They would like to replicate the mass protests that ousted Marcos (with the permission of the U.S.) and installed Cory Aquino as a figurehead for AFP chiefs Ramos and Enrile – but they are far from even that. Meanwhile, Arroyo and her generals continue to deliver death blows to the Moro peoples and others who have taken up arms against the Filipino ruling class. On the other hand, mobilizing the Filipino workers in concrete actions against the war in the South, including strike action at key locations where possible, demanding withdrawal of the AFP and expulsion of the U.S. forces, could land a real blow on behalf of the beleaguered Bangsamoro population.
Nais gayahin ng mga repormista ang malawakang protesta na nagpalayas kay Marcos (sa pagpayag ng mga Amerikano) at naglagay sa poder kay Cory Aquino bilang figurehead nina AFP Chief of Staff Ramos at Enrile – subalit milya pa ang kanilang hahabulin para magkaroon ng katuparan ang kanilang pangarap.