JonnyF

Insurrection? lol. It was a riot by a few loons. Anyway, ignoring the hyperbole, what has Biden done that has come close to what Trump may or may not have done? Well he totally screwed up the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, sending the region into chaos and pretty much reinstating the Taliban as leaders while simultaneously arming them to the teeth with US weapons that were left behind. So there's that...

It's sad that you think it has to be one or the other. The US deserves better than Biden or Trump. It's like deciding whether to be bitten by a Python (Trump, not pleasant but you can survive) or a Viper (Biden, looks less threatening but actually deadly). Of course Trump is less decrepit than Biden but they are both substandard. Both woeful in fact. A pathetic state of affairs for what used to be a good country. Sad to watch for a Brit like me who grew up admiring the USA.

This thread is about the government, and as far as I am aware Trump is not in government. But seeing as you mentioned it, compared to Hunter Biden? Yes, I'd say they look pretty good by comparison. But who wouldn't? That's a pretty low bar the Biden's have set.

You make it sound like you have to choose one or another. There is some centre ground, you know? But I guess it's easier to label anyone who doesn't agree with your Progressive mindset a Fascist... Sad.

Nobody cares about Biden and his silly story that he is Irish. It's the same as all his old stories like the Mandela rubbish he comes out with. Given his state of mind he probably believes it himself at this point. We didn't have a trade deal with the US when we were in the EU. We aren't desperate for one now. Especially if he thinks he can use that as a carrot for ordering us around. Did he not see how we reacted when the EU tried to do use trade to order us around? We told them to do one, pronto. We'll do the same with the US. Washington doesn't tell London what to do. Except in your anti UK mind.

Whilst I cannot support such statements, I have to say that if Biden and the Progressives were 'leading' (ruining) my country I'd probably be pretty angry as well. The fact that such an incompetent and senile man from such a disgraceful family can be voted into such a position of power is mind blowing.

Shocked to hear The Guardian is blaming it on Brexit and The Tories ????.

Ah, so the French have decided to go on a "go slow" to punish the Brits for Brexit. How very mature of them. No doubt Macron has approved this move. Classic EU pettiness. Thank god we left.

It's always someone else's fault, isn't it ????. As has already been pointed out, Blair lied to Parliament and Parliament was foolish enough to take his word for it. In fairness to Parliament, at that point in time it wasn't yet widely held knowledge that he was a pathological liar with a penchant for destabilizing entire regions.

Thai trains are a bit like Bangkok buses. You don't need to have used one to know they suck. A cursory glance is sufficient. I'll stick to planes thanks.

Fairytale Economonics? Is this the new "Unicorn" that you lefties were spouing on about for 4 years? You lefty Remainers love a childish expression to repeat ad nauseam, don't you... Truss promising a bonfire of EU laws. Now she's talking my language. Although a controlled explosion might be a better metaphor, starting with taking completely legal, unilateral action on article 16. Boom.

The issue is not 300 baht. It's nothing. But where does it go? Do we get a 14 day certificate for healthcare in the event of an accident? Something we can present at the hospital in the event of an issue? No. Didn't think so..

Yeah I'm guessing it was a 2 man job. Number 1 got caught immediately. Number 2 fled to Thailand.

Actually the reason they walk is because if defeated politically, they have tanks and guns which his ilk are absolutely prepared to use, as they showed at Thammasart University in 1976. The whole Parliament thing is a dog and pony show to give the illusion of a modicum of Democracy. Nobody believes it of course, but the domestic audience can't (won't) do anything about it and the international audience has bigger fish to fry.

Well they are starting from a low baseline given last year. I think domestic spending will be low. Many people up to their eyeballs in debt after borrowing their way through the last 2 years. Tourism will increase. I was out last night and saw lots of signs of that picking up (between Asoke and Nana). I think I preferred it without the tourists tbh.

You are one of those people who points out the blindingly obvious problems without offering any solutions. I've worked with many people like that. Yes we are in a difficult situation caused by covid19 and the war in Ukraine. When I ask what Stamer Rayner Abbott Nandy Lammy etc would do, you call it whataboutism. Dodging the question. So what do you think Labour would do? Apart from pontificating about woke issues from some Islington wine bar and hating on Israel of course. The Tories are far from perfect but they are the best option at the moment, especially if led by Truss and not Sunak. I believe Truss will win. The members will warm to her more than Sunak even though the MPs like Sunak. Must be a nightmare for you guys, given her political stance. ????

Yes the general election was representative of the nation. How did that work out for the left? Or do you have a twitter poll to contradict me ?

Yeah I suspected a back story of a long running feud. Often unavoidable in these villages. We have a local woman who hates us because we bought the farm that she was lowballing the seller on before we paid close to the asking amount. Of course, we were totally unaware of this when we bought it but that doesn't occur to her. Anyway, let's hope this sweet old Grannie gets her motorcycle papers in order before she runs over some kids playing in the village on her way home from pilfering the Galangal ????.

Yeah, I know that's what they do, I was just questioning the legality of it. I can't imagine it is legal to do that. I'm not sure that whether the plant/tree is cultivated or not is the key factor in the legality, and if it is, how do they know if a Papaya tree was planted or just sprung up. I'd also imagine their laid back attitude would change if it was you walking onto their property to take their fruit/vegetables. Probably a case of "what's yours in mine, what's mine is my own".

That remains to be seen. Hence, it is a prediction.

I didn't say you were racist. You misread the post. Please re-read it. I said you were implying that the Conservative members wouldn't vote for Sunak because he isn't white. It was quite an interesting debate and then you couldn't resist pulling the race card. Sad.

Yes opinions are not facts. Glad we have agreed on that.

Oh give it a rest. Can't you have a sensible debate without screaming "racist"? Have you seen how many non white Conservative MP's there are? Who do you think voted for them? Sure, not all voters would be members of the party but they are certainly supporters. Do only the racists make the step from voter to member? Laughable.

I didn't see any facts. I saw a few opinions. Many of which were from Truss' opposition for the PM's job.

I'm not sure that's correct. So if a papaya tree just randomnly pops up somewhere on my land (as they sometimes do when birds drop seeds etc.), it's perfectly legal for someone to walk onto my land and pick the fruit off it without asking? If that were the case I'm not sure this guy would be taking her to court since he'd know he would lose.