From: li@sicvax.enet.dec.com (Tom Li)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.taiwan
Subject: Re: Li-Hau Institution
Date: 12 Jan 93 02:08:18 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <1993Jan11.193116.25719@cbnews.cb.att.com>, liaohen@cbnews.cb.att.com (Heng-Hsin Liao) writes...
>
>I learned that there was a demonstration in Taipei on Sunday
>(1/10/93.) The purpose of this demonstration was suprisingly
>"Supporting Li-Hau Institution" (or should I say "Supporting
>Hau as the Premier").

I am not surprised. After two-years of Hau-bashing, many people are getting
angry about how Hau has been treated.

Two years ago, I was surprised President Lee chose Hau as Preimer. At that 
time I wondered if Hau is qualified for this position because I am not sure
he can handle economic affairs. But from the beginning, those who are against 
Hau as Premier predict the possible military coup or Hau may "sell" Taiwan 
to CCP, etc... Two years later, none has become true. But Hau-bashing 
continues. 

Based on my observation why those people are against him because of the 
following reasons:

1. Hau's anti-TI position (which is the major reason).
2. Hau's military background.
3. Hau's WSR background.

Remember Lee hand-picked Hau as Premier and Lee's anti-TI position is also
well-known. Why dont those people blame Lee? Of course no one dares picking 
on Lee because of Lee's popularity particularly he is the first BSR President. 
Now we can imagine who is an easy target. Oh yes, Hau. Traditionally not 
many people like military person and also he is WSR. Therefore, Hau-bashing 
becomes a trend. I dont mean Hau is a perfect Premier, but could anyone tell 
me what Hau has done terribly these two years and deserves such treatment? 
One newly-elected DPP Legislator made remarks on Hau, "I disagree with many 
of Hau's viewpoints but he stands firm on his belief these days you just can 
not find many politicans like him anymore. He is a few government officicals 
not involved money politics, and I do have some respect to this guy". I agree.

He may not fit into the changing Taiwan but he certainly deserves a little 
respect. He is leaving soon, can we just let his supporters groan a bit in 
the final days?

>From the video, I saw a crowd of about 5-10 thousand people
>in the demonstration. They went to the President Mansion to
>give their opinion in writing. I was really suprised that the
>political promotion activities inside KMT went onto the street.
> 
>Does anybody know is it Non-mainstreamers who planned this
>demonstration? It seems like a demonstration that "supports what
>is now" is always a crowd of legitimate, loyal people and a
>demonstration that is "against what is now" is a crowd of
>revolutionary, dangerous people. So probably we won't see a
>counter-demonstration that demands "Hau Get Out of Way."
>But will we see an ideological (counter-)demonstration like
>"Supporting A Youngish Cabinet" soon?
> 
>Any opinion on should Hau stay and who's next?

I am "happy" Hau is leaving after two years of Hau-bashing, enough is enough.
I was born and grew up in Taiwan I never feel the difference between BSR and
WSR. But after ex-finance-minister Wang-bashing and Premier Hau-bashing, as 
a second generation of WSR, frankly I have fed up with those disgusting 
attacks. I am glad the current Taiwan governor will probably be the next 
Premier I am particularly happy he is a BSR.
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