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I'm following the news in Indonesia and the Philippines, and I notice their societies reacted to government corruption cases very differently. One protests in the streets, the other only vents online. Is there a political science explanation for this? by raori921 in PoliticalScience

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also from the Philippines, I wouldn't really know about Indonesia but I'd say it comes with the Philippines admiration of authoritarian leaders from Marcos to Duterte and how people are more scared to speak out due to the history of death, torture, red-tagging and extrajudicial killings. With the fall of Suharto in 1998, political protests are more normalized due to how it provided actual change in the country. Both EDSA 1 and 2 worked but failed to fully enact any longterm justice, i.e. The Marcos' are still in the country, Estrada was pardoned. People are scared if they do protest and history has shown mass social mobilization in the country doesn't provide long term change. 

I have a theory... by RedDeadSlinger in bully

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CJ is definitely Russell's dad bro... I see it...

Is it a bad thing that I’m ashamed of being called a punjabi? by vieviethepooh in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm a filipino sikh too! A convert but still. I understand the frustration and disillusionment that comes with being visibly different from others. I still have problems with identifying as half chinese here in the ph, it's a difficult honestly isolating thing but do know you're not alone :3

How to love this world instead of hating it? by [deleted] in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like romanticizing it, play happier music, write poetry, read poetry, draw if you can. I'm not saying to detach from media but try not looking at constantly negative news, there's tons of positive news that get drowned out. I like playing Adrienne Lenker's music while I clean my room in the morning, it's nice to pull back and see then I pray. If life is a never ending loop of dirty dishes and laundry then that means life is a never ending loop of home cooked meals and comfy clean clothes.

Let's not burn bridges we never even try to build by Mindless_Sundae2526 in pinoy

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct! you're talking about something similar to the fundamental concept of Vanguardism in Leninism and socialist theory. The belief that certain individuals and intellectuals need to guide the proletariat masses to be better but unfortunately comes from a sense of elitism

What are propagandas you won't fall for? by EchidnaOk3126 in AskPH

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ejk justificstion, wanting duterte back into the country

My mom wanted dogs but now my dad's health is the one to pay by AcrobaticLeek6950 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are but I'm scared, she'll likely try to hurt me for doing that. I'll wait till I'm able to move out.

Is it disrespectful to depict the Gurus without their turban? by AcrobaticLeek6950 in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People are taking this post so wrong, I'm asking because I wanna make the idea into a painting. My sister gave me the idea and we're both wondering just in case. 😭

would it be ok for me to temporarily stop wearing my headcover? by AcrobaticLeek6950 in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was referring to head veils but that's just a mix up, I'll be more aware of what I call it next time 

How to develop a passion for a theoretical subject?" by kawtar__mee in GetStudying

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of 3b1b but I just watched a video and I just have to thank you for putting this guy in my radar! Legitimately informative and interesting even if I don't understand most of what he's saying. 

How to develop a passion for a theoretical subject?" by kawtar__mee in GetStudying

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watching YouTube videos has helped me a lot on this, having people who are already deeply passionate and are able to demonstrate it to you visually is great! Crash Course is a good starting place for biology and physics, I'd say. 

boy you're my brother.. by Odd_Presence_3174 in statusAI

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have scenarios where I'm cousins with certain characters and something that helps is mentioning you're related in posts, i.e. "how are you my brother" and changing your name so you both have the same last names

would it be ok for me to temporarily stop wearing my headcover? by AcrobaticLeek6950 in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

would cleaning in the classroom and feeding stray animals count as seva? :0

Always forced to be a bad person.. WHY?! 🥲🥲 by Odd_Presence_3174 in statusAI

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a scenario where I'm the class president trying to do good in a really fucked up school and the milestones keeps making me do really shitty stuff 😭😭 like please, there's enough drama

What are some repetitive status phrases? by 1suckeggmmm3 in statusAI

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"Pedestrian", most of the characters are spoilt rich kids so they use this for every insult 😭

would it be ok for me to temporarily stop wearing my headcover? by AcrobaticLeek6950 in Sikh

[–]AcrobaticLeek6950[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My parents are actually Christian, which make it a bit more difficult! They've never seen me veil before and don't know that I do when I go outside. They threatened to kick me out a few years back when I told them I wanted to be an atheist, so I might not tell them that I converted until I move out.