KMT Leader Might Kill Self if Ma Loses
Today in Taipei, the head of the KMT said that he might kill himself if Ma Yingjiu loses the upcoming election. Is this ridiculous or what? Sometimes I wonder if people will take him seriously, but then I remember that, when it comes to Taiwan politics, one shouldn't ever be surprised.
Earlier this year, one politician threatened to jump into the sea if his party failed to win any seats in Taipei. They didn't win any, and he jumped into the sea and apparently survived. Quelle drama!
KMT lawmaker threatens suicide if Ma loses presidential election - The China Post
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A Taiwanese opposition lawmaker said Friday he will consider suicide if party presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou loses the presidential election on March 22. Alex Fai of the opposition Nationalists said he felt extremely sad about the controversy surrounding an opposition invasion into the Taipei headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Frank Hsieh on Wednesday. If the incident costs Ma his presidential victory, Fai said, "I will not exclude the possibility of ending my own life." Ma enjoys a 6-8 point lead in opinion polls.