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 urges citizens to vote 'Yes' on all four referendum items on December 18, 2021, arguing that environmental protection, food safety, democratic rights, and a healthy national energy policy can be achieved through these four proposals. These issues are: Opposing Ractopamine Pork, Protecting Algal Reefs, Referendum with General Election, and Restarting the 4th Nuclear Power Plant.
This article sharply criticizes the four major referendum issues at the time (Nuclear-4, Algae Reef, Ractopamine Pork, Election-day Referendum), arguing the ruling party deceived citizens on these issues. The core argument is that if the final outcome must obey the ruling party's will, then all discussion and demands in the process are meaningless, because 'they're deceiving you.' Specific criticisms include using 'non-nuclear homes' to deceive on stable electricity, using 'algae reefs' to deceive on goodness, using 'Taiwan pork' to deceive on eating ractopamine pork, and using 'referendum will' to deceive on truthfulness.
This article analyzes the time and cost required for Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 to restart and operate commercially, presented in a Q&A format. According to a newly leaked 2019 Taipower internal report, Unit 1 of Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs 3-4 years to become commercially operational, requiring approximately NT$18 billion in funding. Unit 2 needs 5.5 years to complete its ongoing construction, requiring approximately NT$32 billion. The author argues that Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 only needs to be restarted, and believes that as long as safety inspections pass, political or interest groups should no longer find excuses to obstruct its activation.
They dare not touch the simple and easy-to-understand issue of ractopamine pork at all. Even when they talk about it regardless of shame, they still have to cover it with a fig leaf named America 🇺🇸, stubbornly lying that Taiwanese are opposing American pork.
December 18, 2021 (the 110th year of the Republic of China) is the day for the four major referendums. One of the topics concerns whether to ban the import of Ractopamine pork (referred to as Racto-pork or toxic pork) in the future. Please make sure to vote 'Agree'.
With the four major referendums coming in December, Tseng Wen-sheng—who once doctored Chen Chu's itinerary on a typhoon day to protect his master, was convicted of document forgery by the court, and later rose to become the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs—claims that the expectation of the 4th nuclear power plant is the main cause of the power shortage!
This article criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for mobilizing against 'four agrees' in the four referendum cases at the end of 2021. The author believes that after the recall of a legislator was passed, Tsai Ing-wen hurriedly promoted 'Four No Votes, Taiwan More Powerful' out of panic, using the entire party's strength and even abusing government power. The article satirizes that the referendum issues such as algal reefs, Ractopamine pork, and referendums with general elections were originally the DPP's own claims, but have now become 'opposing oneself,' while accusing Tsai Ing-wen of twisting 'anti-Ractopamine pork' into 'anti-US pork,' questioning if she treats her supporters as fools who lack thinking ability.
A shared perspective from a lifelong friend of a Facebook user named Xiao Bao, reflecting on the aftermath of the referendum on same-sex marriage. This piece aims to clarify misconceptions for those who blame the entire Christian community for anti-LGBTQ+ organizational actions.
The Republic of China held national citizen referendums No. 7 to No. 16 (the 2018 referendum) alongside the nine-in-one elections that year. These ten referendum topics were diverse, covering environmental protection, energy policy (thermal power generation and nuclear phase-out), food safety (food from Japan's nuclear disaster areas), gender equality (same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ education), and international sports event naming (Tokyo Olympics renaming). This article lists all referendum case numbers, main text content, and lead sponsors.
This article provides the full text of the 'Resolution on Taiwan's Future' passed by the Democratic Progressive Party of the Republic of China on May 8, 1999. The resolution summarizes Taiwan's status after democratic reforms, asserting that Taiwan is a 'sovereign independent state' whose sovereignty extends only to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. It emphasizes that any change to the independent status quo must be decided via a national referendum. This document is a major milestone in the DPP's platform, laying the fundamental principles for its cross-strait relations during its terms in government.