Presnock

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

I remember back in Texas once when it was over 100 F for almost 45 days. It was again in 2023 although I wasn't there when it happened. I remember many single almost full months  over 100 F. It gets cool and cold there but it's actually hotter on average than Thailand, so it wasn't hard to get used to this. The rain's another story.

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

I remember back in Texas once when it was over 100 F for almost 45 days. It was again in 2023 although I wasn't there when it happened. I remember many single almost full months  over 100 F. It gets cool and cold there but it's actually hotter on average than Thailand, so it wasn't hard to get used to this. The rain's another story.

yeah When I was in Basic training in San Antonio in 1964, the yellow or red flag was up daily.  That meant over 100 and over 110 . We were not allowed PT or drill  so the only physical acty we could do was go to the pool! that was okay for a while especially since most of my unit did not know how to swim so were only allowed in the very shallow end.  But I also spent a couple of years in Karachi - played golf when it said 120 degrees and ll the Pakistani pros told us we were crazy to go out.  Drink 10 bottles of water, no sweating nor peeing!  So where did all that water go?

3 hours ago, RethairedJarhead said:

That’s a fact! This time last year set records!

yeah last year under the influence of El Nino but this year La Nina though reports that La nina is slowly fading and the "expertss" don't know what that means for the upcoming rainy season.  But, this Hot season has seen a large increase in Summer Storms which replensished low dam waters already, downed a lot of BIG trees and damaged a lot of the flimsy chonabot houses.

23 hours ago, CharlieH said:

 

Thailand's inviting climate, low cost of living, and culture make the Southeast Asian nation a popular choice for American expats. However, before relocating, one crucial aspect that requires planning is healthcare.

Thailand offers excellent medical facilities, particularly in the private sector, but expats need to understand how to navigate these healthcare options, especially as U.S. Medicare won’t work abroad, hence the need for international health insurance like Cigna Global.

Thailand’s Healthcare System: Public vs. Private

Public Healthcare

Thailand’s public system, under the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), ensures access to affordable healthcare. Expats working in Thailand may qualify for coverage through this programme. 

However, while the public system is affordable, it often involves overcrowding, long waiting times, and language barriers. Public hospitals in urban areas are decent, but rural areas may lack advanced medical equipment and specialised staff.

Private Healthcare

Thailand’s private healthcare sector is internationally recognised for its quality and affordability. Private hospitals offer state-of-the-art equipment, internationally trained physicians, and English-speaking staff. This makes them ideal for expats who want reliable care at a lower cost compared to Western countries. 

 

For example, an MRI in Thailand costs around $272, significantly cheaper than the $2,600 charged in the U.S. Private facilities are particularly popular for medical tourism, offering services like cancer care, orthopaedics, and fertility treatments at a fraction of the cost.

Challenges for expats seeking healthcare in Thailand:

• Language Barriers: Many public healthcare facilities lack English-speaking staff. While private hospitals in major cities often have English-speaking staff, expats may still encounter occasional misunderstandings.

• Cultural Differences: Expats may find the healthcare delivery in Thailand different from what they are used to.

• Financial Considerations: While healthcare costs in Thailand are lower than in the U.S., without insurance, treatment at private facilities can still be expensive, especially for complex procedures or chronic care.

 

 

Before your move:

• Evaluate Your Healthcare Needs: Assess your health status and medical needs before selecting insurance. Consider any pre-existing conditions and whether you need specialised care or regular prescriptions.

• Prepare for Emergencies: Know the location of the nearest quality hospital and have your insurance information on hand in case of an emergency. 

Why Your U.S. Medicare Won’t Work in Thailand

Many American expats or retirees may be surprised to find that U.S. Medicare doesn’t provide coverage outside the U.S. and its territories. Medicare has strict geographical limitations, and even though some foreign hospitals may treat you in emergencies, the coverage is extremely limited.

Medicare generally only covers medical treatment in the U.S. and its territories. While there are rare exceptions, such as emergencies when a foreign hospital is closer than a U.S. hospital, these exceptions don’t typically apply to expats living in Thailand. 

Healthcare Options for U.S. Expats in Thailand

Without Medicare, U.S. expats must secure alternative health insurance to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Some expats employed in Thailand may be eligible for the social security scheme, but this is often not sufficient for most expats, as it doesn’t cover comprehensive medical needs or provide fast access to specialised care.

For most expats, comprehensive international health insurance is the best option. Cigna’s plans provide access to Thailand’s best private hospitals, ensuring high-quality care and quick service. Most international plans cover:

• Hospital stays: Coverage up to US$1,000,000 annually for major health conditions

• Doctor visits: Up to US$25,000 per year for check-ups and specialist care

• Chronic illness care: Full coverage for long-term treatments

• Emergency evacuation: Global emergency assistance included

• Preventive care: Screenings, vaccinations, and routine check-ups to detect and manage health issues early

• Custom add-ons: Optional coverage for dental, vision, or maternity care

Why Cigna?

Cigna Global is a leading option for health insurance providers for American expats in Thailand. Their plans are designed to fit the unique needs of expats, providing comprehensive coverage and flexibility.

1. Global Coverage with Easy Access: Get care in over 200 countries, including access to 1.5 million doctors, hospitals, and clinics. The plans offer direct billing for easy payments.

2. Flexible Plans to Suit Your Needs

   • Silver: Up to $1 million annually, covering essential care.

   • Gold: Up to $2 million annually, covering more advanced treatments.

   • Platinum: Unlimited coverage, with premium benefits like home nursing.

3. Efficient Claims Process: Submit and track claims online, and access 24/7 support with multilingual services. Enjoy the convenience of remote doctor consultations through Global Care On-Demand.

4. Comprehensive Health Support: Coverage includes hospital stays, surgeries, cancer treatments, mental health services, and more. Preventive care options are available, including check-ups and vaccinations.

 

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Since U.S. Medicare isn’t valid abroad, comprehensive international health insurance like Cigna Global is a necessity as it ensures access to top-tier private care without financial strain.

Thailand’s affordable, high-quality healthcare makes it an appealing destination for expats, particularly retirees. With the right planning and insurance, you can enjoy living in Thailand with the peace of mind that your healthcare needs are covered.

 

 

 

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For US civil servents contemplating move to Thailand and having a US govt sponsored health insurance such as BC/BS - today I received a note that the US Congress is looking for ways to cut money from the budget so they can award those tax breaks for billionaires - anyway it says speciificately that they are looking at cutting civil service retiree benefits and health insurance!  If they don't, some of the US insurers also cover you well in Thailand.

On 4/22/2025 at 12:33 PM, Presnock said:

Have to enroll within 5 years of retirement from a civil service job.  It is BlueCross/Blue Shield and covers everything basically while I am here.  Some small stuff may have a very small co-payment but I filed 20 claims for my daughter dating up to 2 years ago, they paid all without any questions.  Fortunately most of the hospitals here do bills in Thai and English so don't even have to concern myself about translation.  The insurance continues to go up in price regularly and recently really jumped but as I am 78 and in 2 years, my daughter will no longer be eligible for my coverage so will drop from family to me plus one which will cut the price basically in half of what it is now.  

On 4/22/2025 at 11:00 AM, Wrwest said:

I'm thinking mostly aimed as a ad. Still, at 78 (apologize, American), a large part of my reason being retired here concerns having an earned working middle class life on my sustainable $2400 a month ($1604 of that from SS). Do keep in mind as an American ... my Medicare? With deductible. co-pays, monthly Part B premium? Still gym/pool membership for the two of us at 8000 baht is doable. Even my heart attack in Chiang Mai in 2015 worked out as doable (about half US insurance covered).

I got another message today, Congress is looking for cuts for the current budget bill and are looking at government retiree benefits and health insurance cuts so they can fund those tax cuts for the billionaires - just passing along as you might have heard about it or not.  

On 4/23/2025 at 4:06 AM, Presnock said:

Yeah, today i got an informational email about health insurers and govt workers which included the zooming costs of BC/BS since 2016.  Then I looked at the what I thought would be great savings of one plus one - just under a 100 USD a month so not even close to what I thougt it would be.  Lots of comments from customers and many are in fact dropping BC/BS for cheaper plans but the overseas full coverage keeps me there.  What I hate most is that the increases are caused by the poor diets of people meaning that the pharmas and doctors are kept busy taking care of people that don't take enough care of themselves.  So I guess the best thing for me and my family is to eat better diets, some exercise, etc...BTW I have changed my diet and have been eating well for years, plus since HS I have exercised regularly nowadays 1.5 to 2+ hours a day and don't take any medicines.  I haven't even had a headache for over 25 years so not even aspirin/tylenol.  No drugs nor alcohol.  But, I still have to pay for the health care as I have read too many stories of how illness and/or accidents bankrupted too many people.  I do wish you the best of course and hope life is great for you too.

Today after the above, I received another message concerning US govt retiree benefits and health insurance.  The message indicates that the US Congress is currently working on ways to find ways to lower government spenditures so that they can fund that tax cut for the billionaires.  Now they have indicated one place they might find some funding is in the benefits for US government retirees and their Health Insurance!  I guess nothing is sacred of course for the Congress folks except they must keep their billionaire donors to the re-election campaign chest full.  I don't know the full story of course, only that they are looking at that as a possible source of funds to cut.  One might contact their congressman/woman to see what else is there.  

On 4/21/2025 at 10:40 AM, spidermike007 said:

In my opinion both parties are broken and that's been the case for a very long time, there is not a single member at the national level in either party that is not completely sold out. 

 

Admittedly the Republicans are better organized and have better messaging but that doesn't mean that they are a more functional party. The Dems do need to get rid of the dinosaurs, for sure. But, so do the Republicans. Guys like Graham, and McConnell are an abomination. And Johnson is a true freak. Washinton is a broken swamp. Present leadership included. 

Yes, time to take them all out and start with fresh faces not beholding to the billionaires from either party!

On 4/21/2025 at 10:40 AM, spidermike007 said:

In my opinion both parties are broken and that's been the case for a very long time, there is not a single member at the national level in either party that is not completely sold out. 

 

Admittedly the Republicans are better organized and have better messaging but that doesn't mean that they are a more functional party. The Dems do need to get rid of the dinosaurs, for sure. But, so do the Republicans. Guys like Graham, and McConnell are an abomination. And Johnson is a true freak. Washinton is a broken swamp. Present leadership included. 

Yessir, yesterday I listened to a review of the world trade situation from Univ of Colombia professor and economist Jeffry Sachs - in answer to a question about the Congress possibly controlling Trump' antics, he said that nowadays, Congress folks do not really have party affiliations, they all get huge campaign funds from the billionaires and thus we see all those Congress folk look out for is more funds for their campaign chests so that they can coninue in their cushy jobs which also allows insider trading so they can also get very rich by the time they leave govt service.   This was at an international forum in Turkey and he pulled no punches when talking about the idiotic tariff scheme and its affect on the world trade.  NOw I hear that Trump says that he plans to drop the Chinese tariffs and that he will be very nice to the Chinese...back stepping all the while after causing so much problems.

17 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Absolutely - given his readings, the Op was within the Limits of the Full License...  

 

But, as he had no license at all, it is the lower limit that applied to him, hence he was over.

 

The dumbest aspect of this is actually driving without a license, it is this that ultimately cost him.

 

 

can't very well blame the boys in brown...with the "extra scrutiny" now on foreigners then he should have been more careful.  IMHO  I have been stopped many times over the years for followiing the crowd on turns at stoplights, and at other times just because I was a foreigner and the police told me that I made an illegal turn when I didn't turn at all.  I do speak Thai well enough and eventually the police either said as I told him I was just following the Thai drivers on the turns and he agreed and said don't do it again, they will pay your fine and the other police just gave up trying to convince me that I had made a turn when my travels would have been from a different direction.  I definitely would not want to spend a night or even an hour in any jail here.

20 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Nope, nope, nope 

 

Motto is definitely get yourself a Thai drivers licence 

 

The whole debacle could have been non existence, imaginary. 

 

Poor guy should have been home sleeping, he screwed up. 

 

 

Maybe you just haven't seen the signs in Thai script that say "don't drink drive"

On 4/22/2025 at 12:25 AM, Hellfire said:

We've all read and seen films about Thai prisons. We all know it's not the most pleasant place to spend your time. And yet, nothing compares to personal experience—what you go through yourself...

From the very start, I'll admit that I fully recognize my guilt for the violations I committed. First, I drank about 70-80 grams of Thai 35% whiskey and got behind the wheel. Second, I drove without having either Thai or international driver's licenses. Did I deserve the punishment I received? According to many grumpy, old men from this forum—yes, I deserved to be quartered. From my point of view, however, I was treated unfairly and even in a dirty way.

That day, my Thai wife was with me. We went for a short drive around the city, and during it, I had a little whiskey. A police patrol stopped us when we were about 200 meters from our condo. It was around 11 PM. I should mention that I felt 100% sober at that moment, and I'm sure I looked that way too. I didn't refuse to blow into the breathalyzer. The result was 27 "milligrams percent"… As the young officer explained, it was a full 7 points above the legal limit. About 15 minutes later, a young Thai man breathed into the same device, and his result was 120 "milligrams percent". He looked, by the way, quite respectable.

They kept us there for about an hour and a half, right where we were stopped. All this time, through my wife, the police explained that they would process us at the station, we'd pay a 20,000 baht bail, and most likely, we'd be in court the next day. At the station, they kept us for at least another hour (together with the 120%-Thai). There's no need to explain the discomfort of being in a police station: various rude, ignorant men of different ages take pleasure in making you feel small, desperately exaggerating their importance. If there's anywhere that the meaninglessness of human nature fully reveals itself—it's during close interaction with police officers (or "dogs," as they're commonly called in Russia).

Just when it seemed that the cheap spectacle was about to end, a higher-ranking officer (which means the most immoral of them all) declared that I could escape the country, and the 20,000 baht bail wasn’t a guarantee for such a horrible criminal as me. The conclusion—I'd spend the night in jail.

I didn't argue, handed my personal belongings to my wife, and, together with the 120%-Thai, walked into the police cell.

There were about 15 other Thai prisoners already in the cell (although among them were also Burmese and some other Asians). The surprising thing was that they were all fast asleep. Another surprising part was that they were sleeping on the completely bare stone floor. It finally hit me where I was. The room smelled strongly from the toilet located within the cell. The floor, on which the prisoners were sleeping, was not just stone, but also quite dirty. I sat in a corner and immediately realized I wouldn’t be able to sleep here. My Thai companion also sat in a corner, and initially, it seemed like he, too, wouldn't sleep (by the way, he was sent to jail only because he didn’t have the money for bail). However, I was wrong. Half an hour later, he dozed off while sitting, and an hour later, he comfortably stretched out on the dirty floor and began snoring.

And here I was, alone in this terrifying room, surrounded by 15 sleeping Asians. Just a few hours ago, I had been expecting a very different end to my evening. I noticed a small window near the ceiling of the cell. Now, it became my main point of reference for the coming hours. I had to wait for dawn.

I won’t go into the details of my thought process. Naturally, it was a tough night for me—both physically and mentally. What I didn’t know was that at the same time the officer who sent me behind bars was interrogating my wife. He asked her about me, how I earned a living, whether I had broken the law before... When he saw my wife’s reluctance to turn me in, he started yelling at her, reminding her that I was a foreigner and that by defending me, she was betraying her country and her people. In the end, he promised her that I’d be deported. Such a nice guy, a true son of a land of smile.

Meanwhile, I kept changing positions: I sat when my back hurt, then stood, then walked. I did this all night. The thing that bothered me the most was the fear that they wouldn’t let me go in the morning and would keep me for another day or two. The fifteen Asians peacefully and soundly slept on the floor the whole time.

Finally, it started to get light. The birds began singing. My cellmates started to wake up. They treated me quite amicably, but without any excess.

I should mention that aside from the stone floor, another problem was drinking water. They gave me a small bottle when I entered, but only after my wife insisted. I stretched it out throughout the night. Surprisingly, my Thai neighbors didn’t seem too bothered by the lack of water—they drank very little. However, when they brought some kind of food (rice and something wrapped in paper), everyone sat down happily and ate with gusto. From this, I concluded that, after a night on the stone floor, everyone’s mood was surprisingly good.

Around noon, they loaded us into a van and took us to court. Dirty and unwashed. I was fined 10,000 baht.

Did my attitude towards Thailand change after all this? Definitely.

Be careful—you really don't want to end up in jail here, even for just one day. And don't forget, we're all guests here (in the worst sense of the word).

I do believe the motto here is :do not drink and drive!  you should have waited until you got home or let your wife drive. IMHO

Guess Trump finally got the message on that possibility - as he has come out on camera saying no way he would do that..  Experts say this shows that the head of the Fed reserve is more powerful than the president.   

9 hours ago, MicroB said:

 

Why did she have $3000 in her purse? Buying a used car?

planned a wild night I guess - I have noted that she is really into modelling and wearing the HLS warriors' protective clothing, so maybe she planned on a shopping trip.  But carrying that much money, and the other important items and then not being careful - what another idiot the Trump nominated people seem to be! IMHO

1 hour ago, Equatorial said:

 

Unfortunately, BC/BS "plus one" is almost as expensive as "family." The rate really goes down for "self only." Look into it so that you're not surprised when you make the change. 

Yeah, today i got an informational email about health insurers and govt workers which included the zooming costs of BC/BS since 2016.  Then I looked at the what I thought would be great savings of one plus one - just under a 100 USD a month so not even close to what I thougt it would be.  Lots of comments from customers and many are in fact dropping BC/BS for cheaper plans but the overseas full coverage keeps me there.  What I hate most is that the increases are caused by the poor diets of people meaning that the pharmas and doctors are kept busy taking care of people that don't take enough care of themselves.  So I guess the best thing for me and my family is to eat better diets, some exercise, etc...BTW I have changed my diet and have been eating well for years, plus since HS I have exercised regularly nowadays 1.5 to 2+ hours a day and don't take any medicines.  I haven't even had a headache for over 25 years so not even aspirin/tylenol.  No drugs nor alcohol.  But, I still have to pay for the health care as I have read too many stories of how illness and/or accidents bankrupted too many people.  I do wish you the best of course and hope life is great for you too.

10 minutes ago, jas007 said:

It's probably the best insurance anyone here has available to them at any price.  

 

I've got the same coverage. Blue Cross/Blue Shield standard benefit plan. Code 104.  Anyway, the insurance pretty much covers you anywhere in the world, and inpatient treatment is covered at 100% at preferred provider hospitals, with NO LIMIT. And there are no age restrictions.  I could be 100 years old and still have the same coverage.  And if you find yourself in an area with no preferred providers, you're still covered, but you may have to file a claim and wait for reimbursement.  Even that can sometimes be fixed.  

 

I don't have a family, so my plan doesn't cost much. $424 a month this year?  Something like that.  I never see the money because they take it from my monthly pension along with taxes before I even see it. I also kept Medicare Part B, so I guess I pay that every month as well.  Again, I never see the money so I never much think about it. 

You are correct but the coverage overseas is still 100% even if you get the treatment at a non-preferred hospital.  Here of course there are so many preferred providers and they gladly let you know which are which.  In addition, I wanted to switch to an LTR visa and needed a letter stating the 50K hospital coverage as BCBS is "unlimited hospitalization" but the BOI folks or their supervisors approving the visa didn't understand that so I mentioned it and someone else also having BC/BS said oh advise the insurance and they will send you an email letter stating exactly 50K or more for hospitalization.  The very next day I had the letter, zapped it to the BOI and approved immediately.  I like BC BS and had it earlier in my govt career and switched for some reason totally forgotten but when retirement was coming i switched back to them and have been happy with how they treat their customers.  Anyway take care have a great day!

2 hours ago, connda said:

Personally I could care.  Realistically, Hegseth is under-qualified for the position he holds.  That position should be occupied by someone who is at least an O-7 or above. And using Signal is simply stupid, but it's use is a reflection of the current culture in Washington DC on both sides of the aisle: Democrat, Republican, or Independent.  This isn't a Trump administration phenomenon. Signal's use pre-dates both Trump administrations.  Realistically, it should be banned from government use.

Basically for anything that should be sensitive it is banned from what I have read.  But also we see aides and others talking about their senior people now using their personal phones for anything and everything.  Then they fire 3 senior pentagon guys because the senior folks discussed classified on SIGNAL and the senior folks mistake was mentioned by Trump and co. as a fake story from teh Atlantic magazine.  Just like yesterday, Homeland Security Agency Head has her purse stolen with $3000.00, govt clearance ID and badge, phone and who knows what else.  Really an alert individual but I guess we already knew that.

3 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

Sh!t just got real. Very well put. Exactly on the money Walker

Unfortunately for many vets, they do not know how much those responsible for their safety really care about that safety or not.  Having been in VN and knowing how well the military took care of me and my fellow soldiers flying into danger daily made me more confident as I would sit through the pre-briefs and post- briefs and realize that we always were covered.  Now if these same clowns were in charge I don't think I would feel that confident.  Just like firing 3 senior Pentagon folks over the SIGNAL (first one) missteps instead of firing those senor folks who should have realized that there are special communications for talking about classified activity.  Even Biden's team (not a fan) were aware of the dangers of that means of communication.  Now with a bunch of amateurs running the shows, they are more concerned with ease of chatting instead of thinking about those going into danger.  This is my opinion based on my time around seniors for many years in all kinds of classified activity.

2 hours ago, Showtime said:

 

What insurance do you have and how do you get it

Have to enroll within 5 years of retirement from a civil service job.  It is BlueCross/Blue Shield and covers everything basically while I am here.  Some small stuff may have a very small co-payment but I filed 20 claims for my daughter dating up to 2 years ago, they paid all without any questions.  Fortunately most of the hospitals here do bills in Thai and English so don't even have to concern myself about translation.  The insurance continues to go up in price regularly and recently really jumped but as I am 78 and in 2 years, my daughter will no longer be eligible for my coverage so will drop from family to me plus one which will cut the price basically in half of what it is now.  

1 hour ago, jas007 said:

That's hardly the point, though. The discussion is about Signal and his use of it.  

Yeah and even the Biden team 9of which I was not and am not a fan knew well about the dangers of using SIGNAL for classified information.

10 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Personal loyalty is much more important than ability when choosing staff.

You can work around someone that is barely competent, but someone disloyal will sink you.

I'm guessing you never had staff.

IMHO as an American, mil vet, civil servent 35 years, there are plenty of American citizens willing to serve, especially as agency heads.  But to use size of bank acct to name this crew of Trump, is ridiculous and the cracks have been showing since the very beginning. These people IMHO have very little loyalty to the US in that they don't really care about JOE CITIZEN AND FAMILY and the Nation but only the prestige of working as an agency head.  When your head of intel is there sharing classified material with a bunch of amateurs on a government known SIGNAL that is not for classified material, it shows how dumb some people are.  Even Biden's crew knew that!  I have been a chief and know about loyalty of your workers but they know that WE as a team must follow the rules and regulations which are LEGAL and support the US Constitution.  These folks probably have not even read that even though they have been required to swear to that oath! IMHO

14 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Really ?

Most western countries have state health insurance , which makes it very cheap.

I have a US govt sponsored health insurance and it sure isn't cheap - but since it covers me an my family no matter where we are and that I can still afford it, I am happy with it.  They provide the hospital with a complete coverage letter prior to any necessary treatment.  In an emergency they still do that without me having to pay anything to the hospital except later, maybe a co-payment very cheap.  Thailand can be very livable depending on one's lifestyle and where one wants to settle down at.

11 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I believe this would fall under the purview of the President of the State Audit Commission and the Auditor General of the State Audit Office.

 

In one of the most 'extreme examples if irony that could be encountered, it was their very building that collapsed.

 

In the aftermath, a staggering amount of mismanagement and corruption has come to light.

 

well my first thought would be if the Chinese used substandard materials for this GOVERNMENT project, what about the private condos being built all over Thailand.  This same builder probably has and is working on many projects here.  If the guy in charge is a member of the Chinese State Government, does he have immunity?  Will they let him go home?

6 minutes ago, loong said:

 

This was long time ago, so I may not remember all details correctly, but I thought that he allegedly kicked her in the back, not the stomach.

Also, I don't remember any report that she was pregnant at the time.

6 minutes ago, loong said:

 

This was long time ago, so I may not remember all details correctly, but I thought that he allegedly kicked her in the back, not the stomach.

Also, I don't remember any report that she was pregnant at the time.

agree, in all that we read, never a kick in the stomach and never that she was pregnant or married even.

5 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Supposedly, both Signal chats occurred around the same time.  So, maybe he has now moved on to more secure forms of communication?

 

 

5 minutes ago, jas007 said:

Supposedly, both Signal chats occurred around the same time.  So, maybe he has now moved on to more secure forms of communication?

 

 

Dream on, he is as unqualified to be an agency head as almost all the rest of Trump's picks.  He is only concerned with wealth, total kneeling at his feet in all aspects.  MO anyway

13 minutes ago, Tug said:

I beg to differ the problem with the last one was her sex and color otherwise a HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEAM player who has Americas and our peoples best interests in mind oh and I for one don’t think her sex and color were disqualifying reasons or excuses to have elected this disaster of trump.

IMHO she wasn't and isn't qualified to be the president.  But that is my opinion and I also don't believe that Trump is qualified and is showing it now.  But at least, had Harris won, our economy wouldn't be headed for a recession, nor we have such amateurs as heads of agencies nor DOGE.  I do not like Democrat policies either.