[Amazing Thailand!: Gas station toilet users left disappointed after man steals the flushes]

A man's gotta eat.

[Buying my first big bike - ninja kawasaki 250/300]

I had a Ninja 250 in the USA a few years before coming to Thailand. Very fast for a small cc bike. On the smooth Highways of Georgia Cruising at 100 mph was like a human bullet flying through clouds. They are made to really run great on a high RPM. I think I had a 2011 bike? And very fast off the mark. Especially after its hot and you have that oil heated up nice! I road once from Atlanta to Miami and was on freeway the whole way at 90 mph. easy

[Russia overtakes Italy and Britain after record rise in coronavirus cases]

A quick look of the Moscow train map looks a lot like NYC. Just my two cents. 

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

8 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

But our fearful leader told the the U.S. it was going to magically go away!!!!

 

Guess his crystal ball is pretty much shattered right about now.

 

I think you are unconcerned about the American people and more interested in being a guy who thinks he can do a better job. It's you who are looking for a magic fix. 

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

50 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

I stand corrected... thank you.... So Trump finally did act a week after Schumer on the 26th had called for a public health emergency.

 

But Trump still didn't declare a national emergency until mid March after many weeks of denying the CV was going to become any major problem for the U.S.

 

Time wasted and opportunity lost. 

 

 

And then didn't do anything for the rest of the world's countries until he finally got around to declaring the European restrictions, long after many travelers from there had had the opportunity to import the virus to the East Coast.

I think the NYC problem can be down to one thing alone. Extremely crowded trains with non-masked people - they took it all over NYC and also back to NJ on the trains. The air is not well circulated, the trains halt often, no masks. And away it went. Anyone who has ever lived in NYC would see this plain as day. Should I blame the local authorities? Perhaps. Did the Federal Govt get it wrong? Perhaps, but that does not clear the local mayor and Governor of blame. Nor does it clear the USA in general in allowing themselves to not have masks enough for the general public in case of such an event. I am not happy with CDC or the Surgeon general or the mayor of NYC or the Gov of NY far more then I cast blame on Trump. 

I hurt for the people of the USA and prior to moving to Thailand lived at 103rd and Broadway in Manhattan for 2 years. It's tragic but there is plenty of blame to go around. I will add that for all those that take blame there are things that they also did right. I am not playing any politics on this. Left or Right and I am a Conservative Trump supporter. 

 

We also still do not know all the mechanisms involved in the spread of this.  Do all humans stand the same risk? (aside from known risk groups) How does weather impact? Mutations? etc. I am sick of all the finger pointing, and using this for political gain. Its a National Emergency. 

[Pence says he would welcome Trump ex-adviser Flynn's return - Axios]

5 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

I read some of these posts with great amusement, consternation, and wonderment. I do not think any POTUS has ever caused a greater divide in the UNITED states 

Well certainly not in my lifetime anyway.

 

Strange to me that you would be so amused and in wonder.

 

A political party invented a story about the President of the United States paying prostitutes to urinate on the bed used by the former President and first lady. They then funneled the story to a politically aligned CIA,  FBI and press. For our children to read in the national media, as they called the President a Russian asset for our troops to read.

 

Amusing? They should all be hung by the neck until dead.

 

Unfortunately that maximum sentence does not exist!

 

Would you be so amused if this happened in your own country?

[Why are Thai girls so dangerous when they are angry?]

Research shows that men with strange names that start with the letter Z are more likely to have their privates hacked off by a Thai bargirl then are others.

 

The reason is twofold:

 

1. Names that begin with Z are difficult for Thai bargirls which leads to frustration and a loss of face.

 

2. Men with strange Z names tend to ask strange questions.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

5 minutes ago, simple1 said:

Well aware thanks. However, trump has taken the process to an extraordinary degree concerning Obama.

 

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/20-times-trump-overturned-obama-policies/471323077

No permission to access. They must be restricting outside local area. I am in Thailand.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

1 hour ago, lannarebirth said:

That is true and Trump is crazy, but we are in the process of making a U turn and you can expect all kinds of craziness over the next decade till things get back on track.

You will need to rebuild a disgraced and demoralized Democrat party from nothing to accomplish that task. A new brand name will be needed for sure.... I mean...if you are an American Democrat.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

11 minutes ago, ChouDoufu said:

i agree with you completely.  too informal.  prefer "deranged" or "insane" for upcoming 25th amendment proceedings:

 

Both are similar to mad or mentally deranged. However, these two words are often used in different contexts; crazy is mostly used in informal speech whereas insane is more used in formal or legal contexts. This disparity in usage is the key difference between crazy and insane.

 

https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-crazy-and-vs-insane/

Congratulations you are now qualified to use a Thesaurus! Advance to level II propagandizer.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

1 minute ago, simple1 said:

trump has consistently been openly extremely negative towards Obama's term as President since gaining power. Indeed trump goes as far as taking actions to spitefully reverse Obama's legislation to the detriment of the environment and so on. Evidently trump believes it's a one way street. Well guess what, I bet the majority agree with Obama's critique of a President's chaotic talk fests & actions during a national crisis.  A President who uses his Office to repeatedly and publicly to scrape the bottom of the barrel with his attacks on US citizens who disagree with him; it's been well overdue for a push back.

Every President reverses the executive orders of previous Presidents. Look it up. I hate dealing here with non-Americans on US policy....they all think they know something...but they dont. Obama is the mouthiest, most interfering with current policy, former President in US history. If Trump tried this <deleted> after 2024 I would tell him to <deleted> as well! And Obama does need to <deleted>. More disturbing is is former Secretary of State Kerry and his Iran Shennanigans!

[When will you stop wearing a mask?]

I will wear a mask reflective of the choices Thai  make.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

1 minute ago, ChouDoufu said:

other voices become really, really, bigly important when the us regime wants to craft foreign policy.

 

kinda hard to punish your enemies when no other country gets on board.  how do you enforce unilateral sanctions, push through united nations resolutions, build coalitions of the willing, or keep "maximum pressure" on naughty countries with no irrelevant outside support?

I think that you may understand me that the days of attempting to cajole any nation to get onboard with US policy should be over! You are onboard or you are not. That simple. If you are not, no hard feelings simply take care of yourself. Trade with friends. Don't trade with backstabbers. Bi lateral vs multilateral. Centered on self interest. Disengage from intanglements. Be selective. A lot of nations are going to align with China. Good luck to them and goodbye. As for Europe deal with Russia on your own. US troops should withdraw. Shipping? Defend your own. 

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

1 minute ago, ChouDoufu said:

dude, there are multiple reports that trump and his advisors are "considering" this action.  i mentioned it.  you asked what i meaned.  i told ya.  you didn't specifically axe for a quote/link, just an explanation.  i went to the trouble to find a link for you.  sorry i bothered.   'member, the googles is free for everyone to use.

 

here's another link.   to "stars and stripes" so it's gotta be for realz!  this one even names a source.

 

In private, Trump and aides have discussed stripping China of its “sovereign immunity,” aiming to enable the U.S. government or victims to sue China for damages. George Sorial, who served as a top executive at the Trump Organization and is now involved in a class-action lawsuit against China, told The Washington Post that he and senior White House officials have discussed limiting China’s sovereign immunity. Legal experts say an attempt to limit China’s sovereign immunity would be extremely difficult to accomplish and might require congressional legislation.

 

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/us-officials-craft-retaliatory-actions-against-china-over-pandemic-1.627937

 

 

I don't speak that slang man, whatever language that is. Again, no credence in multi circular reporting of same claimed event. And I pointed out that you posted a link that does not offer a free read...meaning the link is a waste of time as it is unreadable.

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

51 minutes ago, lannarebirth said:

That is true and Trump is crazy, but we are in the process of making a U turn and you can expect all kinds of craziness over the next decade till things get back on track.

The President of the United States is not crazy. 

[In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic]

3 hours ago, simple1 said:

Incorrect. Respect for the President of the USA is important for the global Rule of Law and influence of the Western democracies. trump's arrogance, current path to isolation and disregard for the Rule of Law will be proven to be a grave error of leadership, as it has been in other times of history.

The United States of America is NOT "Western Democracies". The USA follows US law only unless it decided to do on its own accord. Your opinion is irrelevant. Nations likewise choose on their own accord to ally with the USA or not, and Isolationism is a matter of degree, and needlessly shipping globally serves no purpose other then to destroy local economies for profit.

[Trump 'not interested' in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent]

2 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Wouldn't all that also refer to US? Perhaps except for the last bit on losing soft power due to Trump's inane foreign policies. All said, both countries are at different stage of distress and it is really a zero sum game to go after each other in the middle of a pandemic. 

No it would not. The time to turn up the heat on China is now. They have been exposed as filthy totalitarians who are a threat to the entire world. Trump needs to turn that knob up a few more notches. 

[Pence says he would welcome Trump ex-adviser Flynn's return - Axios]

9 minutes ago, J Town said:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/secrets-flynn-lied-conceal/611377/

 

"Flynn’s lies mattered because they concealed a deal between Trump and Russia over sanctions."

Dont drop links man...state in your own words. You can do it!

[Pence says he would welcome Trump ex-adviser Flynn's return - Axios]

1 minute ago, Mavideol said:

am sure  @WalkingOrders has a reliable answer to that

State what Flynn's lie was. State it in the clearest of terms and I will give you a response.

[Trump 'not interested' in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent]

Just now, stevenl said:

Thanks, but not only incorrect, your same arguments would be even more applicable to western countries, USA at the foremost.

 

Nobody unleashed a virus, but I do agree that the China origin will not help China. Although they seem to have a big headstart with recovery on the western countries.

Yes the CCP unleashed a virus. 

[Trump 'not interested' in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent]

4 minutes ago, stevenl said:

What makes you conclude China is done?

A dropping economy, internal weakness, declining population, etc etc. Including the extreme drop in soft power due unleashing a lab virus on the world!

[Trump 'not interested' in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent]

1 hour ago, owl sees all said:

The last days of an imperialist regime. The money people know that the petro-dollar (PD) is on its knees.

 

Watch gold go to 10k per ounce before the PD collapses and takes the US dollar with it. Then have to get gold using bitcoin; or maybe Ycoin (Yuan coin) backed by gold. US dollars will be worthless.

 

The US's view of how the world should run is swiftly coming to an end. C-19 is just speeding things up.

China is done. The time to push them hard is right now. On all policy fronts. One more push against a US destroyer over that fake 9 dash line and its time to blow them out of the water. Send that aircraft carrier of theirs to Davy Jones' locker! Time to stop playing with these tyrants!

[Amazing Thailand for the Thais: Is Domestic Tourism a solution?]

I think it is worth promoting Thai destinations to Thai people, as I would assume that those Thai having that kind of disposable income would have likely been off to Korea or Japan for a getaway. As that is currently not possible perhaps they might travel inside Thailand, however, I am not sure how this would be quantified, nor do I think it would make up for the loss. It could perhaps ease some local pain if these somewhat affluent Thai spend.

[Trump 'not interested' in reopening U.S.-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent]

48 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Yes, would also prefer the west over China. However for the moment that is out with Trump starting a war on China, and in stead of doing it together with his allies he alienated them by putting tariffs in place on them at the same time and with other, more political decisions.

 

He underestimated China, overestimated the US and his USA first policy has resulted in USA alone.

What allies do you have in mind? And to do what exactly? Blast them off of their self made Islands in the South China sea? Base an Aircraft carrier in Taiwan? Build Navys to patrol. All for it. Let me know who signs up.

[U.S. unemployment rate will get worse, Treasury's Mnuchin says]

17 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Agree that crazy was the wrong word. It should be madness. Madness because it started with a carefully calibrated trade weapon to rebalance the relationship and ended with uncoordinated unpredictable and non-calculated personal tit-for-tat tiff with China that harm US consumers and throw the supply chains into disarray. It is madness when one man's impetuous has confounded attempts at strategy. It is a madness of a President caught between his instincts as a self proclaimed "dealmaker" trying a make his place in history and a contentious band of aides goading him into more radical actions. 

I think next stop should be to blast China right out of the South China Sea on the slightest of provocation from the Chinese before they put 20 carriers into the water. Get them off their man made Islands, send a message to Taiwan now is the time to renounce any reunification ideas as independent Republic, and take the early hits to US economy by withdrawing from Chinese supply chain ASAP while the Chinese are weak.