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Elon is Trump’s Dick Cheney,  aka Darth Vader,  we could do worse 🙄

1 hour ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Does anyone actually read these prosaic posts?

I only come for the replies.

There is no spoon …..

For many the simple presence of another person in their life may be simply to check up on them, in whatever capacity.

This may be more for peace of mind than actual need.

The perceived embarrassment or humiliation that their dead body is not going to be discovered for days, weeks, maybe longer because they were utterly alone is enough to induce one to some kind of living arrangement, well-check, etc.

The fact is you're dead, no need to worry about the gossip, or what people think anymore.

Scores of elderly die everyday in run-down tenements, only to be discovered by the landlord due to the odor coming from the dwelling. 

I for one will simply go on until I don't, and that will be that, my apologies to neighbors for the smell  😉 

On 8/5/2024 at 8:42 PM, BB1955 said:

I m sure there is more to this ... Doubt he deserved a beating..

There always is, 

Usually a chain of events in themselves that may be small but at some point one of them is the catalyzing event,

of course the first one is usually alcohol, wich impacts judgement and it's down hill from there.

In the west there is a saying, those with the most toys, win.

Which I assume would mean upon one's death, the amount of material things they've accumulated is an indication of a successful and prosperous life.

Before you go you have to have a place to go,

In an ever increasing digital world it's becoming more difficult to stay under the radar,

If you're talking something apocalyptic those things will have little value, gasoline, small caliber bullets will be the new currency, 

On 7/2/2024 at 3:43 AM, steven100 said:

... Is this another stupid Bot AI member .... it certainly reads like it ...      

Chances are yes, I've read over 30% of all on-line interactions are AI generated, either to promote site traffic, sway opinion or to promote something.

What is needed is some sort of Turing filter, which would give you a probability percentage of whether you're interacting with a BOT or a human.

1. Having a full head of hair,

2. Fit,

3. Generous with $$,

(#3 will make or break the deal, though 1 and 2 you may get a pass,)

There are many would be better candidates,

but it cost millions to effectively run a viable campaign, media coverage, travel, staff.

Certain wealthy individuals can self-finance, recouping back most of the money thru campaign contributions through PACs,

Most of the substantial $$ coming is from lobbyists, Corps, and dark money, all of which will require favors when elected.

Broke Joe Blow has little chance of ever being a viable candidate though they could be very effective if ever elected.

It's all about money and who you know and what bargains with the devil you are comfortable with. 

Back in the day I used TC's as an emergency option if wallet were to be stolen or lost with credit, ATM cards, etc, and cash on hand was low. 

Most higher end hotels had no problem cashing them, as well as banks,

They were convenient getting larger amounts of cash as ATM's usually have a daily limit on cash withdrawals.

My local bank still sells them so they're probably still a viable option, but in this day and age more convenient options are available.

 ..... in a Stanford study, ChatGPT's version 4 tested within normal ranges for the five traits but showed itself only as agreeable as the bottom third of human respondents. The bot passed the Turing test, but it would not have won itself many friends.Feb 22, 2024 .....

hmm. sounds like a few well known posters we know, 🙄

On 6/5/2024 at 10:19 PM, SportRider said:

IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS HOW MANY DEATHS ARE CAUSED SIMPLY BY LOW RAILINGS ON HOTEL BALCONIES.

 

In developed nations, regulations require railings at a height sufficient to prevent easily toppling over by accident.

 

Sadly, that is NOT the case here.  This should be part of the Embassy country warnings.

 

 

The Hilton's balconies as with most others are still very low, this is an architectural choice, most likely as to not diminish the view from inside,

Elon M puts low birth rates ahead of AI as the most serious threat to mankind,

Look at some of the attendees in the audience roll their eyes while watching this ridiculous staged demonstration by SS,

Why does everyone continue feeding the troll,

4 hours ago, AnotherOneHere said:

... I'm not against exercise. It just doesn't work for weight lose...

Well said,

Animals are extremely efficient at gaining weight when food is available and even more efficient holding on to it when scarce,

Exercise for fitness, strength, range of motion, endurance,  restrict calories to lose weight,

Dogs in Thailand can be difficult to read,

From the lethargic, barkless beach dogs, to growling soi dogs protecting a doorway, 

I give them all a wide berth,  

On 4/20/2024 at 7:46 AM, it is what it is said:

 

charming.

 

i'm pretty widely traveled and in my experience you see people who eat politely and people who don't in pretty much every country.

 

i often think people on this forum have limited experience of countries and cultures outside their own and thailand. traveling more widely will give you a wider perspective and understanding of different cultures and behaviours.

Well said, 

A good start would be India, communal eating and sharing, usually with a single hand, seasoned travelers would know why, 

Like the old saying goes,

.. Eat anything you like, just not a lot of anything, ...

Many studies continue to show calorie restriction can extend life but at a cost to quality of life.

Daily fasting where you eat only during a certain window can be very effective for weight control,

but at the end of the day it's just thermal dynamics, more energy in as opposed to energy out and you're going to gain weight.

A bonus is cheese is generally keto friendly and a good source of protein, 

On 3/19/2024 at 3:55 AM, bob smith said:

... and I always tipped handsomely ...

Another BS post,  just a cursory review of some of your recents is clear you are in fact cheap, 

No one gets insulted if you try to thank them in their native tongue, she most likely deemed you an undesirably customer on many levels, did the math and decided the place was better off with out you.

1 hour ago, sungod said:

… Just eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise.

This,

Of course there’s no money in the above so Pharma / Med industry can’t sell you drugs, supplements or fad diets. 

Elon has been characterizing the global population decline as the number one threat to civilization right behind AI for years.

Though on the surface it would appear no shortage of people 😕