But ultimately in 1982, the US recognized that Marcos was hopelessly isolated and hated by the people for his extreme brutality and corruption; that he had become seriously ill, with the line of succession unclear and risky; and that the revolutionary movement could benefit from the tenuous situation.
Subalit noong 1982, kinilala ng US na lubhang nahihiwalay at kinamumuhian ng sambayanan si Marcos dahil sa sukdulang brutalidad at korapsyon nito; na mayroon na siyang malalang karamdaman at di malinaw at di sigurado ang papalit sa kanya; at makikinabang sa mabuway na sitwasyon ang rebolusyonaryong kilusan.