I’ve noticed lately that many people still seem to make a living by attacking the Kuomintang (KMT). By this, I mean they don’t discuss the right or wrong of an event based on its substance, but rather derive their primary value from attacking the organization itself. For example, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has been under heavy fire recently, and his supporters (Ko-fans) immediately began deflecting by accusing Eric Chu of various things. Isn’t this diversionary tactic just wonderful? Apparently, Ko Wen-je never needs to self-reflect as long as others are blamed first; this is exactly how the deification of Ko Wen-je was created.
Some have even turned their sights on pro-Blue media, hoping the DPP administration will “purge” these outlets once in power. Such people conveniently forget that the number of “pro-Green media” outlets already far exceeds the “pro-Blue” ones. Furthermore, their subconscious reveals an ultra-submissive streak—they seemingly long for a return to the Martial Law era of the Republic of China to feel “secure.”
What’s even more humorous is that these same people will speak to you at length about democracy. That is likely the most hilarious thing I’ve encountered today.
If Ko Wen-je is truly being wronged, it is the result of both pro-Blue and pro-Green media collaborating in a struggle for interests. It’s simple: whoever is the biggest target at the moment gets the most trouble, and currently, that is Ko Wen-je.
However, Green supporters (including Ko-fans) completely refuse to look at their own logical fallacies. They only know how to blindly accuse their imagined enemy (the KMT). This behavior won’t help Taiwan—or those “brainless fans”—progress. As the saying goes, “to scold is to love”; it seems those most obsessed with the KMT are actually the Green supporters.
If there is a problem, criticize it. If a law is broken, go to court. This should not be a behavior reserved only for certain people or groups. A mature democratic nation does not create a false premise and then launch irrational attacks on an “enemy.”
We are all adults; we are no longer middle school students. There aren’t that many “enemies” in our society that require constant offense or defense. If you want to play war games, go play an MMORPG. Don’t jump out trying to be a “divine savior” every time your “imagined” ally is criticized.
I sincerely wish everyone could learn to simply discuss things on a matter-of-fact basis. In life, there are only right things to do, and the question of when mistakes will be forgiven and resolved.