WDSmart

I agree with your comments above. The title and supposed purpose of this forum is to "Unravel the Motive." That, as you say, is virtually impossible, but it might be possible to find out more closely as more information is revealed.

Give us some examples. Sure! Here are just a few... https://www.politico.eu/article/15-most-offensive-things-trump-campaign-feminism-migration-racism/

This is a bout "Media Bias." That's not the same as "Hate Speech."

Again, I just don't understand why you would say that. Online MAGA supporters and Trump himself use hate speech every day. Here's just one recent example: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/09/kirk-assassination-trump-response/684175/

I consider myself a socialist. I promote a socialist economy over a capitalist one. I don't consider myself or any of my cohorts fascists. Socialsm is an economy. Fascism is a form of government.

Your comment should be changed to "Dealing with prostitutes..." Most trans people are not prostitutes or violent.

Trump is not correct on anything. Anyone who has listened to Charlie Kirk would describe him as at least a racist and a misogynist. He was far right. Whether or not he was a fascist. He didn't have enough political power to compare him to Hitler. When I look in the mirror, I see a far-left-wing socialist who, although I am vehemently disgusted with many on the right, would never advocate political violence because someone was voicing their opinion..

I don't understand how anyone could say this when our Trump and his MAGA supporters use violent hate speech every day. Or do you deny that?

It's disgusting watching righties speak out and try to twist this as a win for themselves.

I see four Thais on one motobike all the time, but they are probably a family and a couple of them are kids.

My understanding of the 90-day notice is that you notify Immigration that you are living in Thailand. You have to renew it every 90 days. So, I don't think you could post when you're not in Thailand. Also, when you return to Thailand, you'll get a new 90-day notice.

Yes! I agree with everything you've written above and have written about them many times for years - especially the Electoral College ( http://www.billsmart.com/writing/opinion/electoral_college/electoral_college.htm ) and runoff elections. 😉

Unfortunately, this is exactly the same thing happening in my home country, the USA, and actually has been the case for a long, long time. Countries like this are not democracies, they are pluitocracies. 😰

I don't believe Trump drew the picture and wrote the verses. He's not skilled enough and too dumb to do that. I think his signature is valid, but, of course, I really don't know for sure. I do believe he was aware of and approved the card, though. 🥵

I bank at Krungsri, and they give me a complete copy of all my transactions for the past year, which, of course. Includes my monthly THB65,000+ deposit, which is a transfer from my US bank account. I've been doing this for about 5 years now and hope to continue doing it.

I agree with you, but that's only half the problem. Also, the first step towards a permanent peace must include the Israelis recognizing the Palestinians' right to exist as a sovereign state. If you look at how the territory was divided up in 1947, and then how it looks now, you'll see that Israel has taken over most of the Palestinians' land, and now it's saying it will take over Gaza. I suggest that, in that first step, a two-state solution be reached, which would involve a return to the original land division.

Make sure this online Internet Business Banking app will not be terminated in October. Their regular online Internet Banking app will be, but their phone app will continue. At least that's my understanding.

My breakfast consists of six scoops of Metamucil. I add strawberries and bananas to it and blend everything together in a blender.

I have had a Krungsri Bank account for over 20 years. I'm 79 now, and have their app on my computer and phone. They're going to remove their computer app in October, but their phone app will continue. I use it all the time to transfer money to people and to scan QR codes to pay at stores when I'm shopping. I suggest you just install the app yourself. You can do that by going to Google Apps, or go to the link below: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.krungsri.kma&hl=en Good luck!

Rationality has nothing to do with Trump. He may be rational, but his goals are purely self-aggrandizement, and his tactics are despicable. I'm sure we're all conditioned by the media to some extent.

Norwegian? I am shocked by this fella too. We were brought up to think for ourselves, and we should know better. Fortunately most of us still do. No, USA. And yes, "most" USA voters did vote for someone other than Trump, but a plurality did. And even now, the polls I've seen claim that around 40% of those polled still support Trump. As I mentioned earlier, I simply don't understand this. 😒

B.S.! Yes! I usually go by just "Bill Smart" and do have the initials "B.S." 😁 I chose the author name "W. D. Smart" so as not to confuse the reader, since one of the main characters' names was "Cap'n Billy."

I hope the Europeans welcome the opportunity to help these immigrants and understand that sharing and empathy do sometimes come at a cost.

I don't have an immigrant visa for Thailand. I have a Non-Immigrant Type-O. Do you live in Thailand? If so, what type of visa do you have?

I have no ability to "crusade" against the Thai government. I am not a citizen, so, have no vote. I do vote in the USA, but only on federal issues, like electing a president. To me, the Thai government enacting policies is a matter of governance (democracy - kind of), not an economic issue (socialism). Thailand has an economy that is a mix of capitalism and socialism, as does the USA. In Thailand, however, the percentage of socialism in that mix is greater than that in the USA. I think that's commendable and hope the USA will start increasing the percentage of socialism in its mixed economy. I do have a lovely home in the mountains of northeast Thailand. Previously, I did participate in the capitalistic system in my home country, the USA. That was the only way to survive in that economy unless you were willing to accept being homeless. I paid taxes, some of which were used for public projects, which is socialism. Now, as I said above, I would like to see my home country increase the percentage of socialism in its mixed economy. I'm sure hypocrisy comes frequently to your mind. Socialism comes frequently to mine.