Curt1591 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Can someone explain the thought process behind these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kblaze Posted November 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2013 These are images of signs saying the signholder is against the amnesty bill. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yes: I get that. But, they are in English.Most people, outside of Thailand, don't know from amnesty, don't know from Thaksin, and, most importantly, don't give a flying backflip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Jeez - a recent multi page thread criticizing and haranguing the Kingdom for not having enough English language skills, and when they use the language we lambast them for it! It's a no win situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Maybe because the majority of people posting these are educated and understand English, along with most of their friends that will see these posts... Just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Maybe because the majority of people posting these are educated and understand English, along with most of their friends that will see these posts... Just a guess Kind of a "Look at me; I'm a protestor!" thing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Maybe because the majority of people posting these are educated and understand English, along with most of their friends that will see these posts... Just a guess Kind of a "Look at me; I'm a protestor!" thing ... Don't underestimate the power of protests via social media. These get shared around the globe, not just in Thailand. You might be surprised by the amount of support that can be gained in a very short space of time on an international level. Why do you think these sites are banned by dictators ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblaze Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 "If you're not turned onto Politics,Politics will turn on you" - Nader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblecat Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Mind you, I think Curt had already made up his mind that it's a fashion statement before the thread was started, judging by the 'sheep' protest sign that's his avatar. To most folk it would seem simple- why did protestors in Iran share English language slogans..? Because they were aware of the power of social media and external international pressure. And yeah, there can be pride in protesting. The two aren't mutually exclusive. Edited November 8, 2013 by Rumblecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yes; someone finally caught onto the sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yes: I get that. But, they are in English. Most people, outside of Thailand, don't know from amnesty, don't know from Thaksin, and, most importantly, don't give a flying backflip. Kind of like the ambulances that have AMBULANCE written backward on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 One would hope that the OP would learn from my profile pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 As has been mentioned, I do understand. I think some others don't ...But, I will say that your avatar is very fitting, here on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Yes: I get that. But, they are in English. Most people, outside of Thailand, don't know from amnesty, don't know from Thaksin, and, most importantly, don't give a flying backflip. Kind of like the ambulances that have AMBULANCE written backward on the front. My personal favorite: Give up? Notice they even got the phone number jumbled... Edited November 8, 2013 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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