Will B Good

The word is he's in it for power, for the moment at least, .....the money will come later......he's already the US First lady.

Had numerous accidents occurred on a straight, well lit, good quality road in the absence of other vehicles......then maybe....just maybe....555

So if I take some hostage.......but make no demands.....they are not a hostage?....mmmmm?? Demands were made by North Korea to secure Otto Warmbier’s release, though they were largely implicit rather than formally stated. North Korea has a history of using detained foreigners as bargaining chips to extract concessions or demonstrate diplomatic leverage, and Warmbier’s case was no exception. Demands and Diplomatic Context 1. Public Confession and Propaganda Victory • North Korea demanded that Otto Warmbier confess publicly to his alleged crime of stealing a propaganda poster. • His confession was broadcast globally, likely serving North Korea’s aim to portray the U.S. as morally corrupt and justify their anti-American policies. 2. Negotiation Leverage • Warmbier’s detention came at a time of high tensions between the U.S. and North Korea over nuclear weapons programs and sanctions. • Analysts suggest North Korea may have intended to use him as leverage for future negotiations on sanctions relief or foreign aid. 3. Ransom Allegations • In 2019, reports emerged that the U.S. government agreed to pay $2 million for Warmbier’s medical expenses as a condition of his release. • The Trump administration later clarified that no payment was actually made, though the demand highlighted North Korea’s financial motives. 4. Diplomatic Engagement • The U.S. made several diplomatic overtures to secure Warmbier’s release. • Sweden, which acts as an intermediary for the U.S. in North Korea, likely played a role in back-channel communications. While no official demands were confirmed, North Korea likely viewed Otto Warmbier’s detention as an opportunity for propaganda and bargaining leverage.

Which bit was the victory? 1. Huge military and strategic defeats 2. Severe political and diplomatic consequences 3. Massive social and economic costs 4. Embarrassing symbolism of being booted out of SE Asia

15 years for taking down a poster....allegedly......and that isn't taking him hostage???.......555

Bay of pigs?

Neither is Chri......scrub that.

Good move....if they are going to fund those tax cuts for the wealthy.

Hostages Donald Trump Administration (2017–2021) • North Korea Detentions: Several Americans were detained in North Korea, including Otto Warmbier, a student who was released in a comatose state in 2017 and died shortly after. Joe Biden Administration (2021–Present) • Iran Detainees (2023): The Biden administration secured the release of five U.S. citizens wrongfully detained in Iran through a negotiated deal. So who in North Korea got a bullet in the head?

We need to be clamping down on these as well......sharpish. 1. Jewish Beth Din (Beit Din) 2. Catholic Marriage Tribunals 3. Sikh Panj Piare (Five Beloved Ones) 4. Hindu Panchayat System 5. Christian Ecclesiastical Courts (Anglican Church)

No...but the most dark, dirty and unappealing frontage you can imagine......just in case some outsider thought it might be a restaurant...555. Brand new Ford Ranger with all the bells and whistles parked outside though.

Sharia councils in the UK function as religious mediation services, handling family and marital disputes. They are not legally binding courts and their use is on a voluntary basis. The biggest problem is the gender bias they display....which I imagine many on here would be more than happy with, as rulings invariably favour men.....so what's to complain about????

Same in our village.....to keep their hands clean, the police supply all the drugs to the guy down the road from us. He then dishes it out to his minions to distribute round the local villages. On the face of it the main guy runs a restaurant........but strangely.... ...with no food and no customers?

President elect.....not president. Biden shipped out more illegal immigrants than Trump ever did. Who is 'excited' about the Trump effect....the already extremely wealthy.

100%.....people literally get away with murder in their cars.

Must be a complete nobody.........breathalysed at the scene.

I used to say that....but how about.... ............ jail them until one hour after their homeward flight has left.......then rearrest them for an overstay.......let them book another flight.....hold them till that leaves......the process repeats itself ad infinitum.

True, but sadly from 2018.

Well you can hardly blame them for trying........it is how things are done here......it must have come as a serious shock to find they'd encountered honest policemen.

In the main they are just catering for the "Christian"...555....expats in order to make (more) money. Out in the sticks they pay little attention to it......New Year is the big event.

I think it's based on chaos theory........just throw in all kinds of massive distractions to deflect from what investigative journalists should be focussing upon. Trump claims all mineral rights on the Moon Trump claims all sea beds are now US owned Trump claims Mike Gaetz is a suitable candidate for Attorney General.

Imagine what the Brits might demand should be 'returned' to them.

Un*******believable.......the 21%, not the moon landings....555

One card as back up and just enough cash for the night.....both in a Yorkshireman's pocket No watch, no neck-chain, no bracelet, no wallet, no rings.......... no robbery.

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