Is it really "revolutionary"? Or CounterReactionary?
It turns out to be a yearning for a palace coup those who wished for a "revolutionary government" with Duterte as its leader.
Ranging from comments in social media to those of actions brought about by Duterte's supporters, the idea of a "revolutionary" government is seemingly presented as a panacea to various social ills, of having Duterte prolong its term to steer further their perception of development-even it meant sacrificing their civil rights for a pittance.
The zealots, especially those describing themselves as the “Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte National Executive Coordinating Committee” as rather disguise their agenda by calling their proposal a “revolutionary government” to confuse the people. By claiming that theirs as "revolutionaries", complete with manifestoes and at sometimes mobilisations, would say trying to appear themselves as "radicals" within the government, and at times mimicking their really-radical adversaries with the same sentiment of advocating changes-but sans the militancy.
But the question is, what makes them revolutionary? Is it by simply removing the oligarchs? leveling the playing field? Social justice and at the same time obeisance to rule of law?
Such sentiment of theirs echoes the language of Marcos with his "democratic revolution from the center" and their actions as "revolt of the poor." Especially when the once-radicals-turned-orderists (like Nilo Tayag who supported both Marcos and Duterte) has even willing to create a radical image of Duterte by despicably appropriate for the regime the language of change and reform when in fact all but to conceal the obvious aim of consolidating interests and to preserve the ever-prevailing order under their idol.
And to think that despite their written and vocal sentiments, of "removing oligarchs and of the corrupt" if not "that Duterte is currently deprived of the “necessary powers” he needs in order to fulfill his campaign promises", there is absolutely nothing "revolutionary" but instead employing the tired old tactic of demagoguery used by Duterte to misrepresent the interests of the folk.
As far as this person knows that a revolution But, despite their actions, there is absolutely nothing "revolutionary" but instead employing the tired old tactic of demagoguery used by Duterte to misrepresent the interests of the people. For sure one would remember how most of Duterte's diehard supporters aren't there to support their idol let alone for a free porridge and cash.
But obviously, this "revolutionary" sentiment of theirs boils down to their hatred against the opposition. And since they wanted a change in the charter and preempt the possible need for constitutional succession, or an outright declaration of martial law, again, does not foster "change" let alone a delusion. Wouldn't be surprised if amongst these fanatics wanted an incident similar to the Reichstag or the Gestapu of Soeharto and claiming there's a "revolution" initiated by the government.
To call it "revolutionary" is nothing but using the word with a quote-unquote. But to be led by an orderist and supported by those sworn to upheld the order while playing themselves as willing to accomodate the people? Then it's nothing but a counterreaction to an existing reaction- especially in the face of its incompetence and bungled response to today's Covid-19 pandemic and other existing socioeconomic problems gone aggravated.