spidermike007

A four year sentence is continued testament to the weakness of the judiciary here, for multiple manslaughter. It is a lack of a deterrent, and the judiciary continues to weaken Thai society with their disservice. Useful testimony is a reason to reduce his sentence? How about deep pockets?

I can understand why he would find this funny. Imagine getting back together with her? I am sure he is thrilled to put her in the rear view. No thanks.

Nice. Are some of those images of Chaiyaphum province? I love Issan. Gorgeous scenery, open vistas, nice people, more tropical weather, and cooler winters. Look forward to retiring up there someday soon.

They need to go after Barr with everything they have. He is a partisan hack, who has been bought and paid for. He does not represent the American people, and represent the lowest common demoninator. He must go. 

3 minutes ago, geoffbezoz said:

Absolutely true but just imagine what carnage would be caused if those Highway patrol police car drivers pursued anyone at speed ? Complete carnage caused by police inability to handle or do anything  with skill.

What about a simple road block? The police radio ahead, just like they are currently doing with speeding cars. If you are doing more that 50kph over the limit, your car is confiscated on the spot. Catch a minivan you dummy! And a large fine is imposed, based on the degree over the speed limit, and the degree of recklessness. You get your car back after 30 days, and payment of an additional 10,000 baht over the cost of the ticket. Great inconvenience equals a lesson learned. Maybe.

Word would get around quickly. People would talk. Thought the term is not known here, around the world it is what is known as a deterrent. A reason to not get stupid and reckless. In the US there is a heavy price to be paid for this behavior. Why not here?

They required a study, and scientists to conduct this study? You could have asked benny the clown, and he would have come to the same conclusions. Now, what will the junta do about it? Anything? Or nothing, as they have been doing for the past 61 months. 

Who is the man who committed treason? It can easily be argued that Trump has committed treason with Putin. No doubt he conspired with him. He has gone out of his way to protect, and coddle this serial killing dictator. No doubt he colluded. The report does not clear his name one iota. Maybe the 4 page summary did, but Barr is bought and paid for. Totally compromised, and perhaps one of the worst AG's the US has ever had. He makes Sessions look like a man of tremendous honor and integrity. 

And who has consistently lied to congress? Trump. Who has consistently lied to the American people? Trump.

One thing I give this man credit for is spin. He is a master of spin, deflection, disinformation, lies, fabrications, misleading facts, and hyperbole. He is masterful at creating a distraction. Even though he calls himself an outsider, he is actually a masterful politician, in a sense that he is able to create a false narrative that millions buy into. Impressive work. 

12 hours ago, stevenl said:

And to achieve something he should have coordinated action with allies in stead of alienating them with tariffs.

Any president who goes out of his way, and makes an effort to alienate our closest allies, and coddles serial killing dictators like Putin, Kim, MBS, and others, is not working in the best interests of the nation. Trump is the most dangerous man in America. He is a national security risk, a traitor, and a fool. 

1 hour ago, nauseus said:

 

Climate change is real but it is both lazy and wrong to say that CO₂ levels are higher than they have ever been. However, CO₂ and temperatures have risen through recent history and at least part of the reason for both of these rises is man, his activities, and especially his rise in numbers.  

 

I agree about not needing lobbyists and protecting our environment- an ever rising global GDP at the cost of all else is just unsustainable - something will break if nothing is done.

We are not making this stuff up. There is ample credible evidence of such.

Ancient air bubbles trapped in ice enable us to step back in time and see what Earth's atmosphere, and climate, were like in the distant past. They tell us that levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere are higher than they have been at any time in the past 400,000 years. During ice ages, CO₂ levels were around 200 parts per million (ppm), and during the warmer interglacial periods, they hovered around 280 ppm (see fluctuations in the graph). In 2013, CO₂ levels surpassed 400 ppm for the first time in recorded history. This recent relentless rise in CO₂ shows a remarkably constant relationship with fossil-fuel burning, and can be well accounted for based on the simple premise that about 60 percent of fossil-fuel emissions stay in the air. 

Today, we stand on the threshold of a new geologic era, which some term the "Anthropocene", one where the climate is very different to the one our ancestors knew. 

If fossil-fuel burning continues at a business-as-usual rate, such that humanity exhausts the reserves over the next few centuries, CO₂ will continue to rise to levels of order of 1500 ppm. The atmosphere would then not return to pre-industrial levels even tens of thousands of years into the future. This graph not only conveys the scientific measurements, but it also underscores the fact that humans have a great capacity to change the climate and planet.

https://climate.nasa.gov/climate_resources/24/graphic-the-relentless-rise-of-carbon-dioxide/

33 minutes ago, Tug said:

Subistute orange wig for an orange jumpsuit and you very well may get your wish lol

There are many reasons for the proliferation of fat, ugly, older, and at best average looking gals at the bars. The internet is the primary reason. The stunners that we used to see five, ten, or twenty years ago, now have too many options. They are being courted by super rich guys, who visit Bangkok a few times a year, and are happy to pay the standard worldwide rate of 60,000 baht ($2,000) that they pay in every large city of the world. That is for a few hours time! Some do it with agencies, some are freelance. Also, the Japanese are willing to pay real money, for a very short encounter. Add to that hostess jobs, and internet dating. The dating sites are so demographically unfavorable for the average Joe, these days. Unless you are young, and super handsome, it is all about the money. And the really hot gals can command monthly allowance of 30,000 to 50,000, plus gifts and prizes. There are alot of emotionally vulnerable, older guys with cash, that are happy to supply them with those kinds of stipends. 

So, the top 20 or 30% has disappeared from the bar scene. Gone baby gone. 

56 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

I dont care if he wears an orange wig and dances naked before pics of the Donald, I just want him the take care of the treasonous jamokes who <deleted> wit the USA......and dont tbink that weasels like Strzok or Ohr or McCabe would be adverse to a little cooperation themselves.

 

Now y'all have fun screaming about nothing...hey and did you read the report yet?

Not yet. It has been redacted beyond recognition, due to fear, and immense guilt.

The market more than likely will correct, as some point. But I do not think it will collapse, as most of these units are owned for cash. So, a very different situation than in Leeds, or in the US. Most people who pay cash for a unit can afford to sit on it for awhile. 

But, depends on what happens with the world economy. Personally, I think we are due for a major correction worldwide. Trump's economic policies are designed to create a very short term boost, and one that is not sustainable. When that happens, all bets are off.