OneMoreFarang

Just another day in Thailand. I am sure similar stories happen every day. TiT.

Does Thailand really need this, and can it be rightly called an economic crisis? I don't think so. If the country is in an economic crisis, then our politicians should explain that. Thaksin and his minions invented the cash scheme. And like the rice scheme was planned as a rice scam we can expect the same in this case. They do it to become richer. Why else? Maybe to get reelected so that can get even more money. And that's about it.

I think my last guided tour was an hour or two in Prague in the snow. I liked it.

I think to understand any situation it makes a lot of sense to try to see that situation from the viewpoint of each side. What do Palestinians think about Hamas and what they are doing. What do they think about Israel. And what do Israelis think about their government and Palestinians? And obviously not all Israelis think the same and not all Palestinians think the same. I think we should try to look at problems from their point of view. Another example, I know this tread is not about that, is Putin's view about the was in Ukraine. I found it interesting to hear his view. That doesn't mean I agree with what he said, or I believe everything he said, I see it as the viewpoint which he presents. And I think it's interesting to look at things also from that viewpoint.

"when you lose it and drop the act" Do you really think I pretend sometime that I write both sides do bad things? Maybe it's only me, I have maybe roughly a view that 70% is the fault of Israelis and 30% of Palestinians. (No, I didn't think long and hard about those percentages, it's an example). And then, sometimes I read something horrible of what Israelis did, and I blame them more, maybe 90/10% or something like that. And another day I think the Palestinians are more responsible for the fighting and the percentages change again. At least for me I am not consistent - you noticed that already. And I don't even try to be consistent. Because sometimes one side is more to blame, and sometimes the other side. And often it's not easy to really understand what is going on and who is to blame. I am sure one reason that I see more the bad side of Israel is that Israel is a democratic country which is supposed to play be the good guys rules. Hamas are officially a terrorist group. Nobody expects from a terrorist group to be judged with the same criteria like a nation state. If the Palestinians had a country with an elected government and their own official military and is this would be a war between two countries, then they should be viewed with the same expectations to abide by international rules.

Obviously, people laugh even more about Americans. Voting for him once was a mistake. But who would vote for such a guy another time? Only Americans would do that.

I know lots of people talk about that. But I don't know how many would be already satisfied with part of that land. Like: I want it all, but I can live with half of it, because that is better than nothing. I would be surprised if Hamas is a homogenous group where everybody wants the same.

"they want all the land for themselves" Now the question is obviously about all the land. I guess for some people that involves a lot of land. For others maybe only the land where they used to live before Israel took it away or destroyed everything on that land.

Hamas are 'freedom fighters' now? Earlier you said terrorists. It's a question of the perspective. Do you think people in Gaza who join Hamas join them because they want to be terrorists? Or is it more likely that they want to join freedom fighters? My statement is clearly from the point of view of survivors of Israelis killing their friends and family. If your family would be killed by soldiers from country X, would you fight against them? And if yes, would you call yourself a terrorist or a freedom fighter?

That's obvious. Or not?

I think with some topics, like this one, it can't be seen or understood without looking at history. And sometimes this history is a long history, and sometimes a very long history. Just looking at the last couple of months or even years reveilles only a small part of that history. And for the record: I know that with Israel and Palestine there is a very long history. I know some of it, but all in all very little. Palestinians can explain why they think what they think and do what they do, and Israelis can do the same. We all know it shouldn't go on like this. But we also know it is just too difficult and there is no easy solution.

Thanks for finally admitting that such soldiers exist. I don't know how many are like that. And I guess Israel won't investigate and publish how widespread that is. Fact is, some exist. And it seems enough of them think their behavior is something they want to publish and show the world.

It's you who pretends to know why they do what they do.

Dead people can't join any club. I thought that is obvious also for the mentally challenged. But how many family members and friends of those killed will want revenge? I don't know how many. But I am pretty sure a lot more than zero.

Maybe you take one of those tests. And then maybe you realize why you have difficulties understanding some intelligent people. 😉

Again, if you don't understand rocket science that doesn't mean rocket scientists are crazy. Sorry, I don't know an easier way how to explain it to you.

It's not really my problem if you are not able to understand it. I also don't understand quantum physics. But I don't deny it exists.

I understand that is the idea. But do you think Israel will be able to kill all Hamas members? And while they try to do that, they kill tens of thousands of ordinary people. How many of those people do you think will join Hamas later or any other freedom fighter group?

With how many Hamas members did you discuss this issue?

Maybe you have just one ounce of intelligence. I guess it can't be much more if you think it's measured in ounces. My IQ is > 130. And I understand it.

Yes, Israel put thousands of settlers in other peoples' land. They threw Palestinians out of their homes in Jerusalem, and, and and. I guess that is what you meant, correct?

I wrote I can understand it. That is not the same as saying I support what they do. And that is the case for Palestinians who fight Israelis and for Israelis who fight Palestinians. It never ends. That is the huge problem. And on both sides people have reasons to continue fighting. They should stop the fighting. But as we all know that is a lot easier said then done.

But it's true. When some people pretend history started on the 7th of October that is plain wrong.

In my experience it's not so bad in Thailand. But looking at the USA they definitely have more than enough woke idiots over there.

Really? Understanding is not the same as agreeing or saying I would do the same. I.e. if a person raped the daughter of person X, then I understand when person X retaliates and kills or tortures the rapist - even a long time after the crime happened. Should he do it? No. Is what he does legal? Probably not. Do I understand it? Yes. There are lots of reasons for Palestinians to hate Israel and Israelis. Many Palestinians lost friends and family who were killed by Israeli soldiers. Should they use that as a reason to kill Israelis? No. But we shouldn't pretend that they have no reasons.