It has been a long time coming this feeling the world is now experiencing. A feeling of hope lies poised in the hearts and minds of not only Americans, but with people from around the world. The euphoria that surrounds the moment allows people to once again bask in the dream of what is possible when you set your mind to it. [Read more →]
After reading some of the things that came out of the mouths of Thaksin’s cronies in the past week, even Connecting the Dots was amazed that one of our long shot predictions actually came to be. The only thing about the comments that is unknown is if it came from brazen arrogance or utter madness. [Read more →]
Like the wind from an approaching thunderstorm, Thaksin’s new game plan has let us know it has arrived. The style is the same however the message has changed slightly to reflect his new convicted criminal status to his lesser educated supporters. [Read more →]
When you see a dog barking at the wind, you can’t help but wonder why the dog is barking. When you take a close look at the pro government groups in Thailand, you can’t help but wonder about some of the things they are protesting about and why. [Read more →]
In engineering terms, assumption is the mother of all screw-ups. To assume your candidate will win without your vote almost insures they will lose. [Read more →]
When the United States elects a new President, the world takes note. The voting is left up to the American voters. However in this election, there seems to be a resounding plea from people around the world to American voters to do the right thing as the results will effect their lives. [Read more →]
There is no need to point out that there is a food shortage that will only get worse. Crops destroyed by weather in Burma and the USA are just the start. In this case nature removed what we planted. Soon nature will not let it grow where it grew before. [Read more →]
When it comes to Thailand and the political rift, even non-Thais find themselves taking sides. Politics in Thailand has seemingly found it’s way to the international stage because of the effects on tourism and the border dispute with Cambodia. [Read more →]
As the reading of Thaksin’s verdict started mid afternoon, dark storm clouds and the rumbles of thunder were gathering in the sky over Bangkok Thailand. That was an eerie reminder that several days of persistent rain fell on Bangkok in the midst of the dry season when Thaksin’s party the People Power Party (PPP) took power early this year. To a superstitious Thai and even those who are not, the symbolic nature of storm clouds on such a significant day has a meaning to each. [Read more →]
In what sounds like an eerie echo of the past, there are signs of a pro Thaksin army being formed inside the borders of Thailand. If that is the case, then Thaksin may be attempting to play his trump card before the clock and his influence runs out. [Read more →]
The ruling party in Thailand is seeing the writing on the wall. What the writing says is this is the last train. [Read more →]
When it comes down to it in The Kingdom of Thailand, the protectors of the monarchy and the country are seen and respected by all. That is all except the people the protectors are fighting who have other agendas. [Read more →]
It would appear for Republicans, practicing what they preach goes out the door when it gets in the way. That includes comments that are racial, prejudiced, deceptive and a whole bunch of other things. How things change when you are out of ideas and behind in the polls. [Read more →]
Thailand’s ruling party is great at sweeping things under the rug in Thailand and let them fade away. However when it comes to international issues like the dispute over the Preah Vihear temple and the disputed border with Cambodia, they must be addressed or the fallout could be war. [Read more →]