Southern Taiwanese Focus on Mass Recalls While Ignoring Their Own Homes—Why Should We Care If They Don't?

As typhoons ravage Southern Taiwan, causing severe damage in Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung, the author criticizes the pro-government media's silence and the DPP's prioritization of political 'mass recalls' over disaster relief. The article argues that while thousands struggle without water or power, the ruling party and its affiliates are more interested in political mobilization than reconstruction. It questions the irony of Southern residents continuing to support a party that treats their suffering as secondary to power struggles, suggesting that if the locals don't prioritize their own welfare, outsiders may find it hard to remain empathetic.