Wango Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hi all, My name is David. I currently live in Vancouver, BC. I was born and cultured on the island of Taiwan, where there is a long history over the recognition of its sovereignty, which I believe has prompted its inhabitants to be utterly confused about their so-called nationality - the "are we Chinese or Taiwanese," sort of mis-identity. Perhaps it is due to this confusion and not having been effectively indoctrinated of nationalism, I felt it was very easy for me to relate to the ideas of anarchy. Or perhaps this has to do with the ever-so-dramatic nationwide craze of the Taiwanese people during election time, where families fight each other, friends throw up fists and people bleed and tear on the streets to vouch for their favorite candidate between the two parties... Prior to this, I have always believed in the independence of Taiwan and rule by a local non-Chinese-descendant elective resulting in everlasting happiness, of which all seems... overly absurd by now. My family belongs to the 1990's generation of Taiwanese immigrants to Canada, often used to be portrayed as fortunate-deserters who jumped ship during tense conflicts between ROC & PROC. We have since dwelled in and around the Pacific Northwest. As of now, I'm a chiropractor, and together with my wife who is also a practitioner, we work out of our small clinic in Vancouver East. We work hard and make very modest earnings, but in my business, I have always felt the constraints of the the provincial regulatory body and the constant oppression by the medical society towards my profession, which in-turn is heavily regulated by no other but its own association. The direct result is the loss of connection to our natural patient population and the forfeit of a massive sum of income.With that said, I come in peace and hungry for knowledge, and may you all live long and prosper V/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Liberty Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hi David, I spent a while in your native Taiwan, in fact I over stayed my welcome and had visa problems! That was back in the early 80's and I watched Taipei build its first sky scraper, all 8 floors. Wrapped in bamboo scaffold with a hundred men running around in it like birds in a cage. The free market economy was alive and kicking just like Hong Kong away to the west. Even now when I travel East I still find the freedom of de-regulation so refreshing so I can understand your frustration. Good luck to you David, and don't let the bastards grind you down In Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipJ Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 With that said, I come in peace and hungry for knowledge, and may you all live long and prosper V/ Hi David, welcome to the boards! I live in Vancouver as well! Have you heard about this event coming up? LibertyMingle: Walter Block, Victor Pross, Mike Shanklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wango Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 The 70's & 80's saw a huge bloom in economy, but regulation and corruption kicked in followed by the inevitable stock market crash. Today, average wages have not changed since the early 90's. Taiwan is nose-deep in the shits now...Nonetheless, thanks for the kind words! Hey Phil, now I have!Looking into it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorg Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hey David and Phil! I am feeling the hands of the government around my neck more now as I am trying to open up a little bistro. I am still waiting for the renovation permit, about half a year now, before I can start any sort of renovation. There is so many health, safety, fire, environmental and energy efficiency rules to work out. So frustrating at the same time I did enjoy the whole summer in Vancouver not doing anything. Hey Phil! Is Libertymingle RSVP only or can we just drop in? I might drop by, it is walking distance from where I live. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipJ Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hey Phil! Is Libertymingle RSVP only or can we just drop in? I might drop by, it is walking distance from where I live. Thx All comers are welcome, no need to RSVP. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wango Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I am feeling the hands of the government around my neck more now as I am trying to open up a little bistro. I am still waiting for the renovation permit, about half a year now, before I can start any sort of renovation. There is so many health, safety, fire, environmental and energy efficiency rules to work out. Vic, I bet!I've gone through similar processes, although without than the pains of obtaining a liquor license, passing food safety regulations, or satisfying the restaurant-building codes. The amount of undue stress has got to be extremely discouraging for start-up small business owners, then you'll have property taxes, accountants to pay, standardized wages to meet and the local's standards for food/services. Hey, but if you make it, then all powers to you!What's puzzling to me is how chains like Cactus club can just pop up anywhere and almost instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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