josephbloggs

Could have been a good thread of people's views from where they live. But instead it became people trying to show off.

Usual AN stuff.

3 hours ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

 

He certainly is.  And more likely than not broke or skint depending where he evolved from.

 

That”s why he has to make comments towards the haves.

 

Hey, maybe you can post your (supposed) bank balance again in case people didn't see it last time. You're a big rich man, let the anonymous strangers know about it, because - I guess by inference - you are a "have".

It's not the word I would use for you, but ok.

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I had a '99 GMC Sierra that did that. 

Sorry to hear that. I generally don't like to see people suffer.

19 hours ago, TheAppletons said:

I was torn - on the one hand, I hate to interrupt your deranged monologue with yourself on a public forum.

 

On the other hand, it's vastly entertaining to point out that you're engaging in a deranged monologue with yourself on a public forum.

 

 

Sitting in his bedsit, watching Fox news 24/7, getting irate over a constant feed of skewed right wing nonsense, then talking to himself on here.

Sad, but kind of funny.

44 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Well unless my source is pulling my leg, but I have checked the names so....

 

 

"My source". This is not a murder investigation. You sound absolutely ridiculous.

Again, they are little icons, made up of pixels. Get over yourself.

 

53 minutes ago, newnative said:

    Can't stand Musk but he's totally right on this one.  Seems there's buyers remorse setting in with some of the idiot House Republicans who voted for the 'disgusting abomination' without even reading what was in it.  

It's disgraceful that something so huge and wide reaching would be passed by people who didn't even read it. It just shows it really is a cult. Coupled with late night submissions designed so people wouldn't have time to go through them, it's pretty disgraceful. Yet the monkeys still clapped and voted for it. Then afterwards went "Oops". Here's one genius who only read it after she voted for it:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/03/marjorie-taylor-greene-trump-tax-bill

“Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years,” Greene wrote on X. “I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there.”

Democratic lawmakers, who all voted against the bill, responded with incredulity to Greene’s admission.

“You have one job. To. Read. The. F****g. Bill,” Representative Eric Swalwell wrote in response.

Representative Ted Lieu said he had read the AI provision beforehand and “that’s one reason I voted no on the GOP’s big, ugly bill”, he posted on X. “PRO TIP: It’s helpful to read stuff before voting on it.”

Representative Mark Pocan was more forward: “Read the f****g bill instead of clapping for it like a performing monkey. You should have done your job while it was written. You didn’t. You own that vote.”

United States of America. R.I.P. You won't be missed by many.

On 6/7/2025 at 11:19 AM, Blueman1 said:

 porn brokers....It's PAWN......And when travelling via the Islamic Borough of Heathrow  555 " Love It "

Have you ever arrived into Suvarnabhumi and been greeted by a Pakistani Immigration Officer welcoming you to Thailand? No, Can't say I Have.....

Has Thailand ever colonised Pakisatan? Did Thailand actively recruit Pakistanis in the 40s and 50s for the NHS and steel, textile and engineering industries?

The Pakistani immigration officers you see are actually British people - no Pakistani. British born, British raised, and more than likely at least third generation Brits.

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

OK LOL

You honestly think people have set up communication groups outside of AN to discuss and plan emoji planting? And you don't think believing that is paranoid?

They are little icons, made up of pixels. People need to get over them.

4 hours ago, BKKBike09 said:

 

Allegro was the first car I drove (my dad bought it). Appalling piece of junk. Back in the days when head restraints and passenger door mirrors were optional extras. And power steering? Pah! 

 

Was it brown?

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Au contraire. There is a group here who commincate outside the Board in emoji coordinating.

That is extreme paranoia.

1 hour ago, Evil Penevil said:

 

Sorry, I did indeed forget to include the links,

Greta Thunberg calls on world to 'crush Zionism'

Video of controversial young climate activist shows her shouting anti-Israel chants in pro-Palestinian protest sparking outrage online   https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/rk1t9weba

 

These are the anti-Israel activists in the new Gaza flotilla

Greta Thunberg

Thunberg first gained global recognition for her climate activism and her campaign for greener energy and climate justice. In recent years, however, she has taken a vocal stance in favor of a boycott of Israel and has become a full-throated supporter of the Palestinians. During the Iron Swords War, she spoke at a pro-Palestinian rally and declared that the goal should be to "dismantle Zionism."

https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/06/03/these-are-the-anti-israel-activists-in-the-new-gaza-flotilla/

 

She was named "Antisemite of the Week" by a Jewish watchdog organization. It stated (my bold):

"Swedish-born climate activist Greta Thunberg rose to fame in 2018 for her school climate strikes, demanding stronger environmental policies. Since then, she has sadly transformed her activism into a platform for vile Jew-hatred. Since the brutal 10/7 massacre, Greta has joined the ranks of keffiyeh-clad protesters, brazenly voicing her disdain for the Jewish state. What began as a fight to protect the planet has devolved into a campaign of hatred against Jews."

https://stopantisemitism.org/as-week/greta-thunberg/

 

Greta Thunberg sparks outrage after declaring 'f**k Israel and f**k Germany' at pro-Palestine protest

The Swedish climate change activist has been described as 'moving very consciously in close proximity to antisemitism'

https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/greta-thunberg-israel-germany-palestine-protest

 

As Greta Thunberg Chants “Crush Zionism” After Anti-Jewish Pogroms, B’nai B’rith Calls Her Activism Discredited

"One month after a social media post expressing solidarity with people in Gaza but not Israel following the most gruesome atrocities targeting Jews since the Holocaust, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has escalated inflammatory rhetoric on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Media reports have highlighted a video of her chanting “Krossa Sionismen,” or “Crush Zionism,” at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Stockholm on Nov. 23.

"Zionism means nothing more than support for Israel’s right to exist—and Thunberg’s chanting of a shocking slogan more identified with genocidal forces in the Middle East discredits her as a legitimate interlocutor in the international community. "

https://www.bnaibrith.org/greta-thunberg-activism-discredited-after-shocking-anti-israel-chants/

 

SWC Denounces Greta Thunberg for Turning Amsterdam Event into Pro-Hamas Campaign

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is denouncing Greta Thunberg who, during a climate change protest in Amsterdam, gave the microphone to Sara Rachdan, a Palestinian activist who has called for the destruction of Israel, and in a video falsely purports that Israel is gassing Palestinians.

https://www.wiesenthal.com/about/news/swc-denounces-greta-thunberg.html

You're equating criticism of Israel and criticism of the siege and oppression of Gaza as "anti-semitism". She has never explicitly called for the destruction of Israel, only for them to end their siege of, and oppression of, the Palestinian people. 

You read in to things what you like, that's fine. But jumping to an anti Semitism stance when anyone dares to criticise what is going on and you soon lose credibility.

4 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said:

 

It was a bit sad to see Greta swallowed by antisemitism.  She doesn't just support Palestinians, she has called for the destruction of Israel

 

That's a lie.

You are supposed to provide evidence for outlandish claims. No doubt you have a link to her calling for the destruction of Israel and you just forgot to include it.

22 minutes ago, JackGats said:

I never noticed there was a 90-report issue when getting a CoR. This would imply you couldn't renew any driving licence shortly after flying back to Thailand.

There isn't an issue. If you haven't been due to do a 90 day report since you landed then you don't need one, only a TM30.

However if you have been here over 90 days they will likely ask for a report.

I have done two CoRs in the last four months. First one I had been less than 90 days in the country since my last entry so wasn't asked for a 90 day report. For the other one I had been here 95 days and I was asked for a 90 day report.

I got a CoR a couple of weeks ago for a car sale.

No 90 day report but a TM 30. However it was 95 days since my last entry so when I handed over the documents she asked where my 90 day report was. I told her I didn't have one but had an appointment an hour from then to do it (I was doing both CoR and 90 days on the same day). She said don't worry about that, went to the 90 day report desk (three desks away) and told them not to call my number, then she did my 90 day report as well as my CoE. Nice lady.

But as others have said if your 90 days is not due then you only need a TM30.

18 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Deflection from what? Some other silly leftist (not you) claimed someone wasn't qualified because they were 22. 

 

I don't think it's age so much as the complete lack of experience.

Will you defend absolutely everything Trump does until the day you die? It's comical. Even incredible people make mistakes and can be criticised (not that Trump comes under that category, my God).

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Why do stupid old men think young men are stupid? 

No idea, why don't you ask one? 

I certainly don't think young people are stupid. I just think they don't have experience especially to lead in such senior roles in such crucial departments. Do you? It seems his main qualities are being cheap (after "doge" cut numbers in that department by 20%) and he is a self described "Trumplican".

What other qualifications does he have to be in such a role? Wouldn't you want someone with anti-terrorism experience to lead an anti-terrorist department? No? Thought anti terrorism was quite important...

5 minutes ago, cliveshep said:

This is the next to last mail I got from them, the last one promises to return documents. Of concern is the insistence I prove what town or village I was born in. No problem, I'll track down the midwife via a seance.  I hope and pray the original birth certificate that gives details of adopted parents suffices else I'll be in deep dodo.

There is no way I can prove that almost 80 years later especially in the chaos so close to the end of the war.

https://static-logos.notifications.service.gov.uk/bc9eb012-fd36-4bf0-a201-b915f203ddec-homeofficecrest.png HM Passport Office

	Dear CLIVE SHEPPARD, Application reference: 537 452 2543 We need you to send us more documents We cannot continue with your passport application because we need more documents. Send evidence that confirms your place of birth We need you to confirm your place of birth before we can continue and print your passport. Unfortunately we cannot accept Herts as your place of birth because it is a County name. We need to know the village, city, or town you were born, so we can add this to your new Passport. Not doing so when issuing your previous passports has been an oversight on our part, please accept our apologies for this. Send your birth certificate or adoption certificate. If your birth certificate does not show your place and country of birth or you do not have the original you can order an official copy at: https://www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate The formats we can accept We usually cannot accept photocopied documents unless we have told you we can for that type of document. Only send laminated documents if that is the only format the issuing authority provides for them. How to send us documents When you are sending us documents or letters, make sure you: we only want the items we have asked for use a strong envelope that is the right size for anything you need to send us check the weight and pay the correct postage – consider using a signed and tracked service send to this address – this includes the application reference so we can match anything you send us to your application HM Passport Office INT-DOCS 537 452 2543 Three Cherry Trees Lane Hemel Hempstead HP2 7HQ UK We will return any evidence you send us when we are finished with it.

Wishing you all the best, hope it gets resolved soon.

On 4/29/2025 at 10:48 PM, josephbloggs said:

Many of us knew it at the time, but when you get a bunch of power hungry billionaire egos together they will eventually turn on each other.

Elon Musk looks like he's falling out of favour after he was told he can only "advise" and not fire people. And the tariffs are not helping his company, he's stepping back his involvement, and basically the writing is on the wall as Trump doesn't like being overshadowed.

Now Jeff Bezos is a pariah and Trump has said Amazon is "hostile and political" because Amazon said they will publish a breakdown of prices to show how much are due to tariffs. Amazon have now scrambled to say it is not approved, only talked about.

Hilarious to watch these rich white guys squabble. Too many egos in one room. Bring on the collapse! Popcorn please!

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cpvrrre4zlkt

The world is waiting to see this unfold. And laugh. Heartily.

Winning.

Not one to gloat or say "I told you so". But I told you so, on April 29th. But they lasted until early June - not bad going.

On 6/4/2025 at 1:53 PM, SunnyinBangrak said:

Must be truly stunning to groupthink lefties where questioning, difference of opinion, and diverse thoughts are non existant and non permitted.

Great to see conservatives free thinking, its a sign of a healthy political movement.

How are those free thinking and diverse thoughts going?