The Cuss that Cares? Paternalistic Cussing in Philippine President Rodrigo RoaDuterte’s Rhetoric
Ronald A. Pernia & Rogelio Alicor L. Panao Abstract This chapter offers an unconventional view of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s rhetoric by contending that his use of abusive language is a symbolic predilection by a president who is fully aware of the political implications of actions and utterances—to preach tough love to protect citizens and maintain law and order. We call this phenomenon paternalistic cussing which serves to...
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