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Unlike you or I when asked of something in our lives years ago ...?

The transcripts of what was said were made available so all is public knowledge. That said, I have little doubt that the recordings would be used for political ends by slicing and dicing so as to emphasize hesitation or stammering in answer to the questions. This, I think could be applied to many of us when asked a question and then trying to think before answering .... As the transcript of everything said was made available, I have no issue of exerting "Executive Privilege" under the circumstances.

A bit of irony as the USA lowers the classification ...

Agreed.

I certainly hope your observations make the November election a decided rejection of Trump and his ilk. Unfortunately, I think there is real danger that I am losing my country. Fraught as it is with serious society faults/corruption I still believe in the concept ideals. There is just too much justified frustration/anger and ignorance to be ignored. Both major political parties have yet to show any signs that they recognize serious changes must be made or ... the concept fails. One post recently stated that once the polls close the final results should be declared ... ignorance? Or purposely stating my Absentee Ballot should not be counted as many electoral districts, Absentee Ballot counting/reporting only takes place after polls close ...

That is my observation after 13 years here in Thailand and quite a bit of traveling around in the car. I have stayed in one or two in the countryside where regular hotels were not available.

Check if the air conditioner remote has a "dry" setting" appears to consume less electric.

There is a choice. Take the vaccine or stay out of the public schools so as not to increase the chance of the spread of contagious disease. I am an old American who was given all the childhood vaccines required to enter the public schools which have documented results of reducing illness. But it is your choice ...

Just stocked up on 4 dozen Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs at Tops but ... I am in Chiang Mai. Sometimes hit or miss if they are in stock . It does tell us that they are being imported to Thailand.

I certainly would oppose any diplomacy or other USA concern for them if they find themselves in a jam. Voluntarily went to a country where Americans are advised to stay away from. Free to go? Yes but ... at their own risk.

Not sure, Lou. My understanding over the years was age of consent, 15 with Mom/Dad consent, 18 otherwise. My Wife is 26 years younger than I but I would not have considered a long term relationship if she had been below mid 20s-mid 30s when we first met. Of course, if a guy is in his 20s, the age thing might work. I would still advise against thinking permanent relationship based on my having married an 18 year old when I turned 21 (USA). Neither of us were "seasoned" enough by life ...

I have been sorely disappointed in the current social disintegration in the USA. While I am full-time retired in Thailand (cannot afford to live in my own country) I do hold on to a slim hope that the November election will be decidedly a rejection of Trump and his ilk, including those Project 2025 supporters. Should those forces prevail. I will have lost my country. Oh, I will not denounce my citizenship, I have too much regard for my forebears who helped found and form the nation since the 1600s ... but only a very serious matter would see me in the continental USA until the powers of darkness are sent packing. The aforementioned stated ... I hold BOTH the major political parties and the American citizen voters responsible for the current conditions.

Hmm, if I saw this in Pattaya or anywhere else ... I would steer clear automatically. In the case you cite as to why you are wearing? Ah, well, the price paid for a public statement wearing the hat. Misjudged? Such would be the case.

If the medically educated, consults a pregnant woman that the fetus is dead within her? If the medically educated informs the pregnant woman that the fetus is not viable, will be stillborn or having developed serious medical complications? Absolutiss demand the pregnancy be carried on ... without regard to the woman's health ... my vote come November will be to return Roe to the status of a Right to medical care as it had been since the 1970s, before the Trump/McConnell SCOTUS.

I had a Thai lawyer draw up a Thai Will in English and Thai language (statement that in conflict English would prevail). This Will states it covers any/all I own in Thailand. Beneficiary, my Thai Wife. It also states if we die within days of each other (say as a result of a car accident), it is presumed I am the last to die. In which case, my Son in the USA inherits. A separate Will was done in the USA regarding my retirement accounts. Those go to my two Sons in the US. I do not think my US Will is needed as I own nothing other than the accounts in the USA and my Sons are already named as account beneficiaries.

When trying to figure the percentages, figure in not being able to get on the plane to return to the home country for any national healthcare availability (I don't know your home country). I have pre-existing heart issue (everything is fine now). In 2005 heart attack in Chiang Mai (build up scar tissue from earlier by-passes). So, no way to get on a plane and go to USA for any Medicare coverage. Here, total bill was 411,000 baht, Chiang Mai RAM. Ouch!

I would have to recommend against driving without a Driver's License. One accident away from a world of trouble. Use Bolt, etc., not worth the chances here in a country among the top nations in the number of road deaths. Keep in mind ... someone else's fault and you don't have a license ...

Then I will be clear ... a woman's healthcare, including complications in pregnancy, are not my decisions nor anyone else aside from medical advice. And so I will join the majority on this issue opposing anyone wishing to impose their views on others.

And I reflect. Cannot afford retirement in my own country but on 65K + baht a month doing fine here in Thailand. I count myself an economic refugee.

Let us not forget, Muhammed Ali ...

Listened to the Analysis of Brooks and Capheart segment on PBS Newshour from May 3. I think David Brooks hit the nail on the head. I certainly can understand the feeling although I have far too much education in history not to see the danger and the clear indications that, while Trump is giving voice to the pent up justified frustration/anger within the working middle class, it is unwise to follow Trump.

Yes! Let's do away with all public education ... just "another brick in the wall"! For those who do not know me, tongue firmly in cheek.

Solid Southern State blockage of the right to healthcare. Take a look, this southern USA region is known as, "the Bible Belt". Now look at the USA region with the lowest education levels and the greatest poverty. Ah, yes where was I exposed to this thought before? Charles Dickens in "A Christmas Carol" when The Spirit of Christmas Present unveils the two children hidden beneath his robe. Ignorance and want (poverty) ... he warns that they spell doom ...

Agreed.

Wow!