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Fewer Japanese tourists have visited Thailand in a historic first
Hanaguma replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Long time Japan resident here. Some of you are hitting on some answers. The exchange rate is a big factor for sure. The news is overflowing with stories of how the currency is taking a beating on world markets. Domestic travel is doing much better. Also, lots of fear of travel in general. Not just about Thailand, but about visiting foreign countries altogether. China is also 'out' these days due to perceived danger. The USA too. Inflation is not high, but combined with the exchange rate it has eaten into everyone's disposable income. Flight costs are also almost double what they were pre-COVID. Fewer flights too, especially on LCCs. -
Netanyahu publicly rejects US push for Palestinian state
Hanaguma replied to CharlieH's topic in The War in Israel
Word salad, complete with moral equivalence and whataboutism. The group who perpetrated the terror attacks on October 7 were NOT a small, extreme group. They were the governing body controlling Gaza, and had the full throated support of the Gaza populace. -
Everything that's wrong with EVs ... an endless list
Hanaguma replied to KhunLA's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Yeah, I've done the major parks in the southwest a couple of times- the Mighty Five in Utah, plus Arizona, Nevada, etc. An amazing place that deserves months, if not years, of exploration. Perhaps tow a small trailer with an EV pickup like the Ford Lightning? Gonna be pricy though. -
Ah, yes! The "b-b-but Trump..." comes out in full force. Neither the former Pres nor missile defence are the topics here. Nice try though. The current VP has made a name for herself by being one of the worst public speakers, constantly repeating odious bromides, and talking down to those who are listening.
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Netanyahu publicly rejects US push for Palestinian state
Hanaguma replied to CharlieH's topic in The War in Israel
There WAS a 2 state solution on the table in the past. It was rejected by the Palestinians. Bill Clinton said that he "killed himself" getting them a great deal, which was turned down. Now, the rest of the Arab/Muslim world (with the exception of Iran) are just getting tired of the whole situation. They want it to go away. But they also don't want any Palestinians within their countries. It's a conundrum. There is nobody for Israel to negotiate WITH. Gaza is gone- 15 plus years of terrorist indoctrination and propaganda have poisoned too many minds there. -
I can't wait for Harris to give us her 'talking to a 5 year old child' explanation of abortion... "An abortion is when a woman doesn't want a baby. So she goes to a doctor and tells him. Then, the doctor helps her. So she won't have the baby then! That's an abortion!" and then look around as if she has said something profound. She wants women to think about what can be, unburdened by what has been.
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Separated means still married. So, it is an adulterous relationship. Something a public official should avoid. The scorned wife is now putting up evidence of her husband buying flight and vacation tickets for himself and Fanni, and is subpoening her (Fanni) for the divorce proceedings. This isnt looking good at all.
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Blow to Biden as poll shows Trump in lead for 2024 presidential election
Hanaguma replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
...also interesting that Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has now endorsed the Bad Orange Man and is with him in New Hampshire. Possible VIP pick? He does have a compelling life story and, unlike the current VP, is an actual descendant of African American slaves. -
Blow to Biden as poll shows Trump in lead for 2024 presidential election
Hanaguma replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
The only thing keeping Biden in the race now is the fact that he chose Kamala Harris for VP. There is no way that she can be ignored if Joe steps aside. The outcry from the DEI people would be spectacular. It is impossible for someone like Gavin Newsom to be even considered (especially due to his handicaps of melanin and genitalia). It is also something for potential Democrat voters to consider. The odds of Joe not seeing the end of his second term are not insignificant. So, we would be left with President Harris to finish the term.... and nobody wants that. She is polling even lower than Joe. A vote for Joe is a vote for a potential President Harris. And lord help us if that were to occur. -
Donald Trump's return could leave Europe 'on its own', De Croo warns
Hanaguma replied to stats's topic in World News
Oh, and for gas prices I used Statista... https://www.statista.com/statistics/204740/retail-price-of-gasoline-in-the-united-states-since-1990/ -
Donald Trump's return could leave Europe 'on its own', De Croo warns
Hanaguma replied to stats's topic in World News
You can keep trying to parse the data, but the fact is that the US economy under Trump was good. I seem to remember so many 'economists' and hacks in the media losing their minds when he was elected, predicting doom and gloom, etc. It didn't happen. I have no problem in saying that the Obama years were fine in terms of the domestic economy. Unemployment did fall under Barak, but it had a long way to fall. Kept falling under Trump. Deficits under both, now higher deficits under Biden (even considering that the Covid induced spending is gone). Why is it so hard to even spare a faint word of praise for the man with the big hair? -
British lawmakers pass Sunak’s controversial Rwanda asylum plan
Hanaguma replied to stats's topic in World News
Not a bad plan, but seems like a bit of a pain in the khaziff. Why not just ship them all back to France and let the French deal with them? The vast majority of so-called 'asylium seekers' are actually just shopping around for the best country to land. Not something that actual refugees would do. -
Donald Trump's return could leave Europe 'on its own', De Croo warns
Hanaguma replied to stats's topic in World News
Yes, the LAST year. Gee, anything happen in that last year that may have triggered a lot of spending, along with tanking the economy? How about looking a bit longer scale... Inflation in the US was; 2017 2.1% 2018 2.4% 2019 1.8% 2020 1.2% Unemployment was' 2017 4.3% 2018 3.9% 2019 3.6% 2020 8.0% Oh, and the S and P 500 rose by more than 50%. Gas down to $2.20 a gallon. Not bad numbers for the Bad Orange Man -
Donald Trump's return could leave Europe 'on its own', De Croo warns
Hanaguma replied to stats's topic in World News
Again, Putin can't do that without the obesiance of the western European nations. Maybe they should shell out a few Euros for a few of their own bang bang sticks, hmmm? They can certainly afford it. Much more so than their impoverished neighbour. If they did that, then Putin would be emasculated. Up to them, not the US.