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Not in America. Especially if the woman's father is an Engineer. Then they're looking for a English major to get drunk with so they can pretend they don't have a drinking problem. That got pretty specific quickly. π
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Pattaya on pause: Plan ahead or lose the booze
SiSePuede419 replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
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Belgian man scammed out of 8 million baht by female Thai soldier
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Pattaya sounds great. π -
Turkish Tourist Tied Up and Robbed in Pattaya; Insider Job Suspected
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
I watched a video yesterday from a guy who moved from HH to Pattaya because it was a more "sophisticated" city. Sophisticated. Yeah, that's the ticket. ποΈ -
Foreign man pickpocketed at Bangkok shopping mall entrance - video
SiSePuede419 replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
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Drunk foreign tourist injured in Pattaya motorbike collision
SiSePuede419 replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Phuket, Pattaya. It's a duel of bad boys. -
Heartbroken Irish mum honours βspecial sonβ lost on Koh Tao
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
6? That's nothing. Try 217. Obviously must be dead dozens of times over according to Ignorant Nutcases on the Internet. 6 Mar 2024 14.05 GMT Share A German man who voluntarily received 217 coronavirus jabs over 29 months showed βno signsβ of having been infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 and had not suffered from any vaccine-related side effects, according to a study published in the medical journal Lancet Infectious Diseases -
Heartbroken Irish mum honours βspecial sonβ lost on Koh Tao
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Another expert deceased scuba diver. Seems to be a very dangerous profession on KT if you upset the wrong person apparently -
Lots of teenagers kill themselves with cars. Usually they're drunk. However car deaths have been going down as more and more people switch to cannabis from alcohol. Nationwide car accident fatalities have slightly decreased compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Almost always teenagers killing themselves it's because of excessive speed, not harmless weed. Show me one accident where speed wasn't a factor and the only risk factor was weed. C'mon, that's absurd. π
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dispatched emissaries across the US government ahead of their mission to slash public spending as joint heads of βDogeβ (the so-called βdepartment of government efficiencyβ), a non-governmental body ordered by Donald Trump to help realize his goal of a radical government shake-up. Their travel budget got turned on so they're spending money on first class airfare, luxury hotels and $500 meals on expense account... To "save" money. Yeah, that's the ticket. π Business travel is so cheap nowadays. π΄ Once again the rules only apply to you dirty peasants not the Dark MAGA elitists. Saving money on the backs of the little people for the MAGA elitists to wine and dine. π·
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Democracy has failed the US,maybe it's time for a King
SiSePuede419 replied to SiSePuede419's topic in Political Soapbox
Really? My impression is that middle class Thai people are better off than poor Americans because of the elevated costs of living. Let's take one example... Naam Ngiao 50B $1.44USD Middle Class Thai people earning 500B per day can afford this. What would the equivalent cost in America? Probably $8-15 for lunch at Subway or McDonald's. That's expensive for poor Americans. Their budget is a $5 bean and cheese burrito at Safeway or the gas station. And good luck finding a $5 burrito anymore. Maybe $8 up. Inflation. Some urban middle class individuals in developing countries might have a comparable lifestyle to lower-income Westerners. Cost of living: While a "poor" Westerner might have a higher income, the cost of living in Western countries can also be significantly higher, impacting purchasing power. -
Heartbroken Irish mum honours βspecial sonβ lost on Koh Tao
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Koh Tao, Thailand ("Death Island") Reputation: Notorious for a number of mysterious tourist deaths and disappearances over the past decade, some of which remain unsolved. Risks: Alleged corruption, lack of transparent investigations, and reports of accidents, murders, or suicides. Reality: The majority of visitors enjoy their stay safely, but the high-profile cases have led to its ominous nickname. I think it's the "unsolved murders" thing that upsets people. Every island in the world has people die, including tourists in weird deaths in their hotel rooms, etc. It would be strange if no one ever died on an island. I'm guessing Port Moresby on PNG is much, much more dangerous than KT. β οΈ -
Heartbroken Irish mum honours βspecial sonβ lost on Koh Tao
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Isn't Northern Ireland in the UK? π -
Democracy has failed the US,maybe it's time for a King
SiSePuede419 replied to SiSePuede419's topic in Political Soapbox
How many primary votes did Trump get? Big fat zero β . When you guys repeat those stupid KGB talking points it really does make you look gullible and dumb. π -
US ATM Card
SiSePuede419 replied to pkspeaker's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
You thought wrong. You paid the foreign ATM fee disclosed in the agreement you agreed to when you opened the bank account. PROTIP: My US credit card charges no foreign fee on purchases and even gives me about 2% of the charge back. On $1000 of charges, they pay me $20. I'm rich, woo hoo. βΊοΈ -
Heartbroken Irish mum honours βspecial sonβ lost on Koh Tao
SiSePuede419 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Died last week? Two years ago a 48 year old British diving instructor died of "natural causes". Weird, huh. π The body of 48 year old diving instructor Neil Giblin, from Birmingham, UK, was found dead in his rented bungalow on the island after he failed to turn up to a diving lesson. -
Democracy has failed the US,maybe it's time for a King
SiSePuede419 replied to SiSePuede419's topic in Political Soapbox
Please advise when you became a Billionaire? Because if not, you don't exist to the people you worship. π€£- 223 replies
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Democracy has failed the US. It began to get captured by lobbyists in the late 70s. Then in the 80s all the crazy people were set free from mental hospitals with no mental health monitoring or treatment. That's when you started seeing homeless people on the streets. Also in the 80s, the rich people who ran universities decided to make tuition unaffordable for the middle class. They saw the inside corporate plans to outsource factory jobs to Asia and automation from robots so they knew there would be fewer jobs in the future in America so they wanted to make it more difficult to compete with their upper middle class Biff and Muffy. Housing was pretty reasonable priced until late 90s. That's when the corporate greed exploded in real estate and increasing profit every year became their god they worshipped and they started creating derivative securities based on total bull<deleted>. All the while they figured out how to make themselves richer while middle class people got poorer. Like eliminating the rule preventing corporations from buying back their own stock and using the money to reinvest in their factories. That's when they decided to outsource and pay themselves huge "dividends". Basically sucking the blood of middle class Americans like capitalist vampires. Democracy failed us because it let our infrastructure degrade because all the money went to tax cuts for rich people. Democracy failed us because it let the prices for real estate escalate far beyond wage increases to become unaffordable. Maybe it's time to try a Dictator...? In a week, it's the Find Out phase. Will the slim majority of American voters (<2%) "find out" that they voted for a liar? That's he's not really going to be a dictator on Day 1. Not then, not never. Mexico was never going to pay for the wall. He knew it. He just said it to make the "mark" (the gullible victim) feel good. That's all that matters to the victims as they get addicted to "feeling good" every time their hero says something disgusting or tells some crazy lie like the governor of California signed a law preventing LA from getting enough water --there is no such thing he just told a lie because that's what Fascists do. Don't worry. (Toxic nicknames removed) Donnie is a total loudmouth lying <deleted> he's good at making rambling speeches at his hate rallies but actually running government efficiently? "Administrative chaos" Running the federal government is hard work and the <deleted> just wants to play golf bang porn stars and disco dance to the gayest song ever by the Village People that he plays all the time. And there's significant uhhh "challenges" for him to uhhh "overcome" to become as successful as Hitler was at destroying Germany's democracy within only 2 months. His Billionaire buddies like Elmo & Rama Dama Ding Dong need tax cuts. When you give money to poor people it makes them dependent and lazy. But when you give money to Rich people it makes them bold and independent and entrepreneur and stuff. π€ ChatGPT says slow your roll, homie. The historical context of Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the legal mechanisms he used to consolidate authority are unique to the Weimar Republic's fragile political system. In the United States, there are significant differences in constitutional structure, legal safeguards, and political culture that make such a rapid and total consolidation of power far more difficult. Here's why: 1. Constitutional Framework The U.S. Constitution provides a strong system of checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Even with majority support in Congress, U.S. presidents do not have the same level of control over legislation and state powers as Hitler gained under the Enabling Act. 2. Federalism Power is divided between the federal government and the states, making it harder for a single Adolf Hitler's rise to dictatorship in Germany was enabled by a combination of factors that made it uniquely possible under the Weimar Constitution and the socio-political conditions of 1933. His consolidation of power involved legal maneuvers like the Reichstag Fire Decree and the Enabling Act, which effectively dismantled checks and balances and gave him dictatorial powers. In the United States, the situation is vastly different due to its strong constitutional framework, established separation of powers, and a long history of democratic norms. Here are some key points to consider: Why Itβs More Difficult in the U.S. 1. Checks and Balances: The U.S. Constitution divides power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, making it harder for any single individual to consolidate power. 2. Federalism: Power is distributed across federal, state, and local governments, which creates additional barriers to authoritarian control. 3. Legal Protections: The U.S. has robust legal protections for civil liberties, and changes to these require navigating complex legislative or judicial processes. 4. Military and Law Enforcement: The U.S. military and law enforcement agencies are designed to serve the Constitution, not individual leaders, reducing the risk of them being co-opted for political purposes. Could Trump Attempt It? Donald Trump, like any political leader, could theoretically attempt to consolidate power. However, such a move would likely face significant resistance from: Congress: Even a partisan Congress would be unlikely to fully abdicate its power, as doing so would undermine its members' authority. The Judiciary: Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, serve as a bulwark against executive overreach. The Media and Public: A free press and active civil society provide additional barriers to authoritarianism. Personality Factors While Trump has shown an interest in pushing the boundaries of executive power, his approach has often been characterized by legal challenges, administrative chaos, and reliance on loyalists rather than systematic restructuring of institutions. This contrasts sharply with Hitler's methodical and strategic approach to dismantling the Weimar Republic's democratic structures. Conclusion While Trump could attempt to undermine democratic norms, the structure of the U.S. government, combined with his historical tendencies toward disorganization, makes it highly unlikely that he could replicate Hitler's rapid consolidation of power. However, the erosion of democratic norms over time is always a concern, and vigilance is key to preserving institutional integrity.
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"Hopes" Sine he got absolutely nothing last time. At the Helsinki Summit on July 16, 2018 no clear concessions or agreements were explicitly disclosed publicly from the summit. Trump and Putin stated they discussed arms control, counterterrorism, and other global issues, but no concrete agreements were announced. No explicit concessions have been officially confirmed. Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha. Suckers. π