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I see many posts considering the possibility of amending the constitution. Just a reminder: The first reading is to approve the principles of the constitutional amendment. It requires at least one half of the total votes in parliament (375 from both the House of Representatives and the Senate). At least one-third of the unelected senators is also required to pass the motion. The second reading considers the constitutional amendment in details. These shall be approved by a majority vote of parliament. If the amendment is proposed by citizens, the citizens who have proposed the amendment can send a delegate to speak in the parliament. If the motion passes the second reading, there is an interval of 15 days before the third reading begins. The third reading also requires a majority vote of the parliament. However, that majority must also include one-third of the Senate, and 20 percent of MPs from all political parties which do not hold positions as cabinet members, Speaker of House of Representatives, or Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives. https://prachataienglish.com/node/9086

Even Boris was laughing at him! ???? https://www.businessinsider.com/18-photos-show-trump-humiliation-sulking-after-nato-incidents-2019-12?r=US&IR=T

My post was about the 2015 event. I think you referred to the previous time he had a passport revoked. In 2015 it was likely only because of what he said during an interview.

I don't know about the subway, but the criminality trend in NYC has been similar to other cities, and decreased in 2023, so no Bragg effect. On top of it, NYC seem to fare better (or less worse) than most US large cities. “NYC is among the safest big cities in the country,” Sharkey told us via email. “Among the 9 cities with 1 million+ for which I have data, only San Diego had a lower murder rate last year. Among the 29 cities with 500k+, only 4 cities had a lower murder rate (San Diego, Mesa, San Jose, Sacramento).” https://www.factcheck.org/2023/04/the-facts-on-manhattan-crime/

Ahem... Who talked about 'swamp?

It's becoming ridiculous! Soon they will ban the Snow White cartoon because it may suggest a gang bang with the seven dwarves! ????

10% of what, when? Money laundering of what to what? You've got nothing!

It's surely a way to avoid trouble. From the OP, she adopted a more simple way: "She added that she received signed permission slips from parents to show her students PG-rated films at the beginning of the school year."

The movie is not about sexual education and the gay romance is only a very minor aspect. Considering the main topic of the movie, it would fall under the 'natural ecosystems' category in a school program. It's been widely diffused on Dysney channel

Agree. A related issue is the level of oil reserve which is really needed, now that the U.S. is energy independent.

We've been asking Brexiteers the same question for years, whenever they evoked the EU "red tape", and they have never been able to cite a few of these unbearable laws. UK companies certainly complained about these retained laws impeding business, and I guess That's what motivates the government.... Oh wait! ???? UK business and unions demand scrapping of planned bonfire of EU rules https://www.ft.com/content/b894b195-6adc-48eb-80c3-efe7f818d452

It's been a profitable operation. Sell at around $96 per barrel, then buy back at around $71. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-made-4-billion-selling-160400735.html

You should get informed before posting https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-politics-idINKBN0OC0UJ20150527

So if you ask me, I guess it means you don't know. In other words, you've got nothing.

Please stop putting words in my mouth. I did not claim it has solved the problem The GOP is critised because: - the federal law had to be toned down in order to get some Republican support in the Senate, - there are also State laws, ex the difference between California and Iowa https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/02/01/governor-newsom-takes-action-to-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-laws/ https://eu.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/01/iowa-gun-law-allowing-permitless-handgun-carrying-purchase-takes-effect-constitutional-carry/5349159001/

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/25/1107626030/biden-signs-gun-safety-law

Nobody said they did not receive money. However, shill in what exactly? Please tell us?

Thaksin got his passport revoked in 2015 for giving his idea about the origin of the coup, if you remember.

Biden is stating facts (several links to facts have been provided in this thread about the main sources of terrorism.

You are probably right about the judicial coup, as the constitution has integrated the possibility to do it very easily. Actually, the constitution has been designed to this end. However, it is very unlikely that a military coup may happen, unless a particular institution is clearly threatened. Let me explain again: - for the two previous coup, the army was able to claim that it made this decision independently, as ordered by the army chief. For example, Prayut claimed he "took his responsibilities" and made the decision by himself. Therefore, the spirit of the constitution, and of the main principle of the Thai political system, was officially preserved. - currently, the army forces stationed in Bangkok (the ones who usually implement coups) are under direct Royal command and not any more under the army chief's command. Therefore, it could not be claimed any more that the army made the decision by itself.

That's the easy part. The difficult part will be to effectively govern and implement a program, despite the Junta's constitution, the Senate, the NACC, the courts, etc... Or even simply not to be ousted!

If the Senate and/or the Constitutional court have a say about it, it won't happen.

In Thailand, an elected government has no power on the Judiciary and semi-Judiciary (agencies, such as the NACC).

Blink blink! ????

It's probably because for the constituency vote, they vote for a person rather than for a party.