Seems like trouble brewing everywhere. Thailand Military coup without a shot being fired.
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlene ... ticlePage2
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"in a broadcast on all Thai television channels the leadership of the armed forces said it had taken control of Bangkok, suspended the constitution and parliament, declared nationwide martial law and ordered all troops to return to their bases" sounds like it worked, then. The old PM is insisting it didn't but then, he would say that, wouldn't he.
They keep couping every few years. Sometimes the entire cabinet is expeditiously and permanently dismissed, other times it's less gory.
Why oh why can't societies closer to home sort out their political problems so effectively?
They keep couping every few years. Sometimes the entire cabinet is expeditiously and permanently dismissed, other times it's less gory.
Why oh why can't societies closer to home sort out their political problems so effectively?
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It's amazing how many ex-politicians won't travel to or through Europe these days, since that sod Pinochet was mortified at Bow Street magistrates' court. Power to the people!
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
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spot wrote: It's amazing how many ex-politicians won't travel to or through Europe these days, since that sod Pinochet was mortified at Bow Street magistrates' court. Power to the people!
They are afraid to fly. Too many terrorists make europe their haven.
They are afraid to fly. Too many terrorists make europe their haven.
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Raven wrote: They are afraid to fly. Too many terrorists make europe their haven.
I think it's more that too many countries allow immunity from prosecution to their ex-politicians, regardless of the subsequent evidence that gets unearthed. Presidential pardons, all sorts of mechanisms. The default ought to be thorough investigation in a neutral court for everyone with a shady past.
I think it's more that too many countries allow immunity from prosecution to their ex-politicians, regardless of the subsequent evidence that gets unearthed. Presidential pardons, all sorts of mechanisms. The default ought to be thorough investigation in a neutral court for everyone with a shady past.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
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Raven wrote: LOL! You should see the corrupt diplomats and what they get away with in the states because of 'diplomatic immunity'! It sickens me! Thats why the UN is such a burden! Maybe we should move it to France!
I'm sure it would only delight both the French and the UN both. And me.
I'm sure it would only delight both the French and the UN both. And me.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
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Anyone who's been in Thailand will feel sorry for the gentle, friendly Thai people. I wish them well....
My candle's burning at both ends, it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--It gives a lovely light!--Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Raven wrote: Honestly! It is a match made in heaven!The UN General Assembly's not always met in the USA, there's no good reason at all why it ought not move again. France is very comfortable as a place to live.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
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Lulu2 wrote: Anyone who's been in Thailand will feel sorry for the gentle, friendly Thai people.Why, Lulu? Nobody's died, nobody's being tortured. Who's hurt by this?
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware. Écrasez l'infâme! When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.