This article comments on the 2021 Taiwan referendum results, arguing that the referendum has devolved into a test of 'choosing sides' and 'party loyalty' rather than a pure expression of public will. The author expresses admiration for a party member who 'followed public opinion' and views the results as a product of the current political situation. The piece questions the significance of the 'Restart Nuclear Plant 4' referendum, arguing that the disposal of nuclear waste is the core, unsolvable issue. Regarding the ractopamine pork issue, the author suggests viewing it through the lens of international 'reciprocity' and criticizes politicians for politicizing every issue and exploiting public anxiety. He calls for unity and logical thinking among Taiwanese to avoid being puppets of political parties, viewing the referendum as a waste of taxpayer money.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) perspective on the big recall, analyzing its motivations and implications for Taiwan's political landscape.
This article explores the accusations of dictatorship against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and President Tsai Ing-wen, analyzing the political and social context of these claims.
This article sums up a common social phenomenon in a single sentence: compared to emotionally-driven statements or factually baseless claims (rumors) from humanities-oriented people that spread quickly, the scientific or logic-based clarifications and fact-checking from science-oriented people often require enormous effort yet prove ineffective. This reflects an imbalance in information dissemination where emotional content and simplified messages tend to be more readily accepted by the public than complex scientific facts.
This article presents poll results on the question: 'Should President Tsai Ing-wen pardon former President Chen Shui-bian?' Conducted from October 12, 2016 through March 19, 2017 with 926 total votes, the results show only 13% support pardoning him, while 75% explicitly oppose—choosing 'lock him up forever'—reflecting strong public sentiment against the amnesty proposal.
When modern users receive calls from unknown numbers, they often search for them online. While some sites aim to identify telemarketers, private platforms collecting 'fraud numbers' often lack verification, leading to legal trouble and defamation of legitimate businesses.