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5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The family could consider a cremation now and funeral of the ashes (I don't know the name of this) later, maybe months later.

 

My parents died at Covid times, and I couldn't go there at that time. I didn't worry much about it. They were dead and my presence wouldn't make any difference. 

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".

13 hours ago, placeholder said:

I guess they can try.  If they do, it seems like a Hail Mary pass. I can't think of a country where that has worked in recent times. This isn't just an organization of terrorists. These people are the defacto rulers of most of North Yemen and the capital. And they are very tough customers by all accounts. LIke the Afghanis. Seems like a forlorn hope. If anything, their active support of Hamas seems to have given a big boost to their popularity which was fading due to their bad governance. Attacks by foreign forces most likely will serve to sustain that popularity.

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.

2 hours ago, placeholder said:

They already are doing something. You have been remarkably coy about specifying what more they are likely to do. It looks like the current level of engagement isn't enough. So what's left, but landing troops? And that doesn't seem likely. And even on the off chance it does occur, what would be the prospects of that for success?

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.

4 hours ago, retarius said:

Sometimes war is inevitable. Tucker doesn't support the mindless wars the US goes in for in pursuit of global hegemony.

@retarius

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

2 hours ago, Arindos said:

 

So you're saying that Muslims aren't religion but an ethnicity and culture?

I obviously have not said anything of the sort.

Any other lame deflection attempts?

5 hours ago, 300sd said:

Biden warns of a nightmare future with Trump!

 

Yes everything has gotten much better with Biden and his neocon handlers over the last three years. Can't wait to have more of the same.

What 'neocon handlers'? Care to name one?

3 minutes ago, Hellboy75 said:

They're one of the most adaptable breeds in the world, any owners using common sense won't have any problems. Yes they are cute. Thanks

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....

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The higher they get ( rank wise ) the further away from the bullets they get. How close to the Russians does your friend Zelensky get, all dolled up in his green machine uniform?

@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.

4 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Don't be so judgemental.

Strange how we are judgmental when things aren't going to our narrative.

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.

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.

6 minutes ago, The Fugitive said:

Interesting case. Jailed for three years for inciting racial hatred. I'm surprised the police published the photograph of the guy's room. As far as I know, display of Nazi regalia is NOT prohibited in UK even outside your own house? https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/news/derbyshire/news/news/north/2023/august/high-peak-man-sentenced-after-posting-extreme-racist-messages-online/

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

12 minutes ago, chippendale said:

The ongoing Gaza Holocaust and decades-long brutal occupation of Palestinian lands has opened a lot of eyes worldwide.

 

What did the world learn from 1933-45? Do not criticize the actions of Jews - EVER! Give them all the money they need.

What did Israel learn from 1933-45? Effective and efficient ways of oppressing and genociding other people.

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.....

17 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Many countries have laws against hate speech, discrimination, and Holocaust denial, which may encompass criticism or incitement against Jews as an ethnic or religious group.

Some countries, particularly in Europe, have specific laws against Holocaust denial or minimizing the crimes of the Holocaust, which can include denying the systematic genocide of Jews during World War II. Examples include Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and others.

Must be vexing for you, as an antisemite.

25 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The way Israel is fighting and killing Palestinians, including many innocent children, might be a reason why I have "issues with Israel".

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.

26 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And what does Israel want? All the settlers, this war, it seems Israel wants all the land, obviously without the Palestinians. Some high-ranking Israeli government officials call the animals. 

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.

47 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

 

Being able to trace one's DNA to the region does confer an entitlement to live there but not at the expense of the denizens of that region. And especially not when the "heritage" hasn't been endemic to the region in a couple of millennia. If that standard was applied to me I could be a citizen of half the western world.

@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.

53 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

Intentional killing is murder. Wilful negligence leading to death is manslaughter. When inflicted on a civilian population en masse, both are war crimes.

@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.

54 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

My preference would be for a single secular nation (banning religious leaders from elections) with proportional representation and a parliament and electorates decided on population numbers with gerrymandering banned.

 

Failing that, the total arable land and water resources should be divided proportionate to the population including living refugees and their descendants.

@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.

54 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Look, Palestinians want the whole land as a Palestinian  state under Sharia law , they want an Iran like Country .

   Palestinians want Israel to be gone and replaced by an Islamic state , they don't want to make friends and all live happily ever after

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.