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Robert E. Lee’s Thoughts on Confederate Memorials The complex relationship between Robert E. Lee and memorials began in Lee’s lifetime. He argued against creating Confederate war monuments on battlefields, which would “keep open the sores of war.” [1] Instead, Lee supported efforts by Ladies Memorial Associations to mark the graves of Confederate casualties. https://www.nps.gov/arho/learn/historyculture/memorialization-of-robert-e-lee-and-the-lost-cause.htm#:~:text=Robert E. Lee's Thoughts on Confederate Memorials&text=He argued against creating Confederate,the graves of Confederate casualties. Robert E. Lee's descendant says taking down Confederate symbols a 'no-brainer' Rev. Robert Lee IV says taking down these symbols is an "opportunity." https://abcnews.go.com/US/robert-lees-descendant-taking-confederate-symbols-brainer/story?id=71545891

Most learn history from books. Statues and portraits, meh, not so much. No one is talking about banning books, oh except for some on the far right. Interesting how some want to "erase" the "original sin", and those same people bemoan the removal of icons of traitors. A curious lot.

He also ran as an "openly Gay" candidate. Me may be. He was previously married and divorced, with/from a woman, a fact he failed to disclose. And just to keep the lectures brief, yes, we all know many gay men are or have been married to women.

Interesting that Obama, Biden, Comey and McCabe were audited. Obama and Biden because it is required by law, while the latter two were targeted as "enemies". But trump, oh no, we don't have enough staff.

The list of Russian oligarchs who've "passed away", especially since the Ukraine Invasion, is staggering. My favorite so far is Ravil Maganov, a Lukoil executive, who tripped and fell while smoking. I think the whole point is to make sure everyone knows who murdered these people. Updated: A list of oligarchs and Putin critics found dead since Ukraine war https://www.euronews.com/2022/09/22/accidental-defenestration-and-murder-suicides-too-common-among-russian-oligarchs-and-putin

I presonally wouldn't carry cannabis on a domestic flight, but the article I linked contains a quote directly from AoT. Possession of cannabis flower is legal, so "possessing" it in your checked bag is not illegal. Obviously extracts greater than 0.2 % THC are/would be illegal to possess and transport on a domestic flight. The sniffer dogs are looking for jungle meat. Yes, laws and enforcement can change but I think we'll hear about any changes. And, were things to change, I assume there would be drop-off points - as there are with other banned items - where one could deposit cannabis prior to boarding a flight. If cannabis is placed back on the Narcotics List then all of this is moot.

It sounds like you're opting for a 1 year, 30 Mbps, unlimited volume SIM/plan from DTAC? And it sounds like you are happy with DTAC's performance in your location? With a 30 Mbps speed cap I can't see you having any issues maxing out that cap. And that router will not be a bottleneck as it supports GbE and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5GHz WiFi. If you still have concerns speak to nearby neighbors or trial other potential providers for a day/week/month. IMLE, the seller provides registration details. I've purchased from TreeMobile, and they have that DTAC SIM on sale for 1,488 from 1,690 today.

This why it is referred to as "Taxi". Been a problem here for the last few years. I assume something like it or similar can be fashioned in the border labs. Fentanyl can't be far behind.

And her uncle is a Police General (ret?), former National Police Chief and Deputy PM in Yingluck's administration.

Sorry, but this has been given countless times. What do you require? Stone tablets? Cannabis flower is a controlled herb which can be produced, sold, and consumed legally. "Control" includes licensing (production, sales), age/medical restrictions, public smoking which causes a nuisance, etc.

Let the people party. I can't see the RTP enforcing cannabis usage during NYE celebrations without written authorization from the DPM/MoPH or the PM (to whom the RTP report directly). And that will have to be broadly publicized, and not uttered by the DTAM headman, who works for Anutin. I'm just waiting for the Ministry of Culture to issue a statement warning women to refrain from twerking. But maybe that will come closer to Songkhran?

Greenhead looks like a fairly large operation with some ~ 20 dispensaries across the Kingdom. I agree that having a dispensary within a tollway service plaza is probably not a good idea long term. The Government licensing authority should have been ultra-cautious in granting a license at this location. This sort of thing will probably be sorted. Is it "madly incongruous", or will it result in general "madness"? No, of course not. That said, every dispensary I've visited here, ~ 25-ish, has been situated on a sub-soi, soi, street, road, highway. So I think you face an uphill battle convincing people of the impending "madness".

Can you describe what it is that you've purchased and smoked? Where did you buy it, what was it called, how much did you pay? You bought on-line? In a dispensary? Does it have any smell BEFORE you burn it? Can you share some photos? Did you gett a 'buzz' from any of this weed? What did you smoke/like in the U.S.? I've purchased from ~ 15 or so sources, have yet to find anything like you describe. Maybe I've been lucky, where you've been unlucky? Maybe visit a dispensary, where you can examine the product up close?

Sorry, my initial read on this was COMPLETELY wrong. Section 3 states that Cannabis is NOT a narcotic, and codifies the current ministry edict (which removed Cannabis from the Class 5 narcotics list). By "deleting" it by a vote of 119:0 with 31 abstentions, it would revert to being a class 5 narcotic, were this bill to eventually pass, and be Gazetted. Of course without this section this bill almost seems unnecessary. After that there was some quorum issue raised and debate ceased. This is, I think, the second 'reading'. So not sure exactly but I suspect the current situation remains as is, and that this bill may remain in committee until a new Parliament is seated sometime next year? Often attributed to, strangely, Otto von Bismarck.

Exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) comprises the main risk factor for nonsmokers to develop COPD/emphysema.

Edibles. When I smoked cigarettes - quit ~ 35 years ago - I smoked at least twenty per day. I smoke cannabis, dry-herb vaporize actually so nothing is burning, maybe twice per week for a total of 0.4 grams. Big difference.

It is legal, on DOMESTIC, intra-Thailand flights only. (like the OP's itinerary) Cannabis flower specifically. Other extracts/concentrates > 0.2% THC would be prohibited. “Passengers who wish to bring legal cannabis or cannabis products on domestic flights are advised to pack it in their checked baggage. The reason is that cannabis items carried on board must be inspected by staff from the Narcotics Control Board and would cause a delay during security checks.” The Office of Narcotics Control Board will still undertake inspections of “cannabis items” at security to ensure that no extracts with high levels of THC – which are illegal – get on board. https://thethaiger.com/guides/cannabis/can-i-take-cannabis-on-domestic-flights-in-thailand#:~:text=Yes%2C cannabis can be taken,to avoid delays at security.

This also means that sixty-one have somehow permanently left the scene via death, prison, other. At this point Parliament should be dissolved.

To me, this means the entire bill would have passed, but once the opposition saw this section passed they had no choice other than to avoid further votes. Cannabis remains "legal", actually more accurately producing, buying/selling, possessing and smoking are "Not Illegal". There are some limits currently. So it is approved, it is not a narcotic and flowers only are a "Controlled herb". "Control refers to age (20 YO), pregnant, no onsite smoking, public smoking which causes a nusiance, and a few others. Growers and sellers must be licensed. It's under control. A new law is not really needed but Thais seem to desire as many laws as possible. FWIW this bill actually contains nothing really new other than codifying the decreed controls, and establishing a Cannabis Control Board, and identifying various ministries roles.

Correct, but... Fourteenth Amendment Section 3... Section 3 Disqualification from Holding Office No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

Yes, we all know that. I guess my point is, what is so innovative about musk's purchase of Twitter? Nothing. Meh x2 on both the "vehicle" and the "success". You're conflating wealth and success with "innovativeness". Fail. Yes, he's rich. I was questioning how "innovative" he really is or was. Siri, How many patents does Elon Musk have? A very quick search shows that Musk has three utility patents (i.e. actual inventions)

Huh? This is not an accurate assessment of the legal status of cannabis use. Recreational use is NOT illegal. Yes, there are limitations on recreational use. Sending mixed-messages does more harm.

Trump’s former White House ethics lawyer This is a great punch-line. Needs a good set-up. "Who never worked a day in his life?"

The RTN has been the Kingdom's Military poor cousin since the Manhattan Rebellion. The loss of life is horrible. Hopefully the RTN head will take responsibility, share the results of a full investigation, and make changes going forward. /cough

Is he though? The Boring Company? Neuralink? Which ironically enough actually wants to implant chips in humans. Maybe he's "innovative" about lining up lots of baby-mamas (usually female employees at one of his "companies") to have his twins and triplets? Twitter is based on GSM/SMS technology which is hardly "innovative"? Those Twitter Files (Trust No One) were a bust. Still waiting for Matt Taibbi's "Part 2" due "tomorrow".