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That's ridiculous. The reason we got Harris this time was because Biden made the mistake of running for the nomination and dropped out last minute. Just because you don't know about the democratic bench doesn't mean they don't have one.

Yes, that would obviously be a reason to get a Thai TIN.

Not the vast majority dude. Stop lying.

I might be struck by lightning.

For the zillionth time, she has no interest in ever running.

In the U.S.. roughly triple the price.

Why make a new rule to shame one person? There wasn't a problem.

So what about trans men? No knee jerk phobic rule to harass them?

Not a chance.

Irrelevant in the context of the U.S. two party system.

If by light, you mean tiki torches ...

The war monger is PUTIN. Trump obviously just wants to force Ukraine to cave to Putin.

Autocratic regimes sometimes come into power via elections. Such Orban, Putin, and Hitler.

I'm saddened by it but I guess we get the government we deserve.

More likely to find her on the dinner theater circuit. Did you know as a teenager in Montreal she was a theater kid?

It was that BIG LIE that has accelerated the rapid decline of US democracy. And the man behind that BIG LIE is Donald Trump, felon, and president elect. The founders surely couldn't have imagined a scenario as dark.

I'm taking that as a kind of sarcasm.

I have to agree that does sound dumb. Generally, democrats do NOT run losing presidential candidates. One and you're done. I suspect that poll just reflects name recognition at this point. Sadly, I also think the democrats will shy away from nominating any woman again, as twice burned. The more important question is assuming hopefully that we have real elections for the midterms, whether 2028 will be a real election or will the Trump dictatorship machine have turned US elections into just for show like in Hungary and Russia. There is zero doubt that the US democracy has rapidly degraded but will that process be near complete or not by 2028?

For the record, for those of us who are tax resident, don't work here or have a business in Thailand, who haven't filed a tax return before in Thailand, I personally think it's a massive folly and basically asking for trouble to go out of your way to get into the tax system here by applying for a TIN at this time. At a later date, perhaps years from now, things might be different but that's my opinion for NOW and yes I know that many people will vehemently disagree with me.

You know. The kind of people that when you say America act like they don't know if you might mean Brazil or Nicaragua.

Many are called. Few are chosen.

Oh no not one of those. What do you think mate?

Hey there local eaters. How about getting this ball rolling once again? My post today is very roughly about local SOUL FOOD restaurants. While all countries (hopefully) have foods that are soulful, of course I'm referring to black American cuisine which has roots in the deep south and even Africa. We've got two. One is closer to that label and the other is more modern and expansive. To start, Soul Bistro and Lounge in Pattaya. Soul Bistro Restaurant & Lounge, Pattaya City - Restaurant reviews I had a meal there consisting of jerk chicken (not soul food but I wanted it) and sides of candied yams and collard greens. Not surprisingly the jerk chicken wasn't really Jamaican but the flavor in the sauce was pleasant. The sides were the highlights especially the collard greens made probably with different greens than you would get in the U.S. and smoked turkey instead of the traditional ham hocks. The side portions were small but I did very much like the collard greens. To me, more exciting are the pair of restaurants called Qulture Lounge and Cafe on Jomtien 2nd road, near soi 14, Riviera Condo . QULTURE LOUNGE AND CAFE, Jomtien Beach - 29/1130 Moo 12 Nong Prue Bang Lamung Chonburi - Restaurant Reviews & Photos - Tripadvisor There are TWO of them, count 'em two. One on the left is a sophisticated (and expensive) dinner club kind of place, opening at 4 pm. I looked at the menu, and wow, incredible, but the prices are high as well (though I expect worth it). A dish that caught my eye specifically was red beans and rice with andouille sausage which is a Louisiana favorite I've never seen locally before. I arrived at 3 at the dinner place not knowing the hours and was directed to the more casual cafe down the block on right. The cafe is open until 5 pm closed Sundays. The cafe option is more of a casual coffee shop with breakfast foods but there are also a number of main courses as well that you could roughly classify as southern, soul food, etc. But overall I think they are branding it as a BREAKFAST place. I was tempted by the shrimp and grits plate but at 700 baht I decided maybe next time. So I had the pancakes which might have been the best pancakes (220) I've ever had anywhere (included fresh fruit and whipped cream) and a side of two pieces of Southern Fried Chicken (160) (also excellent). Both places have stuffed french toast which is a dish I've never had but apparently regulars rave about. Yes it might sound weird but having some fried chicken paired with your waffles, pancakes, or french toast is definitely on theme with soul food. Even with just one visit, I wouldn't be surprised if this place serves some of the best breakfast food in town (and I do recall even an English breakfast). I would love to go back there and sample the menu, including the expensive stuff. It's clear to me the cafe part is quite popular, both for coffee and food.

The trousers are frayed. That's weird. I also agree about the shoes.

OK. But I'm sure for a non addict 1000 a month is very doable for quite a decent existence in Siam Reap or Campot. If someone is some kind of addict, that transcends borders as well.