Behind the Bastards Part Two: Rodrigo Duterte: The Hitler of the Philippines
Oct 4, 2018
Join comedian Blake Wexler, known for his album Stuffed Boy, as he unpacks the troubling legacy of Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines. They explore how social media, especially Facebook, was pivotal in Duterte's rise to power, revealing the dark side of online discourse. The discussion dives into the chilling consequences of Duterte's violent rhetoric, including extrajudicial killings, and examines the normalization of brutality among civilians. With a mix of humor and serious critique, Wexler sheds light on the dire implications for democracy and human rights.
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Facebook's Role in Disinformation
- Facebook gave millions of poor Filipinos free access to a limited internet, mostly Facebook.
- This created a walled garden perfect for disinformation and propaganda spread.
Duterte’s Social Media Army
- Duterte employed a $200,000 social media army with paid trolls to promote his campaign.
- These trolls flooded Facebook with pro-Duterte posts, attacking critics effectively.
Death Toll Exceeds Marcos' Regime
- Duterte's drug war killed over 10,000 people in its first year, triple the victims under Marcos' 14-year dictatorship.
- Most deaths are attributed to vigilante motorcycle killings known as "riding in tandem."