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UK Faces Countdown to Reject WHO’s Expanding Pandemic Powers
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Before Brexit, people were told the EU was after the country's national sovereignty. Small things like crowns on beer glasses raised the ire of Brits who were told the EU controlled what you could put on glasses. After Brexit, it was suddenly revealed that the crowns were allowed all along. The Tories really messed with people's minds. Now here comes Suella to frighten people again. -
I haven't heard of any public stoning yet. If it is just advice then fine. Punishments that are barbaric are the main issue.
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Digital Doubts Cast Over Biden’s Easter Edited Family Portrait
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I used to photoshop directors to make it look like they were together when actually they couldn't all be present simultaneously. Big deal. -
Report Thailand Declines US Loan Deal for F-16 Jets Over Tough Terms
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It makes sense to rely less on the U.S. for military equipment and perhaps turn to other competent, less expensive, sources. Better still, improve maintenance on what you have and spend the money on improving the economy at home. -
Is This Going to Happen
Purdey replied to baansgr's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The Government Savings Bank guarantees 100% of your deposit. Just FYI. -
Crime Red Bull Heir at Centre as High-Profile Corruption Verdict Looms
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If the two are found guilty, and do flee the country, I would expect a red notice to be issued because, whereas Boss was not found guilty, they will have been. -
White House Revamps COVID-19 Website to Promote Lab Leak Theory
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Could you provide a link stating that Fauci worked for the military please? I read he worked for the NIH, which is not a military organization. The NIH is an agency of the Public Health Service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is not a military organization. I understand it was founded in the Marine Hospital but is actually part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Just curious where you read this. -
I found that learning Thai from a book doesn't help tonally but context allows Thais to understand. I used The Fundamentals of Thai Language (The Fundamentals of the Thai Language (Fifth Edition): Stuart Campbell, Chuan Shaweevongs: Amazon.com: Books) which is rather old now. I still don't get the tones right but people understand me.
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An Enormous Usurpation’: Inside the Case Against Trump’s Tariffs
Purdey replied to placeholder's topic in Political Soapbox
The more I read the more I think there are people who don't understand why trade deficits exist. A trade deficit is when we buy more (if we are in a rich, developed country) because we are richer than a country that is... not as rich. Also, having a larger population, of course this requires greater volume of purchases. The less rich country doesn't buy the same amount from the richer developed country because it is relatively poorer. The less rich country is not ripping off the richer country: it simply cannot afford to buy an equal amount. In simple terms, the USA buys $100 of goods from a less rich country because it has that $100 to spend. A less rich country may only have $25 to spend, so it just cannot afford to buy $100 worth of goods. It's not rocket science. -
China has trade with many countries. None has turned Communist. It would be like having trade with African countries and turning black. Ludicrous.
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Report Swiss Man Faces Arrest in Phuket Over Alleged Assault on Thai Doctor
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
There is no hint she wants all his assets or even his imprisonment. The law is the law, and she may want to show that you can't go around kicking Thais like dogs any time you feel like it. -
Trump can Pave Way for Lasting Immigration Reform after Border Success
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Shirley some mistake? Time to rejoice? -
White House Revamps COVID-19 Website to Promote Lab Leak Theory
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Trump is all in on China. However, China controls much of the world's antimony. A critical mineral in producing bullets. I can't imagine how he is going to push China into a war. Trump: you want a war, you got it. But please may we buy antimony to make bullets to shoot you with? -
Trump’s Tariffs: A Chaotic Dream within a Lost Era
Purdey replied to RSD1's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Just reading that the average price for a gallon of gas/petrol has declined 0.524USD. This will make American drivers rejoice that Donnie has achieved what no one else could. 3.155 USD a gallon is going to make people happy. -
The only way that America can compete with China is to lower US wages to 25% of what they are today. That way they can bring back the iPhone and other items that they make abroad today.
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UK: Gaza groups tell Muslims who to vote for ‘Allah sees everything’
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I noticed that young lady teaching people how to vote. In Islam, women are not allowed to teach men. -
Changing Guard: Bank of Thailand Begins Search for Next Governor
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I admire Sethaput for being humble and independent. Took a course with him many years ago and he started off by saying, "You may not become an economist after this, but you will be able to read the Bangkok Post business section." 😆