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"Who are Israeli settlers, and why do they live on Palestinian lands? " "More than 700,000 settlers – 10 percent of Israel’s nearly 7 million population – now live in 150 settlements and 128 outposts dotting the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. A settlement is authorised by the Israeli government while an outpost is built without government authorisation. Outposts can range from a small shanty of a few people to a community of up to 400 people. Some of the settlers move to the occupied territories for religious reasons while others are drawn by a relatively lower cost of living and financial incentives offered by the government. Ultraorthodox Jews form one-third of all settlers." https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/who-are-israeli-settlers-and-why-do-they-live-on-palestinian-lands

I usually play ."I Can Dance" by Leo Sayer I find it much more soothing and intellectually stimulating and it's true! the man can dance. I learned all of my dancing moves from this video.

would such a doctorate allow such recipient to conduct gynecological exams? If so , where do I apply for one? Great idea I just have, after reading the other thread where they wanted to bring in chinese police to induced people to come to Thailand How about an honorary doctorate with gynecological exam bebenefits with every Elite visa? I am an FN genius!! Srettha, call me I got many many more!!

I am glad that the Thai PM finally acknowledged that his police force is not up to the task, and outside help is needed. Now if he could only look into other Thai institutions . How about foreign PM's coming in every once in a while? The police thing sounds to me as preferential treatment for certain nationalities. that should not go over well with others. How about having an UN police force ? or even yet simply issue a loaded AK47 to every tourist coming in at the airport immigration booth? Nothing spells security like a loaded AK47 in your arms. It would be returned as the tourist depart, cleaned , reloaded and issued to the next tourist I also have some other good ideas , PNDs (personal nuclear devices ) as a Mutually Assured Destruction Deterrent )MADD)? If the PM would pm me (pun intended) I will be willing to discuss my brilliant ideas ove a beer at a venue of his choosing.

Be careful taking the caps of while charging a lead acid battery generates hydrogen . I had one explode in my face once, doing exactly that and still have the scare on my hand to prove it., where I got a cut and a healthy dose of sulfuric acid. I was lucky it did not go in my eyes.

Biden had his chance when he was VP to Obama, but when Obama was himself running , to get the support of the Clinton political machine, had made a deal to after his turn support a Hillary run, He was a team player and we got Hillary and consequently trump. When Biden run against trump , I supported his campaign and was ecstatic when he won over trump. He was IMO the perfect man for the job at that time. A transitional bridge from the lunacy of the trump presidency back to normalcy. I cant believe the American people , knowing what the know now, would as a whole want to go back to trump, but at the same time are ready to move on from Biden. If the democrats could not find anyone other than Biden , I am afraid a more centrist republican ticket might become a thing. " Should Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney run for president again as an independent with West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on the ticket? Yes, say backers of a new Boston-based “Draft Romney Manchin Committee” that filed with the Federal Election Commission Wednesday, who believe the pair can beat the frontrunners, Democratic President Joe Biden and former GOP President Donald Trump." https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/11/10/23955557/romney-manchin-presidential-ticket-2024-draft-committee-biden-trump An independent run by Romney . if not win, could split the Republican ticket to give us another Bden term, which IMO if not optimal , is also not terrible.

When searching for airfare I clear my cookies . and do a search incognito Not an expert at this, but when you re do a search and you see some of your search info autofill. it is my understanding that the website also has your info and is adjusting the price accordingly.

PS: I love your thread!! I might not reply often, but I read it when ever I see it. Now that I think of it. I really should follow. Thank you you for taking the time to post life in the Real Thailand.

It's that time of the year where the village Wat has its annual fundraising event. I think it is in every village in Thailand, There is a parade from the villager to the wat where they bring in the money trees, Who says money dont grow on trees? LOL Anyway the come to the wat , go three times around dome sort of temple , there is loud musick and a lot of dancing. Candy were thrown in the air and the kids went crazy collecting it. A good time was had by all . especially the kids feeding the elephants. We were busy giving out food. and drinks.

If this does not scream stalemate, I don't know what does? "Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Former Secretary General of NATO, has put forward a proposal for Ukraine to join the alliance, but that Article 5 of the Washington Treaty should not apply to the territories occupied by Russia. " https://news.yahoo.com/former-nato-secretary-general-suggests-141300284.html There only one issue in my mind, if I understand the provisions for membership correctly. I thought that Ukraine could not join while it was at war. So does Rasmussen also suggests that Ukraine sues for peace, and concedes 1/3 of it's territories to Russia? Otherwise, in my mind, Ukraine would still be in a state of war with Russia and as such it could not join the alliance. "In a rare visit to Kyiv this April, Stoltenberg said Ukraine's "rightful place" was in NATO but later made clear it would not be able to join while the war with Russia, " https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/what-would-happen-if-ukraine-joined-nato-2023-07-05/#:~:text=It is cited as one,an attack on all allies. So what has changed? If Ukraine is doing so well in this war. why is the west willing to give up a substantial percentage of Ukraine and Maintain a "Not stalemate" Are things so bad, that the west is willing ro rush in to the aid of Ukraine? So many questions so few answers,It would truly be funny if it was not so tragic for Ukraine and it's people.

Never heard of the WTF organization, either.

Jasmine is my favorite.

Who the heck is this Schwab guy and how did he manage to get pregnant?

In this situations you need to be firm!!

There is only one sure way to find out

Where are you? Here in Khon Kaen right before Macro, there is a huge Wholesale mall with hundreds if not a thousand shops. I Was there last week for something else, and I saw more than a few shops that sold them at very reasonable prices, and you could see what you are getting. Unfortunately they did not have any spiderman underwear, If you are not from around here, I am sure there is a similar place in your area.

Get a crew to do it, The hospital bill could be a lot more that you will save by trying to do the job yourself LOL Seriously. Where in Thailand are you? IN our area in Khon Kaen there are guys who do just that. We had the back side of my work shop, about 4m done a few months ago, and I don't know how much it was, but it was inexpensive enough to to even care to ask the wife. Get an estimate, what do you have to lose? Oh and when you do make sure not to be around, otherwise you might get the Farang price LOL When the wife comes back, I will ask her what we paid.

Sad to say, I am pretty antiquated as it is.

Sipi still has most of his faculties an knows better than to make speeches, He knows I appreciated cash more than anything. . In case you want to contribute to my Pain Of The Year (POTY) award campaign , please PM me for the QR code.

He is probably more senile than he used to be , if that's possible, and is lost in the woods

Not sure what is happening , and not only here but Has anyone nominated you? I would look but it's so hard to care when it's not about me. Anyway, if anyone deserves the recognition is you So I nominate Sipi You have been posting in this forum longer than me, and I have been here longer than mud . Which I am afraid it means that you predate mud. In all these years I can honestly say that I have never seen you to not be pleasant. Me on the other hand........... less said the better.

I am curious as the the criteria one would use to determine "Idiot drive" Would you post qualify? Or perhaps mine?

First I would buy one for my , childe, I would never allow her to ride on a bike without one, But I get it, some Thais don t have a lot of money (Though the seem to have plenty for that fancy smartphone) But anyway, if I only had one I would insist my daughter wears it. Would it fit her well? probably not, But I bet it would afford her more protection than if she was not wearing one at all.

Well they would have to. otherwise how would they know if you are talking to them. But the google thing is disturbing.

May a thousand camels spit in your face!!