JonnyF

Indeed. And the messages have been verified by the BBC themselves so a bit more tricky to attack the source this time. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66165766 Now, how can we blame this on Murdoch? ???? Good to see the money extorted from the British public being put to good use by these overpaid presenters. Let's hope the police take this more seriously than the BBC did.

A stutter affects the way speech is delivered. Not the factual accuracy of what is being said. "God save the Queen, maaaannnnnn" when she has been dead almost a year is not down to a stutter. It's down to cognitive decline. There are so many examples it's not even funny.

Time for some young blood in US politics. On both sides of the divide. Joe needs to sit down somewhere.

Me too. That would be awful. But it is well known that addiction can be a hereditary trait that can be passed from father to son. Let's hope it was nurture vs nature in Hunter's case. IMO Joe's vicious temper is the result of a life of privilege. When these type of privileged individuals are challenged in later life then can become extremely belligerent. Care homes are full of these type of individuals but fortunately they are not running countries, just offending care staff.

OK. You approve. I think it's disgusting, not only immoral but also illegal. Let's agree to disagree. We all have different standards. PS they were 15 and 17, not 19 (the "girlfriend" was 19). But feel free to change the ages of those concerned if it makes you feel better about the whole thing. Oh, technically they were trafficked for sex as well, but I don't suppose that bothers you either.

It's certainly got me stumped. Let's hope they get to the root of all this.

I guess it's just in my nature to care about these things. Don't you? Yes 15 and 17 year olds have sex. With other 15 and 17 years olds. Not with men old enough to be their GrandFather. So perhaps it is you who should grow up and stop trivializing it? Just a thought... It's a possible motive for the killing. Could be the kids father, brother etc. Could be a bribed cop looking to negotiate a second payment. Could be that he was still doing these things with other girls. It also explains why many members (myself included) have less sympathy than someone who wasn't involved in such sordid activities.

Well it kind of does, seeing as it's the same bloke.

The reporting is very unclear. 15 or 17? Who knows whether him or his friend chose the 15 year old and which settled for the 17 year old. It's a pretty disgusting predicament for a man in his late 50's to be found in either way IMO. Given his level of wealth and the history of the Thai police force, it doesn't take a genius to see how he could have avoided being charged. It's not the type of behaviour that elicits sympathy from me.

So you think a man in his late 50's with a 17 year old (who may have actually been 15) is OK? Let's agree to disagree on that one.

1. It was unnecessary. 2. He could have played his hand much smarter.

A long winded way of noting that Dementia symptoms come and go. https://completehomecare24.com/dementia-symptoms-why-do-they-fluctuate/#:~:text=Overall%2C dementia symptoms can fluctuate,better and support cognitive function.

How ironic that you are the one pointing that out ????.

Who was speculating? Who appointed Joe to clear up the issue on behalf of Nato?

Not according to this article. 15 years old. (I think the Nation is OK to quote if not please could someone remove the link). https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30339157

So maybe keeping his mouth shut would have been the most diplomatic course of action? Some people just can't help themselves I guess.

A theme of the Biden regime. Indeed. Shining a light on the Biden family is a precarious business.

Actually there is plenty of PC crap here, it just doesn't apply to foreigners. Try making a similar derogatory generalization about Thais on a Thai forum and the faux outrage will come thick and fast.

2 different people have similar, yet not identical opinions. Have you thought of sharing this revelation in any journals? Your remarkable insight is wasted on the forum ????.

He didn't say "not now". He said not until the war ends. There is a huge gap between allowing membership "right now" and ruling it out "until the war is over". He could have played his hand much more effectively had he taken a more sophisticated approach. A more thoughtful approach. A more intelligent approach. A more strategic approach. If Biden was a poker player he'd either fold every hand immediately or go all in with a grin on his face. And the grin wouldn't be a bluff either ????. I'd say Biden is playing checkers while everyone else is playing chess but I think that would be giving him far too much credit.

No surprise here. You don't need to be Dr Phil to see through the public demeanour. I've seen holograms with more substance. Fortunately he's just rolled out for public events these days. The decisions are made elsewhere.

The claims. Obviously. Do try to keep up. The family says they stand by the claims (see my link above). Seems a lot of muddying the waters happening. Sounds like someone got to the kid. This is far from over. If there are pictures, they'll come out in the end.

Back on topic. It's sad to see the young person now feeling so pressured as to deny the story. It reminds me of Mason Greenwood's girlfriend immediately after posting the video of her own abuse. It does seem the parents are standing by the story though. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jul/10/claims-about-bbc-presenter-are-rubbish-says-young-person-at-centre-of-scandal I wonder how much of the public's money will be used by the BBC to make this disappear. Shades of Saville all over again?

Stop gaslighting. Everyone knows the BBC is a) left wing, b) Pro EU/Anti Brexit and c) Woke. It's highest paid star Gary Lineker oozes all 3 from every pore, from every tweet. The fact that every left winger on the forum 100% supports their continued existence while pretending they are right wing is highly amusing.

Indeed. You can be murdered for beeping your horn. I would agree that ostentatious displays of wealth are not necessarily a great idea though. But certain personality types just can't resist it. I very much suspect that Mr Mack's fortune was at the heart of his sudden demise.