Strange Fight Breaks Out in Congress

I’ll admit it, I can be an ugly American. I think they way we do things is generally the best way you can do things. Corruption seems to be lower here than in most countries, personal freedoms are higher (I know there are some glaring exceptions to these statements, but I’m just speaking in generalities). The U.S. economy dictates how the rest of world will react.

But I am also open to learning from other countries in order to improve how we operate. And this past week, I think Taiwan taught us something important. Our Senators and Representatives are too stiff in the way they handle things (except for this time). If you really believe strongly in something, you have to get in there and muck it up sometimes. Just watch the video.

Premier Su Tseng-chang

If you are going to be in charge, I’ll need to see a little more aggression when pushing your way through the crowd. This is a big speech, can’t be tripped up on your way to the podium. And buddy, why the nice suit if you know it’s tripe day? I don’t think this was a complete surprise, check out the woman in the yellow circle, I’m pretty sure she’s wearing a rain coat. FYI the Premier is the guy in the red circle, he looks great, but again, poor decision when he got dressed that morning.

The Opposition

No clue who this group is, but they clearly don’t like what is being said. I know this from my astute observational skills. We may speak different languages, but we both understand the universal language of dance. And when you choreograph some hot moves consisting of a left-handed thumbs down, followed by a right-handed thumbs down, I’m pretty sure you’re in disagreement to whatever the guy at the podium is talking about.

Oh and they aren’t afraid to mix it up either.

But the whole point of the blog is really to recognize one person. I’m sure you noticed in the video, there was a hero among them.

I have no clue who she is, but she led that battle that day. Escorting the Premier to the podium, she’s quick to jump to his defense when another lady launches a verbal assault.

A few seconds later, she’s a human shield during the infamous pig guts attack.

And then, she goes on the offensive. She knows it’s her personal duty to fling every bit of intestines and organs back at the attackers. And some impressive form too, left arm fully extending and pointing at her target, right arm reaching back to gain maximum range. This is what accuracy looks like.

Covered in pig guts and fighting alone, she continued until that podium was clean.

It looks like the Premier has lost the ability to lead this group of lawmakers. They need someone who is willing to mix it up, and fight back when it’s called for. I think I know of a hero in a plaid dress who would be a great replacement.

-Kip