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Reds urged to fight for stalled bill

THAKSIN CLAIMS POWER GRAB HAS BEGUN

Published: 3 Jun 2012 at 00.00
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Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra heightened political tensions Saturday by urging his red shirt supporters not to accept what he referred to as another attempt to usurp power from the people.

TRUTH SATURDAY: Thousands of red shirt supporters cheer as they listen to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra address them via a video link at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi. The red shirts celebrated the fifth anniversary of their television programme Truth Today Saturday. PHOTO: APICHIT JINAKUL

In a fiery speech to red shirts gathered at the Thunder Dome, Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi, Thaksin said the Constitution Court's suspension of the charter amendment bill debate was an attempt to destroy the government.

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mrsheen
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Discussion 10 : 03 Jun 2012 at 05.3610
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What a bloody liar! A police captain had 86 billion baht acquired legally? What about that bridge for sales in Brooklyn???
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Discussion 9 : 03 Jun 2012 at 05.279
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Why isn't he (thaksin) man (and I use the word loosly) to just say "this is all about me and my money and I will use you all untill I get back what I cheated the country out of" This person should be arrested for inciting riots
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Discussion 8 : 03 Jun 2012 at 04.528
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"Are you going to let them steal our power again?" he said via a video link from an undisclosed location.
"I had 86 billion baht worth of assets before I entered politics, but they stole 46 billion from me," Thaksin said.

Thanks has finally revealed what this reconciliation farce is all about, power and money. His power and his money. I like the statement "steal OUR power again.
It is clear to all now that he will again sacrifice the lives of his so called red brothers and sisters to regain what he lost as a result of his own actions. How can the reds be so blind as not to see his real intentions is beyond me.
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Discussion 7 : 03 Jun 2012 at 04.517
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Civil war in Thailand not far off, methinks.
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Discussion 6 : 03 Jun 2012 at 04.356
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Thaksin's antagonists always want the opposite of what he asks for.

Understanding this fact, I would advice Thaksin to advocate that he doesn't want reconciliation to happen anymore. In that case, DP and PT would ask for reconciliation. Same way, he should say that he doesn't want to come back home. After hearing that his opponents will definitely ask him to come back to Thailand as soon as possible.
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Discussion 5 : 03 Jun 2012 at 03.505
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The sole purpose of a constitutional court is to do exactly what the Thai constitutional court currently does. Wiki says.. "A constitutional court is a high court that deals primarily with constitutional law. Its main authority is to rule on whether or not laws that are challenged are in fact unconstitutional, i.e. whether or not they conflict with constitutionally established rights and freedoms."
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Discussion 4 : 03 Jun 2012 at 03.434
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Hardly surprising coming from a man who cares nothing for Thai society. There will be no shortage of red foot soldiers for this upcoming bloody finale, with the lure of 500 baht day and the chance of a 7 million baht compo payout at the end.
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Discussion 3 : 03 Jun 2012 at 02.493
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Buddhism, anyone?
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Discussion 2 : 03 Jun 2012 at 02.302
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'they stole 46 billion from me'
These are fighting words - not words from someone seeking 'reconciliation.' He obviously wants restitution (NOT reconciliation). There is a difference!
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Discussion 1 : 03 Jun 2012 at 02.251
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So it IS about the money and the power...
If UDD and Red Shirts want 'their' government to rule in peace, they should request Thaksin be left out of all negotiations.
That would solve all their problems and take the wind out of PT's enemies' sails.
BTW "PT Government which had been working hard for the people"?... WHICH people? The ones related to him? I don't see a single iota of work that has benefited the real people.
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