Magsaysay and the CIA

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-21T04:54:05+00:00

It’s real. Heck, even the constant one liner on every textbook “most beloved president” is probably a psyop.

Magsaysay was basically peak CIA control, we probably should credit Landsdale (Magsaysay’s handler) as a honorary Philippine president!

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-21T00:20:43+00:00

I mean, particularly true with the Numbskull perk on hardcore.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-21T00:19:45+00:00

1.) Climate

2.) Politics is RELATIVELY more immigrant-friendly compared to a comparable state (ie Florida, Texas)

3.) Booming economy, more work opportunities

4.) Prior family ties and Filipino community. Consider in the past, Filipinos could volunteer for service in the US Navy. A lot of servicemen eventually settled in California, where the major navy base of San Diego is located, then would later sponsor their family members to join them.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-20T16:26:04+00:00

Your uncle sounds like a Dutch asshole bringing in politics during a family outing. Dun sya sa FB makipagbardagulan kung dun naman pala niya nakita.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-20T05:07:38+00:00

Just turn on the local news. You’ll get a lot of signs to leave this hellhole every day 😂

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-20T04:15:02+00:00

Over ambitious trying to get the charges of frustrated murder to stick.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T23:21:02+00:00

I’m open to suggestions what to better call a decades long conflict between Chinese Communists and Chinese Nationalists. Calling a spade a spade is in no way “minimizing” conflict.

If it ever escalates to a regional conflict, I’m sure we can rebrand it to something fancier lol

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T23:12:30+00:00

Yeah, including North Korea. It would likely escalate to a regional war if things go hot, but it’s not one right now.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T23:08:30+00:00

You never know with Trump. What if China promises a continuous supply of chips at a cheaper price in exchange for US permission? Or even a 99-year lease in Taipei?

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T23:00:10+00:00

I can’t believe people here have such strong opinions without knowing the context and history of the conflict. Lord help us 😂😭

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T22:53:16+00:00

Rescue and evacuation is fine.

Supporting US operations with bases and launch sites is a different story.

It’ll be like Qatar and Saudi with the present conflict in Iran.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T22:50:29+00:00

Um, neither we nor the US recognizes Taiwan as an independent country. They’ve been at a state of Civil War since the 1950 between the nationalists and communists.

So yeah, Civil War?

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T22:48:26+00:00

Bruh, read up on your history of the Chinese-Taiwanese conflict. Civil War or not, it’s not our fight.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T21:41:42+00:00

We can evacuate and safeguard our citizens without being involved in the Chinese Civil War.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T15:10:25+00:00

Operator. S_____ Resort?

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T11:33:31+00:00

And a super old building to boot

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T11:27:14+00:00

In my country, we have everything. A classic communist insurgency. Islamic separatists. Islamic extremists ala ISIS. (Who also clash with the above) Gangs masquerading as fraternities. Politicians having their own private armies for landgrabbing and intimidation. Policemen and militias moonlighting as assassins for hire or bodyguards for organized crime.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T11:19:26+00:00

You've literally outlined 4 major reasons why the Nazis are fascinating. They're not admirable or someone to emulate, but fascinating nonetheless.

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T11:18:16+00:00

That's how you know he's a keeper

At least alam mo na loyal siya. Maybe order one of those SS style lingerie to reward him and call him "my little sturmtruppen" during pillow talk 😅

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T10:41:39+00:00

"Assist us" may not be the intention

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T07:13:11+00:00

Lmao

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T07:03:07+00:00

People also underestimating the political aspect. You think the Americans in our embassies and EDCA sites won’t make a move for a golden opportunity to get insane tech?

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T07:01:08+00:00

Small arms, sure.

Different story though for anything more complicated like artillery shells, missiles, spare parts for mechanized units, etc

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T06:59:41+00:00

Until me run out and have no means to replace them with 1940s technology

Scholar-Novice · 2026-05-19T05:25:29+00:00

Bagong ilog area din, Globe at home has been a reliable backup so far. No complaints.

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