[MarkDel]

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..."

[Cold Heat]

It;s not just the fact that he is Muslim....It's what he said, which is the topic of the thread and has been ignored, obfuscated, and flat defended.

This is what drew my participation and my commentary.

But I now give up....It's hopeless.

Rationality is not a part of this coup or resulting discussion. It is all "If the King says it's good, then it's good", passion and emotional knee jerk.