Yes and yes. He's clearly an intelligent bloke and doesn't fall into the stupid/contrary/brainwashed categories you can usually assign to this ilk.
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I don't think Klongdick is stupid though. I think he's just been brainwashed (and maybe addled by vodka) to the point where there is no reason at all...
I've never quite grasped the Thai aversion to serving a proper portion of chips. You know when you're out in the sticks, can't face any more rice and...
Except he isn't in a maximum security prison for reporting on the Iraq War. There are thousands of reporters who covered the Iraq War and didn't end...