Ampatuan’s Republic MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 11/25/2009

Ampatuan’s Republic MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 11/25/2009 Why are the Ampatuans so bold, so powerful, so drunk with power, so murderous? Clearly, it is because they are coddled and protected by the administration. Why? Because they controlled the election results for GMA in 2004 and produced a 12-0 Team Unity candidates victory in 2007. The Ampatuans have a long history of political violence. But to kidnap, kill, behead and rape 40 persons including more than 30 mediamen and 13 women is the height of cruelty and devilishness, so unparalleled in Philippine history. This adds to the black marks of the GMA administration. Gov. Datu Andal Ampatuan has .... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091125com4.html

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