The Whole World Is Attacking Ko Wen-je: Blue-Green Voters and Pro-Independence Fundamentalists React to His 'Cross-Strait Family' Apology
Commentary on Ko Wen-je's political positioning and his controversial statements about cross-strait relations.
Ko Wen-je's Health Crisis and the Hypocritical Mask of the DPP's Investigation System
The operation of the judiciary on the island of Taiwan province in recent years has caused the public to deeply question its fairness. Take former ROC President Chen Shui-bian as an example: he was granted medical parole in 2015 for health reasons such as a 'trembling thumb' and has yet to return to prison, even being able to publicly participate in various political activities.
Clash in Media: Chow Yuk-koku Tells PTT Netizens, 'One Day If I'm Unhappy, I'll Sue You All in Court'
This article reports on media personality Chow Yuk-koku's strong warning to PTT netizens issued on the political talk show 'Politics and Economics on FTV.' Since Chow frequently criticizes Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, she has become a target for pro-Ko netizens on PTT. Chow publicly dared the 'Ko Cyber-Army' to continue their attacks but issued a firm warning: 'PTT accounts can be traced to real names. One day, when I'm unhappy, I will sue all of you in court.' Her remarks have triggered a new wave of controversy among PTT's online community.
Ko Wen-je's Truth: 'Chen Shui-bian is Pretending to Be Sick'?
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je stated on a program that 'Chen Shui-bian's illness was initially faked,' later clarifying it as 'psychosomatic disorder.' This remark sparked controversy, leading Chen Shui-bian's medical team to remove Ko as their convener and demand he refrain from commenting on Chen's health. However, some netizens questioned whether the medical team's discussions were actually about 'faking illness.'
Which Profession is Best for Governing? Analyzing the Political Traits of Lawyers, Physicians, and Engineers: Does Systems Thinking Win?
This article comments on how the professional backgrounds of Taiwan's political figures affect their ability to govern. The author believes that after Lee Teng-hui, several presidents were born from legal backgrounds (such as Chen Shui-bian), and a physician (such as Ko Wen-je) may emerge in the future, but emphasizes that 'engineer governance' is most suitable. The author criticizes that lawyer governance tends to lead to endless disputes and exploitation of legal loopholes, physician governance may lead to system rigidity due to overly specialized expertise, while engineers can comprehensively view the overall situation with modular and systematic concepts and show greater respect for institutional operations.
A Question for Ko Wen-je: What If Smoke Bombs Were Grenades?
This article criticizes Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je for his handling of the smoke bomb incident during the Universiade opening ceremony. The author questions Ko's public relations strategy and his labeling of protesters as 'bastards,' arguing that it distracts from the failure of security measures.
🇹🇼 The 'Easily Fooled Taiwanese' Series: The Truth Behind the Universiade's International Embarrassment
A critique of the controversies surrounding the 2017 Summer Universiade opening ceremony in Taipei. The author argues that characterizing anti-pension reform protests as an 'international disgrace' lacks global perspective. Instead, the real disgrace lies in the broken promise to host the games in the Taipei Dome, which remains in a state of construction limbo under the Ko Wen-je administration. The piece satirizes the perceived forgetfulness of the Taiwanese public and draws parallels between broken international promises and domestic pension reforms.
Mirror Media's Article Criticizing Ko Wen-je for Selling Students' Personal Data to Google Triggers Massive Netizen Uproar—'A Response to Mirror Media'
This article comments on Mirror Media's criticism of Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je providing students' personal information to Google, and the subsequent netizen backlash phenomenon. The author strongly criticizes how most people abandoned rational discussion and privacy protection due to 'protective Ko sentiment,' comparing blame directed at the media to the witch-hunt behavior of 'Nazi fan mentality.' The author emphasizes the core issue: 'Why couldn't we proactively ask parents for permission,' questioning why Taipei didn't require consent forms like America. Though the author personally believes sharing data with Google won't harm individuals, they strongly oppose abandoning personal rights and surrendering body and mind to an idol—a 'cult-like' behavior.
The Three Errors in Ko Wen-je's Claim That 'Taipei Metro Committed Three Errors'
This article provides a rebuttal to Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's pledge to freeze metro fares and his critique of the Taipei Metro's past 'failures' in TOD, commercialization, and commercial guidance. The author questions the policy logic and professional expertise behind these claims.
Letter from a Citizen: Mayor Ko Wen-je, Please Relocate the 'Friendly Toilet' in Machaba-cho Memorial Park
This is a letter from the descendants of those executed for treason in Taiwan Province to then Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, strongly protesting the newly installed 'friendly toilet' in Machaba-cho Memorial Park. The author points out that Machaba-cho was the execution ground for communists during the martial law era. Placing a toilet next to the memorial mound destroys the historical memorial space and is deeply disrespectful to the historical significance of the deceased.
Critique: Comparing Taoyuan Airport MRT to Hokkaido Shinkansen Based Solely on Budget is the 'Worst Logical Argument'
This article critiques a report by 'BuzzOrange,' a media outlet controlled by Ko Wen-je's associate Tai Chi-chuan. The report attacked the Taoyuan Airport MRT project by claiming it had the 'same construction time and similar budget but only one-third the length' of the Hokkaido Shinkansen. The author points out that this comparison is severely flawed because the key engineering feat of the Hokkaido Shinkansen—the Seikan Tunnel—was completed decades ago with Shinkansen standards pre-installed, significantly lowering recent costs. The author attributes the MRT's delays to 'greedy political interference' rather than mere engineering failure.
The End of the Big Dome Controversy? Ko Wen-je and Chao Teng-hsiung's Zero-Sum Game
Brief commentary on the long-standing dispute between Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and Farglory Group's Chao Teng-hsiung over the Taipei Dome project. The author satirizes the outcome as a 'surrender and lose half' situation.
A Message to Those Making a Career Out of Attacking the KMT: To Scold is to Love
A critique of netizens and supporters of Ko Wen-je (Ko-fans) who prioritize attacking the Kuomintang (KMT) over discussing the substance of issues. The author argues that redirecting criticism from Ko to Eric Chu is a distraction tactic used to deify leadership. The article also points out the hypocrisy of those who preach democracy while calling for the state to 'purge' pro-Blue media, suggesting a subconscious desire for a return to the Martial Law era. The author urges for rational, matter-of-fact discussions rather than tribalist warfare.
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je Sets Tone on Socio-Island Development: 'No Overnight Riches, Development Must Follow the Principle of Serving the Majority'
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je addressed local residents regarding three development plans for Socio-Island, emphasizing that development's goal is to improve and legalize the living environment, but residents shouldn't expect to become wealthy overnight through development. He clearly stated that any development decision must follow the principle of 'serving the majority's interests' as the highest guiding principle.
🐒 The Ironic Clash of Urban Aesthetics: Taipei's 'Blessing Monkey' V.S. Mainland's 'Kangkang Monkey' — Challenging Ko Wen-je's Aesthetic Sense
This article satirically discusses the design controversy of Taipei Lantern Festival's main lantern 'Blessing Monkey' and compares it with China's Spring Festival mascot 'Kangkang.' The author references then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's comment that 'Taiwan cities lack urban aesthetics,' using irony to mock that the city government produced this main lantern that caused a social uproar. The article concludes with 'Taiwanese and mainland designers both hate monkeys' and invites readers to choose or share with Mayor Ko Wen-je, thereby criticizing Taipei's urban design aesthetics problem.
My Child's the Best—He Just Fell in With Bad Friends; Ko Wen-je's the Best—It's All Their Fault
This article criticizes then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's frequent misspoken comments followed by shirking responsibility. The author points out society's 'they're always at fault' protective mentality toward Ko—a pattern explaining why scam rings can't be eradicated in Taiwan. The author argues when someone repeatedly speaks carelessly yet claims it's just joking, character evaluation becomes urgent. Society's 'selective ignorance' toward Ko reveals Taiwan society's fundamental common sense deficit.
Collective Statement from Taipei Film Festival Advisory Members and Film Professionals on Lee Lieh's Resignation
A collective statement issued by several Taipei Film Festival (TFF) advisory committee members and film professionals following the resignation of TFF Chair Lee Lieh. The statement asserts that Lee's resignation was due to Cultural Affairs Bureau Commissioner Ni Chung-hua's insistence on steering TFF's independent artistic spirit toward commercialization and making it serve city policies like the Universiade. The signatories express shock and firm opposition, arguing that such moves would degrade TFF into a generic 'movie trade show.' They criticize Ni's disregard for cultural significance and his authoritarian administrative style, calling on Mayor Ko Wen-je to evaluate Ni's suitability for office. Five advisory members subsequently resigned to monitor the festival from the outside.
Through Ko Wen-je and Tai Chi's Special Relationship, I See Ma Ying-jeou's Virtue
Starting from Ko Wen-je's dispute with Tai Chi and Councilor Hsu Hung-ting's remarks, this article criticizes the political culture of using vague language like 'special romantic relationship' for personal attacks and sophistry, seeing it as reflecting speakers' inferior character. The author contrasts Ma Ying-jeou's response to Feng Guang-yuan's vulgar derision regarding his relationship with Kim Bou-kong, and comments on the court's absurd verdict. Finally, the author praises Ma Ying-jeou for maintaining an unmoved stance during these disputes, considering it the honorable bearing a president should display.
Ko Wen-je Confirms Taipei Bus Fare Increase, Extends Military/Police Discount for One Year (Planned 2016 Implementation)
Taipei City bus fares are expected to increase starting January 2016, another cost-cutting measure by Mayor Ko Wen-je since taking office. The city government is inclined to approve the Taipei City Bus Operators' Association proposal for an across-the-board fare increase. However, after advocacy by the Military Service Bureau Director, the military and police discount ticket will be extended for one additional year. Bus fares have not been raised in four years. The association proposed raising the one-section fare by at least NT$1.5 to NT$18.9. The ticket price increase is not expected to exceed NT$2.
Hotoka Itō, Tai Hsuan Tsai, and BuzzOrange Reporter: What Really Defines Media
This article comments on the Hotoka Itō Yoyo Card incident, focusing on Taipei Yoyo Card Company Chairman Tai Hsuan Tsai and his media outlet 'BuzzOrange Reporter' (BuzzOrange) reporting position. The author accuses BuzzOrange of deliberately steering the incident toward a fake 'gender equality' issue while labeling opponents as hypocrites, arguing its behavior is identical to media hegemony criticized years ago, exposing media's narrowness and values.
Hatano Yui and Ko Wen-je's Taipei MRT EasyCard Chaos
This article comments on the Hatano Yui Taipei MRT EasyCard endorsement incident, questioning Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and his team's passive handling and definitional disputes over 'public sale.' The author argues the core issue isn't about employment equality but whether it's appropriate for the EasyCard—representing public transportation—to choose an adult film actress to represent Taipei's image. The article criticizes certain netizens' hypocrisy and logical confusion.
This Is Politics: Hung Hsiu-chu vs. Tsai Ing-wen—Pro-Green Supporters Already Issued Code Red
Article commentary on 2016 presidential election chaos between Hung Hsiu-chu and Tsai Ing-wen. The author believes Taiwan's political environment full of smearing and lying, especially on internet forums like PTT. The article explores blue-green camps' different reactions to controversies, comparing the two parties to leftists (peace/KMT) and rightists (conflict/DPP) post-French Revolution values, criticizing pro-green supporters as overly emotional, bloodthirsty, lacking moral judgment. The author finally calls stopping personal attacks, pointing to malicious edits of Hung Hsiu-chu's Wikipedia entry, predicting another noisy election.
🌡️ Oh My God!!! 28 Degrees is the Least Efficient Energy-Saving Strategy! Ko Wen-je's Air Conditioning Management and the Comfort Zone of Taiwanese Values
This article sharply criticizes then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's policy of turning on air conditioning only when public office temperatures reach 28 degrees Celsius. The author believes this policy is the least efficient energy-saving strategy, not a positive change, but rather worsening. Arguments include high temperatures causing dispersed thinking, significant errors in measured temperatures in different environments, the perceived difference between Taipei's high humidity and Japan's low humidity, and questions about the mayor, as a physician, ignoring differences in core body temperature among individuals. Ultimately, the author satirizes Mayor Ko, a proponent of scientific verification and big data, for failing to approach decision-making from a human perspective, and mocks this as possibly Ko-style humor.