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Unless you are in the top 10% income tier, your tax dollars most likely do not cover the cost of services and benefits that you currently receive from the US government. The reality is that 80% of US taxpayers receive more from the federal government than they contribute. Of the remaining 20%, only half of them, literally 10% of the US taxpayer population pay more than they receive. It is not only tiresome to hear these self aggrandizing claims of "my tax dollars being misspent" but obnoxiously arrogant. The likely reality is that you are being supported by a small number if US taxpayers. US tax dollars do not pay for military intelligence or satellite mapping to help locate hospitals targeted for destruction. Israel has its own satellites and aerial reconnaissance capability. On the contrary, the USA uses Israeli technology. In any case a hospital or a school used for military purposes becomes a legitimate military target. There is no apartheid regime in Israel, except in the Arab controlled PLA and Hamas territories, where the Arabs forbid Israelis and jews. The US Treasury sanctions have been applied to Syria and Iran. According to you they stand up to ethnic cleansing and genocide, when in fact they are the perpatrators. What did you call Assad's torture prisons, holiday camps or educational facilities? Spewing unsubstantiated claims isn't going to convince rational people. Why not just have the courage to be honest and just say what you really want to say? You hate Israel and/or jews. You want Israel destroyed. If you started out with some honesty first, you would have some credibility. Ok. Why then do one of the people going on and on about the plight of the Gazans, never ever have any concern for the people of Darfur, or Yemen or Syria? 10,000 Yazidis were slaughtered by by Islamic ISIL and not a word of protest from these people. There is no consistency in their claims.
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What's going to happen on February 10?
Patong2021 replied to uncletiger's topic in Off the beaten track
Conspiracy claims are like a bad case of diarrhea: It is best to not present yourself in public, because of the resulting gooey, mess that oozes everywhere and results in a smelly embarrassment. -
Thai motorcyclist hits South Korean man on zebra crossing - video
Patong2021 replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
This will do wonders for the Korean tourism sector. If this incident is picked up by Korean social media and news outlets, TAT will have a dumpster fire on its hands. South Korean social media spreads like a California wildfire. South Koreans typically obey their traffic laws and would not be aware of the irresponsible disrespect for pedestrian crossings in Thailand. -
On the contrary, it is you who does not understand judicial process and the necessity of politicians to not make prejudicial statements when there are ongoing court proceedings. Inappropriate statements are an accepted basis for the dismissal of a charge(s). This is why MPs are NOT allowed to directly comment on a specific case. The sub judice rule prevents MPs or Lords from referring to a current or impending court case. Although the House is entitled under parliamentary privilege to discuss any subject, sub judice applies to avoid the House from debating a subject and possibly influencing the legal outcome of a case. Detailed information is set out in the Appendix of the Standing Orders of the House of Commons. The sub judice rule, was confirmed by previous "all party" resolutions in 1963, 1972 and 2001. https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/sub-judice/
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Calling the deaths of Hamas and other Islamic militia members a genocide is intentionally false. They were killed while engaged in an act of war. Calling the deaths of people acting as irregular military personnel carrying out the activities of command and control, logistics, communications, intelligence gathering, and sabotage a genocide is intentionally false. The Islamic militias use "civilians" for these activities. This includes persons aged as young as 8 years old. Calling the deaths of the family members and others who were incidental casualties when a missile firing site, or munitions depot, or command and control center was neutralized is intentionally false. The military activities were intentionally placed in these locations and the people were intentionally located there to act as human shields. The use of ambulances and UN designated vehicles to transport military personnel and ordinance, has resulted in the their being neutralized. Calling the resulting casualties genocide is intentionally false. Calling the incidental human casualties that have arisen when Gazan military targets hidden amongst schools, residential buildings and medical facilities have been neutralized is intentionally false. The casualties while sometimes unfortunate, is a direct result of the Gazan intent to create as many incidental casualties for propaganda purposes. There is a reason why so many of the neighboring arab nations didn't really get as angry as expected. They know what they are dealing with. After all, the Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the o12 other militant groups have all engaged in acts of violence against other arab nations. Out of curiousity, why are you not as concerned with the Syrian mass murders, you know; 14 million refugees, 600,000 deadm the Assad torture prisons, the use of chemical weapons etc.? Why no concern for the genocide in Darfur? What makes the Gazans more worthy of concern?
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They suffer from the same affliction as other societies: A loss of restraint, and an erosion of politeness. Ever since Covid, I find that people are much nastier and ruder. There has been a deterioration of respect for others. The man sounds like he is mentally unstable. Oh seriously? Why do you have to interject your political bias? Moderator’s edit - reply to a deleted comment has been removed.
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Why Democrats Hold the Advantage for 2028 and Beyond
Patong2021 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
The OP phrasing was open ended, particularly when Trump has stated that he believes that he can run again. Trump 'Not 100% Sure' He's Barred From Third Term Trump has repeatedly alluded to the possibility that he might go beyond the current two-term limit for US presidents -- but while he often strikes a light-hearted tone the remarks remain provocative. https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-not-100-sure-he-s-barred-from-third-term-c8a1185c Why do you assume that anyone who does not accept the inaccurate information associated with Trump is a "liberal loser". I am counting on Trump ruining the US economy and causing a spike in interest rates. My investment income will improve and I have no debt. -
Why Democrats Hold the Advantage for 2028 and Beyond
Patong2021 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
No he did not. Trump won by a slim margin and did not even receive a majority of the presidential vote. Popular vote Trump- 77,302,580 Harris 75,017,613 Percentage Trump 49.8% Harris 48.3% And just when did the US Constitution change to allow Trump to run for office again when his 85 years old? He is subject to a term limit. -
The article refers to a Russian couple. (Maybe they were not) The massage parlor person assumed her customers were Israelis. (Maybe they were not) Too often people assume that some accents are specific to certain countries. Most of the service industry Thais have no idea of where some countries are located or the languages that are spoken there. My friend some years back, thought I was a German , despite knowing me at the time for 10 years and knowing the city I was born in.
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I believe that there is merit in the observation. He can read the political tea leaves. He does have his principles, and nothing he said or did deviated from a pragmatic common sense approach that he has always had. However, he does have common sense and that is to waste energy fighting over something that he cannot change. What he can do is to try and protect the interests of his constituents, many of whom voted for Trump, and who are now at risk of suffering serious negative consequences from the policies that Trump will enact. He is going to stand back while Trump digs a big hole for the Maga collective to fall into, all the while being respectful and co-operative.
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There is no genocide in Gaza. If you wish to take up the cause of victims of a genocide, please direct your attention to the Darfur where 100,000+ black Africans have been slaughtered by muslim arab militias with no protests from people like you. It is unfortunate and morally reprehensible. However, the question you should be asking is why the Africans, who have been the primary beneficiaries, have not funded this program themselves now that they have hundreds of millions of $/Euros that have flowed in since the Chinese started investing in Africa. Trump has not stopped supplies to any refugee camp in Syria. Why is it the USA's responsibility anyway? Assad was an Arab. The Iranians, Russians and Hezbollah Palestinians all supported the Assad regime and created the refugee problem. Ask them to pay. Better yet, ask the Arabs with their oil fortunes to support the refugees instead of financing terrorists as Qatar does. They already do. Really, it should be China, Russia and India who should be contributing more.
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If he is muslim he most likely is already. In any case, removal of his prepuce would not prevent him from being a rapist and it is doubtful the residents of Golders Green would engage in such violence. The demographics are of an aging, educated population; the exact opposite profile of those given to violence.
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Tourist brawl in Phuket sparks debate on visa policy (video)
Patong2021 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
She/he really dolled themself up. Those tramps stamps let us knows that it's a real classy item. It's good that there is interest from the elderly farang segment, because the Thais certainly are not interested. -
It is doubtful that your tax remittance covers the benefits and government services that you receive. Patients receive hormones as part of a medical procedure that allows the gender transition. One cannot think oneself through a transition. Private discretionary hormone use is not paid for by the government. Included in this expenditure is HRT offered to menopausal women.
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Tourist brawl in Phuket sparks debate on visa policy (video)
Patong2021 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Hardly anything new or different from what has been going on for the past 20 years. How exactly would a change in tourist visa regulations change anything? What is needed is an actual police presence and a bit of public shaming when the yobs are nicked.- 76 replies
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Thai Olympic Boxing Gold Winner Jailed for Attempted Sexual Assault
Patong2021 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
There is nothing that suggests he was set up. Does he have a history of roughing up women? Yes or No? The minor was significantly bruised. No means no. Sometimes a person may consent to an interaction, based upon first impressions or an initial state of inebriation. And then they person sobers up slightly, or sees something that would convince a rational person to run. For example, a woman sees the male's penis, and it has warts or herpes lesions. No one should be expected to submit. -
Ok. However, the fact of the matter is that your Mr. Trump went to a Church. A church is where the Christian gospel is preached. What did you expect was going to happen, a cooking demonstration? Your view is that Mr. Trump is "not a rational person and should not be allowed public office" because he has professed his view that he is a Christian and has been destined by providence to save America. Millions of US citizens share that view. I neither endorse the views of the Bishop, nor condemn them as her interpretation of the gospel can indeed be supported by the gospel. You were criticizing the Bishop for her views as a Christian. Considering Mr. Trump's endorsement of the faith, you are also criticizing him. Your inconsistency is gushing as a torrent now. I'll leave it to you to attack yourself now.
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Two Teenage Girls Killed in Collision in Sattahip
Patong2021 replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Sadly you are correct. The driver's brake light isn't activated at all. Watching the recording I see that an automobile and another motorbike braked. I do agree that the motorcycle driver could have avoided or lessened the injuries sustained had she braked.. I suppose at that young age, she was overwhelmed and froze. -
You are quite inconsistent. You attack the Bishop for espousing her Christianity and for being too 'liberal", and then you criticize her for not housing undocumented people. She is a law abiding citizen. The Bishop does not own the home she resides in. It is owned by the Church and she is accorded lodgings in the dwelling in her capacity as an administrative Bishop. The Bishop is responsible for 86 congregations and ten schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties. Once she is no longer a Church bishop she will move out as the new bishop will move in. The residential dwelling is used for Church activities as well as being a home to the Bishop, and her husband. She has two sons and their extended families. I would think it is normal that at age 65 her two boys have left home and established their own families. You seem to have a rather disturbing jealousy of the woman's home life. Is it perhaps that you are envious of the healthy family life that she maintains, filled with the laugher of children and the joy of a loving family? it isn't too late for you to learn from her example.
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One day, should you open a bible and read the message of good news proclaimed in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, you will be surprised to learn that it is quite "progressive". It provides the origin of the altruistic and selfless actions of groups such as the Protestant Salvation Army and Samaritan's Purse, and the various Catholic religious orders dedicated to serving the poor and the sick. One can be "conservative" and progressive. Look up the definitions of the two words and do not puke up the tired political slogans of the morally corrupt that debase their meaning.