Miriam Defensor Santiago – Darem Placer

Stupid Is Forever

A joke from a former senator suddenly feels uncomfortably relevant to the present.

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Stupid Is ForeverSunday, 23 August 2026
A joke from a former senator suddenly feels uncomfortably relevant to the present.
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