Analysis of the controversy surrounding The News Lens’s editorial decision to alter an article title, linking Kuan Chung-ming to the Martial Law-era Garrison Command. This piece critiques the logical fallacies in the arguments against Kuan’s election as NTU President, particularly the misunderstanding of 'Independent Director' roles and the lack of evidence regarding conflict of interest.
This article comments on the controversy caused by New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu running for President of the Republic of China while holding local office. The author points out that this behavior is 'legal' and 'rational,' but public opinion attacks the individual with bias, lacking rational discussion on the legitimacy of 'running for office while holding another' itself. The article also criticizes DPP New Taipei City councilors for mobilizing to recall the mayor during working hours, questioning whether this is likewise using public office time for party election assistance, which constitutes a double standard. Finally, it calls on society to get rid of populist thinking under the bad habits of prioritizing sentiment and reason over law, and to fight for positive values.
This article examines the divergent media strategies of the pro-Blue and pro-Green camps following Hung Hsiu-chu's clear victory in the KMT presidential primary polls. While both candidates themselves may not be directly clashing, the media war from their surrounding camps has fully erupted. Pro-Blue media focuses on positive coverage of Hung's career and fresh image, while pro-Green media uses netizen rhetoric and specific interest groups to subtly tarnish her image, reflecting the author's concern about malicious competition in this election.
The article analyzes Hung Hsiu-chu's breakthrough of the KMT's 'brick-prevention' primary threshold. It points out that Tsai Ing-wen's real challenge in the 2016 presidential election is not Hung, but her own lack of 'execution and decisiveness' and her vague image. The author criticizes Tsai for over-relying on think tanks and lacking the elite image needed for high office. Simultaneously, it notes Hung's enemies are the KMT's century-old baggage and malicious populist criticism. The article ends by mentioning Hung's commoner image, which could flip the previous logic used to criticize Lien Sheng-wen and praise Ko Wen-je.
This article comments on Wang Jin-ping's consideration of running for president and its effects on the KMT, citing an article from United Daily News questioning Wang's parliamentary style and party loyalty during his tenure as Legislative Yuan President. The author believes Ma Ying-jeou's harsh distancing might be protecting the KMT from total collapse, and explores Wang's subtle role between the blue and green camps. The author expresses confusion and concern about Hung Hsiu-chu versus Tsai Ing-wen comparison and Wang Jin-ping's sudden emergence, believing this election may determine the KMT's final fate in Taiwan, sarcastically noting voters choosing sensation over truth.