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Brace yourselves. This isn’t just another rant. This is a wake-up call.
As of this writing, we have an average of 2 million views on this platform. After this post, that number might shrink—and that’s perfectly fine. Because telling the truth in a time of tribal politics isn’t meant to be easy. It’s meant to matter.
Let’s get real: a Marcos loyalist is just as dangerous as a DDS fanatic. Not because they wear the same color or post the same memes, but because they embody the same rot: blind allegiance over informed citizenship.
You want facts? Let’s break it down.
Two Heads, Same Beast
At first glance, the Marcoses and the Dutertes might seem like political rivals. But dig deeper and you’ll find a disturbingly similar playbook:
Cultivate worship, not trust.
Replace truth with spectacle.
Use trolls and propaganda to drown dissent.
Marcos Loyalists, some of whom still call Ferdinand Marcos Sr. a hero despite a brutal dictatorship that left 3,000+ dead, 34,000+ tortured, and billions in stolen wealth, live in a fantasy scripted by state propaganda, Facebook influencers, and revisionist memes.
DDS fanatics, meanwhile, embrace Rodrigo Duterte's “strongman” mythos, turning a blind eye to the thousands killed in his drug war, the weaponization of justice, and the death of critical thinking.
Both sides chant slogans. Both deny facts. Both dismantle democracy one post, one troll, one myth at a time.
Red Flags You Can’t Ignore
Let’s talk behavior—not beliefs.
1. They Worship, Not Watch
Loyalty in a democracy should be to the Constitution, not to a name. But for these two camps, accountability is treason. They don’t support leaders—they idolize them.
Questioning is betrayal. Doubting is “dilawan.” Thinking for yourself? Blasphemy.
2. They Rewrite History
Historical facts about Martial Law? “Fake news,” they cry.
Crimes under the drug war? “Collateral damage,” they shrug.
Marcos loyalists romanticize the “golden age” that never was. DDS diehards peddle conspiracy theories and insult survivors of state violence.
The goal is simple: blur reality until lies look like truth.
3. They Obey Faces, Not Principles
This isn’t about governance. It’s about glorification. Leaders become gods. Their words become law—even when they contradict themselves. Even when people die because of them.
Studies on personality cults confirm: followers of authoritarian figures feel “purpose” in total submission. That’s not patriotism. That’s a cult mentality.
4. They Weaponize Social Media
From Marcos troll farms to DDS echo chambers, social media is the new battlefield.
They don’t debate. They attack. They don’t correct. They cancel.
Online anonymity fuels their viciousness—what psychologists call toxic disinhibition, often linked to narcissism and lack of empathy.
The Science of Fanaticism
Research from the University of Cambridge shows that extremists—left, right, red, or green—share common traits:
Impulsiveness
Rigid worldviews
Low emotional control
Poor information processing
In short: fanaticism isn’t political. It’s psychological. And it thrives when critical thinking dies.
Democracy’s Silent Assassins
Let’s be clear. This isn’t about online noise. It’s about how fanaticism corrodes every democratic institution we rely on:
1. They Tilt the Power Balance
Democracy demands checks and balances. But Marcos and Duterte followers normalize unchecked power. One-man rule. No questions asked.
2. They Kill Dissent
Criticism becomes taboo. Media becomes “biased.” Activists become “terrorists.”
In this world, truth doesn’t matter—loyalty does.
3. They Romanticize Authoritarianism
The worst part? This behavior spreads.
One person tolerates abuse of power, and five others start doing the same. Authoritarianism becomes a trend, not a threat.
Real Talk: We’re All at Risk
Whether it’s BBM or Duterte, Marcos or Mocha, when your loyalty to a leader is greater than your loyalty to the truth, you’ve already surrendered your freedom.
Here’s what this dangerous allegiance really does:
It erases accountability
It feeds historical amnesia
It replaces logic with mob rule
It stifles truth-telling
It rots the soul of democracy
Marcos loyalists and DDS fanatics are not opposites. They are mirror images. And in those mirrors, we see the cracks forming in our nation’s foundation.
Final Words, Hard Truths
This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about choosing sanity.
The next time someone tells you, “Wag kang makialam,” or “Move on na,” or “Respect the mandate,” ask yourself:
Are they defending democracy—or destroying it from within?
Don’t mistake noise for numbers.
Don’t confuse loyalty with love of country.
Don’t allow falsehoods to pass as patriotism.
We must challenge fanaticism wherever it comes from—be it cloaked in red shirts, green jackets, or golden nostalgia.
Because once democracy is gone, it won’t matter who you supported. It will only matter that you stayed silent while they burned the truth down.
Sources & Suggested Reading:
UP Kasarinlan Journal – On Marcos-era disinformation
Wikipedia – Davao Death Squad
The PhilBizNews – The Many Meanings of DDS
Salon – When Does a Political Movement Become a Cult?
Neuroscience News – Dark Triad Traits and Online Trolling
MedicalXpress – The Extremist Mind
Let’s keep the truth alive.
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Truth stings. But silence kills.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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