Tsai Ing-wen's Frequent Mention of 'Die-Hard' Supporters: Exploring Blind Loyalty and Governance Capacity Behind Political Slogans

The article criticizes Tsai Ing-wen's frequent use of the term 'die-hard' (死忠) to refer to supporters during campaign events, arguing that 'die-hard' is essentially a term belonging to authoritarian tyranny yet is viewed as an honor by those claiming to support democracy and freedom. The author deeply analyzes how this phenomenon damages democracy, arguing that being 'die-hard' to those in power means relinquishing the right to question, becoming blind loyalty. Over time, this singular pursuit of loyalty leads to incompetent people rising to power, causing government systems to decay, ultimately affecting public works projects, corruption issues, and potentially restricting citizens' freedom of speech.