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  • President Donald Trump and what to expect

    Posted on November 30, 2016 12:02 am by Richard

    Trump crystal ball

    Knowing what the world will be like with Donald Trump’s presidential influence is a question on the world’s mind. So as he has been showing what makes him tick, we are starting to see just how the dots are likely to connect during 2017.

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    Analysis China Economy International Politics Japan Mexico North Korea Philippines Political Correctness Politics Russia South Korea Taiwan Terrorism Underlying Psychology United States War and Conflict Work 📎and tagged Alpha male American arrogance Barack Obama Beta Male Donald Trump George W Bush Mexico Border wall Muslim ban narcissistic nuclear weapons Republican Party Vladimir Putin
  • Syrian refugee crisis – Cause and Effect

    Posted on March 23, 2016 12:02 am by Richard

    It is hard to go a day or two and not hear some news about the Syrian refugee crisis. Everybody sees the effect, but to find the cause you need to go back to political choices made by leaders in countries other than Syria. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Commentary European Union International Politics Japan Syria United States War and Conflict 📎and tagged cultural conflict Donald Trump ISIS President Obama sharia law Syrian refugee crisis
  • Thaksin proxy Government crumbling

    Posted on February 11, 2014 12:02 am by Richard

    It is fairly clear to any casual onlooker that the Thai Government is in trouble. The behaviors seen are consistent with other Governments just before they collapsed. The behaviors include blatant and obvious lies and what appears to be fighting over scraps in an effort to hold on to it’s last bit of dignity. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Analysis Corruption Japan Politics Thailand 📎and tagged Dictator dignity elections ethics Greed morals Saving face state of emergency Thaksin Thaksin Shinawatra Yellow Shirts
  • Global economic four year stall

    Posted on October 15, 2012 6:05 pm by Richard

    Some may not notice the four year economic cycle that involves a lot of anxiety and breath holding. None the less it is there and when it comes around, wallets close and all eyes are on the future horizon waiting for the ten or so words that says it is over. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Asia China Economy European Union Germany International Politics Japan Politics United States 📎and tagged election US President
  • Hiding Thailand’s Crack

    Posted on March 25, 2012 12:01 am by Richard

    It has become a failed game of politicians saying Thailand’s political divide is getting better. Very simply people know what they feel and can’t be fooled by what any politician says. It is not a case about some unknown topic that can be pushed on the public’s ignorance to force acceptance. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Commentary International Politics Japan Politics Thailand War and Conflict 📎and tagged Political violence Thai Government Thaksin
  • Skirting Thailand’s smoking laws

    Posted on August 16, 2010 12:03 am by Richard

    Every now and again you will come across a bar or other venue that is ignoring Thailand’s smoking laws. For whatever reason the bars seem to think they are making more money by doing this, but in reality that is just a smokers illusion as non smoking bars are doing much more trade. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Asia Health Japan Reality Check 101 Thailand United States 📎and tagged Bars Profit Smoking Smoking venue Smut ads
  • Political flux in Thailand

    Posted on July 27, 2010 12:00 am by Richard

    The last 6 months in Thailand have been interesting at the least and tragic at the worst. But based on the events of the last several weeks it seems an outboard motor is being used as a blender to properly mix things up. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Analysis Japan Law And Order Politics Terrorism Thailand 📎and tagged Anger Pheu Thai Party Political violence Red Shirts Thai Government Thaksin
  • Toyota headache

    Posted on March 18, 2010 12:02 am by Richard

    A lot has happened over the past few months with Toyota, and most of it not good. As this essentially will have a significant effect on many people, we have decided to have a look and float some thoughts. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Dots Japan Technology 📎and tagged Toyota
  • Haiti Nature’s pawns

    Posted on January 18, 2010 12:01 am by Richard

    It is hard not to feel a sense of sadness when some act of nature brings an abrupt end to the lives of thousands of people. It is even sadder that some places tend to be in the bulls eye more often that others. Haiti is one of those places. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Asia Bahamas Bangladesh Burma Caribbean Central America China Economy Haiti Indonesia Japan Mexico Nature Philippines United States 📎and tagged Earthquake Global warming
  • Global warming events occurring faster than worst case scenario

    Posted on September 28, 2009 12:02 am by Richard

    If there is anything that is constant about global warming, it is the phrase that ‘global warming events are occurring faster than worst case scenario.’ The reason for this is we are rapidly approaching the final tipping point, or we may have even past it and not yet figured it out. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Artic Greenland Japan Nature United States
  • Nuclear lesson

    Posted on May 2, 2009 12:05 am by Richard

    15 megaton blast seen from 50 miles away

    It would seem that throughout history that a lesson learned often becomes a lesson forgotten. Some of the biggest lessons involve the most loss of life. It is those lessons that we must continuously remind ourselves of. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    International Politics Iran Japan North Korea United States War and Conflict
  • Thaksin Shinawatra the great motivator

    Posted on March 22, 2009 12:01 am by Richard

    prod

    Few people can motivate people like Thaksin. When it comes to Thaksin, nothing is subtle about how he motivates people. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Great Britain Indonesia Japan Law And Order Politics Terrorism Thailand
  • Political correctness fallout creates workplace wimps

    Posted on February 21, 2009 12:04 am by Richard

    Every now and again a story finds a place in your heart. Some stories make you smile, and still others make you cry. This one however gives you heartburn. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


    Australia China Great Britain Japan Middle East Political Correctness Gone Mad United States
  • Thaksin’s endless visa run Part 1

    Posted on February 17, 2009 12:02 am by Richard

    thaksin's visa headache

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s arrogance and not knowing when to back down has placed him on an endless visa run. As of late Thaksin has made a game of hide and seek of it. Continue reading → Post ID 15998


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