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• ricefieldradio

  Discussion 14 : 02/11/2009 at 08:08 AM14

  The New Yorker - Yes Obama used it as well and so did Abhisit the difference is that Obama and Thaksin used their own or Campaign money for the exercise while our PM Abhisit let us pay for it out of government coffers.

• Earth to Choirco

  Discussion 13 : 02/11/2009 at 06:06 AM13

  When somebody is convicted of a crime and sentenced, and runs away, they are called a fugitive. News papers around the world call Thaksin a fugitive, it is hardly local "agenda driven" reporting.
  
  Real democracy stems from education and I think no one can honestly say Thai education is up to par, let alone satisfactory enough to sustain a viable democracy.
  
  I think people say you're paid, because Thaksin is so painfully transparent in his corruption, the fact that he pays off his supporters, and the fact that his only interest in "democracy" is grounded in the fact that its so weak in Thailand anyone with deep pockets can be "president for life." So how could you not see something so painfully, self-admittedly obvious.
  
  If he came to someplace like Singapore (like Bush did) he would most likely complain that its "not fair." Lol, because Singaporeans aren't ignorant and Banana Republic dictators like Thaksin couldn't even manage a to find a job cleaning toilets.

• The New Yorker

  Discussion 12 : 02/11/2009 at 05:58 AM12

  Why does this tactic sound vaguely familiar?
  Ah yes, President Obama used the same SMS tactic during his presidential campaign. Seems like Thaksin's been taking notes. Highly unoriginal indeed, to say the least.

• Tony

  Discussion 11 : 02/11/2009 at 05:48 AM11

  The Pentagon is on record stating that they indeed pay people to blog, comment, and otherwise spread propaganda to offset the internet's ability to circumvent traditional means of propaganda.
  
  Thaksin is on record working directly for the same globalist cartel that sets the Pentagon's agenda. Working for Carlye, with people like Bush, the Bin Laden's and the Saudis, there is no doubt that Thaksin follows a similar prescription of paying bloggers as wells as mobs.
  
  UDD spends ALL of its time shilling for Thaksin and PTP members - and has YET to actually protest for things that might actually improve the "rural poor's" condition - things like stopping the coming EAC, improving education, and protecting farmers from Monsanto and free-trade.
  
  Say what you will, but the truth stands there, ominously, drowning out your constant din of pro-Thaksin nonsense.

• nit

  Discussion 10 : 02/11/2009 at 12:39 AM10

  mister choirco. you need to understand. many my family working for thaksin. which is they get money to go to anywhere his pt party tell them with stick and knifes. now we are all argue every time we meeting and all family is splitting. this is what mr thaksins money is doing for thai.

• ricefieldradio

  Discussion 9 : 01/11/2009 at 10:45 PM9

  Choirco - For what little it's worth, I agree with you. The descriptors are used all too often in Thaksin's case for furthering an agenda, but from some of the comments there are people who can't seem to figure that out or have been swayed by them.
  
  Thom - Before you comment about me being paid, I go to my mailbox every day but alas a check has never arrived and I'm very sure Khun Thaksin knows how to get hold of me if he ever had the urge.

• J. Johnson

  Discussion 8 : 01/11/2009 at 08:06 PM8

  Accusing others of being financially motivated to support a certain political POV Thom, must be from experience.
  
  Because you were paid to sit in Suvarnabhum airport doesn't mean it applies to everyone else of certain political principles, especially democratic ones.

• Choirco

  Discussion 7 : 01/11/2009 at 07:59 PM7

  Yes Thom, my political bent in Disc. #1 is very obvious. I'm sure no-one would miss it.
  
  To suggest however that one cannot have such a 'political bent' without underlying financial incentives is incorrect. That is a comment originating from cynicism.
  
  I just happen to believe that Mr. Thaksin is being politically persecuted. I also believe that the Democracy Movement supports him for very good reason.
  
  The one-million strong rally in BKK at the end of November will attest to that.

• Ted

  Discussion 6 : 01/11/2009 at 07:51 PM6

  When is Mr Thaksin going to realize that after three + years he is doing nothing but making a pest of himself. He is a fugitive of justice and isn't man enough to stand up and take his punishment. Give it up Mr Thaksin, your time has past and you are now part of history in this great country. Do the crime, pay the time.

• Thom

  Discussion 5 : 01/11/2009 at 07:17 PM5

  You write: This agenda-driven, media mandated use of the descriptor 'fugitive' preceding all references to Thaksin is getting tiresome and boringly repetitive."
  
  The "descriptor" as you use it is correct. Taksin is a fugitive in literal legal usage.
  
  You must be on the "fugitives" payroll as
  your political bent is obvious.

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