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Parliament in Taipei just slashed defense spending. The legislative body is stripping the shields. Hundreds are gathering in the streets. They are witnessing the controlled demolition of their own security.

The cuts are permanent. The money is gone. The politicians claim they are managing the budget. They are actually just managing the surrender. It is a hollowed out defense for a hollowed out era.

The reality is simple.

• Reduced military funding.
• Parliamentary budget cuts.
• The erosion of local security.
• A growing vacuum of power.

The protests will fade. The parliament will move on to the next budget cycle. The hardware will not be there when the threat arrives. We are just watching the preparation for the end.