Makatao of Ilha Formosa (in exile). I'm the dude that spams π³π«#οΈβ£1οΈβ£ at wumaos. π. θη² waiting for ηπ. εζθ·¨.η‘ιζγ. #NAFO for contract. Admin of @Tao_Collective
Dec 5, 2023 β’ 14 tweets β’ 3 min read
I think what this tells us, first of all, is to be always skeptical of depictions of freed hostages as being given humane treatment. Those videos from Qassam Brigades which I call "Hamasbara" are propagandistic in nature, so they'll always show themselves in a positive light. 1/
That being said, it's important to put these testimonies in context.
First, let's establish that is is NEVER justified to take civilian hostages. Not even as tokens for prisoner exchange. And being taken hostage is NEVER a positive experience. 2/
Aug 18, 2021 β’ 47 tweets β’ 20 min read
Why I Enjoyed Seqalu and You Probably Should Tooπ§΅
Through means I am not at liberty to disclose, I was able to view the premiere of #Seqalu: Formosa 1867. (Thou knowest who thou'rt.)
This was after being HYPED up for months, especially in the last few weeks, when PTS 1/
released multiple trailers highlighting the different characters, actors, and historical backgrounds.
Don't get me wrong. I was aware of the problems it could present since they announced the original title. But as time passed, those fears were assuaged as the series promised 2/
Aug 9, 2021 β’ 19 tweets β’ 6 min read
Gonna up the ratio a bit while educating the populace about actual context. (this wumao is not educatable, so)
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The referenced "Penghu Patrol Outpost" was indeed established on that archipelago by the Mongol Yuan (Γn) government. It apparently oversaw the Han settlers there. 1/
