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1 hour ago, PatOngo said:

Nihao ma! Emperor Xi Jinping, the emperor for life in a one party (CCP) state! Yeah right!

Capitalistic one party state .... Simple ...  

2 hours ago, Surelynot said:

That is a fair point.....the English, in particular, wrecked havoc around the world with their missionaries, zealots and flag planting.....the only argument in favor of the West is that 'we' promote democracy rather than communism and dictatorships.

But not everyone in Asia see 'democracy' as such a great thing ...  Some see 'strong leaders' who provide for the majority as more important .. Compared to our western thinking of 'personal freedom and democracy'.

Maybe a daft question ... if this is intended to be used for speeding up supplies  during a 'time of war' .. Would it not be pretty easy to just bomb the canal ? ... a bit like shooting fish in a barrel ?

Or a sending a few torpedoes along it with a ship in it .. would be a nice 'plug'

On 9/1/2020 at 3:02 AM, oompie69 said:

Covid-19 as a contributing factor cause of death is not in dispute at all. Could just as well have been normal seasonal flu that was the final nail in the coffin, or pneumonia. So, yes it is old news.

What is vitally important about this information,however, and what is not old news, is that it serves to highlight which sections of the population should have been targeted for protection much earlier on.  And where financial and human assets should have been employed.

 And even more importantly, how information was used by people the public trusted to manipulate public opinion. And remember, these are all "experts" of one kind or the other.

This begs the question: Would the American people have accepted the restrictions on their freedoms if they

had this information from the start?. And will the continue to accept them? 

The short answer is probably no in general ... Just look at the average American, do you see  tower of health and fitness?  (same goes for many other western countries) ...

Probably not the best position to be in when you try and fight C-19

On 8/31/2020 at 11:33 AM, wwest5829 said:

That said ... was the USA not founded on rioting, looting and burning along with “massacres” ... say in Boston? The seizing of privately owned tea destroyed in Boston, Charleston, Annapolis, Princeton and Greenwich (we burned the tea there). I am not defending nor condemning ... just reminding of the historical record. There certainly have been other times of protests turning violent.

and killing all the 'redskins' ....... Bible in one hand and a rifle in the other ...... 'Poor immigrants' from Europe looking for a better and more prosperous life ...... All part of our history ....

One of our TV German member after having been invited for a short trip during one of the inauguration missions ...

Clearly seen here helping out in the engine room  (no need for a mask - good social distance)

5 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

I am wondering how or even if ethics approval was sought or received for this type of research. 

 

I can see major benefits for it if it is successful, but I see more sinister overtones to its use.

Makes me pleased I am aged.

 

Just like when a hammer was invented .. you can use it for driving in a nail to build a house ... Or smash in the brain of some poor guy you may have an argument with ...

Anything for good .. can also be used for bad ....  And we humans are certainly very good at finding 'dual use' for most great inventions.... ????

Maybe can buy some slightly used min subs from US when they are sold on auction ?

If anything - the fast intercept Zodic looks way more useful than a Chinese sub if combined with surface radar.

4 minutes ago, bodga said:

Yeah none of those are INVENTIONS and NONE have changed the world

Well all that rubber sure made the world a more happy place ???? ...

As we should stay on topic I am talking about car tyres ...

4 hours ago, bodga said:

What is  this "internet" thing? can I catch fish in it? Im gonna fire up my Trusty  Amstrad 1512 or Sinclair ZX Spectrum and then hop on my Sinclair  C5 and pop to the shops, YES  YINN 40 years ago we had electric vehicles in the UK, and before that I had a job as  a  kid on a  Milk  Float which was electrically powered  too..............way back when dinosauruseses were around. 

Was the milk float made by SEV  or YEV ?

12 hours ago, bwpage3 said:

How much do you think factory workers earn? I million baht per month?

 

Low paid, taking advantage of by the Japanese because NO ONE is stupid enough to work for that low salary.

 

You think people working at Toyota in Japan get paid the same as Thai people working for Toyota in Thailand?

 

Have a good laugh on that one.

 

It's not your fault the rest of the world takes advantage of people willing to work for next to nothing.

 

It is just Thailand.

 

 

How much does the pay in each county really matter ?  Would you rather be a middle manager or a factory worker in Japan (automotive) or in Thailand ?  Who do you think have the best 'quality of life'  (yes we can all discuss how to value that)  .. Or who are the happiest ?

Not everything that
counts can be counted
and not everything that's
counted truly counts

Albert E ..

On 8/26/2020 at 3:15 PM, transam said:

I am not an elderly taxi driver in Ubon.....????....Do you ever get anything right...?

 

But at least I have owned English, German, Swedish, Japanese and American cars to have an opinion, how about you...?

Well ... Why not give your counter opinion then ?

Nothing strange really I think ... Every country have its unique 'moral values' .... Which very often differ widely from country to county.

How does overall death per month compare this year from previous years?  Is that statistic available for Thailand now ? 

interesting - are you both in the same country, with or without VPN ?

4 hours ago, aixois said:

Hello,

 

Seems to be very cheap but they say "premiums from below table only valid until 31^st August 2020". Also valid up to 70 yo

 

How can it be that cheap compared to others insurance companies?

 

Some of the other insurances include more than just the C19 cover - Hence are more expensive.  Considering the low rate of C19 infection (at least official) - The premium should be low as the risk is low ...

Suggest you buy a SSD if you buy a new hard drive .. sure sounds like your hard drive is on its way out.

Your computer will be a lot faster ass well with a SSD

1 hour ago, Tippaporn said:

And all of it seems to be happening in Democrat controlled cities?  Democrat governors and Democrat mayors in the position to do something about it do nothing at all (until it's too late) so what has Trump got to do with it?  That he's responsible even though all he can do is offer assistance which gets refused by the Democrats?  What are you trying to say, Sujo?

Here is a question ... Is it true that in states or cities that are controlled by the Democrats you will find more blacks (poor ?) Loss of jobs and less 'fortunate' or less 'opportunities' .. Factory closings etc ..  .. Compared to where the Republicans are in charge?  i.e. you have more well of people in Republican controlled cities?

18 hours ago, Mama Noodle said:

Anyway, the people the kid shot were a real classy bunch. A registered sex offender with crimes against a minor. Skateboard guy has a record of battery and repeat domestic abuse. Arm Hamburger pistol guy has a history of being intoxicated with a gun - which is ironic because that means it’s likely illegal for him to even own one. 

Sure sounds like a a 'world class' left wing Antifa cell to me .... ????

Or maybe just a bunch of low life scum that takes advantage of an initial peaceful demonstration ?

On 8/27/2020 at 12:46 PM, Sujo said:

Humour me. Why can trump fix it after the election but cannot fix it now.

Sound like a fair question to me ..

After all Mr T have had 4 years to make a great harmonious and inclusive society  .... Making America Great again ..  So now .. the slogan should be .. Making 'America even greater' .... 

On 8/27/2020 at 12:34 PM, bodga said:

The ones looting should be shot.

Did you listen to what the owner was saying toward the end ? 'We have to come together' 'We have to solve this problem together ......'  

So now you want to make looting a capital offense ?