DualSportBiker

The trend lines for both red and blue sections are pretty much the same angle. There are many countries around the world that have yet to refill jobs lost in '21, so it can be argued that getting them back, then moving on at the same pace as before is a solid acheivment...

It is telling that you only respond to one of four topics you defined... As for job creation, there are no serious economists who share your facile opinion. The sum of the bars under Biden is larger than the loss due to Covid. You also conveniently ignore that some of those job losses under Trump were driven by his appalling handling of the pandemic; inject bleach and bathe in UV light! Remember those classic "I am a clueless moron" moments? Also, can you elevate your trolling from zero-effort to perhaps that of a 6 year old? Grab some data rather than your unsupported opinions?

Oh get real. Inflationary pressures are baked in months in advance of changes in the rate of inflation. An economy the size of the US economy takes months to change direction. US inflation was going to go up regardless of the winner of the presidential race in 2020. Trump was lucky to loose as he would have had to wear what he created. The tax break for corporations and wealthy individuals along with the stimulus packages created the momentum for inflation which started just as he was leaving office: You can't review US inflation in isolation - only a muppet would do that: (https://www.investopedia.com/inflation-rates-us-and-the-world-7369986#:~:text=Inflation Around the World,rate%2C is the eighth lowest.) US inflation came down further and faster than any other developed nation - under Biden. Biden kicked butt with job creation: Trump killed a bipartisan border bill solely to keep the problem alive. His interest in the border is selfishly political and he cares not about the problem itself. It is a tool just like his supporters. As for Ukraine, only a myopic poorly educated and short-sighted fool would consider that Russia's actions there are not worthy of staunch opposition. Taking Russia's side is unfathomable. Trump seems to do so because he admires people who do what they want regardless of law, ethics or morality. He wants to be able to get away with rape, violence, fraud and subversion of democracy just like his poster-boy heroes, Putin, KJU and Xi. Trump only wins on these issues to people like you who are what you know yourself to be...

Was just chatting with my the ex of a recently deceased friend. She has lived in the US for 20 years now and recently returned for the first time. She is Thai, but multiple Thais failed to understand her throughout her trip. She was asked if she was Thai, or "Where are you from?" consistently. Asking someone if they are Thai is a legitimate question. There are plenty of non-Thai Asians in Thailand. I ask waitresses all the time because some Burmese staff speak reasonable English. I have moments of real clarity with my Thai - everyone understands everything I say. I also have moments when I am tired, stressed, bored/non-committal when I can't understand the loose approximation of Thai that comes out of my mouth, let alone the poor sod I am talking to. When that happens I flip to English, or better still French, just to stir up my head and help myself refocus. It does not annoy me, but it can be frustrating. That frustration is more due to being tired, stressed or bored, not failing to make myself understood. There is always room for improvement. What I never do is get visibly frustrated and repeat the same phrase louder hoping that will help. I try a different tack and use completely different phrasing.

It would be preferable for Thai news to pick up on the story of Brian Giles, a Thai national and rising star in Motocross. Multiple international wins under his belt, he is banned from riding in Thailand by the local motorcycle racing authority for reasons that are of Thai soap opera quality. His career is being crushed because of a personal vendetta by an old miserable man.

Acyclovir - 400 mg pills one a day will remove the wart in 4-8 days depending. Responding for a friend...

If you can be more facile with your explanations it would be a great help. Socialism = bad. There, I helped you save keystrokes.

The purpose of broccoli is to make more broccoli. Same can be said for carrots and any other vegetable you can think of. We assign the purpose of sustenance to broccoli and all other items we consider food. However that does not change their original purpose.

You're right about that. You can replace 'much time' with 'no time'. However, I did see a Harvard Medical School specialist give a clear breakdown of the purpose of the main component parts of cows milk. The fact remains that everything in milk is purposed to bulk up calves.

It's natural sugar, not sure disgusting is the right term. It's effects are bad, but the sugars in milk are there for the calf... Having drunk 2-3 pints of milk per day all the way through high school, i haven't drunk milk in 20+ years.

Indeed it is! I look forward to the challenge!

No adult human should take milk. Even with the fat removed, everything in it is purposed to turn a calf into a large cow as quickly as possible. I've just switched up my diet. No more complex breakfasts that were great, unfortunately. Two meals a day; salad and fish for lunch, eggs and avocado for dinner. 4 kg down in 2 months. Now I am only 4 kg away from my target weight. Good luck.

My dearest has her own company which does translation services and business consulting. She is also the (local) regional president of a global charity. She recently passed a Thai Army course in news presenting so technically she could deliver the Royal Household news - an activity restricted to officially certified Thais. She also got IFA certs, not because she wants to sell investments, but so she can better understand what we do with our money. She has two condos she rents and also helps me with my business as needed. We had a business together 14 years ago here. Unfortunately that tanked, but not because of anything she did... We definitely don't spend 24/7 together! Last time we did that we got frustrated with a lack of personal time/space. In her mind she has to justify her parents investment and effort to send her and all five siblings to university between 30 and 40 year back. Doing nothing of value for herself or others would be a waste of their effort and a path to a lack of self-respect - that's as she explains it to me. Anyhow, she is a smart lass and I am lucky to have met and married her.

Ignorance is not your friend. Try learning something before you vomit via your keyboard

There were/are places in Thailand where the political signs put up prior to elections are only in Chinese. It might not be the case now, but I've seen it while riding along border roads up north...

I've been taking MCT oil to stave off hunger in the mornings as I now don't have breakfast... Anyhow, just a little too much MCT oil loosens me up rapidly. It's coconut oil with the LCT removed, helps with reduction of calories and can be abused to inspire full and quick follow through!

That's the way to do it! Relax, stay loose, some anticipation is allowed. Holding on tight is the worst thing you can do. The best pillion I ever had was a 6'8" biker who was almost not there he was so in tune. I've struggled more with smaller lighter loads!

There are plenty of locally and regionally brewed ales in Thailand now. No longer necessary to drink the pigswill that is available at 7/11. Cheap is not a reason to compromise because you can't shine a turd.

Have to wonder which substances cause a brain-fart big enough to mess up 'send' and 'the'. Projection?

I've enjoyed predominantly traditional Thai massage since about '96. For some reason I avoided them for the first few years... Anyhow, in 1998 I ruptured two disks in my lower back (L4-L5, L5-S1). Bumrumgrad suggested immediate surgery for a estimated 450,000 Baht. I got a second opinion from home and have yet to have surgery. I struggled with mobility for several months but after confirming with doctors back home, started to get Thai massages right next to my house. The masseuse was 10 years my senior and after eight years of massage service, still went to see her Ajaan once a month for additional training. She slowly but surely reduced all my sciatica to zero, and within six months I could stand for an hour without any pain. That had been impossible before - my legs would tighten up and I would need to lie down after less than 10 minutes standing... Long story short, I now ride around Thailand on and off-road, drive 4x4s off road and exercise quite seriously. At 55 I am apparently quite fit, especially for someone with two ruptured disks. I might have slowly recovered naturally. There may have been another way to get to where I am, but that is speculation. What I do know is that I am fully mobile, live an adventurous life, and whenever I get a twinge in my back or legs, a two-hour Thai massage will typically deal with it. In recent years the lack of any issue has allowed me to change to Thai-oil massage which still involves manipulation and focus on nerves and tendons, but includes oil and balm. It is more relaxing and although more expensive, it is my treat to myself on a fortnightly basis... Just this Sunday I found a new masseuse with 15 years experience at the Ministry of Health Head Office. She worked in physical therapy and recovery roles there. I have never had a better massage. So, is it worth it? Depends on your status. They are luxuries for the perfectly healthy, and can be life-changing for those with issues. Only you will know which camp you are in...

My wife and I have had separate and joint account for years. The only issue has been the interpretation of "and/or" where they think that means all documents must be signed by both.

Can't say I won't enjoy an extra day to travel around. Definitely driving across again so I can explore the hinterland :)

I arrived here when I was 22 and am significantly older than this guy. No explanation needed - it's nobody's business.

Hard to fathom how you get here. "Resembling foreigners" is not a crime; stealing is. Thin skin much?

My last flight with TG was from Zurich to Bkk in 2008. I was on a business trip and any Co trip over 4 hours I flew business class. Typically we'd fly Singapore Airlines as we were based in Singapore, but this was what they got me. The lass next to me was TG staff. They were overstaffed and she got the short straw for not working that leg. They put her in business class and did not upgrade one of many regular gold-card holding customers. When I asked her why she was not in economy and an upgraded customer in her place she simply asked 'Why would we do that?' In her experience, customers never got upgraded. That is the attitude you get with Thai Airlines. They were there for their benefit alone. Passengers are just along for the ride. Pay up, shut up, and be grateful for the privilege of being allowed on their ageing and poorly maintained aircraft.