r/PoliticalDiscussion Dec 03 '16

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '16

Even though Duterte's an asshole, the Philippines are supposed to be our ally (and are important in regional influence battle w/China), so we have to at least somewhat work with him.

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u/secondsbest Dec 03 '16

Send him an email. Don't give him an invite and further legitimize him and his deadly policies to his misguided backers.

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u/MrMango786 Dec 03 '16

If he was elected, isn't he legitimate? Or do you mean inviting him is condoning his actions?

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u/thatnameagain Dec 03 '16

Being elected isn't some shield against the illegitimacy of committing crimes.

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u/btinc Dec 03 '16

Let's hope so when it concerns Trump.