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The vast majority support the status quo[1], which the West is investing billions in interfering with on the military, economic, and political fronts. It’s doin

• jeswin 4y ago
  Status quo is being able to run their own country and free-and-fair elections. And besides, the question was asked under the threat of China's automatic invasion if it ever formally declared independence - I suppose people don't want to die.
  • xtian 4y ago
    I agree, people don’t want to die. So absent an outside force stoking antagonisms, they will generally find a way to resolve disputes with their neighbors peacefully.
• amalgamated_inc 4y ago
  Correction: I have quite a bit of affection for the people of Taiwan. So there's at least one.
  • pessimizer 4y ago
    The person you're replying to didn't say that no one has affection for Taiwan. You (likely) have no part in deciding US-China policy.
    • amalgamated_inc 4y ago
      > The vast majority support the status quo[1], which the West is investing billions in interfering with on the military, economic, and political fronts. It’s doing so for its own reasons, not out of any affection for the people of Taiwan (of which it has none). I'm part of The West :)
      • xtian 4y ago
        Did you vote on the policies being carried out by Western governments and institutional apparatuses or is it just a coincidence that you have the same opinion on this issue as the people on TV? :)
        • amalgamated_inc 4y ago
          The opinion being that the independent country of Taiwan should not be attacked by the communist dictatorship of China? Probably a coincidence.
          • xtian 4y ago
            Wow, how evil! Like a movie villain!
            • amalgamated_inc 4y ago
              Yea, evil empire and all.. where is Reagan when you need him?!