jayboy

I wonder what you mean by extreme transphobia.Undoubtedly it does exist but I'm not sure how large a group profess and more importantly act on their hatred.I must say as a NYT reading Brit, I'm always astonished how many on the liberal/left in the US regard someone like JK Rowling as a extreme transphobic to the point of seeking to cancel her (they wish). On our side of the Atlantic something of this lunacy exists - for example Daniel Radcliffe - but not to the same extent.

It was better in 1986 and even better in 1966.For one thing there was virtually nobody with ugly regional accents, tattoos, obesity issues and obnoxious behavior - and I'm just talking about the bar girls.

The special relationship is not particularly abusive in my view but I agree it is very one sided.The Brits are largely responsible for this in that they have exaggerated the bonds between the two countries and lost sight of their own national interests.The Americans follow their own national interests in an utterly ruthless way.As Charles de Gaulle once said, " The State is a cold monster.The British used to pursue their national interests equally ruthlessly but this instinct has faded over the years - culminating in our current policy of conducting our affairs through the prism of fanatical human rights lawyers. Your reference to a number of European politicians backing Trump's excesses is unclear.Who are they and are they major figures and what are they saying? Or have you just made his up?

Don't be silly.I was responding to your comment that we would have to wait and see whether some of Trump's "British fans" would support his disgraceful remarks.I pointed out that no Brit to my knowledge would do so, and as far as I know not one has.So your speculation was misplaced. i have no idea why you think I should have explicitly blamed Trump - though of course I do - when my post made my position very clear.

Though in fairness to Trump he had at least a point of sorts relating to the German contingent.The Germans did lose 59 men and as might be expected their military is very professional.However for historical reasons on the orders of the German government they were generally kept away from the front line.This is no reflection on the courage and commitment of German soldiers but it does reflect the weight of history which hangs heavily over them.

Find me one Brit who would defend Trump's remarks.You can't.

I wouldn't describe it as a nice friendly place.However it had some great strengths before that well known businessman from Pattaya ran it into the ground. With one or two exceptions the grownups have left the room.

If you wanted an example of the stupidity, malice and sheer ghastliness of the British far left, take a look at this tweet from Zarah Sultana MP https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1220077084984344576/xYLp_MPN_x96.jpg Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana The images of body bags leave no doubt about the brutality of Iran’s repression, and a communications blackout is indefensible. Across the country, Iranians are protesting real economic hardship, much of it deepened by US sanctions. From the UK, genuine solidarity means opposing those sanctions and the imperial strategies and aspirations behind them. At the same time, this unrest is being cynically exploited by Netanyahu’s genocidal government as a pretext for military intervention and regime change — a path that must be firmly rejected. It must be clear: only the Iranian people have the right to decide their own future. No outside power should dictate or interfere. Any serious politics requires holding all of these truths together.

It's a completely relevant question.In the UK for instance what might be called the Corbynite left might not have any sympathy for the Iranian authorities but they are distinctly uncomfortable in being vocal for a cause which is embraced by Israel and Trump.They are fools and hypocrites.Sometimes the oddest of partners need to take up arms against wickedness.Churchill, Stalin and FDR knew that.

I don't think this is true, at least so far as the rural poor - the vast majority - are concerned.

Just AI slop.Easy to identify and in this case riddled with errors.

What does the UN have to do with the application of British law? Actually it doesn't much matter what they are called: their actions including violent attacks speak for themselves.They are however on remand and have not been found guilty of any charge yet.Yes, I tend to agree the overreach point but I don't think this has had the adverse consequences you suggest. The sensible approach would, having made their point, to abandon their hunger strike and continue their campaign peacefully.

I doubt it very much.In fact the government's non interference and strict application of the law with regard to these terrorists has undoubtedly shored Starmer's position up - not that this will save him.

You confuse class with wealth.Houses are expensive in London as they are in other capital cities.Every Tom, Dick and Harry has a degree of some sort - it's far from being indicator of culture and civilization.I have never denied the UK currently has major problems and this is reflected in the rise of Reform and the Greens, and the loss of faith in the traditional ruling parties - including the present one.The current mood of disillusion is however very different from hating the country.In fact love of country is at the heart of what drives the current mood of disappointment at how the country has been run in the last few decades.So I don't deny the anger and to some extent share it.When people say Britain is broken , they don't mean they hate it.They mean they dislike the politicians who have caused its problems. Returning to the Pattaya expatriate/visitor population, I am sure there are some decent enough people but the majority are ...let us say not exactly the cream of civilization.It's essentially a brothel town with a few golf courses bolted on.

Your post firmly seems to place you in the particular category of people I associate with Pattaya,Are you British? Tell us a little about yourself.