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Thanks Connda, you make fair points and thanks for the reply. Those you list as being staffed from the world of business were appointees to existing Govt departments. Musk's DOGE seems rather different to me. And Musk is surely unusual in holding Court in Cabinet meets? You say, "If his vision falls flat and leads to economic and Geo-political instability, hell, I'll vote for alternative candidates myself come the mid-term and 2028 elections." It may be only 45 days so far, but it seems to me we have our fair share of 'economic and Geo-political instability' already. ATB

Patong thanks - yes Hotsun's post was ignorant just as you say . . . Yagoda - "Im sorry he is ruining your racket". Please explain . . . .

Hotsun - 'beautifully argued', (as Sir Humphrey said to the PM). Posts of this nature say more about the writer than the target! You are sad.

Purely from a business perspective, Musk needs to get back to his own business, instead of messing disastrously with USA and World affairs, (and making a total prat of himself at the same time). He has created widespread revulsion for the Tesla brand. Sales are collapsing around Europe and the World. Tesla drivers are putting apologetic stickers on their cars. Like it or not, his salutes were widely perceived as Hitlerite gestures. His major interests in China are surely jeopardised by Trump's tariff madness. He needs to get back to HIS office and get out of Politics, NOW !!! AIMHO

Yet again, what was the VP doing at the meet with Zelensky? Look Trump was right in 2016, in saying that Europe should do more for it's own defence. AND Europe is to blame, for not listening then. BUT, I read now that Trump plans to 'sort' a quarter of a million Ukarainian Refugees in the USA. You braggarts that voted 'the DUMP in, will have a lot to answer for in the future. For me, I say, 'Off with his head!' And that would be lenient . . . . .

Trump may or may not be a 'coward' - I'm not sure about it either way. What's far more important is that he is grossly avaricious, a bully, a braggart and a 'show off' who never seems to think things through, before he postulates or indeed, signs an 'Executive Order'. He's the 'bull in the china shop' for sure. His all-round weakness and stupidity is very dangerous, even for the most avid Republicans in the USA, who in time, will also suffer under his madness. It is heartbreaking to see his treatment of Ukraine. Having apparently curtailed Ukraine's ability to attack he now seems busy now, taking away much of their ability to defend. Cruelty in the extreme . . . As for his favourite word, 'tariff', as someone said, that's just a dumb way forward, as we are already seeing. How anyone ever contemplated voting for him defies belief. AIMHO

HarrisFan - no not 'off topic'. I read the thread through and I saw many reservations about the theme, dismissed with the fine argument, LOL, that the writer must be a 'leftie'. It's just a cheap shot fromthose with nothing to say . . .

Dumb references here to 'lefties' at every opportunity do nothing to make a case about anything at all. The 3 richest Guys in the USA have as much wealth as at least 50% of Americans together. And the Trump tw*t wants to cut MediCare, with the aim of reducing their taxes? Would anyone (not of moronic mentality), say that is right? Would he/she be classified then, as a 'leftie'.

Reading these threads can drive me to despair. Many times Zelensky has explained why he dresses that way. WTF has it got to do with anyone else ? Think !!

What a bl**dy silly comment ! Check your polls !

IMHO the most treacherous betrayal, at the drop of a hat, I can remember in my long lifetime. Trump is a total menace. In short, Trump and none of his crew of Pirates, should be anywhere near Govt. in the USA. God bless and help Ukraine !

It seems strange to me - Trump pursues a dramatic agenda for an appalled America and an appalled World, but he doesn't have the balls to run his own Cabinet, (Musk), or can't do a pressie without the indescribably awful prominent new VP, (J D Trance). I have never seen a VP take a leading role in USA matters - their place is behind the scenes, advising and coordinating. I have never seen a 'consultant' run a Cabinet meeting - thank God one of his 13 kids wasn't there picking his nose - (oh no, that would have been better). Trump is such a sh*thead it's dangerous. 2016 he had good people around him. Now he's appointed to put it innocently, a cluster of numpties. It's a very dangerous situation. The USA is facing more trouble than the World order. AIMHO of course. AAAaaHHHhhh Beam me up !

Mad one : - re. "why won't you just let this go?" UUmm well thanks but why don't YOU let it go. I was responding in a discussion with another Poster on Page 2 and your reply was Page 5. re. 'speculation' - feck me we've all seen enough of this pair over the years and if you don't see what I and most others have, that tells us something about you, as does your posting 'style'. re. whatever the 'arrangement' is, her rewards for keeping quiet if they split would be handsome. re. "nothing to do with the discussion at hand" - maybe not directly, but I made an observation in passing and a Forum is for discussion. Next time, try and keep up - post when the discussion is current maybe?

Hi Lou. How is that NOT obvious ?? Just watch the two of them around each other. It looks a poisoned relationship. And it's widely rumoured that Melania will live in NYC not the White House. You think she is in denial about Trump's serial philandery ?? Trump is basically a sleazebag of the first order and she knows that. Replying to another Poster earlier, whatever the situation about pre-nups, Melania would be rewarded handsomely if she left Trump, because it would be worth billions to stop her, dishing the dirt !

TBL - cheers. Your last a decent reply to mine. ATB

TBL 1. "Only people with 'lotsacash' say things like that. I suppose you think the best things in life are free too? ". Rubbish - it's obvious Melania hates him and she has 'lotsacash' anyway so what are you wittering about ? And with just a little money, some of the best things in life, ARE free. 2. "If, and that's if, Melania and Donald have had a falling out, it just makes them the same as the rest of the 50% of married people that end up divorced, not the only married people on the planet to have a problem". What planet are you on TBL ? IF ? IF ? To any observer, it's quite obvious. She hate him and leads a miserable life, money or not ! 3. "Seems that psychological syndrome I can't name is still affecting a few posters". The syndrome you can't name - is that common sense and maybe sanity too ? What a banal comment. TBL I see you are a frequent and 'respected' Poster, but for me, you display the frivolity/inanity that does this place, IMHO, no credit at all.

I'm sorry to hear that, (out of interest, where was that?), but your comment does make it harder to understand why you should be brutal, callous and oblivious to the suffering of the people in Ukraine. 'Big pretender', what's that about ?

I think she 'profits' by leaving him. She obviously hates him, (don't you watch the body language?), and her life must be a quite awful. Money isn't everything old Chap - or is it?

Proton - I don't know but you imply that you do. Perhaps you could link some detailed evidence of a) Obama 'deporting millions' and b) the Bishop's reponse, to inform us all a little better. Or is just 'trumpian' BS ?

Celsius your post is callous if not brutal. As I said before, I hope that you never have to face such horrors yourself.

Whilst I don't incline far towards 'woke' positions generally, I thought Buddi's address was quite moving and to the point of tackling these issues with some humanity. It was fun to watch the twisted expressions of the Trump clan as Buddi spoke. Trump is of course a monster - the narrowed eyes of the awful Melania also told a story - but she could get a massive payday by jumping ship, whyever would she stay ? The rest of the Trump clan looked totally discomfited - the charitable view would be that some of them were secretly thinking, "Go Girl" !

Celsius that's a disgusting reply. Attention seeking ? The plight of Ukraine and it's people brings a tear to the eye. I hope that you never have to face what they have.

Last time I looked, Au Samet Dang Restaurant (Krua Samed Dang) near Khao Laem Sing forest park, had an area of this kind. Beautiful location. Amazing views across the sea, back to LS. ATB

Try Chai Chet resort in Klong Prao beach area. A friend went there 12 years in a row - we went for Christmas. Lovely beach for a swim. Beautiful surroundings. Brilliant and inexpnsive restaurant. Family friendly. Good luck.

Clag - you reply to a July post. Thanks for reading back. But please try a few more words ? Your reply is ambiguous. Coming back to the point, a worsening in Trumps condition since July is already evident. Time for a new generation to take over ?