Military Coup in Thailand

wolf · 09-23-2006, 11:23 AM

In the dead of night and without firing a shot, Thailand’s military overthrew popularly elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday amid mounting criticism that he had undermined democracy.

I know that sometimes my definitions a little wacky, but overall, doesn't staging a coup, declaring martial law, and revoking the constitution "undermine democracy?"

Hippikos · 09-23-2006, 11:56 AM

Typical case of TIT (This Is Thailand)

The "coup" is widely supported by the population and the King has given it his blessings (which is most important).

The Thais are tired of Thaksin filling his own pocket. Alone the share sales of the national mobile network gave him and his family already $ 1,9 Billion, taxfree.

LOS (Land of Smiles) is not to be compared with the usual Western Society. I've travelled there many times the last 20 years and they have their own way to run the country. Not necessarily a bad thing.

09-23-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	In the dead of night and without firing a shot, Thailand’s military overthrew popularly elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday amid mounting criticism that he had undermined democracy. I know that sometimes my definitions a little wacky, but overall, doesn't staging a coup, declaring martial law, and revoking the constitution "undermine democracy?" __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-23-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
Hippikos Flocci Non Facio Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In The Line Of Fire Posts: 571	Typical case of TIT (This Is Thailand) The "coup" is widely supported by the population and the King has given it his blessings (which is most important). The Thais are tired of Thaksin filling his own pocket. Alone the share sales of the national mobile network gave him and his family already $ 1,9 Billion, taxfree. LOS (Land of Smiles) is not to be compared with the usual Western Society. I've travelled there many times the last 20 years and they have their own way to run the country. Not necessarily a bad thing. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

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