Which Filipino Political Thinker Are You

You are an intellectual (or, at least you want to be one.) You are the perfect polymerization of a liberal, a utilitarian, and a market enthusiast. Take note that the three are usually compatible, so you are stable, focused, calm. Even when facing a firing squad.

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You are passionate. Nothing can stop you, except death, perhaps. You believe that the nation must be prioritized above all else. One’s honor is inseparable from the performance of his/her duty to Inang Bayan, an attitude that is ridiculous for some, and admirable for others.

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You are a seeker of light. Hence, you tend to be idealistic. You are both revolutionary and religious, and so many people have a hard time dealing with you. But you are surprisingly clear sometimes, just like in Jacinto’s Kartilya.

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You are the modern nationalist. You believe in the crucial role of a modern economy to the advancement of society, but such may only happen under the context of an independent government. You deny hating USA per se, although your writings were mostly a critique of their impositions on us. Bad thing Uncle Sam and your contemporaries didn’t see the difference. Now we do.

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You are an expert in political geography. But not 50-50, because you obviously prioritize geography over politics. And that’s the problem – maps don’t need to be substantially revised as often as our charts regarding society and politics. You also seem to equate politics with the art of survival. Nice try.

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You dedicate your life to the study of political science. You know the discipline by the book. You know what you want to happen but sometimes it puts people off. Persistence is your worst and best quality.

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You are sort of a megalomaniac, but that’s a secret. So you hire others (usually sympathetic academics) to concoct a political treatise that shall serve as the rhetoric of your grand plans. You are also a populist. You know how to use people’s aspirations to dominate them. And you hate commies, although you share their frustrations. And we know why. Because you are Marcos.

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You are an ideologue, obviously. And of the Marxist-Leninist-Maoist variant, at that. You believe, together with your comrades, that you have answered the fundamental mysteries of Philippine society. Now it’s a matter of implementation, but odds have always been against the movement. Maybe you should watch and learn from The Hunger Games. Ah, no, that’s also a capitalist product, just like everything else.

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