LosLobo

I believe in different strokes..... --think you missed the irony of my post.

Clearly, 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' isn't your vibe. Maybe you'd prefer something more straightforward, like a boring documentary?"

Obviously, Trump was more popular than Biden—he won the election, duh! Who would have thought Murdoch, aka 'Das Reichsleiter' of the MAGA propaganda wing, would be on his knees, giving Trump more moral oral support? The poll came just days after the inauguration when the "sheep" were all in—now, the honeymoon period is over, and reality will set in with buyer's remorse. “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one,” Trump said. After the election, Trump told NBC News’ Kristen Welker, “I won on groceries. We’re going to bring those prices way down.” Now, inflation is rising, making it unlikely the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. Grocery, gasoline, and rent prices continue to climb, worsening financial strain for families and businesses. In January, meat prices rose by 0.6%, and egg prices surged by 15.2%. Meanwhile, Trump seems more focused on deals with Musk and plans for Greenland and Gaza than tackling food price hikes. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/trumpflation-trump-slammed-for-blaming-biden-after-he-breaks-day-one-promise-to-bring-prices-down/ar-AA1yUNCs https://x.com/DVNJr/status/1850528968144814369

Ah, so this is what we’re doing now? For lack of a logical response, theblether’s projecting his own blether (nonsense) onto others –– Oh, the irony.

Your nice precis of Article III seems to have omitted most of the relevant facts. Article III Judicial Branch Section 1 Vesting Clause The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office. ArtIII.S1.1 Overview of Judicial Vesting Clause ArtIII.S1.2 Historical Background on Judicial Review ArtIII.S1.3 Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review Read on....... https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-3/section-1/

Your response sidesteps my argument and serves up a mixed salad of logical fallacies: False Dichotomy: You’re acting like only SCOTUS can settle national issues, but district and appellate courts have jurisdiction over federal matters. It’s not either/or. Appeal to Authority: SCOTUS isn’t the only court with authority. Lower courts handle federal law all the time before SCOTUS gets involved. Strawman: I’m not saying a district judge can override the president on everything. They can block unlawful presidential actions, especially if there’s abuse of power or a constitutional violation. Slippery Slope: Claiming that district judges ruling on national issues leads to chaos is unfounded fear-mongering. Hasty Generalization: Disagreements between circuits don’t invalidate a district judge’s ruling. The system resolves those through appeals, not by breaking down. In short, federal judges can rule on national matters, and district judges can stop presidential actions if they overstep. You’re making this unnecessarily complicated.

You could read the Constitution Article III —it’s just that simple.

The answer is, yes! Federal judges have jurisdiction over matters that fall under federal law, regardless of their location.

Ah yes, the old "separation of powers is just a suggestion" routine, a blatantly unconstitutional stance that undermines the separation of powers. Courts have always checked executive overreach, including against Trump himself. Vance’s rhetoric signals authoritarian intent. Meanwhile, Elon Musk isn’t fighting censorship or government efficiency—his raison d'être is now securing privileged access to sensitive government data, turning his protest into a bid for insider influence rather than a principled stand. Ultimately, Vance is laying the groundwork for a Trump dictatorship where the law only restrains the powerless.

I am particularly interested in good Netflix Thai-subtitled movies and TV series, as there doesn’t seem to be many recommendations here or commercially except for Netflix itself. Maybe the audience here could help more in this field from time to time, as I’m sure I’m not the only one with this interest. I know I could download movies and add the subs myself for more content, but I just want an easy approach. Appreciate any assistance.

In the midst of the award season—Critics Choice, Sundance, BAFTAs, Grammys, Oscars, SAG, and the Emmys—we’re drowning in top-tier movies and TV series. Kicked off my weekend binge with Paradise (2025) and just wrapped Episode 4. Solid choice—this one's making my weekly roster! Episode 5 drops Monday. Shoutout to @recom273 for the tip! https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/popular-tv-shows/ https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/popular-movies/

Wow, something is really wrong—not just with Trump's numbers but with his innuendo that Bobby can fix it. In 2000, the CDC reported the autism rate was 1 in 150, not 1 in 10,000—a wild exaggeration. The rise in diagnoses reflects improved screening, broader diagnostic criteria, and increased awareness And no, this has nothing to do with RFK Jr.’s anti-vax pseudoscience, which Trump is now dog-whistling to with his misleading autism numbers. As for where Trump got his stats? Probably from his study—you know, the one with the gold throne where he keeps his classified documents. https://www.axios.com/2025/02/04/trumps-autism-rfk-jr-confirmation

Ah, you must be talking about Dr. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former White House physician-turned-MAGA congressman. He’s the guy who claimed Trump had "incredible genes" and could live to 200. Since then, he lost his shot at becoming VA Secretary after reports surfaced that, while at the White House, he was nicknamed "The Candyman" for handing out prescription drugs without prescriptions, drinking on duty, and even crashing a White House vehicle while drunk. The Pentagon’s Inspector General later confirmed much of it in a report. And yet, he still has his medical license—because accountability is for other people, apparently.

I found Episode 1 particularly interesting -- most of it was set in Bangkok.

Ah, an ad hominem slur—textbook logical fallacy and a subliminal admission of surrender. When logic fails, the failed resort to insults. Thanks for confirming my point so effortlessly.

Murdoch of the New York Post is once again offering Trump unwavering, unquestioning moral oral support. Trump’s latest proposal to deport Gazans is classic historical revisionism, repackaging ethnic cleansing as a “humane” solution. It twists forced displacement into voluntary relocation while distorting Palestinian ties to the land. The claim that Jordan should absorb them ignores their right to self-determination, just as the argument that many Palestinians “immigrated” there warps history. Equating Western refugee policies with Israel’s mass expulsion is pure misdirection. Trump’s record speaks for itself. His reckless U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem—most sacred to Arabs, Christians, and Jews—stoked tensions and likely fueled today’s war. His original Deal of the Century Middle East peace plan, favoring Israeli annexation over Palestinian rights, collapsed on arrival. Then his is Abraham Accords, which boasted of “peace” between nations never at war, further sidelined the Palestinian issue. Now, his call to deport Gazans follows the same pattern: prioritizing Israeli expansion over Palestinian rights to existence. Ethnic cleansing, no matter the spin, is indefensible.

I must admit they do shape their own policies and procedures but that was the original issue. After telling me twice that they would convert a visa exempt to a non-O, they later informed me that that would be breaking the law and to either apply in my home country or go to another Imm office. Though since getting my visa elsewhere they have been more helpful.

A profound analysis straight from Palookasville—where big dreams of intellectualism crash into the brick wall of reality. A classic tale of overconfidence, miscalculation, and self-inflicted failure. Just like Trump. As a movie fan, why not list your location as Capitol City? You know, the town from Idiocracy.

Reminds me of this cartoon about MAGA's, released the week before election.

Thanks for your response. I am going to try to do it myself in September or earlier. I am sure most Immigration offices are very caring and flexible but my IMM doesn't seem to be set up for these issues. I have even heard anecdotal reports of applicants for visas having to be wheeled into IMM Bangkok in hospital beds.

Thanks Jack, I plan to contact the IMM office here soon and ask for a comprehensive list of all their requirements, including lodging date timings. Yes, the review seems a good idea at least you have a better idea upfront of the likelihood of approval, so you can put plan B into action instead of having to wait weeks. Though they still have the opportunity to reject it.

Thanks Tod, I did later personally lodge a TM30 and my first 90 day at my local IMM office with subsequent online submissions as suggested by the agent. I called the IMM office previously about bank book entry copies and bank statements and they advised that their SOP is to submit documentation for a quick review same day before getting and paying for the bank letter. So I will submit 6 weeks before and just not openly point out possible issues to them and prepare a back up plan.

Bangkok.

Thanks for your response. I can only try to apply for the extension, but I will have a contingency plan just in case.

So Bangkok Bank does issue statements for more than 12 months? Yes, visa exempt. I am planning on applying 6 weeks beforehand. Ranong. So if they buck on the extension I might have to go overseas, maybe Oz and apply for a 90 day O Non Imm. Easy in Oz online now. Thanks for your help.