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Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Would not disagree with any of that. I would say the same about the vast majority of our (UK) police, for what it's worth.........even though there are absolute horror stories from time to time. -
Riots by bidens/ harris new vision for America
Will B Good replied to riclag's topic in Political Soapbox
No. For many Republicans, the M&Ms, he is left of centre. -
Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Not too sure the 'democracy demonstrators' would agree? -
Udon Thani: Toddler drowns, grandfather kills family dog in grief
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
Can't believe I just read that.- 30 replies
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Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Early bird gets the tea money? -
Cult blamed for deadly killing rampage in Surat Thani
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Southern Thailand News
Not vastly different to the Abrahamic religions of the West. Dumb people convinced to believe in the most ridiculous things then persuaded to go and murder. -
SAT-1: Suvarnabhumi Airport lounge launch hits a delay
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Flew from the new lounges in April....very impressive I've got to say. -
You did? I did make an online enquiry and it was 25,000 baht for 10 hours work. But no idea if the PI was any good or not of course. 50,000 baht seems a hell of a lot just to follow a gf around.
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OMG......We have gardeners in at the moment and we are paying 250B per day.......
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VP Kamala Harris Had 92-Percent Staff Turnover
Will B Good replied to KhunLA's topic in Political Soapbox
The 2024 Republican platform for the U.S. presidential election outlines a range of policy proposals centered on economic growth, social conservatism, and national security. Here's a critical analysis of key areas: ### **1. Economic Policies** The Republican platform emphasizes tax cuts and deregulation as primary tools for stimulating economic growth. The party advocates for making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, lowering individual and corporate tax rates, and reducing government intervention in business. This approach aims to incentivize investment and job creation but has been criticized for potentially increasing the federal deficit and disproportionately benefiting wealthier individuals [oai_citation:1,Republican National Committee | RNC](https://rnc.org/index.html) [oai_citation:2,Trump vs. Harris Tax Plans: Election 2024 | Tax Foundation](https://taxfoundation.org/research/federal-tax/2024-tax-plans/). ### **2. Healthcare** Republicans propose expanding telehealth access and providing states with greater flexibility in managing Medicaid. Some candidates, like Nikki Haley, emphasize addressing the fentanyl crisis and reducing federal involvement in healthcare, opposing the expansion of programs like Medicaid [oai_citation:3,2024 GOP candidates’ health policy check-up - POLITICO](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2023/08/08/2024-gop-candidates-health-policy-check-up-00110206). The GOP's healthcare approach tends to focus on market-based solutions, which may offer innovation but could also reduce coverage for low-income individuals. ### **3. Social Issues and Governance** On social issues, the Republican platform strongly supports traditional values, advocating for restrictions on abortion and opposing policies seen as promoting progressive social agendas. For instance, many Republican candidates support bans on abortions after 15 weeks, with some pushing for even stricter limits. The platform also includes policies aimed at "election integrity," which critics argue may lead to voter suppression [oai_citation:4,2024 GOP candidates’ health policy check-up - POLITICO](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2023/08/08/2024-gop-candidates-health-policy-check-up-00110206) [oai_citation:5,2024 presidential candidates on election policy - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/2024_presidential_candidates_on_election_policy). ### **4. National Security and Foreign Policy** The Republican platform advocates for a robust national defense and strict immigration policies. The party calls for increased military spending and measures to secure the U.S. border, including the continuation of former President Trump's border wall initiative. On foreign policy, Republicans generally support a tough stance on China, with proposals ranging from economic sanctions to reducing trade dependencies [oai_citation:6,Republican National Committee | RNC](https://rnc.org/index.html). ### **5. Climate and Energy** The Republican stance on climate change and energy typically favors expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, while expressing skepticism about the economic impacts of aggressive climate regulations. This approach aims to ensure energy independence but faces criticism for potentially neglecting environmental concerns and the transition to renewable energy [oai_citation:7,2024 GOP candidates’ health policy check-up - POLITICO](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2023/08/08/2024-gop-candidates-health-policy-check-up-00110206). ### **Critical Assessment** The Republican platform reflects traditional conservative principles of limited government, free markets, and social conservatism. However, its critics argue that the economic policies may exacerbate income inequality and fiscal deficits, while the social policies could limit individual freedoms and rights. Additionally, the party's stance on climate change is seen by some as inadequate in addressing the urgent need for environmental sustainability. Overall, the Republican platform for 2024 presents a vision of governance focused on economic growth, national security, and the preservation of traditional values, while facing significant criticism for its potential social and economic impacts. -
Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
There is almost certainly an inverse relationship between IQ and the number amulets a person possesses. -
Thailand eases visa rules to attract long-term visitors
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Are there any checks on who is actually coming into the country regarding their past? I'm not worried for myself, just a little concerned that this move opens the floodgates to anyone and everyone...- 35 replies
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New Passport. Changing visa stamps etc.
Will B Good replied to phetphet's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
Had a similar debacle....but worse.....first time around queued up, filled the form in, queued up, sorry we gave you the wrong form....second time, repeat and rinse, oh you have to use blue ink now, not black.....do it all again. -
Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Looking at the position of his body it suggests he has attempted to jump off whilst the bus is still moving. I can't see how else he could end up in the position......back to the ground and head in the direction of travel. -
Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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Pheu Thai’s Digital Wallet Plan Faces Criticism from Academic
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If there are no wider economic benefits from this election bribe they will be in even more trouble come the next election People forget financial incentives very quickly. The will never forget or forgive financial penalties such as higher inflation, increased borrowing costs, increased mortgage premiums......ask the Tories and the UK electorate. -
Hong Kong policeman’s fatal fall from baht bus sparks safety outcry
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
People do like to stand on the back step even when the bus has spare seating......human nature...but it is a little odd that he has fallen with his head toward the direction of travel. -
Drug-fuelled British man torments partner over alleged affair: Jailed
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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Thailand eyes 18.3 Billion Baht boost from national holidays
Will B Good replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
If this is such a wondrous thing......home tourism.....and it has such a positive effect on the economy, shouldn't they be giving people even more holidays? -
Drug-fuelled British man torments partner over alleged affair: Jailed
Will B Good replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Girls