Sorry I busted your KING in the chops, but I don't appreciate KINGS!
Anyone who does, is a moron IMO.
This is really somewhat amazing to me that American conservative could possibly hold a KING in such high regard. Not only that, but they defend a coup!
We have sent people to the gallows for less.
Astounding!
> Sorry I busted your KING in the chops, but I don't appreciate KINGS! <
Sorry "Buster" -- but he's not my King. I'm born in the good ole USA, of 100% southern, redneck, Scots-Irish stock.
On the other hand, I deeply respect how the King of Thailand has been a genuine force for good in his country for the past 60 years. Any knowledgeable observer will tell you that his calming and unifying influence has been the number one reason Thailand hasn't sunk into the chaos and poverty that describe its neighbors -- Laos, Burma and Cambodia.
On top of his sincere and dedicated service to his country, which is universally admired by all Thais (just ask one!), the King is most assuredly pro-USA -- which certainly has helped the Kingdom to remain as our most important ally in southeast Asia.
> Anyone who does, is a moron <
Seems to me as if you're projecting. 'Nuff said.
Yeah, that's something I just pointed out to Hawthorn...Americans are going to assume the worst where the word "King" is concerned. In the Thai culture, however, this "King" is respected and admired to a level we almost cannot grasp in the United States. Not only because of his status as a Monarch, but for his behavior for over half a century in the public discourse. But, Hawthorn should understand that Americans are going to think, "King equals BAD..." "Muslim general taking over equals....uh oh..."
This is really somewhat amazing to me that American conservative could possibly hold a KING in such high regard. Not only that, but they defend a coup!
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It sounds weird doesn't it?
But as they say here "This is Thailand". Thai logic works differently than Western logic.
I am in the country now and to be honest everyone is relieved that someone has taken responsibility for the whole political mess of the last 12 months.
The fact that the Army supports the King and the King has, tacitly, given his support to the situation means in Thai minds everything is fine - and they are right, everything is fine.
No riots, no fighting, everybody had a national holiday on Wednesday, went shopping and had a few beers. Then on Thursday everyone went back to work like nothing had happened.
This must have been the most peaceful military coup in 50 years! And there have been figures quoted of 85% of the population supporting it!