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O no Canada! Canadians Booing the American anthem at hockey games
You do understand what Trump is doing is going to hurt Americans just as badly as the countries he put tariffs on? -
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Record Invalid Ballots and 'No Votes' in Thai Elections
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Trump’s Proposal for Gazan Relocation makes perfect sense
President Donald Trump recently suggested that Arab nations should accept large numbers of Gazans as refugees, a move he argued "could be temporary or long-term." His proposal, if implemented, would allow Israel to fully dismantle Hamas while enabling the international community to focus on rebuilding Gaza. This idea not only holds the potential to foster peace but is also fundamentally humane. While no Gazan should be forced to leave their home, they should have the opportunity to escape the cycle of suffering imposed upon them by regional politics and their own leadership. Furthermore, Israel could offer financial incentives to encourage relocation to safer areas. One of the prevailing narratives in the Israel-Palestine conflict is that Palestinians have an unbroken historical connection to the land. However, evidence suggests that many Arabs immigrated to British-controlled Palestine from Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn by economic opportunities created by Jewish settlement. Gaza itself had a population of around 50,000 in 1947, before Arab nations rejected the UN partition plan. Following that rejection, Gaza fell under Egyptian control, and the territory was used as a base for militant incursions into Israel—a pattern that culminated in the October 7 attacks. Even today, many Gazans openly express their desire to return to Jaffa and other cities within Israel. Meanwhile, the United Nations continues to classify them as refugees, sustaining a system in which displacement is prolonged indefinitely. The UN’s approach raises important questions: If Gazans are considered refugees, why can’t they settle in other Arab nations? The UN maintains permanent refugee camps—many of which have evolved into bustling urban centers—while offering no permanent solutions. By contrast, more than two million Arab citizens live in Israel, fully integrated into the country’s political and economic life. However, Arab nations remain steadfast in their refusal to absorb Palestinian refugees. In response to Trump’s suggestion, Jordan’s foreign minister declared, "Our rejection of the displacement of Palestinians is firm and will not change. Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians." But this statement also highlights an often-overlooked reality: Jordan itself is largely Palestinian. With a population that is more than 70% Palestinian, Jordan sits on land that was originally designated for an Arab state during the British Mandate—essentially fulfilling the vision of a two-state solution. Yet the world continues to ignore this fact, perpetuating the idea that an additional Palestinian state is an inevitability. The question remains: Why should only Western nations be expected to absorb people fleeing conflicts in the Middle East? When Muslim refugees arrive in Europe or the United States, it is often framed as a moral duty. Israel itself has long provided refuge for Jewish communities displaced from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Arab nations, too, should play a role in welcoming their own people, and Western powers should encourage them to do so. Henry Kissinger once observed that Donald Trump, whether intentionally or not, had a way of upending long-held political assumptions and forcing change. His statements on Gaza, though unconventional, challenge the idea that a Palestinian state is the only viable resolution to the conflict. The reality is that many stateless minorities around the world have equally strong or even stronger claims to nationhood. Reconsidering where Gazans might be best served in the long term—perhaps in regions with cultural and historical ties to their ancestors—could provide a more pragmatic solution. In that sense, Trump’s proposal deserves serious discussion rather than immediate dismissal. Based on a report by NYP 2025-02-04 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 3 February 2025
Thai man sets fire to hospital in stress over 3 million baht loss By Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Manun Montianard A Thai man set fire to a hospital in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani allegedly due to stress after losing 3 million baht in a real estate scam six years ago. The blaze caused 100 million baht in damages to the hospital. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350703-thai-man-sets-fire-to-hospital-in-stress-over-3-million-baht-loss/ -
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Thai man sets fire to hospital in stress over 3 million baht loss
Photo via Facebook/ Manun Montianard By Petch Petpailin A Thai man set fire to a hospital in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani allegedly due to stress after losing 3 million baht in a real estate scam six years ago. The blaze caused 100 million baht in damages to the hospital. The fire broke out on the third floor of the third building of Det Udom Royal Crown Prince Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, January 31. Medical professionals quickly and safely evacuated patients but the situation was chaotic. The fire brigade spent over an hour bringing the fire under control but medical equipment and devices worth over 100 million baht were damaged in the blaze. A witness reported to Det Udom Police Station that a man was seen carrying a bag of petrol, setting it alight, and throwing it onto an empty hospital bed. Medical staff rushed to extinguish the fire but the man fired a weapon at them to prevent them from doing so. The suspect was seen fleeing the hospital in a black sedan. Shortly afterwards, the car was caught on camera colliding with two motorcycles, injuring three people near the hospital. The man abandoned his car and ran into a roadside forest near the accident scene. Unable to escape any further, he was eventually arrested. He was identified as 40 year old Pibun Rachathammasakun, a baggage handler at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Crime as stress release Pibun claimed that his actions were unrelated to the hospital or its staff. He stated that he was distressed over losing 3 million baht in the real estate scam he fell victim to six years ago. He insisted that he did not target any specific place or person and committed the crime at random to relieve stress. He arrived in Ubon Ratchathani from Bangkok on January 26 and rented the black sedan to carry out the attack. Police confirmed that Pibun had no history of mental illness and was able to communicate with officers clearly. He has been charged with three offences including: Attempted Murder: This charge carries a penalty of half the punishment for murder under Section 288 of the Criminal Law, which can result in the death penalty, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for 15 to 20 years. Section 217 of the Criminal Law: setting fire on public property. The penalty is the death penalty, life imprisonment, or imprisonment from five to 20 years. Section 7 of the Act on Firearms, Ammunition, Explosive, Fireworks, and Imitation Firearm: possessing a gun without permission. The punishment will be imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both. Following the incident, the hospital closed the building for further investigation into the damages, and all of the patients in the building were transferred to a nearby hospital. A donation was opened allowing the public to support the hospital via the Government Savings Bank accoutn number 020-2-84924-089. Further information can be reached via 0-4536-1134 ext. 680 or 681. Source: The Thaiger -- 2025-02-03 -
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American Woman, more =uppity= nowadays?: American Woman, stay away from me..!?
What you don't understand, is that I do understand child development, not only from personal experience having 6 kids, but being one myself. Again, the most important times in a child's development are ages 0-5, with the years afterward bolstering that teaching, hopefully in a good environment. Yes, peers can change a teens thinking for awhile, especially if the child didn't grow up in a stable environment and look to the peers for how they should act. A child that grew up in a stable environment usually will be a stable adult, with some stupid acts of rebellion that might cause trouble. I don't see rage in her face at all. I see anger because Trump was busted, and he went to his usual deflection which angers most anyone who understands what he's all about. If you think you know Chinese people because you spent more time in Asia, think again. First hand experience is usually the best, depending on what that experience is. You can spend time with Asians living in the NYC metro area, which I did, and learn just as much about their culture if you ask the right questions to the right people. Living in Asia is of course the best way, but a teacher about any subject can come from anywhere on earth, if they're a good teacher. You, like a few others here, assume they know anything about anyone, especially here, where only a few words are thrown around. You don't. You have said yourself you spend most of your time indoors, and that doesn't expose you to much, while a person can spend a quarter of the time in the same area as you, and be exposed to much more because they are out in it. Don't assume I don't understand human nature, and that includes Asian women as well as western. This is what I spent years reading on, human psychology. You thinking people are that much different because they grew up in a different locale is wrong. You also keep thinking the US has changed so much, yet you haven't been there in 45 years. I could say, with a good degree of faith, that you know very little of what goes on there now and can only assume from seeing videos of things or by word of mouth, which is just opinions. Being "warped" into an American woman? What makes you think American women are warped? By seeing a few videos of Karens acting weird? I used to see Asian women as screamers because I only saw them on TV shows and news before I moved here. Funny thing, it was true as I've seen since I've been here these years. Women are the same, with a few quirks that are cultural, the world over. Same needs, wants, desires and unrealistic expectations. Suppressed a bit here, but not that much. I really don't think you know much about women at all, as you again, rarely get out much. There is rage in women in China just as much as in America. Some just are better at hiding emotions, at least in public. I'm sure you've never seen a Thai woman go off. I have personally, and she, my ex, was as scary as any women I've ever seen, or been around, and that's thousands. Beyond what my other ex did, and she was also nuts. She is dangerous, and one big reason I will take my daughter out of here, as I've seen firsthand her abuse on her other daughter.One last thing. have you ever had a child, and raised one? I think my experience in child development puts yours to shame, even if you have had any kids.
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