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Harris Blows an Easy Interview, Trump Pounces: She is Just Joe Biden Redux
Are you sat in front of a mirror talking to yourself?........You need to get a grip. Trump was aquitted wasn't he.......oh wait.....what did the judge say??? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 11 October 2024
Bhumjaithai abstains from House vote on referendum bill by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Bhumjaithai Party refrained from participating in a House vote rejecting the Senate’s decision to maintain the double-majority clause in the constitutional referendum bill, according to party leader Anutin Charnvirakul. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340399-bhumjaithai-abstains-from-house-vote-on-referendum-bill/ -
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Bhumjaithai abstains from House vote on referendum bill
The Bhumjaithai Party refrained from participating in a House vote rejecting the Senate’s decision to maintain the double-majority clause in the constitutional referendum bill, according to party leader Anutin Charnvirakul. The House of Representatives voted 348 to zero yesterday, October 10, to reject the Senate’s amendments to the referendum bill, with 65 abstentions. The original House-endorsed bill proposed a change to simplify the passing of referendums. It required only a simple majority—50% of those casting votes—to approve a result. However, the Senate reinstated the original double-majority requirement, stipulating that at least half of eligible voters must cast votes, and the result must be supported by at least half of the voter turnout. When the bill returned to the House, Bhumjaithai’s abstention led some to speculate that the party was opposing the government’s consensus to eliminate the double-majority requirement. Before yesterday’s vote, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People’s Party reaffirmed the Lower House’s decision to adopt the simple majority rule, citing concerns that the double-majority rule could delay a constitutional rewrite. Anutin, who also serves as deputy prime minister and interior minister, asserted that Bhumjaithai’s abstention was meant to ensure thorough consideration of the bill. “It all has to do with ensuring referendums are credible and worthy of voters’ trust.” He emphasised that Bhumjaithai was open to input from the Senate and other stakeholders but insisted that improvements to the referendum process should be approached with caution. “A referendum is a critical issue, and it is crucial for setting the country’s direction. It shouldn’t be rushed.” Joint committee Following yesterday’s House vote, a joint MP-Senator committee will be established to reconcile the differences in the bill. The 28-member panel will be evenly divided between the two Houses, and the Senate is expected to appoint its committee members by October 15. During the debate preceding the vote, People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu expressed concern that the double-majority rule could mislead voters. He argued that voters seeking to defeat a referendum could abstain from voting, causing the double-majority requirement to fail. “This is not about increasing the ease of passing a referendum. But the rules should not permit one side to gain undue advantage by campaigning for a referendum no-show.” Conversely, Bhumjaithai MP Mallika Jirapan from Lopburi defended the double-majority rule approved by the Senate, noting its similarity to the version proposed by Bhumjaithai. The new Senate, largely composed of senators believed to have ties to Bhumjaithai, includes a record 14 senators from Buriram, the party’s stronghold, and numerous others from provinces where Bhumjaithai has a significant representation in the Lower House. The blue bloc, a term referring to Bhumjaithai, is said to include at least 150 of the 200 senators, reported Bangkok Post. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-10-11 -
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US ambassador vows stronger ties with Thailand
Bad guess! I can not support him or Ms. Incompetent. There is no good or even acceptable choice, so I'm not voting in silent protest. But that doesn't mean I won't correct people who try to demean the US's major role in keeping the free world, free. -
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Afghan Immigrant Charged with ISIS-Inspired Election Day Terror Plot in the US
More islamist terrorism, courtesy of the cackling border czar and the senile old man who is ostensibly the President. -
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93-Year-Old Woman Crawls into Sakae Krang River & is Missing While Daughter Sleeps
UPDATE 93-Year-Old Woman Found Drowned 1 Kilometre from Her Home The body of a 93-year-old woman, suffering from dementia, was discovered in the Sakae Krang River, approximately 1 kilometre from her home. The woman, identified as Nang Pao, a resident of Nam Tok village, Sakae Krang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Uthai Thani Province, had gone missing earlier. On October 11, police received a call reporting the discovery of Nang Pao’s body. Rescue workers were dispatched to retrieve the body from the river. It was found floating face down by Mr. Thawin, a 57-year-old villager who was assisting in the search. Mr. Thawin had set out in a boat from his own dock when he spotted the body and notified the authorities. After being retrieved, the body was taken to Wat Uposatharam Temple for an autopsy, which confirmed that the cause of death was drowning. It is believed that she had been in the water for more than 16 hours before her body was discovered. The family has been notified, and her remains will be returned to them for funeral rites according to local customs, amidst the deep sorrow of her relatives and neighbors. Before her death, Nang Pao had expressed feelings of wanting to die and exhibited a habit of wandering towards water. Her daughter frequently had to rescue her, and neighbours had also stepped in to help, as Nang Pao’s age had caused her to become increasingly forgetful. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-11 -
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Trump chickens out again.
And the age distribution indicates all the younger Dem votes are still to come.....go Swifties. Trump is dead in the water and the crocs are circling......they can smell something is seriously off. -
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If AN members could vote in the USA election, who would we vote in?
Early polling seems to indicate a landslide to Harris with 85% of the vote. And only 5% of voters voting for Trump because of his policies. -
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Harris Blows an Easy Interview, Trump Pounces: She is Just Joe Biden Redux
Oh thats right you admire anyone who is alleged to abuse women. I just started a topic for you then about Doug Emhoff. Go troll over there, foreigner.- 1
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Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles Were Made in China, Raising Eyebrows
Why the faux outrage? Trump is not an isolationist. Never was. -
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US ambassador vows stronger ties with Thailand
Run, Thailand - Run. Translated: "Thailand has applied to become a member of BRICS and its banking structure makes it a good candidate for a new monetary mBridge system of international payments which completely bypasses SWIFT. The US ambassador is needed to threaten Thailand consistently with hellfire and brimstone and massive sanctions if they don't back-down into retreat and promise to become an economic and military vassal of the US, publicly denounce China, and promise to dump their BRICS aspirations, as well as promise to become a forward deployment base for the new Asian NATO, US military bases, and missile batteries pointed toward China, Myanmar, Laos, and the Straits of Malacca." Now - that's closer to reality. -
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Why Doesnt "Me Too" Apply to Democrats?
Why are we hearing nothing about new definition of masculinity Doug Emhoffs alleged abuse of a woman? This columnist wants to know, but what are your thoughts? I say its just hypocrisy. https://sashastone.substack.com/p/the-slap-not-heard-round-the-world Watch how many respond by bringing up Trump, trump, trump.
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