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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

My friend and longtime Hualien resident Ryan sent around this pic. Hualien County Chief Fu Kun-qi, an "independent" with longtime KMT ties, recently spent what appears to be county money on this empty bag which he handed out to county residents, labeling it a Tsunami Survival Kit. Naturally his name is prominent on it. Ryan helpfully translated the list of stuff you should put in it:
The list of things... 1. water 2. food 3. copies of your ID 4. cash 5. first aid 6. work gloves 7. flashlight 8. coat/underwear 9. blanket 10. light raincoat 11. heat pack 12. tissue/face mask 13. stationery 14. spare keys 15. swiss army knife/whistle...
"Hualien County Magistrate Fu Kun-qi cares about the safety of your family."
Ryan added:
Notably absent: water purification tablets. Duct tape. Plastic bags. Can opener. Hygiene products (sanitizer). Tools. extra batteries. candles. flares. water-proof matches. lighter. rope.
Fu's tale is told here.
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5 comments:

  1. NONEMarch 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    What that pack is really missing, is the map to the stores run by Fu and his cronies where you can buy said items.

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  2. Restaurant BruggeMarch 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    thanks 4 sharing this post with us

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  3. RyanMarch 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Worst County Magistrate in Taiwan (and I don't say that lightly).

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  4. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Well, such gestures actually work in rural places, where people don't consider themselves on equal terms with the governor, and thus feel very appreciated to be thought of.

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  5. RyanMarch 20, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Also, you forgot to mention that the bag is empty. He is handing out a bag with a list for things that should be inside it, if you are inclined to bother.

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