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by Gus
24 Aug 2018 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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This anti-vax nonsense is seeping into India as well. Every now and then I see a meme in SM that plays up on these fears.
by Gus
24 Aug 2018 18:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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Jeff Sessions openly defying in twitter and still not fired, means that he knew he won't be fired. that to me, is the most interesting thing in recent few days.
by Gus
24 Aug 2018 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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Oh definitely. Remember who was the US President when Putin took over in Russia? Bill Clinton! Surely the only purpose was to embarrass Trump 18 years later. And remember, the Rothschilds have been around even longer than Bill Clinton. And the Illuminati even longer than that! pfft. Illuminati :rol...
by Gus
22 Aug 2018 19:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8518
Views: 3118898

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

ah...the old trick of introducing another factor, to show a decline. didn't that dolt economist rupa try that by doing a "FDI as a %of GDP declined" thing to claim that FDI has declined?
by Gus
21 Aug 2018 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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I think Putin is a deep state plant in Kremlin, just to besmirch Trump's legitimacy.
by Gus
20 Aug 2018 19:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8518
Views: 3118898

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

in a quick 10 min google, In 2016 - from http://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-budget-2016-here-are-the-changes-jaitley-has-made-to-the-tax-regime-2183832 - raise the ceiling of tax rebate under Section 87(A) from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 for incomes not exceeding Rs 5 lakh per annum - Those who do no...
by Gus
20 Aug 2018 18:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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not sure, she might have corroborating stuff reg many of the coverups and daily lies, for instance the adoption thing

then again...who knows. can't believe anybody..they are all jockeying for leverage.
by Gus
20 Aug 2018 18:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8518
Views: 3118898

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

vijayk wrote:I hope they use this opportunity to reduce tax rates for people below 10-15 lakh/year
what was the total tax burden on 10 lakhs in 2014 and now in 2018? (all things considered, including 80c deductions)?
by Gus
07 Aug 2018 02:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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We need to start thinking of a Pence presidency and what it means for us. Judging by the don jr developments, if its gotten up to him and threatening him of liability and it comes to jail time for him, Trump might cut a deal to resign. or otherwise, still get impeached if mid-terms go to the democra...
by Gus
04 Aug 2018 00:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Prosecution having lots of incriminating stuff on Manafort, regarding tax and illegal income. He's going to jail. So far, holding back on Rick Gates... mean-e-while, not sure why Trump has not yet accepted R-day invitation. you would think he would jump upon the chance to look at a parade, being ado...
by Gus
21 Jul 2018 05:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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Again. It makes for great jokes in late night circuit, but nobody seriously thinks Putin admitted interference.
by Gus
21 Jul 2018 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

Re: Understanding the US- Again

i am not disputing putin did it, or trump knew it etc. putin has so far never accepted interference. before helsinki, or in helsinki as well - except the 'yes i did' clip you posted. - which points to possibility that he was answering yes twice, but to first question. really doubt that putin would m...
by Gus
20 Jul 2018 22:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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I don't think he said Yes for both the questions. It looks like that, but its possible he was responding to first question, without realizing second question, or realizing it too late.
by Gus
20 Jul 2018 06:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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Did DT give up part of Ukraine to Russia? . well...Russia already has Crimea. Sanctions are not going to make Russia give it up. Nobody is going to war with Russia over Crimea. the SD hilary atlanticist etc gang overplayed their hand by expanding nato to eastern bloc. That had no benefits to US oth...
by Gus
19 Jul 2018 21:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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hilary is president not only fox, but in brf too it seems
by Gus
18 Jul 2018 23:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

Re: Understanding the US- Again

you forget to add 'emails', 'server'.
by Gus
18 Jul 2018 21:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

Re: Understanding the US- Again

declaring his Total Faith In The Pronouncements of US Intelligence Services. sure...along with "It could be other people also. A lot of people out there" :lol: when all US agencies have only pointed to Russia, and indictments from his DoJ are on Russians. And there's a Russian now caught ...
by Gus
17 Jul 2018 21:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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Please use some other country pairs for this sarcastic post you didn't have to delete what you wrote... :P even fox news found some of this to be indefensible. from a purely 'Indians who were annoyed with US interference' etc pov...this is great stuff. we'll probably have no more bashans from state...
by Gus
16 Jul 2018 22:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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ramana wrote: There were interpreters on both sides.
yeah, there'll be translators. But no other staff. And translators cannot speak to others about what was discussed. So, in effect, that IS a private meeting.
by Gus
16 Jul 2018 07:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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bannon seems to be camping in EU for months now riling up nativism and resentment against immigrants.

while some have fond hopes of this hate being tailored to just muslims...it never works that way
by Gus
15 Jul 2018 23:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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charged with what/ what is that Guilty plea? Has any US citizen pled guilty to working with Russians to sabotage elections? or help Russians with sabotage of election? you can look up who is charged with what. you can also choose to ignore what people denied everything, telling things like I've nev...
by Gus
15 Jul 2018 05:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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Plenty of residents are charged and have pled guilty. It’s not like that matters either to the “haha fake news” and “deep state” crowd.
by Gus
14 Jul 2018 19:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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The only reason why there is a “no interpreter or anybody in the room” meeting, is to allow a claim that “I did ask about election meddling” :D trump is now covering up for Putin, and right after the indictments of GRU intel officers.
by Gus
11 Jul 2018 20:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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Why are people assuming Trump knows what is right solution to a problem? and knows what to do, to get the solution? all these "oh he is doing this seemingly crazy thing, is because he knows that will work, and only he can make it work, and I know it will work" etc ..just seems a willful su...
by Gus
10 Jul 2018 19:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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chinese may have weaker hand, but we all know who has tiny hands :P
by Gus
09 Jul 2018 22:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
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Views: 1899866

Re: Internal Security Watch

praveen patil of 543
For the first time in this century India has had 30 consecutive months without a single major Islamic terrorism incident outside J&K. The last major Islamic terrorism incident was on January 2nd 2016 in Pathankot
by Gus
09 Jul 2018 19:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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not honoring contracts, threatening law suits and "I'll take the ball and go home" blustering may have worked in NY real estate.

not sure if that's how you can shakedown china.

in an election year, trump has more to lose politically than a "leader for life" xi.
by Gus
06 Jul 2018 23:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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scott pruitt is gone?

he was a weird one..even more than others. who buys used mattresses from hotels :-?
by Gus
06 Jul 2018 23:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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HD is not fully sourcing from local Indian suppliers. It is still attracting high duty, especially on the high range models.

I think they should just bite it and move fully into India. There's a growing market for hi end cruise bikes.

the british enfield did that and now survives only in India!
by Gus
02 Jul 2018 23:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8518
Views: 3118898

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Dollar to rupee is still approximately where it was in 2016-17. What the hoo haa about exchange rate is that they are comparing to a temporary appreciation for a few months after that. one dude in my classmates group was going all aggro about that and I pointed out that exchange rate was 39 in 2007...
by Gus
02 Jul 2018 18:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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there are a couple of known signs with the three finger.. but both involves two hands.

a 2 and a 3 - is for 23 = W

or a W and a P on the other hand = WP.

not sure what this one handed sign is for..could be a local thing.
by Gus
28 Jun 2018 05:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8518
Views: 3118898

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Everything played its part...JDY, electricity, low inflation and I would say demo too.
by Gus
25 Jun 2018 18:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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"I wish I were an illegally arrived child instead of a legal one" I get the point...but crapping on kids being detained and making it into a 'what about us' just comes across as crass. these dalca ones have options of F1 when they enroll into kaalij and their own H1 when they get a job. th...
by Gus
23 Jun 2018 02:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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yes, it's a real issue. the problem is the false equivalency and whataboutery and irrelevant arguments which does not help either of the victims here.
by Gus
22 Jun 2018 22:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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h1bs who stayed here for close to two decades, but not having GC done, and possibly being forced to leave, and so what to do about US born citizen kid is the same as asylum seekers being separated from smaller kid (toddlers and infants included) and being detained and no certainty of what happens. Y...
by Gus
22 Jun 2018 18:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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Several Asians are now questioning why they are being separated from their parents and kids? Particularly when they have come legally and are contributing to the American economy! "people are saying" :D who are these legal immigrant "several asians" that are separated from their...
by Gus
22 Jun 2018 02:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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the emerging soundbites are that Donnie thought the base would lap up the separation policy but the barrage of -ve television changed his mind. also family detention/internment seems to be the not so secret policy that was the intention all along a good section of the base does love this. unfortuna...
by Gus
22 Jun 2018 02:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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amirkhans are tame...outside of twitter rants, most would do phone calls to their reps (which can be effective, if you are in their donor list).. folks are just scared into submission...and won't risk any encounter with the justice system. only egregious violence on blacks tends to bring the blacks ...
by Gus
21 Jun 2018 18:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
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Views: 1801234

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it'll be several months before kids who were moved around the system from one place to another, from cells to centers to fosters etc..to be united with parents who may have been released/deported earlier. locating people, verifying identities, logistics and legalities of handovers etc...it's going t...
by Gus
21 Jun 2018 00:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7664
Views: 1801234

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H1b folks from India don't abuse the family sponsorship. I've knows folks letting it expire as it's hard to travel every year as old age/health problems/disinterest sets in. The wait times are also too long to be worthwhile. By the time a regular H1 fellow gets a GC and then a citizenship, and then ...