The Thailand government has been ousted in a military coup. They have long been a U.S. ally. Is this W. Bush's

Question

vision of democracy marching on? Will we still support them even though they are no longer a democracy? Was Nicolo Machiavelli right?

Answer 1

This is entirely an internal affair. A peaceful military take-over to get rid of the despotic corrupt now-ex Prime minister Taxin Shinawatra.
The USA could benefit from similar treatment.
Here's a letter from Thailand
'When my wife finally stopped singing and dancing around with our son at 7.45am this morning, she shouted out "Damn good!"
a) few people outside Thailand really know how Taksin has so cleverly usurped, benefitted from financial corruption instead of tackling it, bought up enormous tracts of his own country in areas of future development, bought foreign homes while barring foreigners from doing the same here, sued every major media outlet that criticised him and done NOTHING for the poor, and especially the hilltribes. Smiled at foreigners while restricting visas even further and pursuing policies which may ultimately be seen to be xenophobic. Full of promises and no delivery. Even his home city Chiangmai has waited a year in vain for his promised 53m baht to tackle flooding.
b) yes, he was democratically elected. The second time. Like another western premier we could name. At the first one he bought his way in with the "million baht per village" offer. That turned out to be a loan, not a gift of course, but it did the trick. Literally!
c) In my personal view this bloodless coup would not have taken place so smoothly, if at all, without the tacit consent of His Majesty. Maybe the writing was on the wall days ago? It is reported that Taksin took his whole family to the UN conference - unprecedented.
d) Dancing in the streets? Well there should be wherever thinking people are to be found (ie mainly in Bangkok). What we have in the streets here are lots of armoured personnel carriers and soldiers with rifles slung, looking a little bored and confused. But they don't mind having their photos taken as I proved on the way into the office this morning. Not allowed to talk, though, and many don't know what is happening.
e) Next? One of many responsible comments by General Sonthi was that the army would not hang on to power for very long. A coalition government, maybe with the promising young Democrat Abhisit to the fore, could be great!
f) We live in quite exciting times, but feel totally safe and very curious about the spin-off effects. Prayerfully this can only be good for Thailand!'

Answer 2

Well I think he supports the government and the people not the radicals who have taken over. So no he will not support a radical government. Why would he? It is not about the land mass it is more about values that match ours. Bush is very far from perfect. Very very far, but I notice that the government does not support terroists that much except the ones who indirectly discretely finance them like the Saudi American govt. I do not think he will support a radical govt of any kind. Look he supported Israel because they are not terrorists. He did not support lebanon except some humanitarian aid. He did not support them because they were harboring terrorist.

I repeat again Bush has one millinon and one problems perhaps more, but I really do not think he would support a radical government just because he supported the government that was overtaken before. It does not make sense.

Answer 3

The military coup in Thailand is not President Bush's fault.
The Prime Minister was corrupt. Who is Nicolo Machiavelli?????????

Answer 4

Obviously you don't know how to do research. The prime minister of Thailand has done some questionable things. He disbanded the Parliament and sold off major assets of the country to a foreign power. The dude is a billionaire and the people have lost confidence in him. It will be interesting to see how he is replaced. This is the 18th military coup since 1937.

I apologize.... I know your mind is made up and you don't want to be confused by the facts.

Answer 5

i could be careful approximately saying who's going to be in hell if this kind of place exists some conservatives {Ron Paul and so on} are actual hesitant to apply the militia until quite necessary and voted against the Iraq conflict selection. something of it i could believe. George W. Bush replaced into one among worst of the worst presidents we've ever had and all of us be attentive to that Osama Bin weighted down merits to be hung from a bitter apple tree. I long for the relative calm of the 1990's whilst invoice Clinton replaced into president. the biggest tale then replaced into the president soiling a blue gown. lol

Answer 6

Yes. I think Bush actually organized the coup knowing that the poor guy wouldn't be home. Everything bad is Bush's fault. Boy, for a dumb guy he sure does have a lot of control over just about everything.

Answer 7

Thank you, 'Granny' for schoolin that fool! Too bad the rest of the world doesnt know how to read and do a little research.

Answer 8

Your questions are to the wrong audience. You need to inquire at the white house if you want some honest and accurate answers. Comprendo?

Answer 9

You have absolutely no concept of Maciavellianism. And in this case you have misapplied the term.

Answer 10

one night in Bangkok makes the whole world tremble