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Moon Dog
American looking for information about Philippines
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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Sane washing is a term that is new to me. Sane washing has kept Trump somewhat relevant by only reporting the more rational parts of his speeches and leaving out the crazy bits like immigrants eating pets and post birth abortions. But now that Trump ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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Jack Smith's 165 page brief is just a summary of Trump's crimes to remain in office after losing the election. I've read the first 85 pages and it didn't take long because it is double spaced and there are over 700 footnotes referencing the evidence ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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I was standing in the chow line outside the mess hall in 1972 when stationed in South Korea. There were a couple officers standing to one side checking out the troops. My house boy must have done a good job on my boots and fatigues because they ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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I encourage everyone to read the first 85 pages of Jack Smith's filing. If after reading you still support Trump please schedule an appointment with your doctor. ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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Forget the rambling, incoherent speeches and disastrous plan to impose tariffs on all imported goods which will result in a federal tax for all Americans. Focus for a moment on the blueprint for authoritarianism and Christian nationalism known as ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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This is not a normal election and the fate of America and most likely the fate of the world hangs in the balance, One side promises to imprison those who disagree if elected. The other side promises to give those who disagree a seat at the table. ... Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
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If you consider two things, January 6, 2021 and Project 2025, it is a no brainer.If you need another incentive, Trump's health is in question, consider who would be president should he have a stroke or die. Read More
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My opinion of the US Presidential elections as a US Expat by FilAmericanMom
Hi! I'm FilAmericanMom, Elle to my friends. My husband and I have been living here in the Philippines for 17 years, with our two kids who are now teenagers. I said good bye in the past to this forum. But the post regarding our opinion of the ...
![Moon Dog Moon Dog](/forum/img/avatars/3164686.jpg?t=1697094228)
This is not a normal election and the fate of America and most likely the fate of the world hangs in the balance,One side promises to imprison those who disagree if elected. The other side promises to give those who disagree a seat at the table. It ... Read More
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Backup generator suggestions? by Larry Fisher
Getting too often lately with the brownouts. And there's always the possibility of another Odette in the area knocking power out for a month or more. I am seriously considering a backup generator. But I have no clue what size to get. This is a weak ...
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@PaveGrancaric If you're on Biliran Island you are no longer in Leyte. Biliran has been an independent province since 1992 and is no longer a sub province of Leyte. My wife and I have a house in the Cabucgayan municipality of Biliran.You're in luck ... Read More
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Backup generator suggestions? by Larry Fisher
Getting too often lately with the brownouts. And there's always the possibility of another Odette in the area knocking power out for a month or more. I am seriously considering a backup generator. But I have no clue what size to get. This is a weak ...
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In my area of the provinces Brodeth Marketing had the best price on generators. Diesel would be the most economical and probably the most dependable. If I were in the market for a small 3 kw or smaller I would consider gasoline but for a machine ... Read More
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US expats, your opinions about the upcoming presidential elections? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
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Donald Trump has been rated worst president in U.S. history by the Siena College and the 2014 Presidential Greatness Project. He is a pathological liar. Practically every statement he makes is false. He devised a plan to steal the 2020 election that ... Read More
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Backup generator suggestions? by Larry Fisher
Getting too often lately with the brownouts. And there's always the possibility of another Odette in the area knocking power out for a month or more. I am seriously considering a backup generator. But I have no clue what size to get. This is a weak ...
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@PaveGrancaricThis is the generator we've been using for almost 3 years. It will run all the lights, TV, 1 1/2 hp and a 1 hp aircon all at the same time with no problem. The water heater puts a load on it but we no longer use the water heater ... Read More
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SRRV Expanded Courtesy and Tourist Visa questions by mati_steve
Howdy folks! New user here from Texas, USA. I retired early this year and recently took a 10-day trip to the Philippines (first time) Davao City and Mati City to visit a Filipina I’ve been web conferencing and texting with for a little over ...
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@mati_steve Winters can be tough but spring, summer and fall is very nice down here in south WV. I could be happy in the Philippines if we had chosen the property more wisely. When we bought it we were virtually the only house on the road. Now it is ... Read More
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SRRV Expanded Courtesy and Tourist Visa questions by mati_steve
Howdy folks! New user here from Texas, USA. I retired early this year and recently took a 10-day trip to the Philippines (first time) Davao City and Mati City to visit a Filipina I’ve been web conferencing and texting with for a little over ...
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@Moon DogNice! Thank you very much for the prompt reply. Not sure where I got the 16 months from, but 3 years should be more than enough time. Still contemplating my path forward, but I was pleasantly surprised on my recent visit to the Philippines. ... Read More
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SRRV Expanded Courtesy and Tourist Visa questions by mati_steve
Howdy folks! New user here from Texas, USA. I retired early this year and recently took a 10-day trip to the Philippines (first time) Davao City and Mati City to visit a Filipina I’ve been web conferencing and texting with for a little over ...
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All you need is your DD214 for the Expanded Courtesy SRRV visa, your rank or duty stations aren't important. You will need to deposit $1,500 in a SRRV account and the cost to apply is $1,400. In order to set up the bank account for the PRA ... Read More