Yes, you are right that it is orientalist. I think everything written about the Philippines was right, but the way it was framed did seem orientalist to me (mostly the title). It's deceptive propaganda which doesn't lie and hides truths. Sure, formal politics is a bit different in the Philippines with its fickle alliances as opposed to Dems vs Repubs with random progressives and mask-off fascists to add spice, but that think tank piece is just a bunch of words to cover up for the fact the real polarization in the Philippines is between the rich and the poor.
After all, the article is a think tank with links to the Chud Illuminatti Artists guild. Also, you might want to put that link an archive.org link next time. I have nothing to worry about because I am a checks notes lesbian Filipina woman in Florida who gets drunk all day and I post on a liberal website. I am not a radical, this website is filled with liberals who will vote for checks notes Pete Buttigieg. I mean, yeah I have knowledge about Antonio Gramsci, but so does our future president! I can't wait to ride trains!
Yes, you are right that it is orientalist. I think everything written about the Philippines was right, but the way it was framed did seem orientalist to me (mostly the title). It's deceptive propaganda which doesn't lie and hides truths. Sure, formal politics is a bit different in the Philippines with its fickle alliances as opposed to Dems vs Repubs with random progressives and mask-off fascists to add spice, but that think tank piece is just a bunch of words to cover up for the fact the real polarization in the Philippines is between the rich and the poor.
After all, the article is a think tank with links to the Chud Illuminatti Artists guild. Also, you might want to put that link an archive.org link next time. I have nothing to worry about because I am a checks notes lesbian Filipina woman in Florida who gets drunk all day and I post on a liberal website. I am not a radical, this website is filled with liberals who will vote for checks notes Pete Buttigieg. I mean, yeah I have knowledge about Antonio Gramsci, but so does our future president! I can't wait to ride trains!