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BackLuo Dayou's "discriminatory remarks against women" and Ke Wenzhe spoke out. Netizens were dumbfounded: Jiang Wanan got off the bus.
Luo Dayou's "discriminatory remarks against women" and Ke Wenzhe spoke out. Netizens were dumbfounded: Jiang Wanan got off the bus.
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Luo Dayou's "discriminatory remarks against women" and Ke Wenzhe spoke out. Netizens were dumbfounded: Jiang Wanan got off the bus.

Ke Wenzhe claimed that Luo Dayou was attacked for criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party, causing netizens to dig up history to refute his remarks as disrespectful to women.

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  • Veteran musician Luo Dayou caused controversy after criticizing female politicians from the Democratic Progressive Party for being "childless." Popular Party Chairman Ko Wenzhe was interviewed today to support Luo Dayou, saying he was attacked by the green camp.
  • This move triggered a strong backlash from netizens, criticizing both Ke Wenzhe and Luo Dayou for their male chauvinism, and questioning their understanding of history and gender equality.

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Luo Dayou recently made comments about "childlessness" against female politicians of the Democratic Progressive Party, triggering social discussions on gender equality and the boundaries of political speech.

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Former President Tsai Ing-wen and other female politicians from the Democratic Progressive Party were recently attacked by veteran musician Luo Dayou for not having children and not seriously considering the next generation, triggering a strong backlash from the outside world. Ke Wenzhe, the founding chairman of the People's Party, spoke out today (12th) to defend Luo Dayou, claiming that "it is obviously safer to criticize the Kuomintang." The relevant remarks received a lot of support from Xiaocao. Other netizens discussed this, saying that the two are typical male chauvinists who "do not respect women."

Ko Wenzhe accepted a joint interview with the media this morning, claiming that he had taken the time to read the ins and outs of Luo Dayou's controversial remarks. He then praised Luo Dayou as a person who was very courageous in expressing his opinions, and at the same time mocked the DPP's cognitive combat capabilities because he personally believed that Luo Dayou was discussing "the future of Taiwan's next generation" rather than the issue of "not giving birth to the next generation" operated by the Green Camp. He insisted that the focus of the entire incident was completely misplaced.

Not only that, Ko Wenzhe also emphasized that Luo Dayou had publicly criticized the KMT in the past. Now when he criticized the DPP, he was under overwhelming attack. He further mocked: "It is obviously safer to criticize the KMT." After the relevant interview footage and remarks were exposed, many white camp politicians and Xiaocao quickly expressed their support. They also frantically retweeted Ko Wenzhe's mocking clips on social media, attacking what they called the green camp bluebird beasts and foreign tumors.

Other netizens first complained about Ke Wenzhe's remarks, "It is safer to criticize the KMT? What about white terror?", "It is safer to criticize the KMT? Luo Dayou's song was banned by the KMT!", "Ke Wenzhe: It is safer to criticize the KMT; Chen Chengbo, Tang Dezhang, Ding Yao Xiao, Shi Shuihuan, Gao Yisheng, and Lu Heruo said: "228 was wrongly and maliciously interpreted by Luo Dayou in the interview. Ke Wenzhe used to say that his grandfather was affected by 228 to cheat votes, but today he has the nerve to whitewash peace from the perspective of the perpetrator!"

Many people complained about Xiaocao, who kept criticizing Ke Wenzhe everywhere, saying, "Calling Ke Wenzhe's misogynist comment Luo Dayou is really suitable." "Do you know why Ke Wenzhe speaks for Luo Dayou? Because they are basically the same kind of person." "Ke Wenzhe's focus is wrong. No wonder he is the number one gaffe in politics." "Why would you ask a corrupt criminal who doesn't respect women such an issue?" "It's so funny to ask Ke Wenzhe about this. I don't know how many discriminatory remarks this man has made."

Some netizens also said, "Ke Wenzhe himself is a person who has no concept of gender equality. Are you sure you want him to be your escort?", "I realize that you really don't want the votes of the middle voters. Jiang Wanan got off the car after watching the original video, so why are you still on the bus?" "Ke Wenzhe is also a person with strong patriarchal ideas. He has made many unfriendly remarks towards women in the past, so today's speech also selectively singled out the 'next generation' to echo Luo Dayou. If we are just talking about the future of the next generation, is it necessary to mention those unmarried women?"

Open Questions

  • Will Ke Wenzhe clarify his remarks on gender issues in the future?
  • Will Luo Dayou further explain the controversy caused by his remarks?

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