
"So I guess there’s no looking back now. If they assassinate bbm, imee will simply substitute, and she will end up w/ more sympathy votes.
"CIA should stop dreaming they can get the AFP to their side. Soldiers, at least those who count, seem to like what they see.
"As one netizen observed, the people want to give the Marcoses a chance to prove themselves. What happens in the next 6-12 years will depend on how they perform while in office.
"Lets hope for the best, but also prepare for the worst. The people have awakened yes, but we are not there yet, and it's still a long way to go."
DK, 20220211
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