Ex-politician blasts legislator over past controversies, warns of political transformation

A former Taiwanese politician has publicly criticized a current legislator, accusing her of past controversial actions and a tendency to monopolize credit.

Fan Kang-hsiang, a former Democratic Progressive Party councilor in Taoyuan, shared details on Facebook about alleged incidents involving Kuomintang legislator Wan Mei-ling. Fan recounted an episode where Wan reportedly had a heated argument with campaign volunteers during a theater appreciation event for elementary school students. The event, promoted as a public service activity, was advertised through school communication logs, with only the mayor and Wan being permitted as political figures.

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Old hands in the field say, 'You can't be in politics without being overbearing.'

Fan also shared another anecdote, this time without naming Wan directly, about a legislator who, after experiencing bullying as a new councilor, later sought to insert herself into a site inspection for a YouBike station. This legislator allegedly demanded the inspection be moved earlier to claim credit, causing inconvenience to the original organizers. Fan expressed his disappointment, noting that the legislator seemed to have learned to become overbearing after her own past struggles.

Reflecting on these incidents, Fan lamented the nature of politics, suggesting that prolonged involvement can transform individuals into the very people they once despised. He quoted an experienced politician who said, "You can't be in politics without being overbearing." This, Fan noted, presents a perpetual dilemma for politicians: to adhere to principles and risk being seen as naive, or to assert dominance and claim power.

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Staying in politics for too long might turn you into the person you once hated.