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World Leader
The Resume
(September 11, 1917-September 28, 1989)
Studied law at the University of Philippines
Officer in the Philippine army, World War II
Elected to parliament (1949)
Married Imelda Marcos (1954)
Elected president (1965)
Declared martial law (1972)
Made himself president for life with absolute power (1973)
Caused military revolts after Marcos proclaimed himself victor in a questionable election (1986)
Fled to Hawaii
Indicted for fraud in New York (1988)
Died of a heart attack at 72 (1989)
Why he might be annoying
He was a dictator.
During the election that made him president for life, he falsified the results.
He falsely claimed to have fought the Japanese in World War II.
He stole as much as $35 billion from his country's treasury.
His reign ruined the economy of the Philippines.
He had political opponents assassinated.
Why he might not be annoying
He improved living conditions for Filipinos through public works projects.
He helped found the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
His army helped fight Communist guerillas.
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 74 Votes: 64.86% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 109 Votes: 74.31% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 80 Votes: 78.75% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 171 Votes: 77.19% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 619 Votes: 76.58% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 415 Votes: 69.88% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 645 Votes: 70.54% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 2570 Votes: 69.88% Annoying
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