Paul Catton

No sleaze involved,and neither a straw man argument forwarded in my opinion. Please elaborate upon your viewpoint, aside from a one line dismissal.

Your opinion, only as valid as mine. Be good, if you can't be good, be good at it, but don't get caught!

Bull excrement back at you Nick, I do not require you to shout at me "MUST". Hamas rockets have been fired towards the "State of Israel" since 2001. Their is propaganda espoused by both parties within the resurgence of conflict when Gazaan Palestinians fought back and breached their prison walls. Western Media had the narrative of babies being decapitated and roasted in fires, which apparently "President Joe Biden" of the "United States of America" claimed to have seen as evidence, subsequently debunked. Al Jazeera are the only "live source" in Gaza or the West Bank when reporting atrocities being committed.

I consider, "Al Jazeera" to be the first and foremost news source for any accuracy within this region. They have shown integrity from the many exposures of their "Investigation Journalism" spanning from Countries A-Z worldwide. I would not support any expansion of a "Zionist" state. The "Allied Powers after WW2" enabled the foothold back to the so called "Holy Land" for members of the "Judaism Belief". Apparently it hasn't gone down to well thus far, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, being the first King of Saudi Arabia advised the Allied Powers to give Germany entirely as a "Judaism homeland" What we now see today is, the historical enmity and being played out in real time, which has potential for the "end of times", if you recognize the other peripheral activities. Russia/Ukraine. China/Taiwan etc..

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/4/8/israel-is-creating-an-explosive-situation-in-al-aqsa https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/13/israeli-settlers-raid-palestinian-areas-on-temple-destruction-anniversary https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/26/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-says-he-would-build-synagogue-on-al-aqsa-compound

When the Israelis try to turn the "Al Aqsa Mousqe" being espoused, into a Synagogue, we have reached the end of times. You will not find any stand down by Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Qatar,Turkey, Bahrain and Oman. Many of these countries have advanced USA/UK supplied advanced armaments.

Why should any nondescript person have any say in the Internal Politics of the USA, whilst the USA Dollar is tied to being the mandated currency of trade it affects the world. Welcome to BRICS, Bring back the Gold Standard etc.

Former President, Donald Trump, in my opinion is no threat to Democracy within the USA. perhaps manipulation by the "other party" within this farcical two horse race, Truths will never,ever, out. And the greater world should subscribe to the mandate US$ is king for trade. Keep printing the dollars bills boys as it will come back to bite your ass.

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No Commie, A fellow countryman, perhaps miles apart on some International issues, Take care and always my kindest regards.

Yes they are, but regarding today's dynamics , the UK relinquished control over Hong Kong and the peninsula of Kowloon under expiry of the lease of the "New Territories". Taiwan has always been seen as a part of "Mainland China" hence the retrenchment by the beaten "Imperial Government" to a safer position. Mainland China has always advocated that Taiwan was part of Mainland China territory.

So was Hong Kong, your point?

Mainland China, is reinstating control over this self proclaimed "State Island" called "Taiwan", that the then "Imperial Government" fled to, during its civil war. Mainland China was returned the Island of "Hong Kong" and the peninsula of Kowloon upon cessation of the 99 year lease of the "New Territories" neither of which needed to be returned as they had been ceded. The UK government acknowledged they couldn't administer rule in the region and relinquished control back to China for these territories. US Hegemony portraying as being the "World Policeman" are trying to keep the US$ afloat. IMO.

Monty Python, dead parrot sketch would be more appropriate. President Joe Biden being the returned parrot. Pet Shop Sketch

She did up saving the day in "Spy".

Have any commentators upon this thread ever set foot for any lengthy period of time in the "Middle East", apart from a transit through Dubai (Emirates) - Doha (Qatar Airways)? Are all quickly led to believe that any and all of "mainstream media reporting" is honorable and thus fact?

I had a slight tear on page 18 of my passport, emanating from a staple hole, during our last visit to Thailand / Vietnam, 18 months ago. I was denied boarding by Viet jet from Da Nang back to Bangkok (Suvarnabumi). Opal and I were devastated. I ensured she made the flight back and had her checked in with our luggage. I initially went into a "dark space" and couldn't rationally function. I was subsequently able to buy a ticket with Air Asia to Bangkok (Don Meuang) who accepted the flaw. Likewise EVA accepted the similar flaw for us to return back to New Zealand, two days later. The irony is, although having comprehensive "Travel Insurance" does not cover this type of scenario of being denied boarding: Damaged and Replacement? Yes. Lost/Stolen? Yes. The lady IO at Don Meuang Immigration was in a fit of laughter when she stamped me, Fortunately I was then able to avail the the Airport Transfer bus to Survanabhumi and used the Hotel Shuttle bus to be with Opal, 8 hours behind schedule and completely stressed.

Can you also supply the bread, so I can make a meal of yourself.

And breaking in "International News". A Thai lady in NZ is outraged at the imported prices for Whole Fresh Durian, THB 1300 kg, Whole Frozen Durian THB 440 kg. Beanz Meanz Heinz. Presumably, more than a million housewives today. I have been fortunate to buy a number of cans in NZ of "Heiz Beanz", at our largest outlet store in Auckland for groceries nearing the "best beyond dating" format. They are exceptional. Once upon a visit to Thailand, breakfast buffet in a 4-5* Hotel, had peanuts in tomato sauce substituted as an alternative to Western expectation of baked beans, presumably cost effective but a fail. Plonk more bacon and eggs on the plate, sorted.

Don't bother. I do not need re-education forwarded by you. Follow your own MSM narrative feeds and perception formed. 😄

You need to look outside of a biased view of "prisoners" being held upon "Administrative Detention". Maybe before you give an "off the cuff" comment. Research and then expand personal viewpoint.

Correct, neither, any Israeli or Palestinian civilian, regardless of age or gender, be subjected to the atrocities that have been forced upon themselves from doctrine.