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Late bloomer. Only two dozen, all in on three continents. Then again, half were here in Thailand. When I arrived I was a fat boy in the candy store. Now over the hill but with memories to recall and brings a smile.

I am thinking the rich and famous participants would be observed regardless of US political leaning. Scanned the “little Black Book” but agreed with the Mother Jones long ago article observing it was more a collection of contacts rather than a succinct client list. After checking these two sources … I have little interest.

Ha! Then I will continue drinking my Australian box wine.

Thing is, I certainly have no issue deporting, jailing those with criminal backgrounds (I do allow that those who were declared “criminal” for political opposition are a different matter … damn those nuances). What is taking place in my country currently? Nope … without study, thought, involvement of Congress doing their Constitution duty? Might be politically popular with those unwilling or incapable of thought but it is bad public policy and morally reprehensible.

Confess to liking that better due to the connotation.

Agree with that.

So, I should start formulating my letter of thanks for forcing a serious reduction on California red wines? Hey! It’s medicinal!

Why do you refer to them as “vigilantes”? They were, if fact enforcing US law not breaking the law. Vigilantes are construed as taking the law into their own hands not enforcing the law but using illegal force … the lynchings are a good example as opposed to protecting life, and liberty …

I certainly agree as an American … while I admit we have Christian cults in the Uzs that practice those same marriage arrangements. Sad all around …

Diversity in my nation of immigrants is indeed strength. No where in my nation of immigrants do we propose to tolerate such behavior from those wishing to join us.

The 1st Saturday of the month at Duke’s Raumchok is a breakfast buffet. Serving line opens at 09:30. Crowd thins noticably by 11:15. Folks like to get together with friends, We have a “NewcomersTable” to try and answer questions from those new to Chiang Mai. Make sure to reserve on the Hsiang Mai Expat Club website, this past Saturday was an overflow crowd.

I have rather enjoyed the sad reality. Here we have trump stating the USA has been taken advantage of, ripped off. And then we are faced with the documented reality of the USA being the wealthiest country on this globe. Poor, poor USA … I will not even give a nod to the documented times US companies have taken advantage of the poorer exporting countries … fair trade? I am all for it but supporting the chainsaw policies/actions of trump and his ilk? Nope …

Starting earlier with trump when he is on/off … back on/ back off. Instability in markets due to unstable policies. Trial and error. Try … if it works claim victory. If not, blame someone else, repackage and try again. This rather than a studied, reasoned approach to issues needing attention.

I am confused, being from a country without a Prime Minister. Are countries with Prime Minister all directly elected by the people or, like in the past, the Head of State asks the head of the winning party to form a government?

I do recognize this was trump’s push and was successful. I base my thinking on the NATO members themselves recognizing this. There are follow-up thoughts … what is 5% spending for the USA and are we spending in that already? (remember all NATO nations called on to meet the 5% financial support). Do keep in mind also that the USA has some 800 global bases so… are NATO members expected to pick up part of the costs for the total or limited to the defense of NATO responsibility?