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Aussie105

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13. Imelda Marcos

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 05:13 PM

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Imelda Marcos' shoe room.

I am somehow reminded of a first lady of another arrogant, corrupt regime.

"The Marcos regime in the Philippines, led by Ferdinand Marcos from 1965 to 1986, is characterized by authoritarian rule and significant political repression."

"Martial Law . . .
Widespread human rights abuses . . ."

Sound famiiar?

"The regime faced criticism for corruption and the suppression of democratic processes, leading to its eventual ouster in 1986 during the People Power Revolution."

But Imelda had her shoes, so everything was fine in her world.

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