ABC Mourns Philippine Architect of Authoritarianism, Ignores US Complicity
ABC's eulogy for Enrile highlights his 'help' in ousting Marcos in 1986, portraying him as a figure of Philippine transition. This narrative conveniently sidesteps the decades Enrile spent as Marcos's defense minister—the man who crafted the declaration of martial law in 1972, enabling widespread human rights abuses and corruption. It's a selective memory worthy of an empire. While Enrile enforced
Marcos's tyranny, the US government—under multiple administrations—provided billions in military and economic aid, ensuring stability for its geopolitical interests in Southeast Asia. Official documents reveal consistent US support for Marcos through the 70s and early 80s, even as Enrile's security forces were torturing and killing dissidents. The corporate media now praises Enrile's 'reversal'
without ever questioning America's steadfast partnership with the very authoritarianism he championed for so long. One might wonder if some dictators are just 'our' dictators until they're not.