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Had my mini-motorhome on a Ford chassis with an engine fire. Problem was mice had build a nest in the air filter container as I did not use the vehicle very often.

Might take a look at Xiaomi offerings (Mi brand same company). I used their wristband for some time in the past.

Only one experience. Credit card was used in NJ. I sent the bank a photo of my Passport entry date in Thailand. They handled it from there. It has been yesars, they may have sent the new card. Upon renewal dates, I have had the new cards sent to my Thai address, although my "billing address" remains in the USA. The companies have both US and Thai contact information.

In over a decade, I have never encountered anything other than the FTT entries using this route with this reason checked. I authorize Wise, once a month, to do an EFT withdrawal of $2200.00 from my US bank, following the steps outlined, the deposit goes into my Bangkok Bank Account in Thai baht. For Visa Extensions, I go to Bangkok Bank and get a print out of the monthly deposits for Immigration … no issues to date in CM.

“All bills raising revenue …”, the proposed bill does not address raising revenue (raising taxes) but rather addresses spending.

The U.S. Senate is one house of Congress. To make your statement clearer and accurate I suggest you use the, “House of Representatives” (or just the House) rather than Congress. The Senate can send the proposed Bill to the House but both would have to approve before being submitted to the President for his approval (or Veto).

Agreed that FDR legislation alone did not end the depression and that it was WW II that brought on the economic recovery. Reality personally was my Uncle hired through the CCC and family benefited. However, looking at another of your posts, I would think we have more agreement than disagreement. The social legislation in the long run, I think was a direction needed to progress today for the benefit of the working middle class in the USA.

Thank you for making yourself clear by using a personal "idiotic" attack ... the are billions of folks in the world no need to waste your time on me ... you are blocked.

Sorry, wires crossed. I was agreeing with your post, I think But taking issue with charleskerins post.

Care to state what your numbers indicate and the citation of your information source? The Depression continued but to place the "cause" on FDR's and Congress legislation is not valid. The idea is to be both civil in academic discussion and cite pertinent valid information.

Herein lies the problem. Everyone is "ignorant" (lack of knowledge) in some ways. Looking at the definition of "Stupid" implies quite a different meaning. PC? No, just English usage from someone who spent a lifetime in education.

Thank for taking your time to offer valid "food for thought".

Interesting interpretation of history. Could I ask where you earned your degrees in history or economics? I would agree that it was WW II that brought the world clear of the economic depression.

It happened before when there was a real perceived threat. The result was, when their back seemed to be against the wall, FDR was able to get social legislation through Congress. But then, they were facing the Depression. Those with power/wealth will not bend until there seems to be no other way. Sad ... any confrontation, such as what we are facing increasingly today, could be avoided by taking a "middle road" paying increased attention to moderating the economic stress among the working middle class upon whom any hope of a participatory democracy depends in the USA.

Just a note, education certainly counts in there for adaptation as does having a liberal outlook.

USA reality, documented, is that the working middle class cannot afford life in much of the U.S. This continues for the economics of retirement.

As stated, reasoning varies and I make it a principal not to call others, “stupid”. Each must make their personal decision. I do note that there are millions of Americans, like myself who cannot afford a working middle class retirement in the USA and that points to further proof of the unsustainable economic system. I chose to retire in Thailand where I can afford food, clothing, lodging, a car, motorbike and some travel with my now, Thai Wife and Thai Stepdaughter. But there certainly was a cost. I met my two Grandsons for the first and probably only time this past April.

I do not focus on who is President but rather the Congress members who, in the majority pass such legislation. Today the attack on Social Security and Medice is coming from?

I have only kept it in case of cancer, Parkinson’s, etc. tThe chances of any major disaster are diminishing. Living full time in Thailand, keeping the premium would be of substantial income benefit. Complication would cancel my employment Advantage program.

Th President does not determine the Cola adjustment. Presidents can influence and support the Social Security or not. Good example was beginning to tax Social Security payments under President Reagan.

I pay also but this Medicare, Part b coverage is voluntary, we can chose not to have this hospitalization coverage.

I am paying monthly, as do US military retirees. They get global medical coverage, I get zip (I will continue to support the military retirees rights, I just want equal coverage). The monthly premium I view as insurance in case of need to return to the U.S. for major medical … I have strong doubts if, in fact, that is a smart decision as there would co-pays and deductibles.

Agree with your observations. I retired here in 2011 at age 64 1/2 as I was on the academic year calendar and having had 5 by-passes in 2005, I did not want to wait another year before retiring. I do count myself fortunate in my U.S. Social Security continuing and receiving the annual cost of living adjustments. Not as fortunate in getting Medicare coverage as supplied to fully retired military retirees. US Social Security is based on lifetime earnings … a large reason why I cannot retire in my own country.

I have seen it on the Sizzler menu here in CM. When I asked, I was told only available in Sizzler Bangkok.

Two occasions. 1st, went down on the motorcycle. Ambulance magically appeared took me to Sansai Hospital. Patched up, tetanus shot, Emergency Dr. exam, medication and ambulance took me home (total bill $10.00 USD). 2nd called 1669, not sure how long but not too bad as I was having a TIA. Took me to CM RAM where I had a stent placement earlier in the week. Don't recall if there was a charge as I was "out of it" for two hours until the condition passed.