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Exciting news from the UK.The powers that be have decided to re-write all of Roald Dahl's books in case the originals offended anyone.

Whats the panel think?

You sound like the new arrivals that only embarrass themselves and their intended Waiees when trying to be culturally correct.

When in doubt,a slight nod and a shy smile always works better for farangs.

I know i shouldn't laugh,but.

that was funny.

On 2/14/2023 at 10:55 PM, kwilco said:

Supermajorities have been used for centuries, both in parliaments and referendums.

Historically the UK doesn’t use referendums and there are 2 kinds – ones that are binding on the government and those that aren’t

 

1 January 1973 The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark entered the 'European Economic Community (EEC),

Then United Kingdom European Communities membership referendum was a public vote that took place on 5 June 1975, 

In that referendum in 1975 the UK electorate voted to stay in the EEC. The electorate voted ‘Yes' by 67.2% to 32.8% to stay in Europe. – a super majority.This was the first national referendum ever to be held throughout the United Kingdom, and would remain the only UK-wide referendum until the 2011

 

Many countries require supermajorities either in parliament or in a referendum to make major changes - These Acts/referendums especially constitutional ones require what is commonly referred to as a “Super-majority”

 

The first known use of a supermajority rule was over 2000 years ago in in ancient Rome.

The catholic church has used them since the 12^th century.

 

The following countries/treaties require supermajorities, mostly in reference to constitutional change – note also that many use their parliament as opposed to a referendum – as they are not  necessarily considered to be that democratic

 

The Council of the European Union uses 'Qualified majority voting' for the majority of issues brought before the institution. However, for matters of extreme importance for individual member states, unanimous voting is implemented. An example of this is Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union, whereby a member state

Australia - To pass an amendment to the Australian Constitution, a referendum is required and must achieve a "double majority":

Canada -  for most constitutional amendments

Denmark - if the government or parliament wants to cede parts of national sovereignty to an international body such as the European Union or the United Nations, it has to get a five-sixths majority

Indian Constitution requires a supermajority of two-thirds of members present and voting in each house

 

Finland - when a new legislative proposal would in some way add, alter or remove a part of the Finnish constitution, a bill requires a 2/3 majority

Japan.

New Zealand

Nigeria

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Spain

Taiwan

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

United Nations - requires a supermajority of the fixed membership on substantive matters

 

Who's a clever boy then?

On 2/15/2023 at 7:43 PM, kwilco said:

You don't seem to realise that everything you post is in racist terms. and like a racist it relies on  a few well used cliches - usually trying to argue that it isn't racist.

You seem determined to avoid discussing racism as a factor of Brexit 

I'm sure you could have squeezed in another "racist" there.

I travel a lot around Thailand (bus and train) and never spend more than 1000 baht a day.

500 baht hotel rooms are fine by me.That and eating local food plus travel costs makes it easy.

Quadruple that if you take a lady friend.

I always forget my original o visa stamp.Mine is in an old passport .

Stressful time i agree but we always get there in the end.

9 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

What if one is not a tourist [per se]?

Clearly a VIP.

Backpack it like us young uns do.Overnight bus to NK,border run,night in NK(worth a visit) then bus home for about half you would pay by air.

Worth the agro for the story alone,555

13 hours ago, Dante99 said:

Wow really?  Like somebody grabbed your money?  Or they sent it to Taiwan instead of Thailand?  Sure lets make a big deal out of it, got nothing else to do.

Very helpful,thanks.

1 hour ago, paddypower said:

forgot to include ''WARNING IRISH HUMOUR COMING YOUR  WAY. We're a merry bunch (esp. after winning against a terrific French rugby side, last Sat.).  I'd never tell a fellow to go anywhere - i do not have any right. So let me appologise on behalf of those who did not act in the spirit of Ireland.  The point which you may have missed is this. I am sick to death of meeting moaning English (not Brits, notably) who are (i) economic refugees here (ii) voted Brexit and (iii) tell you that what has gone wrong in England is due to those pesky foreigners.

Cheers Paddy.One of my best mates was from Donegal.We used to meet up on Saturday lunch for a drink after work.Always great fun until his 8th or 9th pint then i would be just another Black and Tan basxxxd.hahaha.

and yes we always met up again the following week.

Lost my wallet on Soi Buakhao market.I asked the lady stallholder to keep an eye out for it and would return next week.

A week later i returned and the lady had my wallet.

Minus 1400 baht of course.

5 minutes ago, placeholder said:

I think that 3 out of the 4 reactions being laugh emojis supports my case. 

Ok,you win.

4 minutes ago, placeholder said:

I believe that paddypower was joking.

You believe wrong.

1 hour ago, paddypower said:

what upsets me no end is all those Johnny Foreigners coming in and taking the place of honest-to-God white boys in the Premier and Championship Football Leagues. It was all very well when the Paddies came in the 1800's and built our roads - they knew their place...................

Get that chip off your shoulder Paddy,i can see it from here.

By the way i'm a bricklayer and whilst working in Dublin was told to fxxk off to my own country more than once.

I reckon i'd much rather live next door to your neighbour than you.

you sound a real bundle of fun.Move or Grass him up.

9 hours ago, Negita43 said:

Not being nosey but where (ie what country) would such an account be registered and would that be the country of the persons residence?

Sorry but you are being nosey.Its just another word for inquisitive,but like you i'm interested in this type of account.

7 hours ago, BritManToo said:

There's one near where I walk in the mornings.

Runs out and slams against the fence every time I go past frothing and rattling the bars in a complete out-of-control frenzy. If it got out it would try to kill me, which is why I always carry a steel baton with me.

 

All dogs that try to attack passers by should be killed.

No matter what breed or size.

Sounds just like the one i pass on my walk too.These dogs aren't pets and in the UK and i presume in a lot of countries they are usually owned by empty-headed would be tough guys.

2 hours ago, gargamon said:

Was the shooter from the United States? 

Sarky,but quite funny.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Does it really matter that much?

Yup.

On 2/5/2023 at 7:38 PM, scoutman360 said:

No. This is not America. This is Thailand. Stop the cultural infestation nonsense. I watch the Thais and tip when they tip and how they tip.

 

I was in a hotel in Malaysia a few weeks ago when the cleaning staff saw me go to my room. He knocked on my door just to say hello and ask me where I was from. He said he loves it when Americans stay because they leave him big tips. Then he stood there waiting for something. He got nothing. 

Hahaha,God loves a trier.

9 hours ago, Mangkhut said:

Crossing from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai shouldnt be any problem. I guess only the transport to the bridge from Chiang Khong and from the bridge to Huay Xai can be a bit problemstic as both distances are quite far….

A good few years since i did it by boat but bet it's still possible.Only a hop,skip and a jump.