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If one actually wanted to dine with expats, one would simply go to the CM Expat club breakfast. No need to interview with anonymous internet whackjobs, no need to prove allegiance to bizarre internet conspiracy theories, no reason to reinvent the wheel. Since I want to be positive, I'll state that I'm positive that I would never accept an invitation to a group as described in this sad, sad thread.

"Puke of Lies" is the name of my new band.

Eh, depends. I've consumed tap water at many of the higher end hotels in Bangkok (because I presume it's filtered) and will continue to do so on a contingency basis. No concerns whatsoever.

I'm a retired military vet. I don't care about someone's politics as long as they can do the job. What would matter to me, is if the person in question attempted to incorporate their politics into the job. That's a no go. It aggravates me to no end when (a) people try to incorporate politics into the workplace and (b) when people discriminate against others in the workplace because they disagree with another person's political views. (This opinion cuts across both sides of the equation, btw.) The workplace - unless one is directly employed by a political entity - should be politically neutral. (Pipe dream, yeah.)

Yes, America imports oil - just as the other poster to whom you responded originally stated. Yes, America is a net exporter of oil - they export more than they import. Nonetheless, America imports oil.

https://www.suanprung.go.th/index2559/e_index.php

The more one reads this thread, the more one understands why OP doesn't have anyone with whom to dine.

Once you understand who raised "some of the alarms" mentioned above, you'll realize that - in reality - you have nothing about which to be concerned. Your wife with a valid visa isn't going to be deported, tariffs aren't going to directly affect your plans, and Social Security "cuts" - if they happen at all - are many years away. I'd renew my existing extension of stay and go from there.

Say what?

"Asked for his response to Trump’s Cabinet picks so far, McCarthy told Bloomberg Television in an interview, “I think the choices are very good, except one.” “Look, Gaetz won’t get confirmed,” he continued. “Everybody knows that.” and "McCarthy, a loyal Trump ally while serving in the House, was asked why the former president would bother tapping Gaetz if he knew the Florida Republican couldn’t get confirmed. You can talk to [the] president, but it’s a good deflection from others, but it also gives …” McCarthy responded, cutting himself off. “I’ll let it stand at that.” https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4990312-kevin-mccarthy-matt-gaetz-feud-donald-trump-cabinet/

Ha ha. When you click on a thread only to realize that everyone else on the thread is on your ignore list.

Sharp post. Regarding the OP, while I'm all for "government efficiency", I sincerely doubt the way to make that happen is by creating a new government department - with more bureaucrats - to create "efficiency."

That's hilarious. Your forgot the sarcasm emoji.

Yeah, except I'm not "the left". Not even close. Gaetz is a stunningly poor choice and has been an exceptionally poor member of Congress, as in AOC poor. Republican Senators are already on record stating their doubts..... "But multiple Republican senators have already signaled they have some heartburn over Gaetz, an outspoken bomb-thrower who was previously under a yearlong DOJ investigation stemming from accusations he had a sexual relationship with a minor. The DOJ ultimately did not press charges. "He will never get confirmed," a Republican senator, granted anonymity to speak freely, told Fox News Digital. One Senate Republican source simply said, "Ain’t gonna happen," about the prospect of Gaetz's confirmation." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/matt-gaetz-resigns-from-congress-over-trump-nod-attorney-general-johnson-says

Thais in LA protest....then hand her a check for one million THB. Very effective protest tactics.