Thailand riots

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Ok, so we take a look at what tater is speaking of:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...051833/1/.html

Was OTH realling speaking of this issue or was the comment about carpet bombing just a side deal to ruffle a few feathers?

Nope, and as you can see the casualties being Muslims the thing is not covered in western medias in any way. How surprising.

By carpet bombing I meant what is going on in Iraq and Afghanistan right this moment and has been going on for close to a decade in Afghanistan and 7 plus years in Iraq.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Nope, and as you can see the casualties being Muslims the thing is not covered in western medias in any way. How surprising.

By carpet bombing I meant what is going on in Iraq and Afghanistan right this moment and has been going on for close to a decade in Afghanistan and 7 plus years in Iraq.

Yes, I understood the carpet bombing in Iraq, etc. You are correct, the western medias do not follow the Muslim's goings on in Thailand. Why do you think this is?

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Yes, I understood the carpet bombing in Iraq, etc. You are correct, the western medias do not follow the Muslim's goings on in Thailand. Why do you think this is?

The south of Thailand is not really a tourist region, it's a poor region, even poorer then the rest of Thailand. Very few westeners there so no real reason to waste the spotlight on them. That's how it works with the western media.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

The south of Thailand is not really a tourist region, it's a poor region, even poorer then the rest of Thailand. Very few westeners there so no real reason to waste the spotlight on them. That's how it works with the western media.

But as tater points out, the slave trade in that region, this is usually in the western media news from time to time. Sick activity that it is.

But back to the original question....is it possible that this area lacking in oil is not an interest of the US thus no media attention? Often it is said that Iraq war is about oil. I agree to some degree. Perhaps the carpet bombings would begin if the interest of the US was there?

[UnderseaLcpl]

Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

The south of Thailand is not really a tourist region, it's a poor region, even poorer then the rest of Thailand. Very few westeners there so no real reason to waste the spotlight on them. That's how it works with the western media.

Alright Herring, I'll bite. Let's pretend for a moment that we all live in your perfect world where nobody ignores people because they are brown and Westerners aren't a bunch of ignorant, consumerist oppressors. What then? We'll ferry our vast wealth to Thailand and it will make it all better?

It just so happens that we already send vast amounts of aid to desperately poor and conflicted countries. It rarely does any good, though, because those same countries are in the state they are in because of their own rulers. No amount of money or non-monetary aid will ever change their plight. Centralist governments are like a black hole when it comes to economics. They will swallow every resource you throw at them without yielding anything of value. That's not theory or speculation, that's just how they work.

If you're such a noble egalitarian, how's about you give away enough of your own material wealth that you reduce yourself to the standard of living that an average Thai has? That way, you'll get to see the lasting benefits of your contribution (none) and simultaneously demonstrate actual caring about the plight of Thailand, rather than just demanding that other people care about it. I might even be moved to donate myself, in the face of such selfless generosity. Better yet, you won't be able to afford an internet connection, so this discussion will be over.

Well, what are you waiting for? There are starving babies and stuff in Thailand and about 200 other nations. Hop to it!

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Well, what are you waiting for? There are starving babies and stuff in Thailand and about 200 other nations. Hop to it!

You don't have enough iron in your neck to tell me what to do.

[UnderseaLcpl]

Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

You don't have enough iron in your neck to tell me what to do.

No, but I have more than enough leather.

[tater]

The South is not a Tourist region? Come again? The places hit worst by the tsunami were in that region. Krabi, and other areas accessed vis the South. It's absolutely a tourist area.

And yes, Muslim's habitually attack innocent civilians as their intentional targets. Sort through politically motivated violence for the last few years, and single out attacks where civilians are the intentional target. Many are beheaded, as well. Any Quaker beheadings lately?

[tater]

I should be fair and add the the Muslim violence is farther south than Krabi. Still, I'd think twice about travel into an area that even borders something like that. And the distance to Songkhla or Pattani is only a few hours by car.

I'd fear that Islamists might widen the conflict to nearby tourist areas because, well, that's what they do.

Originally Posted by tater

The South is not a Tourist region? Come again? The places hit worst by the tsunami were in that region. Krabi, and other areas accessed vis the South. It's absolutely a tourist area.

And yes, Muslim's habitually attack innocent civilians as their intentional targets. Sort through politically motivated violence for the last few years, and single out attacks where civilians are the intentional target. Many are beheaded, as well. Any Quaker beheadings lately?

To my knowledge the conflicts with the Muslims have occurred at the very southern part of Thailand by it's border with Malaysia. The touristy areas are to my knowledge further up north. There might be some tourists in the very south as well, don't really know that for sure.

[tater]

Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

To my knowledge the conflicts with the Muslims have occurred at the very southern part of Thailand by it's border with Malaysia. The touristy areas are to my knowledge further up north. There might be some tourists in the very south as well, don't really know that for sure.

No, you are correct, the popular areas are north of the violence, but not far north.

Malaysia is nice, too, though, and tourists go THROUGH that region (I did) to get to Malaysia. I actually took a minibus (really a small van) from the Krabi area to Georgetown, Malaysia. It was myself and my friend, and the rest of the guys were musicians from the middle east—Iran? (was 20 years ago).

[Happy Times]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Well, what are you waiting for? There are starving babies and stuff in Thailand and about 200 other nations. Hop to it!

Originally Posted by Happy Times

Oh I'm sorry I must have missed this. What's so funny?

[Morts]

your failed attempts at trolling are just hilarious

Ok, so we take a look at what tater is speaking of:

AVG how many seconds did it take you to find news coverage of these events tater says are not covered at all?