More people (even Professor Francis Fukuyama) seem to be waking up to the fact that populist democracy controlled by money (let’s call it Democracy with a big dee) is a political cul-de-sac. However, just as otherwise enlightened individuals such as Galileo and Newton dare not deny the existence of God, modern-day Democracy skeptics are hesitant to challenge its sanctity. … [Read more...] about Second Enlightenment – Debunking Democracy
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Jeremy Lin
For those who are not into basketball, Jeremy Lin is a Chinese American who set the basketball world on fire 3 years ago. when on the verge of being cut, he helped to direct New York Knicks, with injuries on stars, and in desperation move by coach, starts a winning streak and coined the word "Linsanity". His history was chronicled in a documentary called "Linsanity". I am sure … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin
Taiwan’s Recent Local Elections
The Taiwan elections last week may have many in the West - and some perhaps on the Mainland - thinking if politics in Taiwan is yet turning another corner with its independence movement mounting a comeback? The following comment by a Taiwanese reader on guancha caught our attention. 石岡洋 作為一個贊成統一的台灣人，針對這次選舉結果，想跟觀察網的朋友做如下分享： 1. … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Recent Local Elections