Indonesia’s election: who is Prabowo Subianto?
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Published 2024-02-13
00:00 - Who is Prabowo?
00:41 - Prabowo’s attitude to democracy
01:23 - What does this election mean for Indonesia?
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All Comments (21)
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How to choose a country leader: choose the candidate that is not supported by west
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In 2002-2003 The Economist consistently preached the dangers of Saddam Hussein and strongly supported the invasion of Iraq. Their news really influenced the public at that time. In 2007, they regretted it. So with this fact, do you think The Economist's reporting on political issues is reliable?
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Western media never talking about genozide israel
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Just admit that you hated our ban on raw materials export
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From what I've seen in videos from western media, it seems they are all negative about this election, specifically the popularity of Prabowo. Why so much negativity?
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I think because Gibran is there, Jokowi will still hold influence in the government, ensure continuity of his policies, and keep Prabowo in check. That's why Jokowi voters (non-PDIP ones) are voting for Prabowo in this election.
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Mr Prabowo ❤ Indonesian
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respect the Indonesian people who have chosen
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Hahaha... When western media gives a negative image to someone, then that person is the one we have to defend ✌️
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dear westerners, let us choose our own leader. mind your own business
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Jokowi has done great things for Indonesia the last 2 terms. Was inspiring seeing the changes happening in all sectors. I have been wondering who could replace him as president and drive the country forward as he did. I do not believe the current options has the same resolve he has. Time will tell..
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Prabowo for Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
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I dont care what yu put labels to prabowo and jokowi, they are our leader for now and then
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nothing can change,prabowo will win ✌️✌️
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What is clear is that Indonesia will become a developed country
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Media asing terlambat membuat kampanye hitam tentang prabowo. Isu negatif sudah berlalu dan ini saatnya prabowo menang 😂
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Prabowo will be the next president, that’s Indonesian people’s voice. Western media discourse is useless!
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As long as people are free to vote for who they want, democracy prevails. Should Prabowo win on that basis, then fair play to him and his camp. As to Jokowi - he has elevated Indonesia’s position on the global arena and made tremendous industrialisation effort. His approval rating is strong for an outgoing president.
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Many prosperous countries are afraid that Indonesia will become more prosperous after Prabowo's election as president. stop vilifying Prabowo. We, the Indonesian people, know who we should vote for. Stop black campaign
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Baseless accusation. He did ordered 9 activists to be detained. All of them back home alive. Some of them joining his party Gerindra later on. Other still missing activists are responsibility of other competing faction in the army. He is clean. He was fought in Timor Leste right in the beginning of his career as special forces soldier, fighting in the jungle. No human rights violation. Now he can enjoy a coffee talk with any of Timor Leste leaders, who once his enemy in combat.
