The 'Easily Fooled' Series: Satirizing the 'Dumbing Down' of NCCU's School Anthem — A Critique of the DPP's De-Sinicization and Anti-Classical Chinese Policies

This article critiques the revision of the National Chengchi University (NCCU) school anthem, specifically changing 'Our Party' to 'Us,' as a manifestation of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) 'obscurantist policy' and the negative consequences of 'de-classicalizing' the language. The author argues that sacrificing Classical Chinese for political correctness leads to a loss of linguistic artistry and stifles the innovative instincts of the younger generation. The piece asserts that language proficiency—including Classical Chinese—is intrinsically linked to innovation and mathematical comprehension, concluding that the ruling party erodes cultural assets because a less informed populace is easier to control.