NanLaew

Mince, as thick as, you are.

My understanding is when a US peace officer discharges his weapon, he has to turn it in and is removed from active duty while the incident is formally investigated. So far, I haven't seen anything about any similar "stand down" for these ICE shooters, although the first one, and his family, have been "disappeared" by the authorities. Meanwhile, there's something around $750 grand has already been donated to some sort of 'GoFundMe' that's been set up for his troubles. I'm not saying they don't have to adhere to the same rules of engagement as say, a Minneapolis cop has to, it's just that in the rush for Trump, Vance, Noem and now Hegseth to pass summary judgement within hours of these so-called "terrorists" being shot, it seems that for ICE, legal due process no longer exists. Not to mention the Feds denying the city or state investigation teams getting anywhere near the scenes of these crimes.

That shameful event, along with turning a blind eye to the rounding up of European Jews and sending them to concentration camps for almost eight years before joining the war in Europe, is what I referred to in another thread about America's enduring support for Netanyahu's murderous belligerence. It is America's guilty conscience.

Don't you mean had this guy wanted to kill...etc., etc..

Careful what you wish for there.

What is the fundamental premise for the Second Amendment right to bear arms? Something about self defence, tyranny and militias springs to mind. I would be more interested in why it appears that about ten shots needed to be pumped into his already prone, wounded and possibly already lifeless body?

I opened my UK Wise account while here in Thailand. Did Revolut at the same time. I think I may have used a vpn just in case, but I don't recall exactly, but I do have a UK address and that's the same address my UK bank has. My understanding was that you couldn't open a Wise account if you weren't resident in one of their designated approved countries. Is Thailand one of those now? Or is this request for "proof of right to reside in Thailand" due to the fact it's still not an approved country? I would assume that sending Wise an upload of your long-stay entitlement such as a Non-O and the extensions thereof, be it married or retired, would satisfy their query. No need to close the account unless one likes to harrumph a bit.

Why would they ask for proof of your "right to reside in Thailand"? My Wise account is registered in the UK and the funds are transferred to a Thai bank account that's in my name. Been with them maybe three years now. No issues apart from a period last year when the transfers would arrive the following day. I recall that was possibly due to changes in intermediary banks or their procedures. More recently, if I set up a transfer before 8 am Thai time, it's in my Thai account between 2 pm and 3 pm, same day or roughly 6 hours later.

And not a deflated airbag in sight.

NATO and Commonwealth (Australia).

Someone needs a slap up side of the head to read when Article 5 of the NATO treaty was invoked, and why. Mehhh... just slap him up side of the head anyway.

Why not? If we get the grammar police all riled up, then the usual suspects can start screeching about lefty deflection. In 3... 2... 1...

The barrel, scraping you are.

What is this "immigration service network"?

This comes hot on the heels of Vietnam expanding the list of nationalities that qualify for visa-exempt entry, plus adding a new one for high-earning tech savvy foreigners and spouse/family. There's also talk of finalising the long-stay 'Golden Visa' option that was first floated last year.

"Jews have been historically vilified through a long, evolving process of antisemitism, rooted in ancient religious, social, and later racial prejudices. Early prejudice stemmed from refusal to adopt Hellenistic culture, while Christian and Muslim traditions often viewed Jews as outsiders or religious enemies. Over centuries, this shifted to conspiracy theories, economic scapegoating, and finally, 19th-century racial ideologies that falsely characterized Jews as a distinct, subhuman, and dangerous group. Key, enduring drivers of this prejudice include: Religious Anti-Judaism: Early, long-standing, and foundational religious biases, including the false charge of deicide, set a pattern for discrimination. Conspiracy Theories: The creation of false narratives, such as The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which alleged a secret, global Jewish plot, fueled suspicion. Scapegoating: Jews were frequently blamed for plagues, economic crises, and social upheaval, making them convenient targets during crises. Racial Antisemitism: In the 19th and 20th centuries, ideology shifted from religious, where one could convert, to racial, framing Jews as a biological, immutable threat. Othering and Xenophobia: Cultural and religious distinctiveness led to marginalization and the often false depiction of Jewish people as "disloyal" or "subversive" to the nation-state. These factors culminated in state-sponsored persecution, such as the pogroms in Russia and the Holocaust in Nazi Germany, where racial antisemitism was used to justify the genocide of Jewish people."

Submit your history to whichever safe entry service you chose. They will advise if there are any challenges based on your history (unlikely) and quote accordingly. Either way, the end result is you get back in, no questions asked.

Trump, 5 months ago, 'Let's get it over with and get back to peace." Trump, 4 days ago, "I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace." I'll stick with the cheesemakers.

Turkeys don't vote for Thanksgiving either. So show me a Republican who is advocating for term limits. crickets...

But what would Jesus do?

All those reforms and successes, and yet it's still a proud and independent SOCIALIST nation with the Communist Party at the helm. "The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a one-party state. A new state constitution was approved in April 2013, replacing the 1992 version. The central role of the Communist Party was reasserted in all organs of government, politics and society."

Make sure and ask him if he wants to kill all the Jews first and all infidels later. OK?

The 77 million that support his what now? I would wager that a fair few of those didn't like what the Democrats had to offer, so they cast their lot with the Trumpster. There's absolutely no way you can possibly claim that all those that voted for him agree with all his policies. Putin can't even manage that. Kim maybe, but a POTUS? Any POTUS? Not a chance. Pull the other one. It's got bells on.

Still digging then? Map and picture so you can go check it out. If you like, you can have a pint at the Black Dog.

Lame and lamer. Ali is the shop OWNER and gives away food to people he likes, and who treat him with respect. It's a Muslim trait, another one that you and your ignorant cohort can't understand and thus are scared of. You really should stop digging.