tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post2043765104583697302..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: Koo Kwang-ming's AdMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-78216197604047721172007-09-23T18:46:00.000+08:002007-09-23T18:46:00.000+08:00I love your comment about "amateur" hour, especial...I love your comment about "amateur" hour, especially when it comes to using English. My own favorite example is the display at the top of Taipei 101 about the anti-sway mechanism there. Billions spent on the world's tallest building, zero spent on proof-reading. The sponsorship of the fountain outside 101 by ABN Amro, has similar crap signage too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-28632714212171979272007-09-21T03:34:00.000+08:002007-09-21T03:34:00.000+08:00marc anthony:I said I was resigning and leaving fo...marc anthony:<B>I said I was resigning and leaving for Taiwan, replied: "Oh you're so lucky! I love Thai food!"</B><BR/><BR/>You are not alone, man. Whenever I told those in USA that I was from Taiwan, 3 out of 4 people took it as "Thailand". <BR/><BR/>I've been watching the History Channel and other history/geography related channels on TV almost everyday for the past >10 years also. I never saw a program introduce Taiwan History or anything related to Taiwan. It was like Taiwan doesn't exist in American's eyes. <BR/><BR/>This situation in USA is completely opposite to that in southeast Asia. People from Malaysia told me that they always knew China is China and Taiwan is Taiwan even since they were kids. Some watch Taiwan TV news and programs everyday. In a Malaysian family that I know, even an 8-year old boy knew that a pro-green Ah-Bian was campaigning against pro-china Lian-Song for Taiwan's President (in 2004). They are Chinese immigrants and they never think that Taiwan is part of China.Runsunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943096071902196841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-56386874809391053892007-09-20T06:11:00.000+08:002007-09-20T06:11:00.000+08:00Actually Michael, I think you're still being overl...Actually Michael, I think you're still being overly too critical here. The point is the effort. It doesn't have to be "perfect" or the "way you want it". The thing is this writer is trying and that's what counts. I particularly admired how he stated "As long as the Americans and God is our witness, Taiwan will succeed" or something to that effect...<BR/><BR/>I also liked his comparision to "African Americans" although I don't neccessarily agree with the "African American" title being racially black myself.<BR/><BR/>This to me, is a good piece. You can't be too critical Michael. Loosen up man..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-35933262160143389902007-09-19T22:16:00.000+08:002007-09-19T22:16:00.000+08:00Bob Dole is a well respected, non-nutcase. I'm su...Bob Dole is a well respected, non-nutcase. I'm sure he'll be more persuasive than Tancredo.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652288045145591799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-17553578121547828022007-09-19T22:04:00.000+08:002007-09-19T22:04:00.000+08:00They should pay you ;-)Or, even better, me :DThey should pay you ;-)<BR/><BR/>Or, even better, me :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-89698280004584896512007-09-19T19:14:00.000+08:002007-09-19T19:14:00.000+08:00hi michael,did u read this one published on New Yo...hi michael,<BR/><BR/>did u read this one published on New York Sun by SHIEH JHY-WEY, the head of GIO (新聞局).<BR/><BR/>http://www.nysun.com/article/62462<BR/><BR/>could u also comment on this piece? Shieh has published several similar ones lately in several US newspapers.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373727428314920346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-48379377783861538552007-09-19T18:28:00.000+08:002007-09-19T18:28:00.000+08:00If I remember correctly, the Koo ad that appeared ...If I remember correctly, the Koo ad that appeared in the Post last year (?) was his idea and paid for with his own money. People in the TW gov't reportedly weren't too happy that he made it look like he was speaking for the president when in reality he's just another rich, well-meaning eccentric with zero idea of how these stunts play with the American public. Looks like this is becoming a yearly thing for him.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759067282582187193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-61319872409694106732007-09-19T17:55:00.000+08:002007-09-19T17:55:00.000+08:00I would have though that having known the average ...I would have though that having known the average concentration of an average american is very limited, why compose a lengthy prose. After 3 or 4 paragraphs you can bet most readers would flip the page over and read something else. Any suggestions why such basic cultural knowledge is lacking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-27662904966005631942007-09-19T17:11:00.000+08:002007-09-19T17:11:00.000+08:00Marc --I often looked at CommonDreams too. I've be...Marc --<BR/><BR/>I often looked at CommonDreams too. I've been meaning to do something at DailyKos too. We've ceded Taiwan to the Right...<BR/><BR/>MichaelMichael Turtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-38097805575946587112007-09-19T15:07:00.000+08:002007-09-19T15:07:00.000+08:00Thank you Michael for your comments. I would say ...Thank you Michael for your comments. I would say the same applies to the masss rallies/demonstrations carried out by oversea Taiwanese. Often one sees signs and slogans that reflect organization and mentality that are foreign to their audience.<BR/><BR/>It is quite frustrating...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-37566695441973835102007-09-19T11:51:00.000+08:002007-09-19T11:51:00.000+08:00Yes, Michael, you're right about the flimsiness of...Yes, Michael, you're right about the flimsiness of this political ad. One statement that raised my eyebrows: "I believe that maybe 70 percent to 80 percent of the US public knows that Taiwan is a country."<BR/><BR/>I doubt the severely geography- challenged American public could even find Taiwan on a map, much less know its status, or even care! Didn't I read somewhere that Condy Rice had this problem, too?<BR/><BR/>Sad to say, on my return trip to the states last month (eastern Washington), only one well-read couple knew anything about Taiwan or it's situation. Or, if they did know about Taiwan, it was understood that it was part of China.<BR/><BR/>The US media doesn't publish much of anything about Taiwan, or if it does, it's buried in the back pages. Not even progressive news websites take up this issue. I search in vain on Commondreams.org for some mention of Taiwan, but the progressive myopia is aimed at panning Bush, Iraq and Darfur--important issues all, but blind to the other half of the world.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the situation in the states is best illustrated by my former college-educated employer who, when I said I was resigning and leaving for Taiwan, replied: "Oh you're so lucky! I love Thai food!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com