In the history of democratic development in the Republic of China, the term 'Old Thief' was once used to mock those representatives who occupied the National Assembly for a long time and obstructed the country's progress. They prioritized their personal power and positions, disregarded public opinion, and became negative symbols of an era.
By listing four different scenes and identities (Epidemic Command Center commander, gay bar, Legislative Yuan, Taipei Mayoral candidate), this article briefly presents the multiple faces of former Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung in the public eye. The main content is a meme juxtaposing his different images, highlighting his diverse roles in political and social life.
Analyzes the heated debates and protests in the Legislative Yuan regarding the import of Ractopamine-treated US pork, focusing on food safety, national sovereignty, and political inconsistency.
KMT Chairman Chiang Chi-chen believes Premier Su Chen-chang refused to directly answer questions, evaded the issue, and even counter-questioned legislators with interrogation rights, asking them if they had consumed American clenbuterol beef and pork, mockingly taunting the current legislators representing the people's will by asking 'Did you get sick?' This shows the Premier himself has serious issues.
This article responds to the DPP's accusations that the KMT caucus's large quantities of print proposals are 'wasting social resources.' The author argues that the KMT's actions at least followed procedural rules and paper is recyclable, with limited waste; but criticizes the DPP's past destruction and garbage from incidents like pulling microphones and the Sunflower Movement in the legislature as more serious resource waste. The article compares this accusation to the absurdity of 'promoting green energy while ignoring the pollution behind it,' emphasizing opposition to hiding truth for votes and placing Taiwan's industries in danger through political actions.
Satirizes the NPP's 'harvesting power' and its inconsistent political behavior in the Legislative Yuan, particularly regarding the Forward-Looking Infrastructure Development Program. The article highlights how Huang Kuo-chang criticized the plan in public while voting for it behind the scenes.
A fierce conflict erupted during the 2016 review of the 'One Case, One Rest' amendment to the Labor Standards Act. DPP Committee Chair Chen Ying forcibly opened the session, with staff reading the clauses at extreme speed. Chen declared the review complete in about 15 minutes, successfully pushing the draft through. KMT Legislator Johnny Chiang mockingly dubbed her 'One-Minute Ying.' The article questions whether this will spark sustained labor protests and suggests that social movement groups, having lost their political backing, may return to a state of 'dogs barking at a train'—loud but ignored.
This article reports on a July 2016 incident where Greek police dismantled a major telecom gambling fraud ring consisting of over 120 Taiwanese members, setting a record for the largest single-nation criminal group bust. Then-Justice Minister Lo Ying-hsue admitted to legislators that 'Taiwan is the source of fraud rings,' expressing shame and responsibility. Legislators and officials discussed Taiwan's lenient sentencing of fraud perpetrators damaging international image, and jurisdiction disputes regarding Malaysia's extradition of Taiwanese suspects to China. Lo emphasized bilateral cooperation in combating crime, stating the fundamental solution requires education. Activist Miao Po-ya questioned whether certain officials were aligning with China's narrative to create the impression that 'Taiwan is a fraud haven,' viewing it as generating public panic to facilitate governance.
Reflects on the tenure of Luo Ying-shay as Minister of Justice of the Republic of China, particularly her firm stance in the Legislative Yuan and her commitment to the rule of law despite political pressure.
Comments on the rise and controversies of legislator Lu Sun-ling, questioning whether her political success is due to personal merit or family background. The article analyzes her performance in the Legislative Yuan and the public's reaction to her gaffes.
A sharp critique of several newly elected legislators (including Chen Ting-fei, Hung Tzu-yung, Chen Ying, and Lu Sun-ling) under a populist political atmosphere. The article questions their professionalism and basic knowledge, citing several gaffes during interpellations as evidence of the 'monsters' born from recent political trends.
Discussion on the significant amendments to the ROC Patent Act in 2011, focusing on the thirteen key points including the protection of GUI designs and the exclusion of animal/plant patents under professional pressure.