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28 minutes ago, habanero said:

I respect your opinion. Don't agree with it, but I do respect it.  What is it you would like to have heard from him? Did he not say before the world body, that he will put America first?  What did you want him to do? Address the problems in your country?

USA exists in the world, not a vacuum. To coexist in the world a nation must have some sort of sensitivity to other nations not just your own needs or desires. What he should have done is well described by TGJinBKK's post below. Looking at it at a personal level might be helpful. You are a condo owner and board member. Another board member (say Joe) is having major issues with the <deleted> in 4B. 4B can be a dick, we all know it. 4B and his nemesis are both the type that like to get drunk and play with guns. No one else in the condo likes either of them much. At the board meeting Joe goes on a rant to convince all others to join him in shunning and destroying 4B. In that rant he declares he will use all his, considerable, firepower to not just control 4B but to kill his entire family and, potentially, many of those in the units surrounding 4B will see their homes destroyed and loved ones injured or killed in the fight. Would YOU rush to back Joe in his obsession? 45 is, as he often is, his own worst enemy in getting anything he wants to do, done. Diplomatically bringing consensus to his side would have been a much more effective tactic than the bombastic rhetoric which appeals to few outside his base.

10 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Despite my pessimism about NK sanctions, I do agree with the Swedish FM that it was the wrong speech at the wrong time to the wrong audience by Trump.

 

One of the many problems with Trump is that he has no respect or appreciation for diplomacy and diplomatic customs/niceties. Yes, the U.S. can blow up N.K. and the world for that matter, with Trump holding the keys, unfortunately.

 

But despite his America first rhetoric, the U.S. still needs allies in the world, and still needs the cooperation of other nations on a range of issues, despite the flaws/failings of the U.N. 

 

When he gives a speech like that at the United Nations, he needlessly offends the leaders and diplomats of other nations, including U.S. allies, and probably reinforces the perhaps not-unfounded perception of many in the world that he's a dangerously crazy guy to have as a president of the United States.

 

12 minutes ago, craigt3365 said:

I listened to part of it.  I've got a hard time listening to him at all. LOL.  But one thing I did like.  He said it like it is.  In one way, it's refreshing. 

 

The UN isn't a place to deal with issues in your own country.  It's talking to the global community.  The state of the union speech is where Trump will talk about issues in the US.  I'll avoid that speech. LOL

 

P.S. The US isn't a state sponsor of terrorism like Iran.  It's not threatening to nuke a neighboring country...or sink them.  The US isn't perfect, but it's far from the worst country on the planet.  I tend to ignore most of what Trump now says.  Sadly.

It is very difficult to convince the global community of anything you may be passionate about without first establishing your own credentials on the same issues at home. If the world thinks you have one rhetoric for them and another for the home audience they are savvy enough to understand that you are talking out of both sides of your mouth and will have zero respect.

The International Court of Justice and the facts would disagree with your statement that the USA is not a sponsor of state terrorism.

No USA is not threatening to nuke or sink a neighbouring country. But they have threatened Mexico in many other ways. They are however threatening to nuke or sink a country on the other side of the world because... what? We are the World Police I guess... Which goes back to my original point - how can he believe he has a mandate to dictate world policy when his own house is in complete disarray?

2 minutes ago, habanero said:

I listened to his speech from beginning to end. I can't see how anyone could disagree with what he said.  I think it was a great speech. For those of you that chastise him, I don't think you listened to it...........

Watched the whole thang. Could not believe anyone could give a speech in which all the things complained about were applicable to his own country as much as those being called out. Hint... start by addressing the same issues in your own country before chastising the rest of the world.

6 minutes ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

Canada,s leader  must be aghast with Trump.

World leaders must be aghast with 45.

55555.... always amuses me when someone comes upon new/different/changing rules and freaks out. Mai pen rai!

NST immigration has required copies of bank card(s) along with income declaration for some time. Also photo of house master with us outside and inside. Also annual Foreign Ministry certification of home country marriage certificate.

Just fit yourself into the pidgeon holes and enjoy!

11 minutes ago, CaptHaddock said:

I did supply evidence of two kinds: my own experiment on dogs and the abstract of a study on cats, which showed no effect.

 

Your "evidence" continues to lack verisimilitude.  Maybe you think we should just take your word for it?  Seems like superstition to me.

 

Here's another reason why these products are bullshit.  It's not possible to produce a sound that is loud enough in the human hearing range to intimidate people using a couple of AA batteries.

Yes they do not work on cats. No one is disputing that. I use the device to keep dogs away from my cats, dogs run, cats laugh.

MY own experiment on dogs, as I previously stated, was about 80-85% effectiveness on dogs. Same verisimilitude as your "experiment", should we just take your word?

The devices I have used all use 9 volt batteries. Never seen one with a couple of AAs.

20 minutes ago, craigt3365 said:

Why? For working with the UN Security Council and dozens of other countries who are trying to make the Korean peninsula nuclear free?  Even Russia and China are in on this. And doing military drills right next to NK now.  Maybe we should sanction the entire world! LOL

Not sure if the tough-guy rhetoric and bullying constitute "working with the IN Security Council".

No way RU and China are into this as much as 45.

26 minutes ago, CaptHaddock said:

You have failed to provide any evidence at all.  Were you ever under attack or threatened by a dog and then drove him off by pressing the little button? 

Same evidence you supplied that it does not work.

The answer to your question is yes, many times.

On 2017-05-31 at 9:00 AM, JAS21 said:

Yes ... as do a number of other suggestions... take it back to Honda and let them sort ... don't tell them someone power washed the brakes though. As an aside have you got your english handbook yet?   Mrs J, well actually me, has been waiting a couple of month now for one for her RS Civic ... I'm now getting somewhat unhappy with our dealer as that was part of the deal.

 

Take it back and let them have a go ... if they fix it fine ... if not ask them to have another go at your six month service.  Trans is probably spot on ... anti squeal compound gone ... 

http://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2017/Civic-Sedan/manuals

5 minutes ago, habanero said:

Trump is going to talk like this until he gets the rest of the world to isolate N. Korea.  They will have no choice but to reign in the Fat Boy or be involved in a global conflict.

How exactly does his tired rhetoric motivate any other country to do his bidding?

45: "we must stop this deranged idiot from destroying the world".

ROTW: "he was a harmless little turd playing in his own sandbox until you stirred the pot".

45: "I need a popularity bump and war seems to be a winner here in the USA, so please join my mission to destabalize the world".

ROTW: "you are on your own. Hope your allies Japan and S. Korea survive your brinksmanship". 

7 minutes ago, craigt3365 said:

But the ultimate responsibility for the people lies with their leaders.  If the regular people suffer, it's their fault.

Are you blaming people in a totalitarian regime for the totalitarian regime? A govt willing to use violence against its own people to retain power is very difficult to displace from within.

Just now, elgenon said:

Would this quiet a barking dog inside the neighbor's house?

No.

4 minutes ago, craigt3365 said:

Not enough to have an impact.  Russia is also supplying NK with goods and services.

 

I'll try to find the article from the BBC.  It laid out why China no longer has leverage over NK.  NK is actually becoming hostile to China.

Ultimately this type of leverage hurts the regular peeps more than the regime anyway...

3 minutes ago, rijb said:

You're probably thinking of Canada.

Actually I was thinking of Sherrif Buford T... lol.

1 minute ago, craigt3365 said:

They... ...are still covertly supplying NK with oil and banking resources.

Isn't that the definition of leverage?

5 minutes ago, rijb said:

Has that ever worked?

Yes.

Ultrasonic chasers do work. Not on all dogs in all situations but in using them for about six years I would say the success rate for me has been 80%.

Purchase online in Thailand. COD.

http://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=Ultrasonic dog

Vulcan 900. 500,000 baht new. Used should be in your price range.

15 minutes ago, Thian said:

What was China's reaction to this?? They still keep very quiet?

A little early for official reactions.

12 minutes ago, webfact said:

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted a withering response: "Trump's ignorant hate speech belongs in medieval times - not the 21st Century UN - unworthy of a reply. Fake empathy for Iranians fools no one."

 

Bazinga.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Trump is already using his four days in New York to voice his concern about Venezuela, telling Latin American leaders on Monday night the United States would take additional steps if Caracas moved toward authoritarian rule.

 

As the USA move toward authoritarian rule. Massive face palm.

Wood glue mixed with sawdust works well.

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

So it shouldn't happen but still you're advocating it to happen.

I think you are conflating posters. Daboyz1's point is that it is Obama's fault. Zydeco has been all in for punishing dreamers.

12 minutes ago, daboyz1 said:

No of course it shouldn't happen, but that's not reality. These kids aren't being thrown in jail so the word "punish" is a bit subjective. Kids are "punished" for the mistakes of their parents all the time.

If someone wants to change that, then go to Congress and get them to pass a law saying it's perfectly fine to bring children to the US without following the process. Until then it's illegal.

Deportation may, in this circumstance, be considered a worse "punish"ment than jail... somewhat cruel and unusual I would posit.

38 minutes ago, daboyz1 said:

Happens all the time. Kids always suffer when their parents break the law.

Here's a thought. Go ahead and give the kids the benefits and prosecute the parents for bringing them here. That may act as a deterrent for future "dreamers"

You finally got there!!