ON this date in 1986 - Filippino President Ferdinand E. Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule after a tainted election.
Social commentators Bun Man and Mr. Purple were most interested in this outcome. Bun Man said, "What's the world coming to that a self-indulgent despot can't remain in power forever?"
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and Mr. P countered "Yea, to think this happened over buying elections..."
Bun Man said "Marcos should have come to America and gotten in bed w/ the KOCH BROTHERS, Hell, they buy elections every day in America..."
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