Veteran media figure Liu Pao-chieh recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'INSIDE: Observing Internet Trends' for an exclusive interview, where he sharply criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), calling its political discourse 'very low' and accusing it of increasingly brutal tactics. Liu pointed out that the party relies heavily on repetitive slogans like 'White Terror' and 'Love Taiwan' while lacking substantive, principle-based arguments. He also warned that radical elements are flooding into the green camp, making their methods more aggressive and disruptive.Liu emphasized that such behavior is alienating centrist voters. He argued that in the face of threats from China, Taiwan must uphold genuine democratic values and principles—not empty rhetoric. 'If you abandon your core values just to maintain power, you become no different from the old Kuomintang (KMT). What you're doing now is exactly what the KMT used to do,' he stated firmly.Liu also criticized the KMT for descending into nihilism, focused only on survival and avoiding war. However, he condemned the DPP for resorting to extreme, crude, and sometimes nonsensical tactics in political battles—methods he believes both sides use in ways that centrist voters find unacceptable. Reflecting on the DPP's past, Liu recalled how the party grew from a minor opposition force into Taiwan's largest party through compelling narratives and strong values. Today, however, he lamented that the DPP has devolved into mere verbal attacks and petty mockery, lacking depth or moral substance.Liu issued a stark warning: 'Historically, the greatest traitors have always claimed to be progressives.' He explained that while established conservatives operate within certain boundaries, newcomers with no reputation to lose will stop at nothing to seize power, often resorting to baseless accusations and thought policing reminiscent of the old KMT's Garrison Command. He urged the DPP to remain vigilant against such radical infiltration. While affirming Taiwan's duty to defend itself against Chinese aggression, Liu stressed that such defense must be built on authentic Taiwanese values. 'If you discard these values for partisan gain, you are no different from the KMT of the past,' he repeated, underscoring the urgency of preserving democratic integrity.