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They got such intelligence. They made a huge mistake not taking it seriously. It's a disgusting conspiracy theory to believe the Israeli government wanted the October 7 massacre or indeed the war triggered by it.

Gaza is not Israel. Some Israelis want it to be after October 7. We shall see.

Sure thing. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_disengagement_from_Gaza

Gaza is not part of Israel. Don't you know that? I see you're just trolling anyway.

Hamas did not cross any border? Do tell.

A realistic list but back to reality: Biden is old BUT He's the incumbent He's objectively had a successful first term The economy is in great shape even though the people don't perceive that (very low unemployment, recession avoided, stock market booming, inflation under control) Historically no incumbent in such a position wouldn't run (and they would usually win) Trump is on the path to be nominated and Biden beat him before Biden has hinted he might exit if it isn't trump, but it looks like it will be trump Yes, things could change. Trump could be in jail. Either candidate's health could fall apart. But as it stands now, dream on, Biden is running.

I understand what Thailand is trying to do, to separate their nationals as neutrals, and it does make sense, but on the other hand they insult Hamas if they think Hamas doesn't realize that already.

A bunch of vile conspiracy theories.

Have they really? Ever considered that the Palestinians (and the greater Arab world) failed themselves? What other people are "refugees" for several generations? Something is rotten. Like how Lebanon refuses to absord them as their own, again, after several generations. Palestinians even consider Palestinians with citizenship in other countries even the US still refugees. That is MADNESS.

Yep.

I find polls meaningless at this point. More so than ever before at this early stage. Why? It's true most democrats would prefer a younger candidate than Biden but that doesn't in any way mean they will vote for Trump when it is Biden. Yes, the mostly likely contest now by far for better or worse probably worse is Trump vs. Biden. But there are huge contingencies. Trump will probably be convicted of a felony before the election. He may even be in prison. A president that can't even vote? Unacceptable even to a large percentage of republicans. Either one may have a health crisis or worse before the election changing everything. Again, polls now in this race are meaningless.

There is no way that Trump picks Haley! His base sees her as a globalist and many will just stay home if he does that. Biden's options may be bad but he has been a successful president and if it ends up Biden vs. Trump Biden is without any doubt at all the best choice. Also consider -- the majority of Haley voters say they will vote for Biden over Trump. It is not only possible but LIKELY that Trump will be convicted of a felony before the election. So what? This what. 30 percent of republicans will not support him in that case. Could Trump win? Yes, he's a clear and present danger. But in no way is he a shoo in.

You have to be in his cult.

Yes, Even if he runs and loses. He'll never admit it and his fascist goons will be much better prepared this time.

It doesn't need to be inviting. I'm not making a soup in there. Just not horribly gross. My answer -- cleaning lady.

Trump

I can't pick just one but I really miss Chinese claypot cuisine which I haven't found in Thailand. Of those maybe the oyster, pork belly, garlic, and tofu stick one.

Easy for you to say. I can't even manage Spanish!

Absolutely we can say what we love the most. I love Chinese the most. But those are subjective opinions.

It's kind of hard to fully separate looking at Chinese culture from current political realities but it is true that the Chinese have a lot to be proud of (and a lot to be ashamed about) in their history. A famous American youtuber that I love xiaomanyc fully embraces his love of Chinese language and food (and now his wife and babies) while somehow managing to never mention anything political. I couldn't manage that.

Interesting that you slipped in that off topic ignorant canard on a topic about China. Yeah, you should learn more about Chinese food. It's truly amazing. The key is that there isn't Chinese food. There are Chinese REGIONS and the food is very different accross the regions. It's folly to say this or that cuisine is the best in the world as that can't really be measured objectively.

It's impossible to know at this point. The hard core republican base isn't the nation. Of that base, he got about 50 percent. Biden who admitedly has weaknesses (mostly his age) definitely has more than 50 percent of the hard core democratic base. That's all that PRIMARIES are about. Nothing like general elections at all. It's true most democrats want a younger candidate but no candidate of substance has challenged Biden and when push comes to shove the base will be with him in the general and so will many independents. Independents are the key and so of course is turnout of ALL factions.

Congratulations republicans. You're so predictable. It's going to be super interesting to watch Trump run for president from prison.

Correct.

Haters gonna hate.