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2 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

sorry, i though it was replying to Jing 'fascist is my favourite word'' thing

No worries. Understood. 

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

you do at about Trumps 70+ million voters

You have obviously never read my posts and are generalizing based on your feelings. How freaking appropriate 🤣

2 minutes ago, susanlea said:

He was compared to Stalin, Hitler and Mussolini though by another person. Ridiculous scare tactic some use.

Do I have to repeat that comparing wartime leaders to 45 is patently ridiculous? 

3 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

 

FFS, he said he's be a dictator for 1 day and it was a piss take, you guys certainly lack any form of humour when it comes to Trump!!

Exactly!! Firmly backed up by project 2025. That document puts an end to ANY dictatorial ambitions. 😉

On 6/11/2024 at 12:16 AM, swissie said:

Why not tell it how it is? All the counter measures to combat "earth warming" come 30 years too late and are not radical enough. Even if we could contain the warming at the current 1,5°, at those temperatures, the ice will keep melting, with all the foreseeable consequences. To stop this process, we would have to cool down the earth by 1.5°. IMPOSSIBLE.

We are on a highway to hell, but still enjoying the ride. It's strictly "after us the deluge". Why not (finally) tell it how it is.

Fortunately, todays youth is busy on social media. Mostly content, as long as there is "panem et circenses".

It has been "told as it is" for 30+ years 😵‍💫 Younger folks are far more aware and motivated than old folks on this issue. What r u on about? 

12 minutes ago, susanlea said:

Are you aware Joe is unfit for office? Mentally, physically not up to it. Obama had to walk him off the stage recently. 

Neither candidate is fit for the office. Unfortunate consequence of a 2 party system. 

17 minutes ago, susanlea said:

So you think a 78yo who is anti war wants to start wars and murder millions 

Research "Trump drone deaths". All presidents kill. 

11 minutes ago, susanlea said:

What if they were asked to walk 800m before the debate unassisted. Joe wouldn't make it to the stage.

Are you familiar with the phrase, Cognitive dissonance

13 hours ago, atpeace said:

He has set the bar quite low which sets him up for success.

Yes, THIS! No better way to express confidence than manipulatively setting the bar low 🤪😅

22 hours ago, RAZZELL said:

 

Are they made from shipping containers?

 

 

No. Manufactured from scratch.

2 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

I read elsewhere that they now only accept online applications in the first 7 days of the 14 days before the due-date.   I changed my reminder/calendar to fit this schedule, Please correct this information, if others are currently having success up until the due-date. 

 

In person / at the immigration office, one can submit it from 14 days before, to 7 days after, without penalty. 

Did our 90 day online on June 10. Due date June 17. Already accepted and in my PP.

13 hours ago, swissie said:

The other way around. Thai female living with a Farang for 22 years under the same roof in Farangland. Never married.

Now Farang is going to retire in Thailand, financially well off. Recommending to the Thai female life partner of 22 years: Stay in Farangland, apply for Social Security Benefits, as I will not support you financially.

As not married, no legal action could be instigated by Thai authorities. Also: With no criminal record, nobody can be prevented from travelling to Thailand. I feel sorry for the Thai Lady.

Rare, because it's usually the other way around, but this time a Thai Lady is the victim.

Hmmm, 13 states recognise common-law marriage in the USA. I guess hypothetical girl does not live in one of them 😉

1 minute ago, n00dle said:

so lets rephrase that.

Cost as shown?

I'll rephrase my answer.

Standard 3 module house starts at 750,000 baht.

7 minutes ago, n00dle said:

 cost?

Depends on customisation.

14 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

 

Very nice !  Can i shoot you some questions?

Absolutely! We can PM. Sent u a msg.

Yes. Love our knockdown 🤩😍

2 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

So, how do you see an outcome that both avoids WW3 AND kicks Russia out of all occupied Ukranian territory, including the Crimea?

First, why, in your fantasy premise, does Crimea have to be included?

Second, current risk of a "world war" is single digits.

Finally, the current long-term commitments from Europe and the US for equipment, training, arms, ammo etc will grind dwindling Russian resolve and resources.

Easy n done.

21 hours ago, susanlea said:

Tom Cruise seems like a nice guy. Great movies and doesn't tell people how to vote.

Yeah, except for that Scientology thang...

4 minutes ago, niccodemi said:

 

You make valid points, but let's consider for a moment that there were absolutely no promises on NATO expansion and that Putin could not use such non-existent promises or agreements as a reason to invade Ukraine. Don't you think that bringing NATO closer and closer to Russia's borders would just be asking for trouble, especially in an area as sensitive as Ukraine?

On the other hand, the US has the Monroe Doctrine, which essentially states that no foreign great powers should form military alliances with countries in the Western Hemisphere. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a prime example of how this doctrine was applied in practice and what happens to countries that don't comply. Russia likely wants this same principle respected on their side, though within a much more limited area since Russia cannot project its power as far as the US can.

Russia may "want" the same sort of thing as the Monroe Doctrine, but without the ability to force project (let's be real it is military might, not diplomatic "wants" that enforce any doctrine like this) they are going to be sadly disappointed.