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Yeah. They'd kill humanity and most of the life on the planet. A few of the political and billionaire classes who are within range of a state/military created "continuity of governance" bunker deep, deep, deep underground will survive - for awhile. The rest of the surface dwellers will not regardless of where you are located. That portion of human-kind who go underground will never surface as humans. They will be inbred and something quite different from their ancestors who went underground when the missiles began to be launched.

Another fool who thinks that the US will "win" a nuclear war.

She'd make a good horror movie extra. Wouldn't need much makeup to look like a zombie or ghoul.

I guess Charles barely has two billion quid to rub together. Lord it's hard to be poor.

Exactly.

There are none so blind as he who will not see. Like: Ignoring the stylized Nazi symbology including Swastikas, Wolfsangel and "The Black Sun" symbology (literally hanging on the wall below next to Zelenskyy)1. Ignoring the history of Ukraine during WWII and the part played by the Ukrainian Ultranationalist who collaberated with the Nazis during WWIIi, Stephan Bandera, who is literally a Ukrainian idol and is revered by many Western Ukrainians.2 3 Ignoring the Nazi symbology that is part & parcel of the Azov battalion and other segments of the Ukrainian military which widely displays this symbology.. Ignoring the Nazi symbology allegedly tattooed on some Ukrainian POWs. Source: Wikipedia 1. Western mainstream media does not dismiss Nazi symbology in Ukraine, but they do label with quotes such as this, "This complexity highlights the blurred lines and conflicting narratives surrounding the appropriation of certain symbols in Ukraine’s military context. The presence of these symbols among soldiers fighting on the front line underscores the ongoing challenge of reconciling historical associations with contemporary expressions of patriotism and identity." https://www.news18.com/explainers/why-are-nazi-symbols-spotted-on-ukraines-frontlines-the-complex-issue-explained-8019817.html 2. Wikipedia: "On 22 January 2010, on the Day of Unity of Ukraine, the then-president of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko awarded to (Stephan) Bandera the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) for "defending national ideas and battling for an independent Ukrainian state" 3. Grokipedia: "The Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN-B), headed by Stepan Bandera, pursued tactical cooperation with Nazi Germany as a means to combat Soviet domination and advance Ukrainian independence goals. This alignment was rooted in OUN-B's vehement opposition to Bolshevik rule, viewing the anticipated German offensive as an opportunity to expel Soviet forces from Ukrainian territories."

Politicians are both sides of the aisles are corrupt.

So what. If the US voters want to change to a Socialist form of government - It's up to them.

I've never seen an alcohol vending machine outside of Japan.

Did "Democracy" fail to work? Did not the New York voters select their choice at the ballot box? What options were there to Mamdani: Sliwa and Cuomo? Who has to live with the election results? Trump? No - New Yorkers. If New Yorkers don't like the selection they can change it next election. Do I care that Zohran Mamdani is mayor of New York. Nope. I'm more concerned with who is PM in Thailand. Mamdani will bring Communism back to the United States. Bunk - Mamdani is a Socialist and its up to the voters whether or not they want a Socialist city.

I see this article has brought the "I Hate Russians" members out of the woodwork.

Neither is Buddhism, imho, and yet I put it on the list. "None" isn't a religion either, yet I was asked to include it. "Ridiculous poll." No really. The poll shows that the vast majority of AN members are not religious, and they are the most vocal in spreading the "good news" that there is no god.

...on the backs of that segment of the population who can least afford it. They should raise the VAT on luxury good to generate their 3 billion - or - rein in government spending.

The bottom line is that she is teaching without a work permit, and I'll bet she doesn't have the correct visa either. She's the tip of the iceberg.

Teaching yoga without a work permit is common practice all over Thailand, especially up here in the Chiang Mai area.

...depending on the poll you look at.

Maybe. I think Trump and the Republican party are in for a shock after the results of the 2026 Mid-Term elections are counted. Trump provided his base with an American First vision where the tide of his presidency would raise all ships and boats in the MAGA oceans and seas. But he has reneged on his vision and on his promises - you know, the promises that benefit regular people. Oh, he's taking good care of the wealthy and connected and foreign interests aligned with his campaigns (America Second), while tossing table scraps to the average American commoners. And Republicans as a whole always act that way: corporations and the obscenely wealthy first, bones and table scraps for the "little people." I believe that the Democrat wins in New York City and in Virginia are foreshadowing a major upheaval in the political landscapes. Will that upheaval benefit regular people? Probably not - then it's "pitchforks, torches, and guillotines in the town square." Time will tell. It always does. Time is The Great Revealer.

Sounds like his own "voice" to me personally. However, if you wish to check for plagiarism, it is easy enough to do in this day and age of AI. Just Google: "Free Plagiarism Checker" and go to town. The only link that is cited for the OP's opinion piece in the Plagiarism Checker that I used is the original Asean Now link to his OP. It's not plagiarized.

Pretty humorous considering that the majority of forum members are old, white guys.

I don't like the OP's premise, but his screed is OPINION. Opinion doesn't require "facts being <sic> backed-up with links and data." I don't agree with any of it, but I'll support his right to his opinion. This nonsense demanding that the OP supply, "facts being backup with links and data," to support an opinion piece is just your way of attempting to shut down his voice. "Opinion" is self-evident 'truth' to the holder of the opinion regardless if others consider the opinion to be highly factual or utter baloney. I consider his OP to be utter baloney, but he has my backing to express his opinion. Censorship - to me personally - is more vile then the worse of opinions.

What a bowl of racist pablum. What pushed Trump to victory were minorities: Black and Asians, who once were Democrats and then flipped for the 2024 election. Trump already has the conservative white male vote wrapped up and tied with a bow. Hey OP. You hate whites, right? Just say it. You could have shortened the entire OP to, "I hate whites." Or more likely, "I hate straight white conservative males." 👈 Less words, more impact.

Hi Stressed Eric.

Nothing like rooting for Nazis. 😕

Start in Nan and explore. Outside of the cities like Pattaya and Phuket you can really discover that makes Thailand -Thailand.