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Are you talking about some Democrats?

Others have also done the 180. Never a Trump guy (even in 2016). But some see it this way: Better of Two Evils. The same might be true in November. Spent 20 years as a Police Officer in So Cal and never a fan of Harris even when she was the CA Attorney General. It looked like she was always looking for the next office to run for. But I could be wrong and maybe she will make a great President.

I was being sarcastic. It was a monumental failure. I was deployed twice to A-stan and some in my unit never come home. It was disgraceful and Joe Biden looking at his watch at Dover AFB while the remains were being carried out was disrespectful. But it appears he has no recollection about that and other events.

Achieved a proud and dignified withdrawal of all US Military personnel from Afghanistan. Did you forget that graeat acheivement.

For now. Let's see how the Trump vs Harris debate goes. Also, will Harris make a campaign stop in Ohio or even Kentucky? The west coase and east coast are in the bag gor Harris and whoever her VP is but how does she play in "flyover" country?

How do you know that? Did Donald and Vance confirm thsi to you?

Many despise JD but in a way his life and my life are similar: 1. I was dirt poor and grew up in CA 2. Met my father when I was 8 and he died when I was 16, Never knew the man 3. Mother had multiiple husbands that I never knew 4. Had to make adult decisions on behalf of my siblings 5. Only option after I barely finishded high school was the Army Recuriter. 6. Army service gave me a chance for college and a better life 7. I have lived in Kentucky and JD is from the Bluegrass state. I have seen similar towns where he grew up. I have read the book and saw the movie Hillbilly Elegy and I can relate to JD Vance. I do not agree with all of positions but I wiill vote for Trump because Vance is on the ticket. He overcame a lot and acheived success in life. I can't relate to any other POTUS or VPOTUS candidate.

Also, of Indian descent because mother's family is from India. She actually has the double race card if needed.

Not being serious but with the current state Not a Dem but they might have to consider an out of the box candidate. The nation and the world will now see how Kamala responds to the at times hostile WH media.

Gretchen Witmer of Michigan. The the Dems can claim "Girl Power"? I hear Hilary might consider the VP position as long as Kamala agrees to step after two years. Best news is Alexandria Ocasio Cortez turns 35 on October 12 so she would be old enough to be President in case Kamala does not finish her term.

Technically a graze is a hit and not a miss.

The Second Gentlemen is Douglass Emhoff, ESQ. The two have a fantastic home in Brentwood CA. Doug likes go to go shopping when he is lounging at his home in Brentwodd and of course this requires a very large of convoy of LAPD, California Highway Patrol and of course the Secret Service. By some miracle if she actually wins in Noveember then Air Force One will be landing at LAX probably every Friday. As it is now Air Force 2 comes in on manay Fridays and departs on Sunday evening. Of course she was solving the Border Crisis from Brentwood becasue the southern border is only 100 miles away. Go Kamala 2024.

I learned a about JD after reading Hillbilly Elegey. He had to be the adult of the house when he just a kid. My respect for him started there. I may not agree with of all his positions but he dug himself out from becoming a "white trash" loser. Met a lot of people who never got out when I lived in Kentucky.

After November Biden will be in possessin of his bicyvle so he can take daily rides around his house in Delaware.

As a true lame duck he has nothing to lose except for his legacy. Which might not matter because I doubt he will be around much longer. He is 82 and not looking very energetic. Also, does he really where his presidential library will be built. Therefore, "let the pardons start flowing". I wonder who might get pardoned first????

"DTV issued from the London embassy already.. No contract of employment, just uploaded a letter explaining I own a company and my last years tax return for evidence." So a paper company is Good To Go? Does the 500,000 Baht have to be maintained for the entire 5 years? Can one keep the money in a foreign bank account? Does the money have to be "seasoned"? When a DTV holder re-enters the country does he or she have to prove the money is still in the account? Oh TIT and the answers do not matter.

It's almost like the government encouraging border runs? With a 60 day exempt + 30 extension and a boarder and exempt + 30 that is almost 6 months withou a proper visa. This could be just another case of "do first and think later".

Trump's Secret Service detail at the RNC. Does not look like DEI approved.

In CNX I saw this type of "enforcement" a few times. The worst case was an American Family of 4 who was renting a house owned by a foreinger. Guess what? TM-30 was not updated or even entered. Anyway the foreign landlord never responded from the renters. In order to extend the visa's of the 4 family members CNX Immigration fines had to be paid. So the family had to pay 6400 Baht(yes 1600X 4) to immigration just to extend for 30 deys. Based upon what i know TM-30 enforcement is supposed to be against the landlord and not the tenant. But TIT: "somebody has to pay the fine". The one word I rarely see in play in LOS is: Consistentcy. In the 1600 Baht is not a huge amount for most of foreigners so I guess one must pay it and move on. I am not surprised at what happened to decline.

Does the world know that now? It might depend how carefully the Thai Government gets the facts out. We all know the Thai Government is really good at getting the facts out in a clear manner?

The truth might not matter because even CNN picked up this story. Most outside of Thailand will only read the headline: 6 Tourists die in a Bangkok Hotel. This will have an impact.

But I had to try and will never try again. It seems like most people in this country think like ths: Completely forget about yesterday, deal with today and don't think about tomorrow. As a result I have found out most Thai people have very poor short and long term memories.

But you know the only place in LOS where I get consistent treatment is at 7-11. The young kids there are courteous, attentive and can do more than just ring up my beer. I was really impressed when I went to a local 7-11 where a mob of non English speaking and non Thai speaking Chinese had invaded the location and one was trying to buy a sim card without success. But the kids behind the counter maintained there composure and kept on going. These 7-11 kids set the example on customer service and all this for a mere 350 Baht per day. I have left generous tips and even Starbucks Gift cards during Christmas at my former usual restaurant and by early January the rude and awful "service" kept going. Rude and poor service is not everywhere in LOS but it does exist and it is only matter of time before someone is lucky enough to feel it. After more than 7 years here I know for a fact that I did not do anything to recieve awful and rude service from anyone in the Thai service industry.

Bob, I understand how you feel. This type of experience has happened to me as well. tried to explain the meaning what a "regular customer" is to an assistant manager (she actually speaks English well) and what it means in my culture. This concept does not appear to translate well. I stopped going to a local place after 7 years because the service was just awful and rude. So, unless you live in a really small town find somewhere else go to.

I mistated the shooters name. His name is Crooks and not Weeks. . Apologies for the mistake.