J Town

4 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Closing in on 2 million cases in the U.S. thus far, and the NYT reporting that CV cases are currently rising in 21 of 50 different states.

 

Also, similar info from Johns Hopkins in their June 10 daily CV update:

The Texas governor was a YUGE proponent of "EFF Y'all, we're gonna open and see what happens." Here's a 9 June headline from a Texas website:  "Number of Texans hospitalized with coronavirus hits all-time high as experts say cases are likely to continue increasing"

OOPS! That's what happens when you don't listen to the experts and listen to politicians whose only interest is in hiding numbers.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/09/texas-coronavirus-reopening-surge-infections-hospitalizations/

4 minutes ago, 473geo said:

Google tells us '10 - 30 minutes of midday sun several times a week' is enough to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D

You guys are taking vitamin D supplements in Thailand!

And some of them bring sand to the beach!

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Up to today only 114,452 Covid death in the USA. Yeah, all looks fine...

https://news.google.com/covid19/map?hl=en-US&mid=/m/09c7w0&gl=US&ceid=US:en

Using facts on some people is a waste of time.

Trump supporters: "You libs can NOT make us stay at home, avoid rallies or wear masks!"

Trump non-supporters: "Us libs are counting on it."

Not sure Canada wants to reopen period.

I have told this story numerous times (most likely every time this topic bubbles up from the sewer). Circa 2014, I got fed up with Thailand. Pulled up stakes, moved to Zijuatanejo, Mexico (remember "The Shawshank Redemption?"). I was back in 6 weeks with a renewed appreciation. I was reminded immediately why I left in the first place, trying to get internet hooked up, but considering the alternative, it was an acceptable compromise. Affordable housing, decent infrastructure, world class medical, wonderful food, and even in my 60's I am considered in certain circles a "handsome man" by girls I could only dream about back in the US.

4 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Excellent post Mr J Town and I applaud you for spending the time to put matters right.

Thank you.  In retrospect, I understand the mod. While most of what I had previously posted was accurate, there were bits and pieces that needed clarification.

None of the following is copyrighted material except as fair use laws apply (as in the case of news articles). Not one word was copy/pasted from a social media website. If such words exist, it's not to my knowledge.

Trump is going to start his campaign rallies again, against the recommendations of numerous prominent health experts. His disregard for safety is just one dangerous facet of his egregious acts.  Consider the following (and not a complete record by any means) before casting a vote in his direction:
 

1. Trump doesn't read books nor security briefings.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/01/americas-first-post-text-president/549794/

2. Doesn't honorably pay his bills.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/09/donald-trump-unpaid-bills-republican-president-laswuits/85297274/

3. Trump gleefully described how he uses his fame to grope and harass women.
https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-10-07/hot-mic-catches-donald-trump-bragging-about-sexual-assault

4. Trump has openly endorsed violent retaliation against people who disrupt his rallies, offering to pay their legal fees.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-trump-campaign-protests-20160313-story.html

5. Direct quote: "I could shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jan/24/donald-trump-says-he-could-shoot-somebody-and-still-not-lose-voters

6. Trump shared a hilarious story about not wanting to help a dying man.
https://www.gq.com/story/donald-trump-howard-stern-story

7. Lied about seeing thousands in New Jersey cheereding when World Trade Center tumbled.
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2015/nov/22/donald-trump/fact-checking-trumps-claim-thousands-new-jersey-ch/

8. Trump told security to take protesters' coats: 'Throw them out into the cold'.
https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/265172-trump-tells-security-to-confiscate-protesters-coats

9. Trump is removing expertise from all levels of government.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/03/how-trump-is-changing-science-environment/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/climate/trump-administration-war-on-science.html
https://civilrights.org/trump-rollbacks/

10. Trump is profiting from his businesses, in part by leveraging his position as president, including overcharging the Secret Service for space in the properties he owns, a direct violation of the emoluments clause.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/20/trump-businesses-empire-tied-presidency-100496
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-charges-secret-service-for-protection-hotel-properties-report-2020-2

11. His policies have separated children from their families while managing to lose track of over 1500 kids.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/28/us/trump-immigrant-children-lost.html

12. Demonstrated Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress for which he was impeached.
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/116th-congress/house-report/346/1

13. Trump paid Court-Ordered $2 Million For illegally using Trump Foundation Funds.
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2019/donald-j-trump-pays-court-ordered-2-million-illegally-using-trump-foundation

14. Trump quote: “[Biden] was only a good vice president because he figured out how to kiss Barack Obama’s ass.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-bidens-in-personal-and-coarse-terms-at-minnesota-rally/2019/10/10/3c2304c2-ebc6-11e9-9c6d-436a0df4f31d_story.html

15. Trump attacked Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell and her late husband, Rep. John Dingell, during a rally on Wednesday, implying the former congressman was "looking up" from hell.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/18/politics/trump-rally-john-dingell-hell/index.html

16. Called for the assassination of an Iranian military leader and lied about the reason.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/01/trump-case-for-killing-soleimani-iran-lies.html

17. Trump fired people who testified against him.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/alexander-vindman-gordon-sondland-trump-white-house-ukraine-impeachment-latest-a9324531.html

18. Has been firing Inspector Generals for suspect motives. In two cases, questions were raised about whether the dismissals related to ongoing IG investigations into the conduct of the cabinet secretary in charge of that department. The cumulative firings are often described as a "purge" or as a "war on watchdogs".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_dismissal_of_inspectors_general#:~:text=On Friday%2C May 15%2C at,Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

19. Declared the Covid-19 a "Democratic hoax" AFTER having been warned for months by his advisers how this was going to be a serious problem, resulting in unnecessary deaths.
https://www.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=007115

20. Had U.S. citizens gassed and flash bombed so he could pose for a phony photo op. The church pastor vehemently condemned this act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_photo_op_at_St._John's_Church
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-st-johns-church-visit-staging-bishop-mariann-budde/

21. Said "George Floyd is looking down from heaven and appreciating the great day in terms of equality."
https://news.knowledia.com/US/en/articles/trump-suggests-george-floyd-is-looking-down-from-heaven-and-e7241a79a337a52aea47eb87182b4675b02eb3aa
 

Biden is by no means a great candidate, but while he has many policy blunders in his past, they pale in comparison to the cumulative laws broken by the incumbent. In my opinion, Trump's behavior is that of a dictator in the making and democracy itself is at stake.

Just now, Chiphigh said:

Sure, and we will judge the corrupt Biden and his family that made millions off his influence. 

One debate will demonstrate just how feeble and phony Joe is. 

And while we're at it, what about the bills that Joe pushed for increased incarceration effecting the African Americans that have been blindly giving their votes to without getting anything but pandering blather from the left 

So yeah, bring on the judgements 

Classic deflection. Trump is the topic, and he is a horrible liar who is falling in the polls. Is Biden a weak candidate? Yes, but as many people have said over and over, "If a tuna sandwich were to run against Trump, I'd vote for the sandwich."

Just now, Chiphigh said:

And.... Here we are again, more moral preening and virtue signaling from the leftists. 

And more blind support for arguably the most amoral leader guy sitting in the oval office using the good book as a prop. He has been denounced by religious leaders including the pope and the head of that church where he did that phony op, his evangelical support is starting to plummet, and Catholics are leaving in great numbers.

32 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Reality and the Donald are not always ' best friends ' .

They're barely nodding acquaintances.

6 minutes ago, Shot said:

Liberals November 3, 2020

Because they have more than half a brain and can see where this was going.

Surprise, surprise Goober - she was right.

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

He needs to do something, his polling numbers are tanking.

And, to quote Martha Stewart, "That's a GOOD thing."

Jeezuz (an 8-syllable word amongst supporters) will proteck them all.