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56 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:
Why that?
Proved in many other countries.
And.......it will weaken the MAGA movement.
I notice you did not quote my entire post (I did elaborate)
1) this not not about the political systems in other countries
2) the US system is winner take all
2) whichever main party (GOP/DEM) is more fractured by a 3rd party will lose the election3) it is highly unlikely that an America Party will win an election
IMHO, Elon will lose, the GOP will lose and the party Elon campaigned against will win.
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5 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:
they said horseless carriages would never replace horses. It is necessary for a true democracy
G'day, Chief Bird Head. What makes you think analogies are a form of argument? What are you smoking in your peace pipe?
They said the light bulb would never replace lanterns and candles
They said the internet would never replace newspapers
They said EVs would never replace ICE vehicles
Herp Derp, a 3rd party is necessary for "true democracy"-
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3rd parties have never worked - if a 3rd party is created it is highly unlikely to garner support across the political spectrum. Lets say Elon starts his America Party, it won't get much support from the Democrats (they don't like him) and likely split the Republican voter base guaranteeing a Democrat victory in the elections.
Better to work within the system and take influence/control of either existing party starting at the grass roots level.
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53 minutes ago, Jingthing said:So getting back the WEAK DOLLAR policy, maga fans -- did you realize before the election that was what you were voting for?
What are u mumbling about today? The USD has been trading mostly in the 30-35 range for almost 2 decades. It did dip to ~29 for a while when Obama was president
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"Alligator Alcatraz" - I kind of like the name, has historical reference and a bit of zing!!
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4 hours ago, webfact said:May alleged she tried to alert Thai immigration officials about her passport at Suvarnabhumi Airport but was ignored.
Following this, a social media page shared the story in Thai, suggesting police coerced her into smuggling, damaging the country's reputation.
Maj. Gen. Choengron stated that a review of the facts showed the suspect left Thailand on 10th May on Air Arabia flight G9822 to Sharjah, UAE. CCTV footage revealed she used the automated passport control without asking for help, and there was no evidence of coercion by officials. The claim is believed to be an attempt to mitigate her situation.
Was she somehow duped into carrying the drugs? Maybe.
But her story is full of holes.-
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On 7/1/2025 at 3:17 PM, spidermike007 said:
I'm not a constitutional scholar so it's difficult for me to weigh in on whether or not the 17th Amendment still makes sense in this day and age, but it was the only amendment that was added after the Constitution was written.
You're joking right, or not an American?
Surely you should know at least the first two amendments?
1st Amendment - Free Speech
2nd Amendment - Right to bear arms
The 17th is called the 17th for a reason, 16 amendments came before it, all after the constitution was written.
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19 minutes ago, Liquorice said:
The SIL is an assistant branch manager at a large Krungthai bank branch, and although not directly involved with anti-money laundering, she has been well aware of the issues Thai banks have been facing for some time. According to her, it's the Bank of Thailand that is instructing the banks to review their policies particularly in regard to opening new accounts and the checks they make.
Yeah, contrary to the narrative that this is all aimed at expats trying to get new accounts using agents, it is a much bigger picture when viewed from 40,000 feet. This type of policy change could spread to other banks too. Hopefully they can figure out and adjust policy to make it more workable for expats caught-up in the fray.
There is a lot of shady things going on especially in the border towns from my wifes telling of her visits to the branches there.
Edited to add: it not only the Thai Central Bank but AMLO (Anti-Money Laundering organization) that is involved in regulatory enforcement, They have at least semi-annual meetings at which all the banks attend.-
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11 hours ago, Liquorice said:There is a much bigger picture to all of this if you've been reading and watching current news over the last 3 months.
There was the issue of the 'call centre' scams operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, amongst other identified scams, many of which were setting up Thai bank accounts using fraudulent ID, in order to launder money. These call centres and scams were being run by foreigners.
Thai banks are tightening restrictions on foreign nationals opening and maintaining bank accounts primarily to combat financial fraud, particularly the use of "mule accounts" in scams. This crackdown aims to prevent criminals from using bank accounts for illicit activities.
Bangkok bank is the biggest bank in Thailand and a leading bank in SE Asia, with an extensive International network.
I believe they've been hit harder due to more fraudulent accounts being opened with them than other banks.As usual the criminal element now makes it harder for the genuine honest foreigners to now open a bank account.
You're 100% correct to point out these recent stories, can also add that Chonburi bank incident that happened a couple of months ago, which was a Bangkok Bank branch..
My wife works at Bangkok Bank in anti-money laundering, she knows a lot about the changes - even went to both Cambodia and Myanmar border town branches last month.
The bank is caught between conducting business as usual and legal problems from the Thai Central Bank, they are facing massive fines. She recognized the form @Tod Danielsposted an image of. The bank is making changes to avoid legal problems and massive fines is the background story.
Will the policy change, no telling.
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2 hours ago, impulse said:
Maybe it smells like wads of $100 bills.
Whatever is smells like it will never compete with Zelensky No 5.
EU leaders that hug Zelensky and get a whiff hand over BILLIONS
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I hope this ends without a wider conflict .... but I have serious doubts
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I don't know how I could be more angry right now, what a disaster.
Trump just shattered his political coalition ...
There are so many risks, a broader regional conflict, global oil market chaos not to mention dragging the likes of the other global superpowers into taking sides with Iran.
Americans don't want another forever war, but here we go. Buckle up. 👿-
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18 hours ago, FlorC said:
Was it YOU , Tug ? 😋
lol, here I was thinking they finally got the Zodiac Killer!!
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18 minutes ago, Social Media said:
As Minnesota begins to process the violence and mourn the loss of a respected former lawmaker, questions remain about Boelter’s motives and how he was able to carry out such calculated attacks.
If one assumes he is innocent, then why did he run?
If one assumes he is guilty. then I'm surprised he didn't shoot himself - at 57 he will likely die in prison.Will have to wait until more details are revealed
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9 hours ago, Social Media said:
Google’s latest leap in artificial intelligence has sparked awe, admiration, and alarm. The tech giant’s new video generator, Veo 3, is producing clips so realistic that many viewers online cannot tell them apart from content made by actual filmmakers and human actors. The realism is so striking that it’s unsettling audiences and reigniting debates about what it means for art, authorship, and the future of film.
There is probably much more to worry about then the film Industry, AI news reports, AI viral videos, faked this and that for all manner of nefarious reasons. Pandoras Box
How will we know what to believe anymore?-
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3 hours ago, Social Media said:Discovery of Radiation-Resistant Bacteria Aboard China's Space Station Could Transform Deep Space Travel
Mutant bacteria ... what could possibly go wrong?
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31 minutes ago, impulse said:Kudos to the OP. I'd refer to him as a low budget traveler as opposed to a low quality. There's a huge difference.
This sounds about right to me ... most of the most beautiful beaches and destinations were a great source of adventure decades ago. Now they have been replaced by glass steel and concrete ... is this progress?, many might disagree. But there is no going back.
Sukhumvit Soi 4 1976, Chawang Beach Samui 1981, Pattaya 1980
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7 hours ago, Social Media said:
Prince Harry has appeared in court to argue that he was unfairly treated when his automatic taxpayer-funded police protection was withdrawn following his decision to step back from royal duties.
Let me see if I got this straight, Harry quits his day job, marries the Princess Meghan, moves to California - then complains he doesn't get job benefits anymore.
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39 minutes ago, placeholder said:In other words, it just another way for the Russians to call Ukrainians fighting against them Nazis.
Everyone knew Ukraine had a neo-Nazi, far right, or whatever problem. Before the war this was openly discussed. Now it is Russian propaganda or Putin talking points ...
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3 hours ago, JonnyF said:I'm sure they are plotting how to jail or disqualify Jordan Bardella as we speak.
Wouldn't surprise me ...
JD Vance was right about Europe:
"For years we've been told everything we fund and support is in the name of our shared democratic values, everything from our Ukraine policy to digital censorship is billed as a defence of democracy, but when we see European courts cancelling elections and senior officials threatening to cancel others we ought to ask ourselves if we are holding ourselves to an appropriately high standard." (February 2025)
This is how it has been going ...
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1 hour ago, JonnyF said:
So it's not just disabled adults that Labour's misguided policies are negatively affecting, it's also disabled children.
Why am I not surprised?
UK on the brink of insolvency ... billions to Ukraine and tax tax tax! 🙈 🙈🙈
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Starmer pledges to ban Ninja swords by the summer, taking bold action.
I have doubts!
If Ninja swords are the problem, does it not stand to reason that Japan would
have more stabbings than the UK?
Me thinks it is not a Ninja sword problem.
It's the Ninjas.What are your thoughts?
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58 minutes ago, webfact said:
The total cost of reconstructive surgeries, which would amount to a significant figure, exemplifies the importance of access to advanced medical care in such critical situations.
Couldn't the story have had a fisherman getting bitten by a shark while nudging the reader to buy extensive medical insurance coverage?
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1 hour ago, CharlieH said:
Exactly what happens in a man's brain during SEX ?
This study is Pseudo Science (TM) ... the real answer is nothing happens in the brain ...
“Men have a brain and a penis and only enough blood to run one at a time"
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Thaksin’s 7 Political Mistakes: From Mastermind to Trapped Player
in Thailand News
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I said something similar on a thread about his return and the subsequent turmoil some months ago and agree. He had a win, he was able to return to his country of origin and should have retired from politics with his fortune.
Instead he leveraged his political power to subvert the will of the Thai people and take control of a coalition in which the Move Forward party was the clear victor and put his family in charge.
Oh, well. we shall see how this evolves but not looking good for the Shin family!