What'd be really funny is someone, like you, Ted, taking my posts with that proverbial 'grain of salt' and flying here to find out I'm right.

We in Thailand know how it is. Wanna test the waters? You can start at my job. One guy's leavin' next week, a guy who's been here maybe five months.

See you next week, buddy. I'll even come get you at the airport.

The US sucks. Well it doesn't suck if your mommy and daddy, or your priest, are connected and well off enough to get you a GOOD job.

Patronage. Nothin' funny about that at all.