Kiwiken

Both sides of the Protest movement in Thailand have blood on their hands Red or Yellow. The latter got the military to do their dirty work. Both are the radical side of the Political divide in Thailand both profess to want Democracy but really only feather the nests of their Masters. Only when Thailand can mature Politically to have free and fair elections and a Military which defends the Borders and does not oppress Democratic debate can Thailand advance. Openness and transparency are needed.

18 hours ago, houlicha said:

Plenty of great information in these articles. Would have been nice if they ended one with something like: "The attacker was identified as ........, originally from ........ and now a citizen of ......... Investigators have interviewed relatives and acquaintences and believe his motive for these murders is most likely ........."

The attacker was British born, Many of the victims were Foreigners. Radicalisation of anyone can occur and they turn their grudge against Society into such a craven act of murder. Whatever the Attackers motivations or beliefs it is just an act of murder

And apart from Sanctions what can you do about NK. Any military action will result in Chinese reaction. You really think you can throw stones without some coming back at you? Yes you may hurt NK militarily by a preemptive strike but do not think the US will get away with some kind of NBC retaliation. There is no such thing as a clean conflict

Oh and Europe should not be alarmed at Turkeys obvious lurch to Dictatorial Presidential Politics and a Religious fundamentalism. How sad for one of the advanced Secular countries in the Muslim World to embrace the march back to the 14th Century

There may in the Future be a change of Regime in NK but it will be decided by the Chinese if and when it happened. For the PRC there is no advantage in a collapse of NK and for SK nothing to gain either. A unified Peninsula would surely bankrupt both parts. And American forces closer to the PRC totally undesirable to Beijing. I surmise in Kim gets too militant he will be replaced by a suitable groomed family member.

I would suggest the most likely outcome of requiring 15 hours of training before attaining your license will in fact result in a greater percentage of people driving without a license. The tougher you make the rules and the more you enforce them the more criminals you will create but the problems will remain. If the Police enforced the Road rules and indeed follow them themselves to set the example then you will begin to see improvements. My opinion on tightening licensing requirements is you simply create a larger percentage of unlicensed people on your roads.

As has been pointed out should Erdogan open the borders for refugees or other retaliation against Europe. I suggest Europe closes its borders to Turkey and repatriate the millions of Turkish guest workers and their families

9 hours ago, ilostmypassword said:

 

Clearly it's dangerous to make sewage jokes.  But I am not deterred.

Anyway, I have pretty good evidence that Trump resents foreign pollution. He believes America can manufacture its own. You see, it turns out that in his proposed budget he has cut 97% of the funding to control pollution in the Great Lakes. This is how Trump rewards the voters in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin? Or maybe they were just unavoidable collateral damage in carefully targeted strikes on Minnesota and Illinois. 

I believe Trump will extend his wall out to sea to stop these Poo namis. After all he said He will not take anymore crap from Mexico. Another failure. But on a serious note i agree helping them improve their treatment system would be a smarter preventer

Did they Poll 50 Officers to get this result?

Is this correct is BN suggesting full Israeli Military control of the west Bank. Is this not then annexation?

It is strange that atm Vietnam would be the closest thing to an Ally in SE.Asia. Thailand, Lao, Cambodia , Phillipines, Malaysia an Indonesia as well as many small Pacific Nations being wooed by the Chinese. Sadly Trumps xenophobic Policies are alienating traditional Allies.

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

Do you see a problem violating American state and federal laws against theft? How about going further to violate laws against suspected undocumented immigrants such as extrajudicial murder, torture, kidnapping, denial of due process of law? 

 

Because of the US Constitution that applies to "We the People" (does not state "American Citizens"), states and the federal government cannot legislatively target within the US any specific segment of society according to nationality, race, religion, etc. for injury. That means the US cannot constitutionally tax or fine suspected undocumented immigrants who send their money outside of the US excepting if such funds were obtained illegally (ie., theft, illegal substance dealing, sale of stolen property) or for income tax avoidance. To be constitutional I believe that the US would have to tax ALL funds sent outside the US regardless of destination or purpose. Call it a monetary export tax. I'm sure US corporations and the 1% most wealthy people will not appreciate such a tax.

Yes implement a 15% Foreign financial transaction tax. Of course this will have to include all US monies repatriated to Foreign Investors and profits of Foreign based US Companies, Pensions and Capital Movements by the wealthy. Give Foreign Investors who can prove they have reinvested their profits for one year after they are made a 10% rebate.  Or do you only want a tax on Mexicans? Just to keep it nice and racially targeted? 

1 hour ago, yellowboat said:

He campaigned hard and was elected.  Thailand's "leadership" has nothing in common with him, and why would he or any other elected official acknowledge the junta.  They have little standing outside of Thailand.

Donald Trump probably thinks Thailand is the place where the decorations for his shirts are made.. 

Perhaps the Mexicans can make up for any lost US Aid by Charging a fee for Russian and Chinese Missiles to be stationed on the Border

But Cambodia is not at the top of Australia

Sanctions will do little, A Military Action will bring a reaction. So whatever path is taken it will be lose lose. As has already been pointed out sanctions on North Korea fail. Iran is not the only agitator in the middle East

12 hours ago, anotheruser said:

 

Looking at the article the USA is paying 3.61% of it's GDP. The recommended amount it seems to be 2%. So the USA over pays by 273,700,000,000 (1.61% of 17 trillion) every year. That is no small amount. The USA could effectively pay off it's the national debt in a decade with that kind of money. 

 

Even if everybody paid the recommended percentage the USA would still have the highest burden because it has by far the highest GDP. These numbers are disgraceful and I just can't imagine how anybody can justify this. If Trump could do one worthwhile thing correcting this immediately would be the one I would like to see. 

 

I hope my math was right as I am not used to dealing in billions and trillions. 

 

Edited: my math has to be off because 1.6% of 17 trillion wouldn't be able to pay off the national debt of around 19 trillion in a decade. Anyway it is still a lot of money. I must have got a zero out of line somewhere.

One must remember that the 650 billion US$ spent by the USA is not just for NATO but is a Global Figure with parts picked up by other Asian and Middle East Allies. Yes America is paying the Lion's share of so called anti Russian, Anti Chinese Military spending but is the Bulk of the US Military overseas or in US Territories. What is the percentage of US spending in actual Foreign Deployments? Most NATO Countries indeed National Defence Forces are based in their Home Countries.

Israel and its People by referring to the West bank and Gaza strip Arabs as Palestinians recognise their status as Palestinians. And the Palestinians by referring to Israel and the Israeli's by default are also recognising the existence of both Israel and the Israelis. Having established this it is time the two got of their asses and began negotiating  a lasting settlement for either two states One Arab , One Jewish majority or on a single Secular State.  

2 hours ago, notmyself said:

Sorry

 

Why are the settlements on privately owned land considered illegal?

Where do you live I and my armed Tribe will come and settle on it. Don't worry it is your privately owned land so it cannot be illegal can it. You just stated this

17 hours ago, Ulysses G. said:

The Palestinians are not a race and I deplore the fact that they started the violent conflict in the first place, refused the UN deal that would have given them their own land for the first time ever, attacked Israel for accepting the same deal and when they lost, turning to Terrorism instead.

They have hurt themselves at every step, but never seem to learn from it. IMO, the settlements are a response to seventy years of obstinate behavior on their part.

You are so anti semitic but only against Palestinians. The Palestinian People are a race just as any people's Israeli's were not a Country until 1948. You look only at One side not both. open your eyes

Why would anyone offer a Death Threat to him after all he is the Democratically Appointed Prime Minister elected by His Junta Buddies

Greater Israel is rising

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

According to some in your own country, whitie stole all the land. What about Australia? By that logic, England should be given back to the Celts.

Quite correct. But only a few Countries in the World harp back to history. And promises made is ancient religious texts. 

Aha I see in the center of the Picture . Perhaps they were busted by the Vice Squad?