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Fred

Not Fred

@Fred

Indonesia Expert

Indonesian citizen

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28731

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About me

Indonesian, Married with children, 123 years old

Lives in West Java

Speaks English with a bit more Indonesian than before and a sprinkle of Mandarin. I am fluent in bahasa gila.

Registration: 02 August 2009

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Not Fred
Fred replied to a thread
52 minutes ago
Lotus Eater

Does anyone know where I can buy an aircraft carrier? by Lotus Eater

Indonesia’s recently elected president is confirming his military tendencies by announcing through his navy chief the search for an aircraft carrier. Strictly for ‘non-war’ military operations.President Prabowo feels that an ...

Not Fred

The Royal navy has two but they are both rubbish.As for the Italian vessel, it might well come with a squadron of Harriers, aircraft that would be more than suitable for Indonesia.However, you're a little late with the news as this is quite an old ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
2 hours ago
deborahbryon

Where to set up a IRA LLC? by deborahbryon

Hi - I am trying to find an institution that would allow me to have an account of an IRA LLC so I can hold euros in a retirement plan and avoid US taxes. Ideas would be appreciated!Thaks,Deborah

Not Fred

@Fred,This is not illegal. - @JohnnyPT I'm assured the IRS demand US citizens pay taxes on all income anywhere in the world.How can avoiding US taxes not be illegal? Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
11 hours ago
deborahbryon

Where to set up a IRA LLC? by deborahbryon

Hi - I am trying to find an institution that would allow me to have an account of an IRA LLC so I can hold euros in a retirement plan and avoid US taxes. Ideas would be appreciated!Thaks,Deborah

Not Fred

Hi - I am trying to find an institution that would allow me to have an account of an IRA LLC so I can hold euros in a retirement plan and avoid US taxes. Ideas would be appreciated!Thaks - @deborahbryon That's illegal Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
13 hours ago
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

To me is not the guilt or innocence of any party but the jurisdiction of an outside tribunal to adjudicate in another countries internal affairs.Sincerely yours,George Orwell - @Enzyte Bob His arrest by the ICC was made possible by President ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
20 hours ago
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

Old Testiment - @mugtech Yep.My small town in the UK used to be a safe place with hardly any crime.Drug dealers destroyed the place.I see no reason to treat them any better than rats.You will never get a rat to behave like a human because it's a ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
21 hours ago
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

To me is not the guilt or innocence of any party but the jurisdiction of an outside tribunal to adjudicate in another countries internal affairs. Sincerely yours, George Orwell - @Enzyte Bob Do drug dealers embrace those thoughts when fighting over ... Read More

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Yesterday
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

End justifies the means? - @mugtech Pretty much.I have quite strong opinions regarding drug dealers because I saw their rise in the UK and, more importantly, the damage they did.I see them as no better than rats.However, my opinion of drug users ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
Yesterday
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

May I ask a question please? Given drug dealers kill by the millions, how guilty is the ex-president when compared with them? - @Fred Does not justify skipping due process. - @mugtech I watched England change from a lovely place into a drug ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
Yesterday
Lotus Eater

Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater

The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?

Not Fred

May I ask a question please?Given drug dealers kill by the millions, how guilty is the ex-president when compared with them? Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
Yesterday
Julien

New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Not Fred

Hi and welcome Daniel. What brings you to Indonesia? Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
2 days ago
Mercy Ifeanyiuju

Enquiry regarding employment in Israel. by Mercy Ifeanyiuju

Please help me to find out if this recruitment agency called Cohen Employment Group in Isreal is real and truly exist in the said address. Legal address: HaZayit St 7, Elyashiv, Isreal,  4288500. Operational office address: Tybur HaArets 12, ...

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Look at the photo on their sitehttps://cohengroup.org.il/about-us-enthen click on this https://www.eurokadra.com/en/employment-agency/Same photo. What does that suggest? Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
2 days ago
kevinbukindo

Divorce after 10 years marriage. What happens to kitap? by kevinbukindo

Hi everyone,My wife and I have just processed our divorce.I'm a permanent resident with permanent kitap. We were married over 10 ten years. She still wants to be my sponsor as we have a child and we are very amicable.Is there anything I need to do ...

Not Fred

You must report your change to immigration.There was a change in the law some years ago that allows you to keep residency after 10 years of marriage, even after divorce. Was it actually 10 years, or your tenth year?If a full 10 years, you're ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
3 days ago
Allgoodkitties

Ukranian refugees by Allgoodkitties

HelloWe are Ukranian refugees in US - We left Ukraine 2 months after the Russian invasian and can show evidence that we resided in Ukraine prior to that date. (We were both sill in secondary school) since they are considering revoking the legal ...

Not Fred

You, if there are males aged between 18 and 60 in your group, have another issue.Such men are required to return home for potential military service, so your government is refusing consular services, including renewing passports for those ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
3 days ago
mrlugubrious

Financial Infedelity by mrlugubrious

Thought I had a reasonably happy home and now I am very confused on how to handle my wife raiding our finances and sending them to her family in the PI. No matter what I agree to she finds it necessary to secretly send thousands of dollars extra, ...

Not Fred

Golly Fred given what you said in post # 12? And next breath with my post # 25 you agree with saying "Wot he said". A lot contrary but we are used to that with you. You wanted the OP to dump his wife back in PH. without any idea her citizenship, who ... Read More

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Fred replied to a thread
3 days ago
mrlugubrious

Financial Infedelity by mrlugubrious

Thought I had a reasonably happy home and now I am very confused on how to handle my wife raiding our finances and sending them to her family in the PI. No matter what I agree to she finds it necessary to secretly send thousands of dollars extra, ...

Not Fred

hear this all the time with dudes being taken for a ride no matter country and I simply say to the cabby pull over if you won't turn on the meter.Someone has to be in control from day one especially when it's your money.A dilemma for the OP and as ... Read More