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Maybe that is what you should be doing instead of constantly complaining with your endless tirades. The moaning and groaning is bad for your health.

Statement by made by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "....ensure the continued delivery of development and humanitarian activities for the most vulnerable communities around the world, whose live and livelihoods depend on this support." He is admitting the U.S. has been a prime contributor to these communities. But yet, many of these countries say the U.S. is not doing enough. They demonize Americans and even send jihadists to terrorize us. I say enough of this helping our enemies.

"All my "All my people are being attacked." That says it all.

Through the roof! Shortage caused by the bird flu.

Would you say that criminals who launder dirty money by establishing legal businesses that provide jobs and income to legal citizens should be excused for their crimes because they are an asset to America? And what's the big deal about the price of eggs vs. stock prices? That's far from unusual.

When I was in the military we often caught free flights on military aircraft to go home on leave. These were flights that pilots made to meet their proficiency requirements. https://thegunzone.com/how-many-hours-do-military-pilots-fly/

Not intended to be a flame. So we shouldn't deport these fruit pickers because the fruit will rot then the end result will be higher prices because there will be shortages as the law of supply and demand kicks in. Therefore immigration laws should not be enforced since it will result in higher fruit prices. Is that what your post is all about?

Such gibberish.

I don't think Trump has the power to unilaterally annex any foreign territory. If I'm not mistaken it would have to be ratified by the Senate, since annexation is legally a treaty. Rather doubtful he could garner enough votes.

We were there in November. Duck eggs were 30 for 150 baht, about USD 1.80/dozen. Being the cook I made all sorts of egg dishes.

Don't expect a reply. I posed the same question to him, giving some examples of what could go wrong. No reply.

Even if they freeze your account?

Even if they freeze your account?

You sound just like the type of person that would knowingly buy stolen goods because it was a bargain.

You ain't seen nothing yet. Just paid $10.39 for a dozen of large eggs. Many markets are sold out.

Fear mongering and scare tactics. Another Chicken Little posting. Chicken Little better stay indoors lest he be exposed to a migratory flock of bird flu carriers.

What are you waiting for?

I guess that is why you are not closer to home.

https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/china-cracks-down-on-cyber-scams-in-southeast-asia-but-leaves-networks-intact/ Why leave the networks intact? So the next gang of criminals can take over. It's a never ending cycle. Also makes it look like the Chinese government is doing stopping the illegal activity. Really?

Who do you think built (after forcibly displacing local Cambodians) and operates the casinos in Cambodia with profits flowing back home? The same people behind of human trafficking and call center scam operations. The Philippine government just busted scam center with direct ties to China. The head of this operation is said to be connected a Chinese national busted in Bangkok for a similar operation. Are these the kind of people you would place your trust in?

Where have you been? Never heard of debt trap diplomacy perpetrated on Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia, Laos, Mongolia and now Vietnam and soon Thailand? I was in the Philippines during the 1980's when the US Aid program was in place. The U.S. eventually abandoned the program because the Marcos government insisted that bribes be part of the package. One of my relatives was a bag man who actually delivered the bribes.

Biden's open door policy opened the floodgates. There were more criminals entering the country then being deported. Why because there was only a feeble attempt to round up all these criminals. Now the Trump administration is faced with the thankless (anti-Trumpers) job rounding them up and deporting the backlog. There are some on AN calling these deportations inhumane and barbaric. Barbaric is what you call some of the crimes committed by these terrible criminals.

BRICS, led by China has tried replacing the USD without much luck, even after being joined by Brazil. That is not to say the dollar is invincible, but for now it looks as if the dollar will remain the chief reserve currency for a while.

Every year at least 20 typhoons hit the country. This along with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes makes it difficult for the many Filipinos to stay afloat. Some blame the culture with their "bahala na" philosophy, for stifling economic progress. Others say rampant corruption doesn't help. One thing unique about the Philippines is that it is the only Christian nation in Asia. With that said can you please explain why you think that affinity to America is a stumbling block.

It did not take long for Filipinos to see Duterte's overtures to China was a major mistake. Most Filipinos I know both here and in their home country have a special affinity for America. I doubt that relationship will change anytime soon.