BoneRanger

According to Mike's Blog, bet on the Democrats when it comes to the economy.

A HISTORY OF RECESSION IN THE UNITED STATES 1950 TO 2008

http://bureaucountydems.blogspot.com/p/history-of-recessions.html

As far as people to watch in the 2016 campaign. Go for the Democrat.

Investors can easily benefit if the Republicans get back into office by 'shorting' the US stock market.

Statistics prove, nine of the last ten recessions have occurred under the direction of Republican economic policy.

Reagan was an economic disaster. Reagans tight fiscal policy and massive deficit spending contracted the economy again in late 1981, producing unemployment of 10.8% and prime interest rates that hovered between 15% and 21.5%

Bill Clintons economic stimulus plan of 1993 produced the greatest wealth and job creation in all of recorded human history.

Clintons economic plan reduced the National Debt by $587 billion, and balanced 5 budgets.

NOTE: Not a single Republican House member voted for it and none of the last 5 Republican presidents had a balance budget.

Just a brief note since I have already wasted more time on Democratic party propaganda than I want to, let me point out that Bill Clinton's Economic Stimulus Plan of 1993 was defeated by the Senate and never became law.

The reason Clinton turned out to be an economic genius is because he followed Newt Gingrich's lead and signed balanced budgets.

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1979 had a lot to do with the sub-prime mortgage failure of 2007. That bill was signed into law by Jimmy Carter (D-GA).

Now, back to Alabama-Ohio State for me.

Yes and by the time Clinton's (D) second term was ending the country was entering a recession which GW Bush inherited.

Ohio State beat #1 ranked Alabama and will play MY MIGHTY OREGON for the national championship 555.

I Like your post but only the second half....

.....although I would not argue much with the first half of it either except to say Clinton himself inherited a recession but he turned it into gold, and that one recession in Clinton's 8 years is a pretty good record.

That's right. Clinton did pull the U.S. out of the other Bush's economic mess.

Clinton cleaned up that mess and left a huge budget surplus to George Junior that he immediately squandered, then ran up the deficit while running down the Country.

Please, no more Bushes.

We will see next week how the high season is looking.

Christmass & New Year are not good barometers.

According to Mike's Blog, bet on the Democrats when it comes to the economy.

A HISTORY OF RECESSION IN THE UNITED STATES 1950 TO 2008

http://bureaucountydems.blogspot.com/p/history-of-recessions.html

As far as people to watch in the 2016 campaign. Go for the Democrat.

Investors can easily benefit if the Republicans get back into office by 'shorting' the US stock market.

Statistics prove, nine of the last ten recessions have occurred under the direction of Republican economic policy.

Reagan was an economic disaster. Reagan’s tight fiscal policy and massive deficit spending contracted the economy again in late 1981, producing unemployment of 10.8% and prime interest rates that hovered between 15% and 21.5%

Bill Clinton’s economic stimulus plan of 1993 produced the greatest wealth and job creation in all of recorded human history.

Clinton’s economic plan reduced the National Debt by $587 billion, and balanced 5 budgets.

NOTE: Not a single Republican House member voted for it and none of the last 5 Republican presidents had a balance budget.

Just a brief note since I have already wasted more time on Democratic party propaganda than I want to, let me point out that Bill Clinton's Economic Stimulus Plan of 1993 was defeated by the Senate and never became law.

The reason Clinton turned out to be an economic genius is because he followed Newt Gingrich's lead and signed balanced budgets.

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1979 had a lot to do with the sub-prime mortgage failure of 2007. That bill was signed into law by Jimmy Carter (D-GA).

Now, back to Alabama-Ohio State for me.

Yes and by the time Clinton's (D) second term was ending the country was entering a recession which GW Bush inherited.

Ohio State beat #1 ranked Alabama and will play MY MIGHTY OREGON for the national championship 555.

So GW Bush oversaw 2 recessions but they were Clinton & Carters fault? U Huh...

And Clintons success was due to Newt Gingrich.

Now we have a president that cleaned up GW Bush's gigantic mess, the country is booming economically... and somehow he's the incompetent?

George could teach Jeb a thing or two.

Did you also notice the price increases over the past year? To me they are the highest I've seen in over 10 years.

Fried rice with fried egg from 40 to 50 baht

Cold Cappuccino from 35 to 45 Baht

Beer Chang big bottle from 40 to 50 Baht

Small bag of Pineapple from 20 to 25 Baht

Many times on the market also increased, fruit, meat, vegetables.

Al this is at local shops and markets where we come for years.

Many restaurants that have not increased prices have reduced the servings, but it's the same effect.

School fees up with 5% every year.

I wonder how Thais on lower incomes cope with this, apart from the schools, they eat and drink too. I see many struggling with money again.

Between 2006 and 2008 average world prices for rice rose by 217%,

This is also the time Thai farmers put more land to work growing rice. Then we have a surplus...

I suggest looking back in history and find the last PM that balanced the budget.

According to Mike's Blog, bet on the Democrats when it comes to the economy.

A HISTORY OF RECESSION IN THE UNITED STATES 1950 TO 2008

http://bureaucountydems.blogspot.com/p/history-of-recessions.html

As far as people to watch in the 2016 campaign. Go for the Democrat.

Investors can easily benefit if the Republicans get back into office by 'shorting' the US stock market.

Statistics prove, nine of the last ten recessions have occurred under the direction of Republican economic policy.

Reagan was an economic disaster. Reagan’s tight fiscal policy and massive deficit spending contracted the economy again in late 1981, producing unemployment of 10.8% and prime interest rates that hovered between 15% and 21.5%

Bill Clinton’s economic stimulus plan of 1993 produced the greatest wealth and job creation in all of recorded human history.

Clinton’s economic plan reduced the National Debt by $587 billion, and balanced 5 budgets.

NOTE: Not a single Republican House member voted for it and none of the last 5 Republican presidents had a balance budget.

Just a brief note since I have already wasted more time on Democratic party propaganda than I want to, let me point out that Bill Clinton's Economic Stimulus Plan of 1993 was defeated by the Senate and never became law.

The reason Clinton turned out to be an economic genius is because he followed Newt Gingrich's lead and signed balanced budgets.

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1979 had a lot to do with the sub-prime mortgage failure of 2007. That bill was signed into law by Jimmy Carter (D-GA).

Now, back to Alabama-Ohio State for me.

Blaming Bushes failed administration on Carter, eh?

Then you want to give Clintons successes to Newt Gingrich.

Getting back to the topic. "People to watch who may shift the US 2016 campaign."

Be prepared to capitalize on the 2016 presidential election. Short the market if Republicans wins. Go long if the Democrats win.

I'm not a Democrat or Republican. These are statistical facts that we all can financially benefit from by shorting the US market if a republican wins.

Like I said, 9 out of last 10 recessions were under republican leadership.

First time up there I noticed a sign along the road -DONT FEED MONKEYS-

Then I noticed a bunch of empty food containers scattered all about, a lineup of monkeys, cars stopped, windows rolled down, people throwing all sorts of food. Bags of potato chips, styrofoam containers etc.

Real nice.

Yes, we could use a stand up comic as president. Chances are, he would be at least as knowledgable as Obama, anyway, on a variety of issues, and he would be far better at thinking on his feet, than the current occupant of the White House.

Actually, I would love to see a law passed whereby the presidential candidates were limited to a 90 day campaign, and a budget of 10 million dollars. The whole episode is such a waste of money, and two years is so over the top, as to be ridiculous. It is a caricature of a campaign. Hence the need for a comics participation.

Agree, campaign limits.

And this goes for MSNBC and FOX too. They are nothing more than 24/7 political campaigns disguised as news. Misinforming their respective audiences to pull in the votes. Unethical and immoral. Once in a while I see one of their shows and wonder, what kind of moron watches this garbage?

Should be illegal to advertise these type of broadcasts as news.

Ride it off.

Dealership will take care of the registration with Land Transport Office.

GF can come back in and pick up greenbook (title) when it is ready in a few days, week.

I'm guessing she will be using it when you are back in the world.

Try to convince her to wear a helmet.

Laos ladies are great.

Far less mercenary than Thai.

Get an oil change after riding it a day or two.

130baht.

Have her take it in for recommended service to maintain warranty.

The dealer let me ride off without the residence certificate. (Actually I had one but it was over a month old.) Promised to get it to them within a month.

Also, I agree about the first oil change. I bet the most wear occurs in the first five minutes of running.

100% occupancy I am told by a friend in Pattaya that is affiliated with 3 hotels catering to westerners, Americans, Australians, Europeans.

Hotels that cater to the Russians are hurting.

How soon will they change the signage back to English I wonder?

According to Mike's Blog, bet on the Democrats when it comes to the economy.

A HISTORY OF RECESSION IN THE UNITED STATES 1950 TO 2008

http://bureaucountydems.blogspot.com/p/history-of-recessions.html

As far as people to watch in the 2016 campaign. Go for the Democrat.

Investors can easily benefit if the Republicans get back into office by 'shorting' the US stock market.

Statistics prove, nine of the last ten recessions have occurred under the direction of Republican economic policy.

Reagan was an economic disaster. Reagan’s tight fiscal policy and massive deficit spending contracted the economy again in late 1981, producing unemployment of 10.8% and prime interest rates that hovered between 15% and 21.5%

Bill Clinton’s economic stimulus plan of 1993 produced the greatest wealth and job creation in all of recorded human history.

Clinton’s economic plan reduced the National Debt by $587 billion, and balanced 5 budgets.

NOTE: Not a single Republican House member voted for it and none of the last 5 Republican presidents had a balance budget.

Soviet and Vietnam had a lot of things going on between them from the hard core communist years, trade and army stuff so perhaps visa's are easy to get for Russians?

Yes very bad traffic down town Pattaya yesterday glad I took the scooter and not the truck. It seems Pattaya are a very popular place for Thais now but you wont see them in the beer bars. Hopefully they will soon start heading home but some might stay this weekend. Monday should be back to normal, thank Buddha for that.

Yes. Massive amount of Thais visiting Pattaya/Jomtien this week.

I noticed Jomtien Beach packed with Thais.

Soi Welcome in Jomtien is a Russian Soi.

Yesterday it looked like low season there.

I know a restaurant/guest house owner there and he's saying the same. The Russians are staying away in there droves - or going to Vietnam instead.

The ones that can afford travel are not coming to Thailand after that video of the beach chair vendor abusing that Russian lady on the beach.

What ever happened to that guy that ran the beach chair operation? He ordered that poor Cambodian kid to go abuse that lady.

Soi Welcome in Jomtien is a Russian Soi.

Yesterday it looked like low season there.