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Poverty Rates in the West
Maga Mike’s statement about the EU poverty rate being "lower than expected" is a bit misguided, and his general tone suggests a misunderstanding of both the numbers and the social context. Let’s break it down: EU Poverty Rate: The EU's poverty and social exclusion rate of 21% in 2023, affecting nearly 95 million people, is indeed a significant number. However, it’s worth noting that the EU's method of calculating poverty includes not just income but also social exclusion and material deprivation, which paints a broader picture than income alone. Australia's Poverty Rate: Australia’s poverty rate in 2024 at 13.4% (3.3 million people, including 761,000 children) is a sobering statistic. It's also important to consider that the measurement used to define poverty (50% of the median household income) can vary by country and may not directly equate to EU or US standards. US Poverty Rate: In the US, the official poverty rate was 12.7% in 2023, with 36.8 million people living in poverty, which is comparable to the EU and Australia but at a different threshold. Key Points for Fact-checking: Different Definitions: The EU includes broader criteria like social exclusion, which can inflate their statistics in ways the US or Australia may not. Economic Differences: The wealth disparity between EU countries can influence the overall poverty rate. Countries like Germany might have lower rates, while others, like Romania or Bulgaria, might be higher. Misinformation Habit: Given Mike's history of presenting flawed or partial data, it's fair to question his broader claims without the full context or consideration of how poverty is measured and reported across different regions. Maga Mike’s critique is a classic case of simplifying complex data to fit a narrative. His comment about Europeans acting like their "stuff doesn't stink" is an opinion that doesn't add value to the poverty discussion and distracts from a more nuanced examination of social issues across the globe. -
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If Thailand were to open it's first Casino, would you pay a visit?
Yes. Definitely wait for a months worth of reviews to come in. If a glass of local beer costs 200 baht then they have already lost my custom. The Don. -
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UK Passport renewal - email received 'send us your passport' 2 weeks after applying?
Good experience. And great service from your embassy, to have a regular passport ready at the same time as the emergency one. Out of the U.S., UK and Australia, it appears AUS currently has the smoothest renewal process in place for those getting new passports in Thailand. -
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Bangkok Tower Collapse: Watchdog Warned of Sub-Standard Steel
They confirmed during an initial test that "some" steel was "substandard." That is all. No information on how it was substandard or whether it would affect the structural integrity. When the findings of these tests are released, it's possible that the problem with these particular bits of steel may be mostly cosmetic. It's only just started. This is just the first testing result. They have to test more steel, test the concrete, go over all the inspection reports submitted throughout the building process, review the blueprints to confirm the building would meet the earthquake code, review the geological survey to confirm the site was suitable for high-rise construction, and and and............... They were doing interior and facade work. Read elsewhere that the building structure was completed almost a year ago. I believe the finance minister running the investigation called for it to be completed within seven days. That's ridiculous. They'll barely have time to schedule committee meetings to conduct studies to select participants to form a group to select representatives to coordinate planning a subcommittee to organize a fact-finding visit to the site by then. I expect this will be a year-long process. Probably maybe. The collapse appeared to start from the top. Could that have anything to do with a large crane with counterweights mounted on the top level? -
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If Thailand were to open it's first Casino, would you pay a visit?
Don't have quite the same ring as 'The Don' though, does it? -
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Tea
I ordered some Tata Gold on Lemonjelly's reccommendation. It was around 170 baht for 500gms on lazada. I also got some (Empty) tea bags. No need for a teapot. The tea's delicious.
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