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Jon Stewart Calls Out Trump Supporters’ ‘Bizarro’ Portrayal of Former President.
You left out homeless people shi—-/-g on side walks, illegal aliens invading and the crime they bring, defund the police, drug epidemic, generations on welfare, decay of American cities and culture, woke, DEI , EBT cards , Obama phones just to name a few. -
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Assange the Hero ,speaks for the first time
Listen to his interview! Us govt insisted in writing into his plea agreement that he can’t file a case in a European Court of human rights or even a freedom of information act request as a result of its Expedition request.He said he wasnt free because of the system ! He’s free cause He pled guilty to journalism. He also regrets how much has been lost, how expressing the truth has been undermined, he sees more impunity , secrecy and more retaliation for speaking the truth . He through a shot across the the bow by saying the US Govt. Crossed the Rubicon by intentionally criminalizing journalism. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024
Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand. Photo courtesy of iNews UK Three British expats reveal their nightmare experiences of having their UK pension frozen, thanks to a government policy that leaves them with unadjusted savings, sparking widespread outrage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339589-frozen-in-time-british-expats-losing-out-on-pensions-in-thailand/ -
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Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand
Three British expats reveal their nightmare experiences of having their UK pension frozen, thanks to a government policy that leaves them with unadjusted savings, sparking widespread outrage. David McConkey believed he was heading for paradise when he retired to Bangkok in May this year. After 40 gruelling years as an electronics buyer, the 72 year old Scot was ready to bask in the sun, sandy beaches, and exotic cuisine of his favourite city. But his dream retirement turned into a financial nightmare when he discovered his UK state pension had been frozen. Despite decades of hard work and contributions, McConkey has been blindsided by a policy affecting 500,000 British expats. Unlike their counterparts in the UK, who enjoy annual increases through the triple lock system, expats like McConkey are left stranded with pensions stuck at their current rate. “I fully paid my contributions to the last penny, but now I am being penalised. People who emigrate to countries like the US get the annual uplift, but Thailand isn’t included. Why?” The triple lock guarantees UK pensioners an increase linked to inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%. Next April, this will mean an extra £460 (nearly 20,000 baht) a year for most. But expats like McConkey will miss out unless they live in a country with a reciprocal agreement with the UK. It’s not just McConkey who is struggling. George Lewis, a 76 year old British citizen, moved to Thailand in 2004 but now lives hand to mouth. “We don’t have heating bills but air conditioning is expensive, and fans just don’t cut it in 40-degree heat.” Another retiree, 76 year old Guy Lindsay-Watson, echoes the sentiment. “We are hardly coping.” The End Frozen Pensions campaign warns that many pensioners, including ex-nurses, firefighters, and police officers, now live in poverty. Some are even forced to return to the UK, putting extra strain on the NHS and social care system, reported iNews UK. “Government help is what we need, and we need it soon.” by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand. Photo courtesy of iNews UK Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-10-02 -
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I Voted Today
I'm sure that was the same conversation in the okw as the Wehrmacht drove towards Stalingrad. Get a grip. Don't destroy your bot reputation with more utter stupidity -
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Desktop icons keep rearranging in Windows 10 when the PC is shut down sometimes.
I had same problem after getting WIN11. I did what you said, let's see. Thanks! -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 1 October 2024
to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024 https://aseannow.com/topic/1339588-thailand-live-wednesday-2-october-2024/ -
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Jon Stewart Calls Out Trump Supporters’ ‘Bizarro’ Portrayal of Former President.
Liberalism produced Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare, civil rights, Obamacare and landed us on the Moon. You would have to be crazy to think that's a bad record. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024
Two coach fire students in ICU, one may lose her eyesight Photo: Thai PBS World Two of the three injured students admitted to Rangsit Hospital are on ventilators in the intensive care unit (ICU), with one of them at serious risk of never seeing again. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339579-two-coach-fire-students-in-icu-one-may-lose-her-eyesight/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024
Forensic investigators have started collecting evidence from the ill-fated double-decked coach that caught fire today, killing 22 school students and three teachers. Investigation of fatal school coach fire gets underway Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339544-school-bus-fire-claims-multiple-lives-and-injures-young-students-in-rangsit/?do=findComment&comment=19274008 Photo: Thai PBS World -
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What airline is the best option for domestic flights these days?
I think most are free to go when ever... like me. So we take the cheapest. -
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Two Dead, One Injured in Fiery Crash Involving Car and Truck in Khon Kaen
Another Electric Vehicle fire? They’re known for going up in flames. -
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I Voted Today
I can tell you if some other country invaded America, the response would be swift and painful. Putin is too weak to respond to the loss of it's territory. -
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Is Thailand Value for money
I agree everything except total car costs. I only like Imported cars. They are expensive here thanks to 300% tax! "High customs duties (between 187% and 315% of the car's value)"
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