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And those are the legal business interests, we really don't know the extent of the illegal business interests that these generals are involved in. Drug running, human trafficking, prostitution, gambling, etc. The list likely goes on and on. The Thai army is not exactly a paragon of integrity, and there is no question about the fact that they're not sufficiently policed!

Where would one even start? By agreeing that presidential immunity allows murder? What we are left with now is a court so out of sync with the attitudes and preferences of the American people, with the way of life in the 21st century, that it is boldly risking its own legitimacy in decision-making each and every time they overturn set law. This week it was 45 years of precedent on race-conscious affirmative action programs in college admissions. And a year ago June the John Roberts Court made a historic and far-reaching decision, officially reversing Roe v. Wade, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists. https://news.yahoo.com/compromised-court-nations-worst-ever-035900067.html This court's conservatives have been compromised and the receipts of their tenure speak clearly and without shame. So much for judicial restraint. The Roberts Court will go down as once of the nation's worst ever.

I don't think it's a particularly strange position, I think politics in America have degenerated the point where we'll likely never see another high quality candidate, who has some decency, nobility, integrity, and a high level of intelligence. It's pretty much gotten to the point where only megalomaniacs and low quality dregs are interested in the office.

The Supreme Court seems to be thoroughly compromised at this point, somewhat corrupt, and morally bankrupt at a minimum.

There are now a hundred people in Congress who identify as being Progressive left, which is a real shame. The extremist wing of the party has exerted a tremendous amount of control, and they don't bode well for the future of the dems. I don't like alot of their policy, as a centrist dem.

To each his own, I certainly honor your choices. I have dated women who are very successful and very smart and with one exception they were nothing but problems, difficult, lot of arguments, chock-full of big-headedness, and stubbornness, and they had to have it their way. Plus I found that they weren't particularly open-minded and they some of them were not much fun to be around.

To some extent I agree, though I'm not going to vote for Trump. As a centrist Dem I think Harris is the worst possible choice. I think not only should the party have lobbied Biden to let a younger candidate run, but in lieu of that they should have at least convinced him to replace Harris. She is dreadful.

His number? 44th worst in history, after Buchanan.

Well Biden did not have five deferrments, plus five huge bankruptcies. Those are honors reserves for the true dregs of society.

Always fun to see the huge man roasted. He does not have a sense of humor, so he cannot laugh at himself. His comment about Trump facing Stormy weather was classic. Trump richly deserves all the jokes directed at him.

More regression. Such inane policy. Such a lack of education on the topic. Legalizing recreational ganga is the only way forward. Out with the dinosaurs. In with the youth.

His work (or lack thereof) with Burma has been a demonstration of the moral bankruptcy of this administration. Good riddens. He accomplished very little. He will likely be replaced by another BOB (bottom of the barrel) selection.

The appropriate response would be to offer him a refund of double the cost of his ticket. It means nothing to the airline. The 5,000 baht offer would be considered an arrogant slap in the face. The reality is, this airline has been substandard for a very long time. I rarely consider them for my travels.

Over the years my woman and I have developed a very independent relationship. I encouraged it to move in that direction and at this point in time I'll take trips with my friends, I'll take solo trips occasionally, she'll take trips with her friends, or she'll get in the car and drive up North for a few days or a week. I go back to the States for a month, sometimes she comes with me, sometimes she doesn't. It's an absolutely delightful lifestyle, we're both very comfortable with it, and what I do on my own time is on me. I have a lot of friends who don't have the cajones, or the ingenuity to create a lifestyle like this, and they're very, very envious. I know a lot of men that are really emasculated even here, and they would never think of going somewhere and leaving their woman behind, or letting their woman travel on her own. The ball and chain is just not my style, or hers. And it really works for us. We both absolutely love our independence. If you are non independent homeboy that's all good, as long as that's your own choice, and not her dictate.

Very very few people around the world understand the fascination that a group of Americans have with the huckster. When he was president I would get questioned all the time and it got to the point where I would just introduce myself as Canadian, because I just didn't want to discuss it. If he gets reelected it'll be the same thing, I will be out of Regina for 4 more years. He's the last person in the world that I want to discuss. It's a bit like sticking one's head into a rancid sewer.

That would be a huge mistake. One I made earlier in life and will never make again. We are indoctrinated to believe that is what we are supposed to do. No thanks. You want the top ten reasons? I will give you a few. Even though my Thai woman is very smart, I do not get much intellectual stimulation from the relationship. But, I get so much else. And in all of the relationships I was ever in with really smart women, who I got intellectual stimulation from, there was also so much grief to contend with. Such combative women. So much competition. Yikes. Thrilled to death to have left all of that behind. When I was only in the relationship for a year or so, I had dinner with a very sharp American friend. I asked him about that. He laughed. He said, when you feel the need for intellectual stimulation, call me. We can hook up for the meal, and break down the origins of the cosmos. Do not fret. That same brain that gives you that stimulation, also tends to give you so much grief, it is not worth it, on any level. Get over it. Enjoy all of the other qualities, that make your day so delightful and fulfilling. Great advice, that I have followed to this day. I learned long ago that an intellectual woman, who can match me intellectually, also tends to be a combative woman, and the chance of harmony is low. I for one, love a harmonious house, where my woman is joyful and light hearted, with a great sense of humor, and an amazing attitude toward life, and us. Just my point of view. Whatever works for you, stick with it.

Well back in the day these guys had scouts that would scour the land and pick out very young beauties and recruit them to serve the king. I wouldn't doubt if a similar system exists today, but perhaps it's more of a worldwide system than a local system. This guy is so self absorbed, and denies himself nothing, so I can't imagine that he would have the self discipline to deny himself that.

This is a man of such astonishing levels of moral bankruptcy it blows the mind when one thinks of the level of indulgences he has lavished upon himself. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei’s automobile collection, valued at an estimated US$5 billion and consisting of over 7,000 cars, is often regarded as the largest private car collection in the world. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/trend/sultan-of-brunei-boasts-5b-private-car-collection-4699297.html When you have gold cars with an umbrella platform, you can bet the private jets are going to be jaw-dropping too. A Born Rich report claimed the sultan has his own Boeing 747-400, Boeing 767-200 and Airbus A340-200 jets. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174250/how-sultan-brunei-hassanal-bolkiah-spends-his-billions The Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the epitome of extravagance with more than 1,700 rooms, 257 bathrooms and five swimming pools, according to GQ India. The sultan reportedly has 110 garages on the property to house that insane car collection, and he also loves horses. He’s had special air-conditioned stables built to make sure his steeds are well looked after and in the best possible condition.

There's no question about the fact that any High-Speed Rail Project is worth it, it's an investment in the future. However it's a bit late in the game, and if they say it's going to take 3 years, assume it will take 15. If they say 5 years assume 25 years. Just look at the Rama II nightmare. How long has that been under construction? And they're only up to kilometer 36, how much longer will it take? 15 more years?

I've heard this so many times over the past decade and a half. When the hapless army first came into power 10 years ago, they came into Samui, full force, did a major crackdown on the taxis, posted huge signs saying that taxes will now be using their meters, call us if they don't. Two weeks later all was forgotten, which was very typical of the Prayuth Administration, they were the two-week Administration. I would stop a taxi and ask them to use their meter and they would just laugh at me, this was two weeks after the "crackdown". I think the same applies to Srettha, whatever declarations he is making will be forgotten in two weeks or less.

It is the easiest form of intelligence to measure, intellectual intelligence is far more difficult and abstract. Practical intelligence you just see it, it manifests itself as solutions and ideas, sometimes multiple times a day, for issues and problems that come up. I consider myself intelligent, but sometimes I'll have to ponder something for hours that she is able to find a solution for in seconds. For me that is the essence of practical intelligence, and for me it is by far the best kind of intelligence to have.

This is a very rich topic. I prefer practical intelligence over book learning, and I prefer street smarts over a very high intellect. I've known super intelligent people that were very neurotic, had a lot of issues, weren't much fun to be around, and didn't have particularly good attitudes. On the other hand my Thai gal is super intelligent but, not intellectual. Her mind is like a sieve, her memory is incredible, she can fix something just by looking at it, take it apart put it back together like a structural engineer. All of this without a university education. She thinks on her feet, is a great problem solver, and just has a huge IQ when it comes to practical intelligence. That is very nice to be around.

It could be an issue with your AC unit or units. First of all you should always use an inverter they save up to 40% on electric. Secondarily you have to have your AC cleaned thoroughly every 6 months, the whole thing has to be dissembled, and third the screens should be cleaned every two weeks. Efficiency is the name of the game, if it's your place I would also look into insulation.

I thought you would have realized it by now, taxes don't really affect billionaires. There are so many workarounds for people with that kind of money. Billionaires pay very little tax. We are the ones who are constantly footing the bill, it's the little guy and the affluent, but not rich guys who pays taxes.

Oh, I forgot. They are open to criticism, allow protests and are very kind with the fines and hand slapping. True benevolence. Who is brainwashed?