tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post5520864571568037747..comments2024-03-14T10:19:04.234-07:00Comments on Taiwan In Cycles: Update: One Bike One: Under Pressure Ma Distances Himself From EventUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-91572185415547723352012-01-03T18:45:59.818-08:002012-01-03T18:45:59.818-08:00Furthermore, the problematic symbolism and timing ...Furthermore, the problematic symbolism and timing of this event was also not lost on Ma Ying-jiu and his campaign... which is precisely why they avoided it. They saw what I am seeing and agreed that it would be too overt if they made an appearance and open them up to attack in a race that is already tainted with allegations of impropriety. <br /><br />Here is the link if you missed it:<br /><br />http://tw.news.yahoo.com/轉動台灣向前行-締造世界新-騎-蹟-031900055.htmlNONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-27830047562975563392012-01-03T18:33:24.825-08:002012-01-03T18:33:24.825-08:00I think you are wrong on multiple counts and any l...I think you are wrong on multiple counts and any long time Taiwan observer should know. <br /><br />The ROC flag incorporates the KMT party emblem and had been reluctantly used by the DPP when it was in power due to the constitutionality question raised by the KMT. There have been numerous attempts to replace the flag, but this issue concerns China, which oddly views any change in the ROC emblem as a declaration of independence. <br /><br />Many non-KMT supporters see the flag as problematic as a representation of the indivisibility of the party and the state from the days of martial law. I wouldn't say it is "embraced" by both sides. Yoi notice only KMT candidates use the flag in their campaigning... alas...<br /><br />The first Taiwan centered flag was sewn by Grace Zhou in the early 70's.<br /><br />These "national" symbols are part of Taiwan's contentious political life in Taiwan and the meanings are not lost on most Taiwanese. <br /><br />Ignorance is bliss.NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-42271618395257531802012-01-03T18:24:27.895-08:002012-01-03T18:24:27.895-08:00Umm, the ROC flag IS the Taiwan flag. It's emb...Umm, the ROC flag IS the Taiwan flag. It's embraced by both sides of politics when it suits them and the display of it is not in itself political. <br /><br />Stick to cycling and leave the politics for people who've been here longer than 5 minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-63512457057656685542012-01-03T16:12:38.841-08:002012-01-03T16:12:38.841-08:00There doesn't have to be anything overt. Look ...There doesn't have to be anything overt. Look at my prior posts on the subject regarding mobilizing patronage networks, shifting money to localities, and waving the ROC flag. The ROC flag is sadly a partisan symbol associated with the KMT. <br /><br />The use of media outlets to appropriate images of support for the government's efforts can be used every which way. <br /><br />Moreover, the government was aware of the political potential of this event by finding parity with the Hand in Hand Rally of 2004... another politically motivated, pre-election event designed to drive the passions of the voter.<br /><br />A little critical thinking and awareness of Taiwanese politics goes a long way.NONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312011183953017842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6203074149634807485.post-7059277623178114012012-01-03T16:06:32.347-08:002012-01-03T16:06:32.347-08:00Dude, it was just a fun cycling event. There was n...Dude, it was just a fun cycling event. There was nothing political about it at all. There was no mention of KMT or elections or anything remotely political to be seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com