Manila Downunder

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Ahhh many is the argument I have had with people over this guy, ex-President Joseph Estrada.

One of the many actor - become politicians - that seem to exist in the Philippines, pushed on to success by voters who see him as an actor, more so than his ability to run a country.

The story below is the latest event since his worldwind tour to sign autographs and make jokes at the 'Princess Of The Stars' tragedy.

While reading it, think about what would happen to normal people on the street if we were to drive around, acting like TOOLS with replica machineguns on our cars!

We WOULD BE ARRESTED wouldn't we.

But Mr Erap accuses the government of being behind his being charged.

If he was caught masturbating behind a tree in Rizal Park, would this also be the governments fault?

NO! NO IT WOULDNT!

People, like many aswang here in Sydney, should stand up and take responsibility for their own stupidity.

It was a stupid thing to do, obviously all based on free publicity, it isn't the fault of the government, they didn't have a gun to your head telling you to do it.

FOOL!

Newspaper article below.

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Ex-Philippine leader in hot water for replica gun
AFP - Wednesday, March 25
MANILA (AFP) - - Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada is being investigated after he was allegedly seen riding around Manila in a jeep with a replica machinegun mounted on top, police officials said Tuesday.

National police chief Jesus Verzosa said they were looking into the possibility of charging Estrada with violating laws against the brandishing of guns, including replicas, in public.
"Our legal people are studying the matter," Verzosa said.
Estrada's companion in the jeep, opposition leader Jejomar Binay, who is mayor of Manila's financial district of Makati, may also be charged, he said.
The replica machinegun has already been surrendered to local police, Verzosa said.
Estrada spokeswoman Margaux Salcedo described the police move as a form of political harassment by a government "threatened" by the deposed leader's enduring popularity.
"It seems they are trying to send a message to former President Estrada," Salcedo said. "It is unfortunate that the (Philippine National Police) is allowing itself to be used for political purposes."
Estrada, unseated in a popular uprising in 2001, was later sentenced to life in prison for corruption but pardoned in 2007 by the woman who deposed him, current President Gloria Arroyo.
The former movie star still retains a large following and has hinted that he may run again for president next year.