TroubleandGrumpy

We already have that now - are you living here and buying things?? Prices and Costs are at an all time high now - well since 2010 when I first came here. My Wife's family say the same thing - everything costs more now.

We are living here (from Australia - both Aussie citizens), depending on how the tax situation and the high Baht we are likely to move to another nearby country (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, even Cambodia or Laos) and spend less than 180 days - and/or just move back to Australia. Given there are about 150-250K retired/married Expats in Thailand, I find it truly astounding that they have not taken the decision to 'exempt' older retired/married Expats from income taxes, unless it is earned from working or investing in Thailand. Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia have all excluded retired Expats from being taxed on their money brought into the country from overseas. They all figure that it is better for the country - after all why do they bring in their money if not to spend it in their country - and it is not like they get any free Government (or Private) services like the local Citizens and Residents.

They make a great pair - two of the best I have seen - all class.

What is the bet ?? I am still waiting. Are you all talk and no action - like your Avatar. Back up all your BS - bet something on the result.

OK - done - you will be ignored from now on.

I heard you the first time - no need to say it 3 times.

Funny - I dont remember you posting links about Biden's senility Or Obama's narcissism.

MSM and Dems BS - Yes I want another 4 years !!

I agree - Daiken and Mitsubishi are the best. The fact is that Thai 'tradesmen' are the worst. Having an outlet pipe with a 90 degree bend and the outlet pointing upwards is just stupid - but they do it all the time - un-effin-believable. But if you tell them, they get offended. Most likely the problems being mentioned are caused by very poor lazy install work. IME the further you get away from Bangkok the worse the tradesmen become - there is is 50/50. Chiang Mai and the big 4 Isan cities tend to be better - but not a lot. Same with the medical services - and most other things too.

CNN settles lawsuit with Nick Sandmann stemming from viral video controversy The settlement will allow CNN to avoid a lengthy and potentially unpredictable trial. Sandmann sought $275 million in damages in the lawsuit he filed against CNN last March. CNN settles lawsuit with Nick Sandmann stemming from viral video controversy | CNN Business Many many more mate - they all lie - you obviously cannot listen - and where is your link????

What's the bet - chicken ?? Scared Trump will win and you will lose?? Come on - lets have a bet !! Quote from late October 2016 - Hillary Clinton has a 12-point lead over Donald Trump and has reached 50% support nationally among likely voters, a new ABC News tracking poll shows. Presidential poll: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 12 | CNN Politics Sorry to embarrass you, so soon after you embarrassed yourself.

He denies making those remarks - lets see how it goes going forward. It could be like what Trump said about Charlottesville - or it could be bad if it was true. Yes - a Trump political weakness is his inability to sometimes just shut up. Ann Coulter has called him out several times about it. But the truth is he is blunt and direct - not a smooth lying politician/diplomat.

Am I worried about an MSM lead media fake news attack?? About as much as I am about Trump slagging off on Taylor Swift. Not a problem. Soon forgotten when the MSM start hate campaigns. Dont worry - our side will do it too.

Deal - me too. Or is that a woke liberal thing to say??

And you are the dumb one - or did I get that around the wrong way??

Forgot to mention - I use VLC app on the NVidia and laptop when wanted - it works great (and it is free).

A day is a long time in politics - plenty of time to turn that around. Harris is just about over the honeymoon period - reality will hit in October and that is when things will become clearer.

Unplug the ethernet cable and dont connect via wireless - those 'smart' TVs are khrapp and will download 'updates' and 'enhancements' without seeking permission - while reporting on your usage (for improvements LOL). Their OS is rubbish and there are far better options available - use the TV only via HDMI. LGs have excellent picture and reasonable sound too - connect computer via HDMI and play them that way. Alternatively, and even better - get a good media player (like NVidia shield) and connect that to your TV. It is a little complicated to do that directly - I have my movies on an External Hard Drive and I connect that to the Nvidia (via USB 3) and the Nvidia plays the movies and sound to the TV via HDMI. The Nvidia can handle 4K movies both raw and upscale, and as long as the LG TV can display them (it should) the improvement in quality is obvious. When I get a new movie (downloads etc or whatever) I do that on the SSD drive connected to the computer and then I unplug and plug the SSD into NVidia when I want to play them. I used to have a USB switch with remote - been meaning to get a new one - reminder to self. Also - get a surround sound system (Bluetooth connections not cables) and then output the sound from the TV via the optical sound out connector into the surround sound system - most modern quality TVs have one. That gives you great sound and makes the movies more enjoyable. I have a few 4K Blu-ray videos for those 'special' movies I really like - and for those I use a Blu-ray Player to the TV via HDMI. Unfortunately a 'real' 4K movie even compressed is over 30GB so any hard drive is going to be quickly full. Most of my movies are 2-5GB and they all fit on a 4TB External Drive. When SSD External Hard Drives come down in price a bit more (they have a bit over last few years) then I will get a 4TB SSD. That will give me faster/larger output to the NVidia through the USB connect. Plus it is a few years old now (2017) so it will be time to get a new NVidia device soon.

I responded in kind to one of the only intelligent and rational responses I got (not from yourself) with my own and we both exchanged a few more points. The result was we clearly understood each other's views and we agreed to disagree. And then in response to my last post to the other member, you jump in and accuse me of 'running away'. Like most things you say - completely missed the issues and points. That is why jumping into someone else's conversation is not always a smart thing to do - because you are not aware of what actually happened previously.

And that is exactly why the Dems leaders selected Harris - she is female and colour. They see that as a winning strategy instead of a senile old man with dementia - the same senile old man with dementia that they and the MSM denied for years. They are all about winning power and they will do anything to keep that power - and they dont care if it hurts ordinary Americans when they implement their socialist greenie DEI agenda.

And they are coming out in big numbers again mate - hopefully they will counter act all the silly women who might vote for Harris because - well, she is female. Although Clinton won the female vote (in total) it was not enough the swing the massive tide against woke liberal values she was heading. Hopefully there are enough sane women who will vote for Trump again.

Correct me if I am wrong - you are saying Trump supporters hate and Dems supporters dont hate??? Maybe you live in another Universe - did you not see all the years of hatred against Trump. That alone dwarfs any criticisms by conservatives against Obama, Biden and Harris combined. Or is it that you think it is OK to hate Trump because 'orange man bad'???

Did Trump really say that in a tweet on 15th September - 5 days ago???? 1. I agree - I hate her too. She is a 34 year old pandering to the fantasies of 14 year olds - and her music is crap. 2. Trump haters and MSM who have for years stated they hate Trump publicly, get all upset and offended when he says in a mean tweet he hates someone?? ROFLOL 🤣 Pot and Kettle - right there for all to see - the false crocodile tears of liberals are flowing freely. I am sure Trump also hates those hollyweirdos who have also said they dont support Trump - and much much worse about him - De Niro was unbelievable. Speaking of liberal tears - looking forward to Nov election result. Hey @Danderman123 What is the bet mate?? You called it. Are you like those woke liberals when fronted with reality and then run away.

I hear you.

THE AUDIENCE went crazy. The AT HOME AUDIENCE he meant. Are you so full of hate that you cannot see what he meant??? Trump was fact checked 5 times - ABC admitted it. Donald Trump: ABC moderator Linsey Davis admits to fact-checking Trump due to concerns raised in CNN debate - Times of India (indiatimes.com) Funny how that story about the ABC Moderator admitting she only fact checked Trump did not appear on CNN etc etc etc when I googled that search - it was only in India - maybe page 9 of the google results??? Can you hear and see what they do?? Are are you always going to be 'told' what to think and feel. Mate - it is politics - they are ALL dirty and mean - and they are all biased to some degree. But unlike the MSM they dont claim to be independent journalists just telling the truth. Americans' trust in media plummets to historic low: poll (axios.com)