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"By traditional Chinese moral value...."

I understand the attitude to some large degree. By the same values, the ChiComs should collectively commit suicide. And those who oppose them should act the role of the old "Censors."

To what extent did some of the Nationalist factions betray Ah Hui, do you think?

Rather than dealing with new and promising realities, including the apparent attachment of a growing number of ROC citizens to a vibrant, almost no-holds-barred Republic where many of the traditional values—such as the quietism of "Disaster from the mouth"—no longer hold?

I defer to you on present theories about his "ideological" underpinnings, if any.

As far as I can see, he is playing a middle game. That he was responsible for Chen's initial election, and his Party's present success seems inarguable.

But was that not partly because so many in his own party did not wish to acknowledge his own auctoritas? On the other hand, had he wished simply to anoint Chen as his successor, why form a new party?

I have heard some describe Lien as incompetent. What is your view?

Best regards. S&W R.I.P.

CCP abolished Chinese culture totally. One of the most important element in Chinese culture is freedom of religion. CCP does not allow it. The basic root of Chinese culture "Four safeguards and eight virtues" does not exist in China anymore. A lot of people from Taiwan see mainland Chinese as commnuist Chinese, not the Chinese the world knew 60 years ago.

I must admit that Ah Hui is the best politician. On the surface, he is just like Clinton, nothing bad can stick to him. He created a new party so he can take away a significant portion of KMT's votes. He can not just join DPP because that would really make people despise him. At least now he claims KMT has drifted away, not his fault he setup a new party.

You are right that Lien is totally incompetent. In Chinese's saying KMT's "qi" is dimishing and I don't think many in Taiwan respect KMT anymore, besides it was a "mainlander's" party.