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Would the narrative change any if we replaced "bikie" with "terrorist" and "Bandidos" with "terrorist organization" in the original story?

Bluebspunk, I do get that you are only stating your opinion, but you seem to have staked-out an indefensible position. You are trying to apply criminal law precepts to an immigration law case. Two very different jurisdictions with entirely different goals/aims and entirely different criteria. I believe you would have a difficult time convincing anyone that immigration law should be coincidental to criminal law.

Obviously rocketboy has an issue... can we stop feeding him so he stops using the thread as HIS litterbox?

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Well I'm at it...

Unless there is another news report with more info, nowhere does it say the unstable cop brandished a weapon nor even had one... Where is that coming from space members?

And, what's wrong with him working a menial job at the station and being paid while on medical/psychiatric leave? I feel like I live on another planet to some of y'all!!

Some of you are nuttier than the "cop"... or just lack any knowledge of the rules of the road. A no parking zone IS NOT a no stopping zone. It is legal to stop there if you are behind the wheel of the car (which the chauffeur was). It is illegal to stop and leave your car unattended - hence "parking". There was NO infraction peeps. Neither the Gov, nor his driver were doing anything wrong. So get over the hi-so bashing!

My 2 cents.

I will forever defend the rights of extremists of ALL types to voice their thoughts - however offensive. I will forever decry violence as a response to being offended - no one deserves to die for their opinions. I wish Geller felt the same...

Ok a genuine question and hopefully some genuine answers.

Would you buy if mortgage was available to you like back home? 20-30 year terms with minimum 10% deposit and standard variable rate

Absolutely not. I would never take more than a 10 yr mortgage, nor deposit less than 25%.

I guess everyone has their own needs... My wife (from my home country) and I would never consider owning here because we like the flexibility of being able to relocate at a whim. We do however own extensive rental property in our home country and acquire additional rentals whenever possible. Our properties back home are 100% ours, 100% secure, and 100% debt-free allowing us to live off the income they generate monthly while the real estate portfolio accrues in value over time...

Still loving' "The Blacklist"!!!

Sorry, it was awkwardly written.

So clarify for us pedantics! Were you implying that gays and lesbians have gender identity issues or just referring to those with gender identity issues??!!?

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Adam Sandler is no Charlie Chaplin but if you accept work to act in a film and bail over something like this ... forget about working again. Nobody made them sign, did they?

Sorry. I respect Sandler's right to make the movie he wants to make and then the market can decide.

They should hire illegal Mexican nationals to play the natives ... sorted.

If people want to protest at the screenings, that's a different matter.

So you respect the producer's right to make the film but do not respect the actor's right flip-off the film and their salary? Strange logic. I respect Sandler's right to make the film, and use freakin' Bosnian's as native Americans if he so chooses. I also respect the rights of native actors walking away from something which makes them feel uncomfortable.

The basic fact is that in the past people with gender identity issues as well as Gays and Lesbians had little choice but to hide this important, omnipresent part of their life. The inability of society to accept these [gender identity] issues has caused a lot of hurt [to] many people.

Gays and lesbians do NOT have gender identity issues.

Get with the program -- gay/lesbian is about sexual ORIENTATION.

People who feel they are a different gender are dealing with something very different than that

As I read/understand Credo's comment, he didn't say they did.

The sentence in its entirety reads to me as if sexual orientation is ALSO a gender identity issue. So either it was written awkwardly or I misread it but that's how I read it so I replied to how I read it, if that's OK with your honor.

It WAS awkwardly written, which is why I pointed out there may be a misinterpretation - your highness.

The basic fact is that in the past people with gender identity issues as well as Gays and Lesbians had little choice but to hide this important, omnipresent part of their life. The inability of society to accept these [gender identity] issues has caused a lot of hurt [to] many people.

Gays and lesbians do NOT have gender identity issues.

Get with the program -- gay/lesbian is about sexual ORIENTATION.

People who feel they are a different gender are dealing with something very different than that

As I read/understand Credo's comment, he didn't say they did.

What he needs is psychiatrist.

Uhm - he initiated this, and continues to be, in consultation with his psychiatris and other health care professionals...

........Enjoy the company of your wife and child. If you don't drink stay away from the bar night life. There is nothing more depressing than watching a bunch of adult drunks acting stupid around loose woman. After a while you will hear the same stupid jokes, and the same stupid flashing by premissues woman to get attention. Gets mighty old fast. Hanging around tourist will get you into trouble down the road.

Its best to stay away from the tourist spots. They tend to be over priced, and of poor quality. Scams are ramped and you might get involved. Find your own thing to do. Mall browsing, Temple hopping, sightseeing, are good starters. Bars are nothing but trouble. They breed bad people, and are surrounded with bad locals looking for a quick easy buck.

After a few weeks reading the Thai forum you will quickly realize this tourist thing going on in Thailand is nothing more than: Guy meets girl, girl takes money, guy is broke, girl leave guy for another. Guy gets depressed tries to kill himself. Or guy gets beaten up looses everything of value. Or guy falls in love, wants to extend his tourist visa. Same crap every week, only the name and nationality has changed.

Seems every scumbag from all over the world comes here to find that wonderful woman who will change his life forever. The truth of the matter is: Most end up scammed, Girlfriend ripped him off, broke, beaten up, ending up in jail, or even murdered. You will not find that in any touristy Thai flyer.

Have you ever lived in NST? Your post comes off as a generalization of the farrang ghettos of Pattaya, Samui and Phuket.

Right or wrong you get a good picture of what this guy is about when he says, "Unless you are perfect, do not criticize me.”

What?!!? Since there are no "prefect" human beings no one should criticize anyone - ever? Or does that only apply to him?

No time for someone who believes they are above criticism.

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A Ploi from the mass media to draw the attention away from the real problems.

Systemic racism IS one of the USA'a real problems

How much guff is an officer expected to take?

A whole lot more than that before you decide the correct response is to shoot to kill.

No guesses needed as to how IRAN would spend any money forthcoming from the easing of sanctions.

They are also helping fight ISIS.

By "they", I assume you mean Hamas?

No Charles. Iran.

Thank you, Sam. I am finally clear on another of your convoluted posts.

Who's on first?

Are you nuts?

Show me 1 place in the official transcript where Iran is allowed to enrich weapons grade Uranium?

Less kool aid, more facts.

Show me where in the official transcript Iran will be subject to random inspections without notice any locations where weapons grade uranium development is suspected. No need to share the sugary drinks.

Yes, they must ONLY be random inspections - you KNOW how easy it is to hide weapons-grade uranium AND it's manufacture from those dedicated to detecting it... Really, Iran is only 2 years from having a fully operational global-destruction technology code-named "BAISeD"... Bait America Into Self Destruction.

Hmmm... it seems the POTUS can deal with sanctions, at least on a temporary basis.