‘Bayaran’

By Antonio Contreras

Jan 31, 2017 12:14 am

ANTONIO P. CONTRERAS

“BAYARAN,” or paid—this is the most common attack against someone who espouses a partisan view. This is particularly gaining more virulence in social media, where just about anyone who speaks passionately in defense or criticism of one particular political personality is considered as a paid hack, implying an unprincipled mercenary work.

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