ᴮᵉⁿ ᴿᵒʸᶜᵉVOTE IN THE PRIMARIESMar 13, 2025

It hurts me to say this, as an #American, but people need to avoid the #USA for 2 years, at least, 2027, when the #Democrats can get a majority in #Congress and stonewall #Trump

If that doesn't happen (which would be a serious tragedy), then 4 years. And if we get a #MAGA/ Trump president in 2029, write off this country for a generation at least

"A #German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the #US Without a Hearing: Here’s What You Need To Know"

https://thetrek.co/a-german-thru-hiker-has-been-detained-deported-and-banned-from-the-us-without-a-hearing-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

German Thru-Hiker Detained, Deported, and Banned From US - The Trek

An experienced thru-hiker traveling to the US to hike the AZT last month says she was treated inhumanely and deported without justification.

The Trek
Show threadJuho MäntysaloMar 13, 2025

@benroyce

Sounds like basic problem was that the border officer wasn't familiar on what sort of lifestyle a normal middle class salary might entitle when you don't have to put money away for health insurance, university (your own loans, for your kids), and the rents are controlled.

Accepting that she was speaking the truth would also mean accepting that her worldview was erroneous. Turning her back home was easier.

Show threadParanoid Factoid
@iju @benroyce This presumes good faith by the border officer.
Mar 13, 2025 at 7:04pmElk