tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post4494737505587203141..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: President Tsai on the passing of Liu XiaoboMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-19023756276806821612017-07-22T14:43:42.997+08:002017-07-22T14:43:42.997+08:00If Liu Xiaobo was on a tour bus filled with Chines...If Liu Xiaobo was on a tour bus filled with Chinese and didn't tell you who he is, most of your that comment on this site would sneer at him, look down on him and talk about him with contempt, assume he was brainwashed and want him gone out of the country because of his Chinese nationality. Some of you would even condone refusing him service in establishments. <br /><br />The best way to honor Liu Xiaobo--rather than cynically make hay of his killing to score points for a political agenda-- is to take a look in the mirror and ask how to be more humane and open minded ourselves. <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-45951280390543234402017-07-22T14:33:12.086+08:002017-07-22T14:33:12.086+08:00"I am amazed that some people in the west sti...<br />"I am amazed that some people in the west still think China is a benevolent power that is better than Donald Trump. It is a disgrace."<br /><br />They don't think China is better than Trump. They're just not delusional or bribed enough to think Trump is any better than China. <br /><br />How many Liu Xiaobo's are dying or serving disproportionate sentences in US prisons? (Hint: More than China Hint: Trump reopened these prisons Hint: Trump's GOP advisors are invested in them and look the other way). <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-64331365669714371832017-07-19T15:15:42.241+08:002017-07-19T15:15:42.241+08:00China locked away their Nobel Peace Prize winner a...China locked away their Nobel Peace Prize winner and let him died in prison. They also plan to build up their military so China becomes the world dominating power:<br /><br />http://nationalinterest.org/feature/how-chinas-navy-preparing-fight-the-far-seas-21583<br /><br />I am amazed that some people in the west still think China is a benevolent power that is better than Donald Trump. It is a disgrace. <br /><br />Trump needs to send Mattis for another tour of Asia that includes Taiwan to put China on notice.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-22521390960156581752017-07-15T22:14:49.909+08:002017-07-15T22:14:49.909+08:00That last sentence is a bit on the dramatic side. ...That last sentence is a bit on the dramatic side. I wouldn't describe all Taiwanese as dissidents. Lots care less about this, lots of TW have attitudes sympatetic to China. It's a nice sentiment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-84335355511855735302017-07-15T13:42:03.660+08:002017-07-15T13:42:03.660+08:00Great, insightful views!
I wish to contribute my b...Great, insightful views!<br />I wish to contribute my best to Taiwan valuable democracy to be worldwide known, appreciated and supported. <br />Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758709831641857949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-40875870811205290782017-07-15T13:40:53.127+08:002017-07-15T13:40:53.127+08:00Great, insightful views!
I wish to contribute so t...Great, insightful views!<br />I wish to contribute so that the world may appreciate and support Taiwan's valuable democracy.<br /> Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758709831641857949noreply@blogger.com