Demagogue

Demagogue means one that attempts to mislead people, a politician who foments discontent among the masses so as to be voted into office. Yet, after being elected, the demagogue would use political power to further his own personal interest, ambition, or fortune.

Does that ring a bell? Doesn’t that sound like a description of our president? YES, and I think we should add an extra meaning to it: one that apparently has wrongdoings yet refuses to take full responsibility and step down.

In today’s news, I found two things appalling: the coup in Thailand and riot in Hungary. The obnoxious part is both PMs are not honest and they refused to step down too. Ironically, the similar situation happened in Taiwan. I wonder whether we will have a coup or riot to depose our president. The thing is most people hate our president and believe he has done something wrong in terms of corruption. What do we expect further from a political figure like Mr. Chen? Why do we need to keep diplomatic ties with those island countries? Will they help us gain a more dignified stand in international affairs? The answer is NO!! And Mr. Chen’s wife and son in-law allegedly have made big mistakes in “stealing” taxpayers’ money and insider trading. When will justice arrive? I hope it is not too late.

Are we really like the old saying implies- a plate of scattered sands? Can’t we unite ourselves as a great entity to fight for our own right? It is time for more profound thinking and reflection. With all those jittery participants in the sit-in protest, every one should calm down and ponder on how we want to make our country better. True democracy is not just a sensational outcry against an incompetent government; true democracy is every citizen has enough knowledge of democracy and can apply reasonable means to carry the nation a big step forward on the boulevard of peace, love, and wealth. If the conflict between the “Red” and “Green” continues, I bet the biggest beneficiary shall be Mainland China!