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[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 63 points 2 days ago

My wife's grandma passed away in her homeland and she can't even attend the funeral over this shit. She's got a green card and doesn't even have socials, but these assholes have ruined travel.

Except prices, interesting side effect when demand is so low, it's cheaper than it's been in a decade during peak season. Still don't recommend, but thought it a funny but sad observation.

[–] OmegaLemmy@discuss.online 56 points 2 days ago (3 children)

So far, how many people have been held up by ICE? What's the percentage? it would be hilarious if they were having more issues entering USA than China or NK

[–] throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 52 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sometimes, a country undergoing autocratization can be worse than an already established autocratic regime.

In between Democracy and Autocracy is valley of bloodshed.

[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

China wants you to come in they have much better spy networks

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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 79 points 2 days ago (4 children)

My mom is flying back to America tomorrow. I guess I'm about to find out how cool she is on Facebook whether I like it or not. And I tried so hard not to know...

[–] throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 31 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Man, probably don't be crossing borders in these uncertain times.

You got 2 options:

  1. Remain in the US until the situation is fixed (new president who isn't a fucking fascist, is sworn in, and reverse the damages)

or

  1. Emigrate with the plan being to leave the US permanently
[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I did #2 four years ago. It took a minute for my family to see why. Now it's damn near too late and they're stuck hoping #1 is viable.

[–] throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You can technically still leave, the odd of them stopping you when leaving is much less likely than when entering (although, there's still a non-zero chance)

The bigger problem is not the US border agents, but finding a country that would even accept you.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 18 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Not many countries desperate for Americans

Yeah nah I'm lucky enough to be a dual citizen, you're stuck with me.

[–] huppakee@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Unless you're white and well-educated

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 57 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If I were to travel, I’d bring a newly restored phone with nothing on it. These bastards, man. They’re sick.

[–] Cavemanfreak@lemm.ee 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's mighty suspicious of you.. What are you hiding?!

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[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

She should unironically wipe her phone, particularly if she's ever criticized Republicans on Facebook.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

at this point its safer to make fake pro trump messages of fb.

Weird Flex, but ok.

[–] ohwhatfollyisman@lemmy.world 28 points 2 days ago (1 children)

boy, trump is trying to do everything he can to discourage immigration, isn't he?

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 37 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Except from white South Africans.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 19 points 2 days ago

White $outh Africans

[–] Jaderick@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

Apartheid-ists

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