mikebike

What is "scary" about it? What difference does it make really? Religious people believe in things that I don't. Usually it is meaningless in he real world and has no effect on me.

The 'scary' part is one should want the head of state to have a grip on the facts needed to govern. I am not referring to his religious beliefs. If he 'believes' his fantasy-based pyramid theory over vetted science he is a loose cannon who shouldn't lead a small village, much less a country.

expounding on your statement every politician ever believing in the fasther, son and holy ghost is/was unfit to govern ?

I wrote 3 sentences and you entirely missed one... ' I am not referring to his religious beliefs.'

This piece of dirt is also 17 years old and let's face it the press will portray every GOP candidate as the head of Medusa, so nobody is going to be swayed one way or another.

Except that he doubled-down THIS WEEK and confirmed his belief that the pyramids are grain-storage buildings...

What is "scary" about it? What difference does it make really? Religious people believe in things that I don't. Usually it is meaningless in he real world and has no effect on me.

The 'scary' part is one should want the head of state to have a grip on the facts needed to govern. I am not referring to his religious beliefs. If he 'believes' his fantasy-based pyramid theory over vetted science he is a loose cannon who shouldn't lead a small village, much less a country.

Ahh, you got the point, miracles do indeed happen!

I sincerely doubt that anyone would have bet 1-1 on the US vs. USSR in the 1980 olympic ice hockey championship prior to the 'miracle on ice' either...

And, just as Obama, Bernie may not turn out to be the leader we hoped for, but he DOES stand a chance. You may want to keep that, "I was wrong" quote around for later use.

Do I have to reference Trevor Noah again to remind you of your distinct lack of predictory skills?

Obama is exceptionally good at campaigning. That's a fact.

And yet Bernie is doing better than him in fundraising and turn-outs at the same point in their respective campaigns...

Well, I never thought Obama had no chance because his political talents are so amazing but I don't see that in Bernie. I will humbly admit that I didn't think Obama would be nominated against Hillary until it became clear that he was going to. But really I never thought ... NO chance.

Say what?!!? As an independent Bernie's political and legislative skills have been praised by his contemporaries in both parties for years. Obama was a jr. senator with no obvious political chops and, although he has had a couple of victories, his eight years in the WH hasn't shown him to be politically adept.

Back to the Past... OK I'lll go with that... FDR, New Deal past. What goes around comes around!!!

Many bars are open air structures. Is that considered inside or outside?

First of all, well done to the stopping smoking, it doesn't bother you, it bothers me and a lot of other non smokers. When I'm eating my fish and chips I want tomato sauce on my fish and not the taste of nicotine. Many people have died through passive smoking, so if you don't mind inhaling other peoples smoke good for you.

I think if u look around u will find u are in a 'restaurant' in the sitch u describe above, not a bar as the OP described.

What does 'coming across as presidential' even mean?

The electorate believed that Bush jr., Carter, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy... and so on, ALL 'came across as presidential' but with obviously varying results.

Exit and instant polls may not be able to be as rigorous, but they are a good general indication. The gap they showed between HC and BS was well beyond even a wide margin of error. It seems 'the people' are disagreeing with the establishment media pundits.

@Mikebike

"Only children and drunks live in a world of fight or flight. The average adult can recognize nuance and diffuse virtually any situation".

What a nonsense. You are actually saying that every adult that gets beat up or murdered has themselves to blame

That is what you took away from my statement? Incredible.

Every country has it's own problems and very own kind of crooks. In Thailand at least it all is in the open as they are too lazy to camouflage things. Simply stay away from bouncers, tuk tuk drivers, taxi and mini bus drivers, kathoeys, gay areas, second floor a GO-GOs, shady karaoke places, harbor areas, etc. and absolutely avoid getting hammered to an extend you can't handle and no matter what - never use the F word!

Why haven't I been beaten up like that by any thugs in LOS in 25 years? Because I know when to duck for cover, where not to go, how to not provoke, and when to better shut the F up and simply walk. There is a good book out there titled "How to not get hit". Buy it! It's money well spent!

I am sure similar methods apply to other, even western, countries. Since we don't know what the reason for the attack was (bill dodging? calling one of the dancers a slut? using the f word the english and yanks like so much? eager to try out a new kick they learned at the farang Thai boxing camp? a bouncer simply wanting to test his new boots?) it is useless to discuss here who has been wrong and who is responsible.

Some people look for trouble, some don't simple as that!

You just said in other words; I survive Thailand because I am a coward. What a way to live

Funny I read: I survive in Thailand because I use my brain... The only way to live.

What a way to live. Always being careful. Don't upset them. Don't say that. Always smile. Is that using your brain or just being a coward?

Only children and drunks live in a world of fight or flight. The average adult can recognize nuance and diffuse virtually any situation.

Every country has it's own problems and very own kind of crooks. In Thailand at least it all is in the open as they are too lazy to camouflage things. Simply stay away from bouncers, tuk tuk drivers, taxi and mini bus drivers, kathoeys, gay areas, second floor a GO-GOs, shady karaoke places, harbor areas, etc. and absolutely avoid getting hammered to an extend you can't handle and no matter what - never use the F word!

Why haven't I been beaten up like that by any thugs in LOS in 25 years? Because I know when to duck for cover, where not to go, how to not provoke, and when to better shut the F up and simply walk. There is a good book out there titled "How to not get hit". Buy it! It's money well spent!

I am sure similar methods apply to other, even western, countries. Since we don't know what the reason for the attack was (bill dodging? calling one of the dancers a slut? using the f word the english and yanks like so much? eager to try out a new kick they learned at the farang Thai boxing camp? a bouncer simply wanting to test his new boots?) it is useless to discuss here who has been wrong and who is responsible.

Some people look for trouble, some don't simple as that!

You just said in other words; I survive Thailand because I am a coward. What a way to live

Funny I read: I survive in Thailand because I use my brain... The only way to live.

We shall see.

Do u think he can beat Hilary? Personally I have the idea that peeps are feeling anti-establishment on the right and the left in this election cycle and the Bern can draw out a percentage of the population that hasn't felt they've had a real candidate in decades. Something's in the wind... (no I'm not talking about the hot air from GOP debate...!!! LOL!).

Anyone who can't see his complete lack of a real chance ... well, I guess Colorado is nice this time of year.

Didn't u have the same dogmatic denial regarding the selection of a new host for the Daily Show...?

I believe he will be elected by the poor people but will serve the International Bankers

WOW! He is really playing a 'long game'... 73 years as a socialist but as soon as he gets to be POTUS the socialist facade comes down and we find out he is really Dr. Evil!!!! GMAB!!!

Semantics... u got the point!

Oil change at Honda Big Wing is 2400 baht (for synthetic). I looked at the sight glass for the oil level and it looks perfect, like brand new oil.

Do it yourself for 1/3 of that price, or pay them to do it... why risk a 350,000 baht bike for 2400 baht?