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The probability of older fathers siring genetically weaker children was apparently recognized as far back as 200 years ago. Charles Kingsley referred to it in his historical novel, "Hereward the Wake".

I agree. How does that change the facts Trump called fallen soldiers suckers and losers, evaded the draft with "bone spurs" that don't stop him from playing hundreds of rounds of golf, or used the most hallowed ground of Arlington for a photo opportunity?

You're right, it is bizarre when a felon and sexual predator gets elected President. It is bizarre when apologists minimize the illegality of trying to pervert the course of an election, stealing top secret documents, and encouraging insurrection. It is bizarre when 88 criminal indictments are somehow conflated into a huge conspiracy. It is bizarre when an exiting President has to issue pardons to shield honest people from the vindictiveness of an incoming President. It's most bizarre when you are talking about dishonest and hypocritical commenters. Take a look in the mirror.

You have the gall to talk about haters, with that post?

Quite a few Trump supporters turning against Trump, being fired by DOGE or getting their meds hiked in cost. But don't let facts get in the way of worship.

I guess he'll move them to Greenland, with a supply of winter woolies.

How does someone manage to lose money on a casino, when people are lining up to play, and the house percentage on every poker machine is set at 15% return? It reminds me of Alan Bond in Australia, who went broke owning a brewery.

Maybe you are right, I should not insult people who are mentally handicapped, they have enough problems. Sad? I enjoy golf, swimming, eating out, massages, and my GF taking care of me. Living rent-free in your head is a small bonus.

There are quite a few posters on here I respect. You are not one of them.

Er - what's the scientific basis of your claim humans have been around for 1 million years? Is that figure rectally derived?

So the US government no longer pays its bills from foreign contractors. IIRC that is what Trump does with contractors working on his properties.

How are these petty and vindictive actions helping ordinary Americans get better healthcare, cheaper medications, and a lower cost of living? Nero fiddling while Rome burns.

If you were vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Cholera, Typhoid and Polio you would have survived much longer in the Middle Ages. BTW, homo sapiens was not around 1 million years ago. The general consensus is 300,000 years when the species appeared. You'd know that if you did any research yourself.

That's probably the most intelligent response you are capable of.

In 1812, when the USA invaded Canada, and the British Empire invaded the US in response. Nothing since then. Trump paid $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. Someone earning $50,000 a year pays $5900. No need to ask what is wrong with you.

The average life expectancy in the Middle Ages was 30 - 35 years. Another classic dumb post by you.

The poster you are responding to likes cherry-picking history.

Prices on older condos in Chiang Mai have dropped 10-20% from about 5 years ago.

You have no sense of smell?

I don't have a range, I am not so insecure I need multiple tests to reassure myself. Judging from you posts and their vacuity, higher than yours.

That statement was probably correct prior to the second invasion of Ukraine. The Russian army has been exposed as utterly incompetent in logistics. Its military equipment has been so inferior it has lost 4000 tanks. It does not even have air supremacy over Ukraine. Its Black Sea fleet has been forced to retreat from Sevastopol by a country with no navy. Russian GDP is about $4 trillion. The combined EU GDP is $20 trillion. Russia population 144 million, combined EU population 450 million. God is on the side of the big battalions. It depends on whether EU leaders can be cohesive enough to put boots on the ground in Ukraine. If they do, Russia is toast. Its only hope then would be tactical nukes.

Better still if they moved to Pakistan or Afghanistan. Then they can test their belief polio vaccines are just a Big Pharma conspiracy.

You are a multiple personality?

You are the one talking about deflection, without addressing any of the facts I have posted? Yeah right. The military is offering increased pay, and an easier path for those who previously would not have met physical requirements. Duh.

So when these retirees go back to where they come from, are they going back to a better or worse standard of living? Do you think they are being patriotic, by helping fund tax cuts for billionaires, and more defense spending for a country that has never been invaded, and surrounded by two oceans? What's wrong with pining for a better life? Whatever happened to aspiration? What is wrong with you?