I hate the military

[Chuck Bao]

There, I said it.

And, I hate the government they installed – a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, elitists, who hate freedom and democracy. They like to say that Thailand isn’t ready for democracy.

I mean that’s a pretty big slam against their own people.

Some of them actually believe that the provincial poor farmers would be happier if they remained poor and uneducated, so they’re actually doing them a favor.

They’ve betrayed the pro-democracy Bangkok middle class who was instrumental in the street protests that led to the military ouster of the Thaksin administration.

And, these people are in charge of writing the new constitution? They already admit that they want the prime minister to be selected instead of elected.

Some of the constitutional drafters even proposed not including the part in the previous constitution that guaranteed all young Thais the right to 12 years of free education. Why? They think it is a waste of resources. Thankfully, they are including it now, but only because they want to get the constitution ratified and they’re choosing their fights.

Still, the constitution won’t be ratified by a public referendum in July. If that’s the case, then the military junta under the Committee for National Security has the right to select from any of Thailand’s previous constitutions.

This is just setting up a very bad scenario. An old constitution will almost certainly have to be re-written by the newly-elected government formed after the general election in September or October. So, if their desired changes are to remain in place, they need to be part of the new government, which gives the very distinct appearance the military junta is clinging onto power. And, a major backlash is coming.

Several of the generals keep talking about bloody street clashes between supporters of opposing political factions. At first, I thought they were just scaremongering to keep martial law in place. Now, I think it’s a very real possibility.

Okay, the real reason for all this rant is that is that they’ve now finally gone and done it – they blocked all internet access to youtube.com.

I’m so willing to go out on the streets right now with a sign: “BRING BACK YOUTUBE, YOU BUNCH OF POOPYHEADS!”

[OklahomaTuba]

Not even Bush-Hilter and his neoKKKon cronies have gone that far, YET!

[jacru]

– a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, elitists, who hate freedom and democracy.
Liberalism is global.

[Chuck Bao]

Liberalism is global.

Scratches head. Huh? :confused:

No, Youtube.com is no longer global.

[jacru]

Liberals = a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, elitists, who hate freedom and democracy.

[OUHOMER]

Get out of the country now before its to late. next they will band booze

[Chuck Bao]

Oh!

But the people perpetrating this on Thai people can’t be liberals. They’re not like the PC crowd, environmentalists and level-the-playing-field socialists that maybe you’re thinking about.

They’re the exact opposites. They’re the let’s-drop-pretenses-and-put-everyone-in-their-place type of people. They’re the let’s-gun-down-drug-running-suspects-and-ask-questions-later people. They’re for the status quo, a rigid social hierarchy and protect our assets first and foremost. They’re the bitch about finding a good nanny and then paying their nanny only about $150 a month. They're the scared to death that their son may be gay and if he is let's hope we keep enough social shame on him to keep him in the closet.

[Jerk]

You should adopt the Bill of Rights.

[Chuck Bao]

OUHOMER, that's coming. WTF? There is some sort of Chiang Mai to Bangkok runner marathon thing going on now to bring awareness against the evils of alcohol.

What is wrong with people these days?

If you have trouble dealing with temptation, get help.

[Chuck Bao]

You should adopt the Bill of Rights.

Heh!

Let's see. The military has overthrown the government and torn up the constitution about 13-14 times over the last 100 years and twice in the last two decades, if I remember my history correctly.

The Bill of Rights doesn't stand up very well against tanks and guns.

[Jerk]

Heh!

Let's see. The military has overthrown the government and torn up the constitution about 13-14 times over the last 100 years and twice in the last two decades, if I remember my history correctly.

The Bill of Rights doesn't stand up very well against tanks and guns.

That's why Javelins and AT-4's should be legal.

[jacru]

The Bill of Rights doesn't stand up very well against tanks and guns.
Unless you defend it with more tanks and guns, etc.

[jacru]

Oh!

But the people perpetrating this on Thai people can’t be liberals. They’re not like the PC crowd, environmentalists and level-the-playing-field socialists that maybe you’re thinking about.
They share a common trait with liberals: a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, and elitists, who hate freedom and democracy.

[Chuck Bao]

Okay, part of the reason I posted this is that I'm totally ****ed that Youtube.com is now banned in Thailand.

The other reason is that we all have to be vigilant against infringes on our liberties.

In fact, the Thai military sees itself more as the praetorian guard rather than a traditional military role of providing defense against outside threats to the kingdom.

In the US, the war on terrorism shouldn't turn us away from our liberties and freedom.

And for the record, I want to fully honor and respect our brave and courageous military troops.

On the other hand, I'm afraid of the emergence of a similar "praetorian guard" in the US disguised as protection against yet possible or impossible unseen attacks.

[OklahomaTuba]

I'm afriad of alien attacks from the planet X myself.

[Chuck Bao]

I'm afriad of alien attacks from the planet X myself.

Of course you are!

The planets XX and XY chromosome must really baffle you.

;)

[olevetonahill]

How in hell can a country Baine youtube ?
Make every one have dial up ? :confused:

[Chuck Bao]

There are only about 10 ISPs in Thailand and they can force them all to redirect from Youtube.com to an addy of a picture of the King and Queen of Thailand. I have access to two ISPs and that's what they're doing.

That's the same thing China does in banning access to any website seen as critical.

[olevetonahill]

There are only about 10 ISPs in Thailand and they can force them all to redirect from Youtube.com to an addy of a picture of the King and Queen of Thailand. I have access to two ISPs and that's what they're doing.

That's the same thing China does in banning access to any website seen as critical.
I see , I had no clue .
Aint Merica Great ?:cool:

[Chuck Bao]

Aint Merica Great ?:cool:

Yep! And, let's keep it great!

[olevetonahill]

Yep! And, let's keep it great!
I went , I served . I came home and stashed My weapons .
Im doing My part ;)

[Chuck Bao]

I didn't serve and I'm really short on the stash part, but I have cash.

Would you like train non-military type folk on the weekends?

[olevetonahill]

I didn't serve and I'm really short on the stash part, but I have cash.

Would you like train non-military type folk on the weekends?
Me , Dean , jaux, Jello , USMC , Sooner in Carolina .
I think we can get a Cadre together
Can you you get a squad ? for us to train ?

[Penguin]

Would you like train non-military type folk on the weekends?


There's plenty of paramilitary training videos on youtube. Just log on there and check it out.

[Rogue]

Wow. It sounds like fascism-lite. And I was just telling Mrs. Rogue the other day that when she eventually visits Australia I'll go to the far east and see places like Thailand instead. I hope they get their **** together first.

Chuck it looks like you won't need any pesky news sites either since there's an "official" news site.Thai Govt. Official News Site Linkage (http://www.thaigov.go.th/en/government/government_news.aspx)

[85Sooner]

Liberals = a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, elitists, who hate freedom and democracy.


Couldn't have worded it better.

[sitzpinkler]

They share a common trait with liberals: a bunch of busybodies, pinheads, and elitists, who hate freedom and democracy.

what the hell are you smokin'? if anything, that describes conservatives to a T

[tommieharris91]

There's plenty of paramilitary training videos on youtube. Just log on there and check it out.

You haven't read this thread, have you? :rolleyes:

[goingoneight]

Me , Dean , jaux, Jello , USMC , Sooner in Carolina .
I think we can get a Cadre together
Can you you get a squad ? for us to train ?

Hey, if you're building forces, we should take over Tejas and call it South Oklahoma!


I know, I'm bored... :D

[soonerboomer93]

You haven't read this thread, have you? :rolleyes:


:cough:sarcasm:cough:

[Chuck Bao]

Good news folks! The powers that be have decided to allow Thais to click on youtube again.

I wonder if it was just all about ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's interview on CNN being posted on youtube. If that's the case, there has been only about 15,000 views and out of 60 million people, what was the big deal?

Make that 15,001 after they lifted the block.

I guess I hadn't fully appreciated the power of youtube in countries where press freedom is curbed.

[william_brasky]

What's next?

Thailand Government Bans Internet Pron: Too Much Bangkok

[Chuck Bao]

What's next?

Thailand Government Bans Internet Pron: Too Much Bangkok


HA HA!

I suppose you could make the same joke about every municipal government of a US city with a red light district.

I'm sure many would love to ban internet pron, as surely this current Thai military-backed government, but then they'd be the same busybody, pinhead, elitists.

[C&CDean]

I could care less what they do in Thailand - as long as they don't **** with the food.

[Mjcpr]

I could care less what they do in Thailand - as long as they don't **** with the food.

THEN WHY ARE YOU POSTING HERE???!!!!

:D