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All technology pollutes. Some pollute less than others, so maybe "cheap batteries" pollute less than "expensive batteries." I don't know about that. I do know that all technology pollutes, so any increase in the use of technology, like for mining or as a result of mining, is bad for the environment.

Yes, and I mistyped my original post. I hope Trump does NOT decide people who live outside the USA should not receive their SS benefits.

I meant I hope Trump will NOT decide that people who live outside the USA should not receive benefits.

Why? Because now, a lot of mining will take place, and mining is one of the worst destroyers of the environment.

That's bad news for Oregon's environment. 😒

Social Security retirement funds are meant for retired people, a.k.a. those who are no longer working. I hope Trump, or someone in his government, decides that people who live outside the USA should not receive SS benefits. And, I'm totally against trying to colonize Mars. We're destroying the Earth and should not be allowed to spread our species to another planet.

I'd be the first to say that Trump doesn't understand anything but selfishness. However, I do think the stock market's ups and downs due to his implementing and then withdrawing tariffs are very useful and advantageous to his billionaire buddies. They can sell when the market is high and buy when the market is low, knowing it will go up again soon. All they need is a little warning in advance.

I am a far-left-wing liberal and consider myself a socialist. Trump, IMO, is definitely not a socialist. He's an ultra-right-wing capitalist.

Arrest him, throw him in jail for 30 days, and then deport him. 😡

I'm a Trump Hater! 😡 As far as those who supported or still support him, I divide them into two classes: - Those who actually have the same values as Trump. I hate them. 😡 - Those who have been duped by Trump. I pity them and hope they see through his con jobs. 😔

Yes, I have six daughters: four "home-grown," one adopted, and one foster child.

I've started wearing a mask again when I go to places with a lot of people. Has anyone heard of a vaccine for this new strain? And if the government is planning on making it available to the public?

Growing one week older... 😉

The most diverse place in Thailand is the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I'm not a UK citizen, and in my country, the USA, we don't have any restrictions like this, but I think doing anything to discourage people from having children is a good thing. In fact, in my most recent book, I name human overpopulation as one of the three main causes of our (human's) continuing degradation of the Earth's biosphere. In my book, I, in fact, recommended a global 1-woman/1-child policy, which would reduce our population to about 10% (a 90% reduction) of what it is now, but that would take about 350 years. But, in the book, I explain why even doing this would only slow down the inevitable human destruction of the Earth's environment. The simple message of the book is that we are already "over the cliff" on this. 😞

I'm a far-left, woke liberal, and, although I vote for the Democrat candidate 99% of the time, don't really consider myself a Democrat. I don't identify completely with any political party. But, I do think the suggestions above, which encourage the "...attempt to shame and silence anyone who diverges from progressive orthodoxy." I'm above all a free speech advocate and believe everyone should be allowed to express whatever opinions they have on anything. I do, however, also believe that no one should be able to prohibit anyone else from living their life as they see fit, as long as doing that does not harm anyone. And, I don't believe allowing transgender women or transgender men to use the public toilet facility of their choice is harming anyone.

What's the biggest threat we face in 2025 - and 2026, 7, and 8? Donald Trump. 😞

Yes, a couple of nights ago, about midnight, we heard what I assumed were jet fighters cruising low over our mountain home near Phetchabun. They must have been very low because they were not only very loud, but their engines caused some of the windows in our house to vibrate.

I didn't click on the link because I know what my views are on anything Trump does - DISGUSTING!!! 😡

My home in the jungle-filled mountains of Phetchabun Province. And, I hope it stays that way! 👍

I've lived in Thailand for over 20 years. I've never been to Pattaya and never wanted to go there. I am a critic of it because of all the stories I hear (and read here on AseanNow Forums) of the emphasis there on drinking, prostitution, fighting, and all-nighters.

After having lived in Thailand for about 20 years, my answers (some are guesses) to the questions above are as follows: 1.) What percentage of this is due to peer pressure? - 0%. I think they're just trying out something different. 2.) What percentage continue to live like this as adults? - 5 to 10% (A guess) 3.) Would these people face discrimination from society if they decided that their previous ways of dressing and acting had been "a phase?" - No. (An opinion) 4.) How do Thai parents typically react to their children cross-dressing or identifying as LGBTQ? - They are okay with it. (Limited knowledge, but based on a few personal experiences)

I just don't understand all this hubbub about the reports on Biden's health. First of all, he had a VP who could step in for him if he did have to resign, and secondly, it's old news. The lies and deceit perpetrated by Trump in just his first couple of months as president are much worse than anything done in the Biden administration.

No, we are not prepared for that...

The USA did this over 10 years ago. All you need to do is show immigration that you are making deposits of over THB 65,000 in a Thai bank account each month. Your bank will give you the proof of that.