Temper trap

By Orlando Mercado

Nov 26, 2024 12:09 am

THE breakup of the so-called Marcos-Duterte UniTeam shouldn't come as a surprise. Politics, after all, is often driven by realpolitik — decisions based on practical considerations rather than ideology or philosophy. Of late, what is disconcerting is the violent, vulgar and serious threats being uttered in the lurid exchange of accusations.

My first reaction to the heated exchanges was simple: some of these people have gone 'berserk.' But then,

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