This article comments on the 2017 pension reform protesters disrupting the Universiade and preventing several countries' athletes from entering the venue. The author questions whether the media (United Daily News) exaggerates President Tsai Ing-wen's 'furious' reaction and compares it to Ma Ying-jeou's 'refined' response during the Sunflower Movement, sarcastically noting that Tsai seems to be 'furious' every three to five days since taking office. The article also criticizes Taiwan's national security response capability in counter-terrorism and suggests its security measures would be inadequate against real terrorist threats.
A post reportedly from a Taipower frontline employee reveals the secrets of the 8/15 massive blackout, alleging that the root cause of the power crisis is the long-term consumption of 'strategic reserves as main meals' and social misdirection by pundits and politicians. The leak points out that during the crisis, the cogeneration users (large industrial power users) promoted by the government did not lend a hand or follow regulations to be restricted first, choosing to 'look only after their own yards.' Most seriously, 'no one dared to offend the conglomerates' at the central decision-making level, resulting in orders to cut power to residential areas instead. The employee also debunks the government's promoted green energy, calling it 'useless' in critical moments and asking how much longer the public will be deceived.
A critique of President Tsai Ing-wen's decision to issue a national apology for the massive August 15 blackout from the DPP headquarters. The author argues that this act blurs the lines between party and state, violates political taboos, and undermines the dignity of the presidential office.
Regarding the Apache incident controversy, the Ministry of Defense announced it would open Apache helicopters for public viewing at the naval Zuoying base, opening applications for eligible groups to visit. However, Taipei's Harmony Community Development Association has already rushed to send documents applying to visit the Army's 601st Regiment. The article points out that the Ministry of Defense faces an awkward predicament—whether approving or not could spark controversy—but should turn passivity into initiative, using this opportunity to promote nationwide defense education and actively improve its dismal image.