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Keir Starmer’s EU Reset: A Strategy Built on Falsehoods
Somehow foolish and/or weak people become influential within nations. One need look any further than the UK in the last decade to confirm that fact. The UK had the opportunity to restrict the number of immigrants from the countries which joined the EU in 2004 but chose not to. This restriction was lifted in 2011. Why should the EU have offered further concessions to the UK? I don't understand the point that you are trying to make about the Schengen Agreement. The opt-outs to the UK (and Ireland) were given in the 1990s! I already agreed that Brexit has affected the EU, but it has hurt the UK more. Very much a case of cutting off your nose to smike your face. Europe as a whole is a fading power. The US's focus is on the Asia-Pacific region. Nevertheless, Europe remains a significant player. Within that context, the EU far outweighs the UK in terms of importance. A fact recognised by the US, China, India and the rest of the world. The UK is currently, along with France, the most influencial defence player in Europe. However, things are changing rapidly. The EU and Germany in particular are now becoming more active in the defence sphere. I assume that you mean Ukraine? The UK deserves credit for its position regarding Ukraine but the fact remains that the amount of aid given by the EU is 3 times greater than that given by the UK. Tell me which UK leader - with the possible exception of John Major wrt Ireland - has put national interest before short term political gain over the past 50 years? Why do you hold the EU or other European countries to a higher standard than the UK? The UK left the EU. Fact. Why should the EU bend over backwards to accompany a nation which voluntarily decided to leave and where a significant proportion of its' politicians are still hostile to it? Moreover, if it were to give special treatment to the UK, other third countries would ask for similar concessions. Why should the EU cause problems for itself? As I implied in the last paragraph, doing so opens a Pandora's box for the EU. Why would they want to do so? The EU and the UK are in decline but the UK will decline quicker and further outside the EU than within. -
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Horrific Bus Fire in Thailand Sparks National Debate on Safety
What! and admit they haven't been doing their jobs as required? Nah! pass it on to someone else who in turn can also ignore it. -
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Monks Struggle to Carry Coffin Through Floodwaters for Cremation Amid Chiang Mai Floods
Wouldn't the coffin float? Sit on it and paddle, you know it makes sense. -
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Is Thailand Value for money
Actually, I do know what I write about because again, I go by facts and not opinions. Trained at a world class level? What would that be, as I'm pretty sure I was close to that in my lifts, especially those without steroids, in my weight class. And you never need 3 times the food as the rest of the normal population does, so that itself is bull, unless, you were an olympic class long distance runner, where you would more food. TRY reading the links I provided, fully, without skimming. There are plenty more, IF you bother to research. READ all the words I write without again, SKIMMING, so you can maybe understand all of it. I NEVER said I knew more than anyone else in anything. I do know quite a bit about certain topics, including narcissism, which through all of this it seems you fit the description. -
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Spreaders of Conspiracy Theories: Unmasking the Motivations Behind the Lies
It's a piece of drivel, conveniently forgetting revelations in the Twitter files, Zuck coming forward (4 years later) and apologizing for squelching accurate information, 51 "intelligence experts" claiming the laptop was fake, claims that the vaccine was "one shot, then you can visit grandma" (and that there would be no adverse side effects), shutting down restaurants was "following the science", but keeping the liquor stores open was okay, that walking on the beach (in the winter) is crazy dangerous, and on and on. Way too many conspiracy theories have been coming true, especially since voice has been given to people outside the MSM. Voices that they'd rather you not listen to. -
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Horrific Bus Fire in Thailand Sparks National Debate on Safety
How about get a group of people to enforce all laws , call them law enforcement officers , then a group to oversee them , then a group to audit all there finances with powers to act on suspicious activity, do that to every government worker -
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Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump in Rally, Energizes Supporters
Yeah right, Trump is going to defend the Constitution. 😆 I nearly went to work at PayPal as an engineer when Musk was co-CEO. Glad now I didn't, he certainly made a fool of himself here in Thailand. -
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Horrific Bus Fire in Thailand Sparks National Debate on Safety
Thailand need only follow their dream nation - China. Punish corruption and implement safety. It does however require that police are paid a fair wage. Corruption is driven by inadequate economics- 1
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Boeing Successfully Completes First Flight of Thailand’s First AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter
or a passenger plane or reentry capsule. -
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Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He's a risk to our democracy.
"The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment." Fears of fact checking? So unfair. -
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Stuffy nose - is it monsoon or not
For almost 3 days now my nose has been blocked. I have used various sprays but they do not help. Anyone else have a similar problem? -
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British National Killed in Sattahip Motorcycle Accident
R.I.P... Wishing you peace... 🙏 you came with dreams to stay but sadly it ended in a tragic accident. -
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Sue Gray Steps Down as Sir Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff
Sue Gray has officially stepped down as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, marking a significant shift in the leadership dynamics within Downing Street. This move signals that all is not well within the prime minister’s office, particularly as Sir Keir approaches the crucial milestone of his first 100 days in government. Despite a highly successful election campaign, the transition into power has been rocky, forcing Sir Keir to take decisive action to stabilize his team and regain control. The departure of Sue Gray follows growing dissatisfaction with the functioning of Number 10 under her leadership, coupled with ongoing controversies like the so-called "freebie-gate" scandal. According to a source within Downing Street, "Keir Starmer is quite patient. He expected teething difficulties, but wants to make sure Number 10 is completely refocused ahead of the first 100 days." While Sir Keir is known for his careful and methodical leadership style, the removal of Gray shows a more ruthless side as he seeks to address the dysfunction within his team. In her place, Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's former chief of staff and head of political strategy, has been brought back to help stabilize the situation. "What you have seen here is a PM that wants to get a grip of things and that is what this change is about," a source close to the prime minister explained. The decision to reappoint McSweeney is widely seen as a response to the disappointment that followed the well-executed election campaign, which has since given way to a less coordinated and somewhat disorganized Downing Street operation. The internal problems were apparent to many, and as one staffer noted, "Sue realised she had to move, it's been a mess." Conversations about Gray’s departure reportedly began last week, and both she and the prime minister agreed that it would be best for her to step down by "mutual consent." Gray is not leaving government entirely, however. She will transition into a new role as the prime minister’s envoy for the nations and regions, a move that may allow her to continue contributing in a different capacity. Behind the scenes, Gray and McSweeney had operated as two distinct power bases within Number 10. Gray was brought in to manage the transition to power, while McSweeney had been instrumental in orchestrating Starmer’s successful leadership campaign and path to victory. While both camps have publicly downplayed any significant divisions, the tensions became harder to ignore, particularly as dissatisfaction grew around Gray's handling of the government's first few months in office. Her position as the prime minister's enforcer left Sir Keir vulnerable in the midst of the "freebie-gate" row, which further fueled concerns about her effectiveness. As Sir Keir Starmer faces the challenges ahead, his ability to stabilize his team and refocus his administration will be crucial. The changes in his top staff reflect a growing urgency to address the missteps of his first 100 days and to strengthen his leadership as he navigates the complexities of government. Based on a report from Sky News 2024-10-07 -
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And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal
Same for me in Nong Khai, everything you need in walking distance
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