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Trump’s Power Move: Banning Masks to End Campus Chaos
Although I think anyone exercising their First Amendment right to Free Speech should not be hesitant to reveal their identity until the courts are clearer on what issues are covered under Free Speech (like anti-Isreal), I think this "No Mask" rule/law suggested above is uncalled for. -
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PM Paetongtarn Balances Family Time Amidst Farmers' Outcry
Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has found herself at the centre of a heated debate following her appearance with her children at a protest led by farmers at Government House. The farmers from 19 provinces were expressing frustration over the government's sluggish efforts in dealing with the blackchin tilapia, a fish species wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. On Tuesday, March 18th, the farmers made their voices heard by dumping truckloads of tilapia near the fence of Government House, signalling their dissatisfaction with the government's response to this ecological crisis. Critics were quick to question the prime minister’s priorities after images emerged of her with her young ones during this tense protest. Undaunted by the criticism, the 38-year-old prime minister has spoken out, defending her actions. She assures the public that the Fisheries Department is actively engaged in addressing the invasive species issue. Paetongtarn rebuffs any suggestion that her presence with her children detracts from her duties. “Being close to my children doesn’t interfere with my work,” she stated on March 19. “It’s about being able to multitask. Engaging in one activity doesn’t preclude involvement in another.” Married to Pitaka Suksawat, Paetongtarn is a mother to a four-year-old daughter, Thitara, and a son, Phrutthasin, who approaches his second birthday on May 1. While some perceive her appearance with her children as a lack of sensitivity to the farmers' plight, Paetongtarn remains resolute, emphasising her capacity to integrate her personal and professional lives as a core part of her leadership. The protest has illuminated a growing sense of frustration among farmers who contend that government measures to combat the blackchin tilapia have been both tardy and inadequate. Whilst the prime minister continues to focus on her governing responsibilities, she has pledged to take meaningful steps to resolve these pressing concerns, ensuring the livelihoods of the farming communities. Amidst the escalating pressure, Prime Minister Paetongtarn, in a display of resilience, underscores her commitment to navigating the complex roles of leadership and motherhood, asserting that these dual responsibilities are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary facets of her approach to governance. As she stands firm, the nation watches keenly for tangible solutions and reassurances from its leader reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-03-20 -
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Tax Filing Experience: Jomtien [March-2025]
Wrong. Domestic law changes to a DTA are called "overrides." The most famous is the US saving clause found in every DTA with the US, that says: We, the US, don't care what this treaty says about our treaty partner having exclusive taxation rights. We, the US, reserve the right (with a few named exclusions) to also tax this income. But, yes, treaty partner will have primary taxation rights, per DTA, and thus get to keep all taxes collected, without having to absorb a tax credit for the taxes paid to the US. Overrides (as the following link explains) are frowned upon -- but if they don't violate the DTA spirit, namely, the avoidance of double taxation -- then they're acceptable. https://repository.law.umich.edu/book_chapters/330/ And, in the case of the US saving clause, what's going on here is the avoidance of "no no taxation." Example: treaty country has exclusive taxation rights, but doesn't avail itself of those rights (eg, Thailand -- old policy of bring it in next year thus no taxation). Thus, we the US, will step up and make sure someone collects taxes. And this is the name of the future in DTAs. Check out this link: Sounds like the move to eliminate the "bring it in next year and it will be exempt" was a result of this referenced MLI agreement by Thailand. Hmmm. -
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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
It will never happen and that's why blowhard Starmer feels able to punt it along with Macron so thay can appear strong without having the pay the price. -
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Biden AutoPen Signature scandal
Buchanan was widely considered the worst, then Harrison. Though none of them were nearly as destructive as Trump, and neither of them were insane, unhinged, and as creepy, nor as felonious as Disaster Don. -
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Opinion: Harm to Science of Promoting the Covid Lab Leak Hypothesis
What about the 3rd hypothesis that gets 'no airplay' at all and is ridiculed with no actual evidence to dismiss it, i.e. that there was no sickness-creating virus. Note that this does not mean that people did not get sick from 'something'. It simply means that we should question the actual existence of any sickness-causing virus. Toxins can make you sick, and the debris of dead cells can be (willfully) mistaken for a virus. But strange as it may seem for anyone bombarded and indoctrinated by the theory that 'invisible' germs are causing people to get sick, a living virus has NEVER been isolated. The whole field of 'virology' is nothing more than pseudo-science and a sick joke (pun intended).
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