Getting rid of Leni Robredo requires careful thought rather than impulsive action #LeniResign

A lot of Pinoys are screaming for Leni Robredo’s blood on Twitter right now, but getting rid of this woman requires calm, rational thought.

Demanding her resignation is not going to work. Robredo is thick-faced enough to occupy a position that she neither won nor has the qualifications for, and she has the gall to keep criticizing a President who is infinitely more popular and skilled than her. Do you think someone as shameless as her will resign voluntarily? Of course not.

Impeaching Robredo is also not practical. It will take too long, and cost too much political capital. She’s not worth the trouble.

A recount of votes is one possible option. However, there are signs that the yellow holdouts in the Comelec have tampered with the election records. A recount should only be done if the results will be credible.

Another practical solution is a rematch. Declare the position of VP vacant, then schedule special elections as soon as possible in the areas covered by the pending election protest against Robredo. Let’s see if Robredo can still win without Smartmatic and the PCOS machines.

Some well-known Duterte supporters are calling for a rally against Robredo. This should only be done after cases against her have been set in motion and are ready for resolution. Rallying when there is no actionable measure yet might be a waste of time.

I don’t know how much of the truth Leni’s handlers allow her to know, but if she saw how quickly the #LeniResign hashtag trended to No. 1 after her video came out, she should start planning her exit while she still can. Given the amount of anger building up against her, if she keeps doing what she’s doing, it’s very likely her head will end up on a spike. That’s one palit ulo video she won’t want the UN to see.

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