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8 minutes ago, heybruce said:

Republicans are more interested in instant gratification actions, such as tax cuts, with no regard to the long-term consequences.

The tax revenue went up and the IRS already shows the tax cuts hurt did not help the top 1%.  The problem in the USA is not that it collects too little tax, it spends too much. The top 1% pay more in total taxes than the bottom 90%. 

12 minutes ago, heybruce said:

The US's stubborn refusal to provide health care like every other rich country has put all of our industries at a competitive disadvantage.

Now as to health care your response is non-sensicle.  It is as if somehow if the government pays for health care 'IT IS FREE"  No it is not.  It just shifts the cost to the taxpayer instead of the the employer. 

If there is one thing that is true, anytime the government is placed in charge of something don't expect it to be cost effective.  The employer will work hard to keep healthcare costs down.  The government doesn't care.  The bureaucrats have no incentive.  They are spending someone elses money, on someone else.  Case in point.  is social security.  Social Security taxes were first collected in January 1937, with workers and employers each paying one percent of the first $3,000 in wages and salary.  That rate is now 6.2% on the first $147,200.  So the rate went up by 620% and the taxable maximum went up at the same time by 490%.  AND THE SYSTEM IS BROKE.  THERE IS NO MONEY IN SOCIAL SECURITY.  It has all been spent, and the trust fund has only IOU (treasury bonds) in it.  A bond is a promise to pay the bondholder back.  So the U.S. Treasury s promising to pay social security the money that it borrowed from it.  That is like your left pocket promising to put back the money it took from the right pocket. 

https://taxfoundation.org/top-1-percent-pays-more-taxes-bottom-90-percent/

13 hours ago, Slip said:

Way back when, I asked you what evidence you had for your claim, and wondered if you pulled it from 'where the sun don't shine'.  All of your responses since then validate my original query.

You obviously can't read.  The fact is that Biden won fewer 477 counties versus Obama's 689 and yet somehow got 8 million more votes. 

Now is that possible.  Yes if Biden won virtually all of the votes in those counties.  That sir is a stretch and a person would any common sense would at the very least question it. 

Kind of like flipping a coin 100 times and having it always come up heads.  Is it possible yes.  Is it likely no. 

13 hours ago, GroveHillWanderer said:

Showing that the Dominion systems had vulnerabilities (if indeed they do) will not help Fox.

I said 

Giving someone access to your corporate records HAS PERILS

I also disagree that showing vulnerabilities would not help Fox.  If Fox proved the system COULD BE HACKED it would raise doubts as to if it was hacked.  

Again, if there were any cases were it was shown the Dominion System was compromised uncovered during discovery, it would greatly undermine Dominion's claim that its systems could not possibly be hacked. 

On 4/7/2023 at 8:59 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

What’s not in dispute is FOX’s campaign of lies.

As Stalin said.  It matters precious little who votes.  It matters only who counts the vote. 

Same with the Truth.  It matters only who determines what the truth is, and candidly, I would sure not bet my life on your version. 

On 4/7/2023 at 9:05 AM, heybruce said:

As noted, your post rests on a big "If".  What makes you think that the Dominion voting systems can be better analyzed by Fox than by Dominion and its many customers?  Also, if some obscure bug is found without any evidence that it was exploited, or could be exploited, why would that put the election in question for any rational person?

Yes it is based on a supposition.  My point is when you give a legal team access to your corporate records, you have 'RISK"  Should they find anything that suggests that the Dominion Voting machines are vulnerable, it both destroys their suit against Fox, and it destroys their reputation.  

Which part of that is too complicated for you? 

3 hours ago, heybruce said:

Finding vulnerabilities, if they exist, will not change the lawsuit unless Fox can show that the vulnerabilities were exploited somehow to change the election result.  That's not going to happen.

I disagree.  If it raises the issue that the Dominion voting systems were not fully secure it raises "doubt" that the election results were accurate.  The election does not have to be overturned for Fox to prevail.  

Also as said, you have no idea what may show up in the discovery process.  When you are forced to give access to your company records, you never know what secrets may be discovered.   The entire process of discovery in a lawsuit is full of perils for both sides. 

4 hours ago, Slip said:

Any source other than your proverbial?

4 hours ago, Slip said:

Any source other than your proverbial?

https://bc-llp.com/civil-litigation-discovery-process/

How Does the Discovery Process Work?

During discovery, opposing parties should turn over emails, electronic documents, paper documents, and other information that could be relevant to the claims. Parties can submit motions to the court asking for specific information to be turned over, and this is common in situations where plaintiffs believe they have not been given all relevant documents.

In addition to turning over information, the discovery process can also involve interviewing witnesses and finding out what the witnesses know. Witnesses can be sent written questions, called interrogatories, or can be interviewed on the record in person through depositions.

Things like this have a tendency to have unintended consequences.  Fox will be able to through discovery obtain some pretty secretive information on the Dominion voting system and if it does have any vulnerabilities.  

4 hours ago, onthedarkside said:

Conspiracy theories have become more prevalent than ever, and according to researchers, combatting conspiracies with factual evidence is largely ineffective in quashing conspiracy beliefs.

Kind of like Stalins comment about voting.  It matters precious little what the facts are, it matters greatly who determines what are facts. 

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

, so give a couple a try and if you like PM me and i'll directs to a couple who helped us find what we were looking for.

Tried several already hence the post.  One was so bad she could not give us directions to the property.  

Looking for a competent and knowledgeable real estate agent to show properties here in Pattaya.  Have looked at a few properties based on advertisements online.  Consistenly they are nothing more than young typically women who know how to post an advertisement and nothing more.  

12 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

It may have been so for one or two months but the average over the year was much lower. Core inflation averaged just over 3% for the year 2022.

True but the core inflation ignores food and energy cost.  That hardly is representative of increases in GDP.  If consumers spend more on food which has gone up dramatically, and energy which likewise has risen substantially those figures show up in GDP.  As said, the inflation rate was over 6.3% which ties to what TE said inflation not core inflation was. 

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And if you want to buy something and renovate it then better check before about that process. IMHO it is difficult in many ways and often more expensive than imagined. 

I have done that before and know that first hand.  Tearing out the old is costly, retrofitting never as good as brand new and more expensive.  Will never do it again.  Particularly here in Thailand where you have no idea who will do a good job. 

3 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

It may have been so for one or two months but the average over the year was much lower. Core inflation averaged just over 3% for the year 2022.

Different source different answer
https://www.statista.com/statistics/332274/inflation-rate-in-thailand/

One does have to keep in mind that Thailands inflation rate in 2022 was 6.3% so the GDP would have to grow by that amount just to remain flat. 

Trying to get educated on real estate in Thailand. 

1. Is there a source that shows "comparable" home sales in an area.  I am familiar with a process where you can research what other homes that are similar and in a similar neighborhood have recently sold for giving you an idea what the true market price should be. 

2. In the USA it is typical to make an offer contingent upon a home inspection.  An inspector comes in and examines the home for any defects so you know what you are getting.  Is there any sort of similar service in Pattaya. 

3. Given that I have not gone through the process before, I would want a good "real estate" attorney to provide counsel.  Does anyone know of a competent real estate attorney not a jack of all trades attorney the way most of them are. 

4. I realize this is a difficult question but is there any sort of rule of thumb in Thailand on the price homes sell for versus what the asking price is.  Again in my experience in the USA Real Estate Agents normally price the properties anywheres between 5% and 10% above market knowing that they have to have some bargaining room.  Is that true it Thailand and what have those who have purchased home seen their discount be.  I have seen some homes on the market that clearly are listed for up to 25% more than they are worth. 

Any other advise that you believe would be helpful would be appreciated.  
 

Should they just put this post on Auto Renew. 

That would save someone from having to recreate it every 2 to 3 months. 

I have a T Mobile USA number that is $3.00 per month.  I get a very limited number of minutes which I never use and a limited number of SMS messages before I start to get charged ten cents for each.  

https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans/pay-go

1 hour ago, Mickeymaus said:

And don't blame Thailand for their fate. These people are to blame. 

You would never make it in the USA.  The sentiment there is that somehow the USA is to blame for having any sort of laws governing who is allowed to enter.  

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21 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

The "Credit" card company can but the "Debit" card company is not covered by law. (not in the UK that is)

The UK law if you are correct is irrelevant.  MasterCard and Visa rules which all issuing banks have to agree to state a debit card transaction can be contested.  

4 hours ago, 2baht said:

What's that got to do with an overstaying Iraqi in Thailand??? ????

This was a response to the person who said we were ignoring the net financial benefits of those foreigners entering the country.