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Sometimes makes a difference to family. Sometimes comes and stabs you from behind when you think you're good. At least my experience.

Sorry for your loss. My father will hit 90 next month. He's alright, all things considered, but.... Even without legal issues, not always easy to 'just get on a plane'. Comes with the package of living abroad. If you cannot attend, and there's a service, you could ask family members/friend to maybe set up a video link (many apps for that). There's this line from one of Leonard Cohen's songs: "Everybody got this broken feeling, Like their father or their dog just died".

@retarius There is very little in your posts to suggest that you're not hyper-prejudiced. That 'BBC propaganda' bit somewhat of a giveaway. As for listening to what others say, kinda amusing coming from someone putting other people on 'ignore' when cannot deal with their views.

Wouldn't know that this forum is 'the left'. Turley comments, publishes and writes on a whole lot of mainstream media outlets. Easy enough to find his views on matters at hand without resorting to dodgy sources and websites. Jarret is just a Trump devotee, and does not really have legal expertise etc. That said, his oddball 'opinions' can be found on Fox, for example. This isn't about 'sources', or some 'the left' conspiracy theory.

I was addressing the what's-next and ground troops angle. There's an almost routine pattern as to how these things evolve and proceed. Be it do to strategy, legal issues or limited options. There's usually no 'invasion', and no significant involvement of ground troops before other avenues of action are exhausted. I don't think that the domestic 'support' they temporarily gain is a very significant element in this. Doubt that there were concrete options/possibilities of deposing them through popular dissatisfaction prior to this, or much chances that such a move would have seen decisive results - guess more like another episode in the political struggles there, if that. Regardless, such shifts in support do not necessarily hold for long - all the more so if there are consequences involved, and little to show for it - plus standing issues not addressed/resolved. Hyping such groups is a choice. So if framing things in a context of win/lose. The likelihood of the Houthies capitulating, or a bombing campaign making them disappear is not, as far as I'm aware, a prevalent scenario in various assessments, government or otherwise. It's more a straw man argument, IMO. Often time, when fighting such groups, there is not going to be some clear 'victory'. The way to measure success is more to do with conditions changing after a while, the group becoming less of a threat/factor, and comparing the potential outcomes of not taking action vs. engaging in action which will have a limited effect. You repeat, on many posts now, that this won't work. 'Hail Mary pass', 'forlorn hope', etc.. And, if defining 'work' as something very unlikely to happen, that could be true. Employing a more humble version of 'work' and things may look different. Not doing anything about it, or just maintaining a 'defensive' strategy would have not led to better results, sent the wrong message, and would not have been sustainable in the long run. It's probably going to last for a while more, then the economic implications will force countries currently less involved or not pulling their weight to get on it. Maybe not a 100% proof solution, but I would venture that's where it's heading.

Blinken is a neocon? Since when? Does he know? Also, could you explain how, exactly are they 'handlers'? Any support for that? Or just something you posted?

You're missing some steps, which are almost customary in such situations. - rinse, repeat. - take it up a notch or two in terms of target value. - increase the scope. - go up the food chain (commanders etc). This while applying whatever diplomatic pressure that can be brought to bear. After that, there may be more noticeable (or advertised) use of special forces. An actual invasion is unlikely unless something really dramatic happens.

@retarius Wars Only Right If Anti-Western Forces Start Them, Says Putin Supporter.

I obviously have not said anything of the sort. Any other lame deflection attempts?

What 'neocon handlers'? Care to name one?

Most of the ones I see around here are owned by Thais, who I think take them on for 'cuteness' factor and as status symbol. Many don't look that great after some time, which is sad for such gorgeous beings (the dogs, that is). One actually shared with us she was 'surprised' how big the dog ended up....

@thaibeachlovers You said officers. Now you move the goalposts as it was a stupid comment. Most pilots are officers. Platoon leaders are. You're just throwing mud in all directions.

Go on and tell him he's 'Islamophobic' - that's your' go to act.

Cute as anything. Tempted, but current canine will object. Plus the climate must be hard on them. Especially when older. Best of luck finding them good homes.

Let's talk about you posting inflammatory baiting lies. Gleeful? Annihilation?

Wanted to add that if relations with the BKK branch at Roi Et already soured, all the more motivation to try elsewhere. You'll need to deal with them in the future, and it won't get better.

Oh, look....an terrorist fanboy is 'concerned' about human rights.

What 'Holocaust'? There was a civil war in Syria not too long ago. That was worse. ISIS took over large tracts of the ME. That was worse. More hyperbole. More 'same same' garbage. As said, you people sure come out of the woods.....

Must be vexing for you, as an antisemite.

Keep chopping my posts, editing out the parts you can't deal with. Shows just how cowardly you are and how weak your argument is. You expressed pretty much the same sentiments regarding Israel for years, long before this war. Try that bit on someone not familiar with your views and comments.

The settlers are not the same as 'Israel'. You have not demonstrated how Israel 'wants all the land' in this war, or otherwise. You just say stuff. Yes, there are some bad bad Israelis politicians. What of it? Are there not such anywhere? Are Palestinian leaders better? You're harping on Israel Bad, not seeing anything else now.

@ozimoron DNA doesn't confer any such right, other than in your imagination. As for the rest of your nonsense, Jews with ME heritage and ancestry lived in relevant countries for centuries and more. You're blabbering.

@ozimoron Crimes are not decided on the force of an wannabe experts on Asian based internet forums. More so when it comes to war crimes.

@ozimoron Your personal preference is not informed of relations between the sides, of their beliefs, political and social systems, or the prospects of such a one state not going up in flames very quickly. Comments like 'banning religious leaders from elections' show the level of disconnect between your 'opinions' and reality. Same goes for your population displacement nonsense. Have a look at the map, figure just how out of touch that is.

Not all Palestinians want that. That's not true. Not all are Islamist. Not all are extreme. Some would accept a two-state solution. You're overdoing it.