The number of players in this Alpha game is actually quite big. But in order for us to paint a proper picture, as many of them need to be identified as possible. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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How we act
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 2
As we continue to look at the players in this game of control, a few key characteristics are being uncovered. The two groups involved are divided at the shoulders. One uses what is above the shoulders and the other uses what is below. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 1
Thailand’s political unrest has several facets, and by law some can not be talked about directly. But there is enough going on that it becomes necessary to address if Thailand looks to prosper or even survive in a recognizable way. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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We are not in control of our lives
Never mind democracy or any form of government. Forget about thinking we decide our life’s path. Forget all that we were ever taught about how we control our own destiny. The unfortunate reality is we are little more than a dandelion seed in the wind. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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The magic bullet once thought a blank
It is interesting how us humans follow the trends of celebrities. We buy the brand names they buy, we dress and change our appearance to mimic them and we even seek out the same treatments or procedures they have used be it some form of vanity surgery or the type of therapy they have used. The latest trend by the celebrities has been to use Hypnotherapy for a variety of things that go well beyond giving up smoking. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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They can do no wrong
The assorted watchdog groups about the world all seem to have one thing in common. The one thing tends to offset their credibility is simply they sound very bias. According to the watchdog groups; People who are not part of a governing leadership body can do no wrong. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Oh what a mess this world of ours
If it seems like more things are going wrong in today’s world than in the past, you are not alone. It seems no matter where in the world you find yourself looking at, there is some sort of turmoil under way. Some of it is cause by nature, and some has been caused by man. The one difference is man is taking a bigger and bigger role in causing problems. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s concern about media bias Part 5
When looking at a specific issue of the Red Shirt anti government group and the violence and mayhem they brought, comments from journalists are greeted with extreme emotions from both sides. So the desire to alter, persuade or otherwise change the objectiveness of a journalist simply places the journalist in the position of being a tool for propaganda of one side or the other. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s concern about media bias Part 4
When the media becomes part of the news itself, the ability to be impartial simply disappears without a trace. The journalists become part of the story and they will do as any human would, and that is to defend their position. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s concern about media bias Part 3
When a government engages in censorship, the motives must be questioned. When a government involves itself in censorship of the media, it places the media at odds with the government and no longer is the media a neutral third party observer and a sense of bias is observed. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s concern about media bias Part 2
Nobody wants to be put down. In fact we do our best to put on our best face and do our best to contribute to the bigger picture. But when it comes to criticism people have to take the good with the bad when viewed through the eyes of other people. The reason for this is we all have our opinions, and as long as expressed opinions are not malicious, we should listen and perhaps get a few ideas on how to improve. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Thailand’s concern about media bias Part 1
If there was ever some topic that would be ultimately uncomfortable for Thais to hear the answer, this would be it. So because Thailand seems to be so preoccupied in marking up the mirror and not dealing with the source of the reflection, Connecting the Dots felt this would be a good topic to explore. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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Greed key to man-made disasters
This could have been easily named ‘BP Unplugged’ or ‘Secrets to global economic meltdown’, but the problem is much wider than that. The human track record is very clear that when tempted by greed disasters happen, and they happen a lot. Continue reading Post ID 9111
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The one of us Doctors
It goes without saying when you are comfortable with someone, you are more at ease and generally more open. So when you go to a Doctor and feel intimidated by their appearance and high level of education, you may not feel comfortable in talking about all that needs to be talked about. But things are changing and depending on your personal opinion, it may be a good thing or a bad thing. Continue reading Post ID 9111