To coup or not to coup
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On one hand, there is the famous former coup man himself who is quoted as saying there is an ongoing attempt at ousting the present administration.
The reason given is that its chief in command is viewed progressively being, left, pro-red or the like. There is also a once military official practically identified with coup staging plus another former high ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) man, both of whom in effect say that more than the question “To coup of not to coup” is not really the question. Reason: Any coup would not succeed during these times.
On the other hand there is the AFP. Its leaders professing unquestionable fidelity and integrity earnestly claim that there is no coup of any kind in the making. And there is also the Philippine National Police formally stating that there is no coup of any kind in sight. And finally there is the Malacañang live-in hurray team that, as expected, vehemently and loudly belies the alleged coup in the making..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20120315com5.html
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