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How To Spot An American You probably missed it in the rush of the news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had advertised in a newspaper an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American... any American. So an Australian Dentist wrote the following to let everyone know what an American is, so they would know when they found one. An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani, or Afghan. An American may also be a Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans. An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan. The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses. An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God. An American is from the most prosperous land in the history of the world. The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence, which recognizes the God given right of each person the pursuit of happiness. An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need. When Afghanistan was overrun by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country. As of the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan. Americans welcome the best, the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best athletes. But they also welcome the least. The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty, welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These, in fact are the people who built America. Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11, 2001 earning a better life for their families. The World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 other countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists. So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and every bloodthirsty tyrant in the history of the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself. Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, anywhere, is an American.
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Using a new agent for renewing retirement visa
Andre0720 replied to DomD's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Well, I had my own experiences with African people. I used to provide rooms for African students coming to my country to study. I welcomed them. I treated them like I do with students from my own country. But then reality hits. These people all want others to adjust to them. Even when I explain that when I visit other countries, I do some reading on the culture there, what to do and what not to do. They could not understand that. They simply reply that they cannot abandon their ways of life.. Then I made some research, and checked on African culture, and I ended up on a site that described world IQ. Not made to demean any people or country, just facts. The I could understand why people from Cameroun could not understand basic concepts, the average IQ for that country is about 68. A bit challenged as we would think. I could not get them to close the refrigerator door, because they claimed that it was not needed, because there was a thermostat inside. No kidding. And the food and spices used, waking up people because of the stench. When I said that these spices cannot be used here, they simply get offended. Senegal, 78 IQ, no need to wash the bath tub, bed sheets, and more, for 6 months. Did not even know that this might be needed. And so on and so on. The list is too long. You can start at a level of 'not being a racist', and these people will slowly make you become one. And I do hope that this only applies to first generation newcomers. I keep my hopes I am an optimist hehe. Regards https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
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Rental Exit Strategy
Andre0720 replied to Padthaigoong's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
So there are rights and responsibilities in such a case. And it goes both ways. Renter: The right to obtain the rental fee as agreed upon. The responsibility to provide a place that is exempt from hidden flaws that would make a place unlivable. Tenant: The right to a normal occupation of the rented place, including peace and quietness. The responsibility to maintain the rented place the way it was at the time of renting. The responsibility to pay the rent as agreed upon, when there are no hidden flaws that would make the rented place unlivable. In this instance, the poster did not describe his reasons for wanting to break a contract, with or with out penalty. -
Over time, the heat in Thailand will damage the monitor screens. Fixing such a damaged screen will cost way too much, to be left still with an old monitor. The better option, is to buy a new one.
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lost retirement visa, now on overstay
Andre0720 replied to Joinaman's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Well, the rule of thumb here followed by Thai renters, is 'Motorbikes are for rent, but not to Thai people'. Best insurance that they can get...
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Well, I did listen to this fellow. And yes, there are truths in what he says, but then it is followed by an untruth, fallacy or otherwise. He seems to try to put lots of emphasis on something true, so that everything that follows appear true also. Listen to him again.. This guy does not deserve any attention at all. Some of his readers find him creepy. Must be a reason for that...
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I have lived in Thailand for some 15 years. And I have seen nothing of what you are describing. And as you say, yes, there are Thai bashers, but there might very well be a reason for that. Motherhood statements they are. But perhaps start with Thai women, and see if you can get them interested in these irresponsible men. All I see around me are Thai women living alone, or with their children. The irresponsible men are long gone. Children, too expensive for the selfish culture. I keep telling Thai women, that if they were in my country, there would be a network of friends working at match making. Here they are not interested in that. Might just be a reason for that...
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Well, had one male whom I thought was a friend, and one female neighbor. All I can say is that if you do not have a Thai friend, count your blessings. And if a Thai person starts befriending you, be very very careful.
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Zebra crossings - solution found in Iceland
Andre0720 replied to fvw53's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
As an optical illusion, I love it. As a means to make people stop, well, it might (sic) work one time. Meanwhile, get the police out of the Amazon coffee shops.... -
I simply cannot hear the word 'sorry' any more. The word sorry should be accompanied with an equivalent voice tone and body language, showing that one is genuinely sad, and repentant for an action that caused pain or damage to someone. Here, I see a smile, a quirk, when this word is used, not genuine, and particularly when someone says it twice, like 'Oh sorry sorry', with no sign of being repentant, none. So all I see is are lies. A 'Wai', should be used to show respect towards other people, but I see only a mechanical gesture, before again doing something totally selfish, and devoid consideration toward others. Or in this instance, the 'wai' is used to beg for others to find a person not responsible (again), for his actions. The words used carry only a 7% significance of a message that one is trying to convey, the tone 38%, and the body language, 55%. A 'Wai' is used with no words, so no intonation to judge its truthfulness, and the body language is a mechanical gesture forced upon children to show their irrelevance compared to adults, or people of authority.
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Trang SWAT Policeman Kills One, Injures Two In Pub Fight
Andre0720 replied to webfact's topic in Southern Thailand News
But he does look older than 5 doesn't he.... -
Oh wow. But that is what the government is doing, that is what the Judicial is doing, thinking, discussing, proposing actions, and then getting its nose in the life of everyone else... And typically everyone else is able to have an opinion on such actions, which influences his views of the governance.
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6 months to live what would you do?
Andre0720 replied to Sparktrader's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I always say that the day one dies is the most expensive day of your life. Typically. If one has $10,000, then the smart thing to do is to spend it all before d-day. Failure to do that, your death will cost you $10,000. But if you spend it all, your death will be free. And you might die with a smile. ???? -
if we do not read the Western news it's better............ Then you might still consider going on holidays to places that were once safe destinations. Mexico (Cancun - Acapulco for example). Do not consider going there any more. Jamaica (Oh yes, been dangerous for decades already). Venezuela. Haiti, used to be a wonderful place to visit. Visitors were revered. Today, better to take a one way flight. Somalia ( friendly some 60 years ago ????) Colombia, Nigeria, Afghanistan, And more. These places used to be safe, and it is not getting better. But from what the Western news seem to indicate, I can still visit some Buddhist countries, and make it back home safely. ????
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Observation and lack of concern for others.
Andre0720 replied to The Fugitive's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Peripheral vision. No such thing here... -
79-year-old grandma tragically murdered by her drug-crazed grandson
Andre0720 replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
The BIB will work at directing traffic lately(not again). Anything not dangerous to themselves. And the typical layman will get brave, 5 on 1, perhaps 4, but the bravest will even choose an elderly lady one on one, if not their GF. But this one here, drugs or not, has reached the lowest level attainable...