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Lives in West Java
Speaks English with a bit more Indonesian than before and a sprinkle of Mandarin. I am fluent in bahasa gila.
Registration: 02 August 2009
International Relations
And so it begins. This is what "democracy" looks like? Has me wondering who the sponsors advertising on the station might be or, if the license is approved, whether the station owners will receive state funding. We'll soon see, I guess. - @Aidan in ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Fred posted . . . . BYD sales are down 30%. BYD the new Evergrande Group. - @Enzyte Bob Down 30% from what? Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I have every confidence the PLA is developing new defensive weapons to counter the US threat, something that has escalated now Trump has taken a more aggressive stance regarding the Straits of Malacca.The US is positioning itself to blockade China ... Read More
Finding a job by Axtijus
Hello everyone,I am Astijus, and I am originally from Lithuania. I moved to Bali over a year ago, and I am living here with a KITAS. I have a lot of experience in various roles, but I am having trouble finding a job. I used JobStreet, LinkedIn, and ...
You aren't supposed to be able to get any job that can be filled by a local.... but corruption, I'm assured, happens.The other possible fly in the ointment is your location. Bali attracts a lot of people so the area is saturated AND immigration is ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else
"Sounded like"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politi … rcna342133Trump evacuated from something he hates and he doesn't have a history of attending because it "sounded like" gunshots.It sounds more like a setup for a bit of press coverage ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Flying Tigers. What a great name for an airline! Airline names make no real sense - @fluffy2560 The flying tigers were American volunteer fighter pilots flying to defend China from the Japanese. After the war, they started a freight airline and it ... Read More
Property inquiries by Matekia Edjuku
Good day, I hope you are well. I would like to inquire whether there is any deposit required for this property. Thank you.
You need to give more information Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports[B]OT by Enzyte Bob
Minipearl said . . . . Seems little has changed aside from another endless war *************************Examples of endless wars:Korean war 3 yearsVietnam war 12 yearsAfghanistan war 20 yearsIraq war 8 yearsEpic Fury is 54 days old.
@Fred Sorry Fred the only war was the cold war. Direct military conflict didn't start till 2025 and that was for 12 days. - @Enzyte Bob Vietnam didn't exist?Korea?Operation Menuand lots of others.The US has been at war with at least one country at ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports[B]OT by Enzyte Bob
Minipearl said . . . . Seems little has changed aside from another endless war *************************Examples of endless wars:Korean war 3 yearsVietnam war 12 yearsAfghanistan war 20 yearsIraq war 8 yearsEpic Fury is 54 days old.
Minipearl said . . . . Seems little has changed aside from another endless war ************************* Examples of endless wars: Korean war 3 years Vietnam war 12 years Afghanistan war 20 years Iraq war 8 years Epic Fury is 54 days old. - ... Read More
Getting a house loan as a foreigner married to a local by Jhoe1
Can anyone share their experience on getting a KPR for a house/apartment as a couple (foreigner only having kitas + local)? What banks are the most friendly to this idea? The banks AI recommends actually weren't so great.
I never use loans so I can't help with that, but ensure you have a prenup that excludes you from ownership of any land. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
My only question is, did Trump himself close the strait of Hormuz or was it the Iranians who scared the insurance companies? And who is now blocking the strait. Trump? Do you always blame the victim for the a terrorist act of the perpetrator? - ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Green Trumphttps://theconversation.com/the-end-of-oil-as-fuel-shocks-cascade-53-nations-gather-to-plan-a-fossil-fuel-phaseout-280263US President Donald Trump is a longtime climate denier and oil industry ally, who sums up his own energy policy as ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Pot and kettle - It seems your freedom of expression seeks to impinge on mine. - @fluffy2560 As you pushing dangerous trans rubbish does to everyone with a working brain.As the UK government and trans in schools sites clearly state, parents object. Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Ours are all adults now more or less so it's entirely their choice what they do. - @fluffy2560 Excellent. How would you feel if they became Trans ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Unsurprising in developing nations. - @fluffy2560 More bigotry Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Still never heard of Canva. Must be some Asian thing. - @fluffy2560 It's Australian, but thanks for the race hate post. Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Once again, equating trans people with paedophilia is a total nonsense. One must not believe everything one reads in religious texts or self serving religious leaders on the make. - @fluffy2560Well, pushing trans to kids strikes me as grooming. ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Never heard of trans people trying to get into schools. Must be an religious island thing over there as it doesn't happen here. Once again, equating trans people with paedophilia is a total nonsense. One must not believe everything one reads in ... Read More
Spainonlinebooking by rdamzuid01
Hello,Does anyone have experience with spainonlinebooking.com?I’m looking to book a villa in Marbella, but I’m not sure if it’s trustworthy.Has anyone booked with them before or can confirm if it’s safe?Thanks in advance for ...
That sounds dodgy. It's probably a good idea to avoid spainonlinebooking. Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
We don't need religious bigots trying to dominate people's thinking. - @fluffy2560Why do the trans pervs think it's essential to infiltrate schools?Easy, they want sex with kids. Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
My view is that posters here who do not support freedom of expression for LGBTQI+ folk need to get with the programme because it can only end one way. - @fluffy2560 My freedom of expression doesn't give a flying rat's backside what people do in ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
As for unknown apps (Canva? never heard of it), sending gay porn messages, that's a fault of parents not managing their children's access to their devices. - @fluffy2560The gay pornography was sent to school accounts. The school set them up for the ... Read More
Spainonlinebooking by rdamzuid01
Hello,Does anyone have experience with spainonlinebooking.com?I’m looking to book a villa in Marbella, but I’m not sure if it’s trustworthy.Has anyone booked with them before or can confirm if it’s safe?Thanks in advance for ...
I never book with semi-unknown online places.There's far too big a chance they're scam artists Read More
Raising kids the local way in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in Indonesia means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in Indonesia compared to your home ...
Indonesia is a very safe place for kids.Local schools use Indonesian for almost all subjects and languages (Mostly English) are not part of the curriculum until grade 7. Even then, far too many teachers have very poor English skills so are unable to ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
... - @Aidan in HCMC You will also find that men feel extremely uncomfortable if they cross their legs whilst sitting. This is for the same reason men don't put their legs together when standing casually. Testicals need air so they don't ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
Link to post I made on the Vietnam forum.'I was reading an article emoting on the accomplishments of several prominent transgender-women, and how these individuals had reached the pinnacle of their chosen field.' - @Aidan in HCMCCheats and idiots, ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
https://www.gbnews.com/news/essex-news-gender-neutral-toilet-schoolgirls-sexually-assaultedGender neutral toilets are a godsend for rapists.Quite why such idiotic ideas ever get into schools is beyond me. It's very harmful political rubbish being ... Read More
International Relations[B] by Fred
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ...
I personally welcome the ECJ's ruling. OV and his ilk - like many others in places like Trump's America or Putin's Russia - tried to link trans or LGBTQI+ rights to paedophilia by dressing up the illegal law as child protection. There's no basis ... Read More
Can you wire money back to the UK from Saudi Arabia. by Amadeus1
HelloI will be on a tourist visa and then a business visa in Riyadh. Is it possible to wire SAR back to my bank account in the UK via Western Union or Moneygram shops in RIyadh?
I asked AI and it said no you can not without having an Iqama - @Amadeus1AI commonly makes mistakes. This must be checked before being believed Read More
International Relations
The EU's top court has found that Hungary's 2021 laws on issues including transgender and homosexual identity and sex offenses breach various EU laws. This includes Article 2 of EU Treaty, to protect human dignity. The contentious reforms — ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
A retired CIA analyst has claimed that President Donald Trump attempted to invoke nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency meeting on Saturday, .......... Johnson said 'there is seriously something wrong with Trump.' Not-so-happy trails -- - ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
At a recent industry forum, Sany Truck chairman Liang Linhe highlighted that economics—not just sustainability—is driving this transition. Electric trucks are becoming increasingly attractive because of lower operating costs, especially ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/20/cia-spymaster-agent-peter-sichel-caution-over-iran-intervention-resurfaces-us-middle-eastI'm absolutely amazed that people are stupid enough to believe propaganda, even after we know the truth of so many ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Russian aggression- A cheesy load of old rubbish.The National Endowment for Democracy, a very thinly disguised CIA cover, ran a revolution that removed the democratically elected government in that country.The revolutionary government immediately ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
BG looks like it's circling the toilet again. Radev has been labelled as another Fico or a Trojan-horse for Putin. - @fluffy2560Not to mention the democratically elected leader. You either accept the stated will of the people, or you reject ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
In other news, the US has released footage of their armed forces firing on an unarmed ship, then landing forces to take it over.www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3w30l6qz49oThis used to be called piracy, but it appears to be acceptable these days. ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Excellent! Democracy in action - @Fred Only if you're a lemming.....or Uncle Vlad! 👎 - @JimJ Many people confuse democracy with what they believe should be democracy - that being their preferred candidate winning.They complained about how ... Read More
Possible move to the UK
i strongly discourage people to move in the uk - @Moamed79 I echo that, but for non-political reasons. I was sick of the drug dealers and their sloppy brained addict customers along with all the crime.I puked at the cops' total inability to do ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Russia-aligned Rumen Radev set to win Bulgarian election - @SimCityAT Excellent! Democracy in action Read More
My recent BPJS Experience by wyngrove60
We pay IDR600,000 per month for BPJS coverage for my family of four mainly for emergency illnesses for myself such as heart attack, stroke, joint replacements etc as I am getting old. About six months ago I started to get trigger finger in one ...
I pay 100,000rp per month for myself ,wife and son and get full coverage . They had 3 options when I applied , 35,000 , 100,000 and 150,000rp . The only difference with the prices was the room , 35,000rp was a shared , 6-8 people per room , ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
When I get a moment....I will take a deeper look into what appears to be Trump's idiocy, but perhaps it isn't quite as moronic as it looks.Apart from hitting China with indirect blows, I believe it to be very likely he's received a few big ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
https://dailynewshungary.com/peter-magy … ers-april/ - @SimCityAT I think this is about the investments by the Chinese. There's a large battery factory people are against and quite probably they want to get out of those contracts or at least ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob your king failed my liking over 40 years agoCheers, Steve. - @bigpearlI don't recall the timeline for me, but his comments about fussy grabbing, shagging his own daughter, and that little girl on the escalator were plenty for me.One politican ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
So, what has the new dude in Hungary said so far?He's going to ban all the opposition press from producing newsHe's going to buy Russian oilHe's going to ban a lot of immigrants, and he knows it's against EU law.Sounds like a stonkingly good lefty. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
https://dailynewshungary.com/peter-magy … ers-april/ - @SimCityAT Are they eating the dogs? Read More
My recent BPJS Experience by wyngrove60
We pay IDR600,000 per month for BPJS coverage for my family of four mainly for emergency illnesses for myself such as heart attack, stroke, joint replacements etc as I am getting old. About six months ago I started to get trigger finger in one ...
We also pay Rp.600,00 for a family of four. I have used it but hardly at all so I have little personal experience. My wife uses it from time to time, but has only needed it once for anything serious. That unfortunate illness was looked after very ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Fred. It's far too late to hurt China but never too late to line personal pockets and seems some operate that way and stuff the poor people. OMO. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearlI disagree. China may be the best capitalist nation on the planet (India ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
In my most humble of opinions, Trump’s war agenda is not aimed at Venezuela or Iran, it's pointed directly at China.His unprovoked attack on Venezuela hit China's oil supply, but not all that much.Closing Hormuz hit them much harder and, when ... Read More
Amateur radio in Indonesia by Fred
Indonesia has a very nice amateur radio scene with activity on pretty much every mode and band you can imagine.Foreigners can get a local callsign if they jump through a few hoops.https://orari.or.id/cara-menjadi-anggota-orari/IAR ...
There's an Aussie transmitting under a Timor Leste/p callsign.I just worked him on 10. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-ford-ceo-chinese-evs-canada-threat-us-manufacturing/Ford CEO Jim Farley says Chinese automakers, EVs should be kept out of U.S.Of course he does. That way Ford can stay expensive and crap because there's no ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Is that the best you can do? Get your Jollies on my handicap do to my old age? - @Enzyte Bob Of course. Loving Trump us an optional handicap, so fair game. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Perhaps worry about your self anointed bishop, then king and seems now an effigy of Jesus H Christ. What a dick. Just look at what your king is doing to the world economy. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearlTrump is ineffable... well, maybe not, but I bet ... Read More
Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
As a note, my UK bank (HSBC) are aware of my move abroad but have not expressed any concerns so far.Saying that, we are talking about small amounts of money - all regular payments from the same well known UK businesses.Perhaps banks are more ... Read More
Santander closing UK accounts by ThePinkCanary
I received a letter from Santander UK last week informing me that they were giving me two months notice of closing my account.Bearing in mind that the letter took three weeks to reach me and its arrival coincided with the start of Songkran, this ...
The bank in question appears to be intended for retail and general commercial banking.The situation might be very different for 'high street' banks that aim at the general public.Those worries about possible account closure might do well to read up ... Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
Then add 9 minutes charging whilst munching on a chicken wing. - @Fred No disrespect intended: I can eat about 8 chicken wings in 9 minutes. It's a problem! 🤣 - @Lennerd You'll need a more powerful bike Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
Likely, and I forgot about the lack of smell that a switch to electric bikes will bring. Due to your wise decision to continue with lead-acid batteries. I've read that lithium batteries will develop a distinctive smell of their own should thermal ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
No fool can object to electrification as the way of the future. Guess what? The sun is not going to hold the average punter to ransom, nor will wind or other alternatives. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearlI disagree - Fools can and will.However, regardless ... Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
Doesn't mean that other sources aren't coming into the city, just that the ´very local´ source is the dominant source. True? - @LennerdLikely, and I forgot about the lack of smell that a switch to electric bikes will bring.As readers ... Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market. It seems like an unworkable venture but.... - @Dannyroc3There will be issues, but they will melt away if the government does their job ... Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
9% is still a big drop, but the numbers in the linked piece only apply to Hanoi.The article also mentions traffic dust, something a switch from cars to bikes will reduce.The estate was very quiet when I popped out last night and the only vehicles I ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
When I was in Jakarta in February I noticed a couple of electric scooters for the first time. If these take off it really will mitigate the pollution problem not to mention the noise levels. - @Lotus Eater The things are everywhere, and shops ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I said . . . .The straight will be opened soon for oil exports as long as it's not Iranian oil. ******************** Fred replied . . . . Perhaps you can explain why Iranian oil is so bad. ********************** Fred try to concentrate: I did not ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Indonesia has just put a three year plan forward to minimise oil imports.Massive solar investment along with a push to EVs - Those including my little beautiful bikes that cost nothing to run.Trump's wars are doing us a favour in the long term Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
The straight will be opened soon for oil exports as long as it's not Iranian oil. - @Enzyte Bob Perhaps you can explain why Iranian oil is so bad. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
I understand the the politics of the country its you that doesn't understand. - @SimCityAT Weirdly the electoral districts closest to Austria and Ukraine were Fidesz areas. We're not able to explain that yet. - @fluffy2560It might be that people ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking. The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
One can only hope he isn't stupid enough to use nukes. - @Fred Hope they aren't stupid enough to use nukes. Both aggressor nations are nuclear armed. - @Aidan in HCMC It is such a huge scare tactic to say Nuke. In the early 1960,s Cuba was a threat ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
The Hungarian election is a fine lesson of how name calling, insinuation, and plain lies are used to influence the unthinking amongst us ... and those uninterested in thinking.The supposed non-democratic government was beaten in an election, ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
TRAITORS https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/12/britain-single-market-rules-uk-eu-resetThe traitorous dogs in the UK's Labour Party are seeking to ignore the escape referendum AND bypass Parliament to do so. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Viktor Orban concedes Hungarian election - @SimCityATA peaceful and normal transition of power with the old congregating the new after a free and fair election. That sounds a lot like a democracy. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
The EU, a mess that is as corrupt as it is inept, has a brand new passport control system. Guess what? it's rubbish.https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c995jx34y52oMassive queues and hundreds missing flights because of them.It turns out that the app ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
https://www.marineinsight.com/indian-navy-launches-emergency-mission-to-rescue-18-stranded-ships-in-persian-gulf/Oops!The Indian navy is on the way to break the blockade, but the blockading force is the US Navy.Will Trump's blind stupidity start a ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Both polls predict a massive voter swing from the last election in 2022, when Orban's Fidesz party won 135 seats. - @SimCityAT What? That means it was a democracy all this time. - @Fred No it doesn't - @SimCityAT Perhaps you can explain how a ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not,” Trump said. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/1 … -talks-endIt looks like The Straits of Hormuz is under a blockade again, thus imports to the Philippines may be in difficulty. So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Both polls predict a massive voter swing from the last election in 2022, when Orban's Fidesz party won 135 seats. - @SimCityAT What? That means it was a democracy all this time. Read More
Quality of customer service in Hungary
It's a bit of a dodgy situation today, what with the election. Mrs F wants to leave the country if OV is back in. She's got Spain in her sights and so does - @fluffy2560Yes, you have to run away when the people of a county you are a guest in freely ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I would like to take a guess baees on snippets I have read over the past few weeks.There will be no renewed attack on Iran regardless of what they do. 2 weeks is enough for Iran to replace the vast majority of their cheap to build but effective ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
PalawOne said . . . . Israel talked him into it, and now leading him along. ****************************Fred said . . . . More likely paid him to do it.***************************Boys your TDS is running wild. - @Enzyte Bob The Soviet union used ... Read More
Energy independence
https://en.antaranews.com/news/411717/indonesia-aims-to-end-fuel-imports-within-three-yearsThe 'green' movement is going to love this, but I tend to see environmental advantages as a very nice bonus to the main goal of reducing Indonesia's ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
https://balkaninsight.com/2026/04/06/concerns-mount-over-hungarys-election-monitoring-and-integrity/rd/Just in case the EU funded propaganda fails, the backup story about a fixed election is ready.Foreign ownership or funding for a nation's press ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Israel talked him into it, and now leading him along. - @PalawOneMore likely paid him to do it. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
And on YT (from 2024) (in English): Mr Orbán, you are not a patriot! You are just a useful idiot of Russia and China! That's the reality - @fluffy2560 Given that's the opposition, it's just a political message, not fact.It's also ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HU (Telex) (in English):Absurd cash burning with EU funds"On the 20th anniversary of Hungary's accession to the EU, we explored what happened to Hungary's ten most botched cash-burning investments. Some of them are completely gone, in other cases ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Russia is, as I suggested, escorting it's tankers with military vessels in order to discourage the US (and US lapdog countries) from pirate ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
@fluffy2560 Surely this must be EU propaganda? - @SimCityAT Critical thinking dictates any story in a biased outlet must be confirmed with unbiased sources before it can be acceptedas fact. Given that the stories quoted here are from EU funded news ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
The poll of 1001 selected people from a population of 10 million is here. The poll was funded by the EU. https://ecfr.eu/article/why-orban-and-hungary-are-not-one-and-the-same/ Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/ … tion-orban - @SimCityAT Funded by the EU, and run by Mark Leonard, a pal of Tony Blair.Not exactly a reliable source. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Is it OK for that lunatic, apocalyptic regime in Iran to possess warheads to fit on their ICBMs? Simple question, yes or no? - @danfinn Yes. They need a defence capable of putting the loony US off attacking them again.Sadly, Iran has no ICBMs or ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
please answer: Is it OK for that lunatic, apocalyptic regime in the US to possess warheads to fit on their ICBMs? Simple question, yes or no? - @danfinn No Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I have just taken a minute to read the last page of this thread. It's just name calling and kids' playground style "nar nar nars". Read More
International Relations
HU (Euronews): Orbán's Fidesz bypassing Meta's political advertising rules, researchers warn "Meta blocked political advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in October, but misinformation researchers warn that the ban has pushed political ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
using a parliamentary supermajority to effect constitutional control over institutions - @fluffy2560Elected governments are given a mandate to do so by the majority of the voting public. If a leader has a supermajority, and has kept it over several ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
A lid can be turned into a crown, on a brighter note seems imports and exports will start moving again and the share market is certainly reflecting the 2 week truce. Time will tell as always until the next tantrum. An hourly event. quiet comical for ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Trump has chickened out again, but has claimed to have opened the waterway.However, at least for countries that publicly rejected war in favour of peace, it was open anyway. Read More