11 minutes ago, Hummin said:

People being denied over cartoons and memes?

Examples of an tourist being denied entry because of a meme.?

11 minutes ago, Hummin said:

you represent the sick America we despise and you do it very convincing. Good luck with that, making more people hate Americans and Usa.

We dont much care. You all do what we say and if we were pass out free citizen cards, the line would run out the door.

And you represent the sick arrogant hate filled Europe we despise but for some reason are still forced to support. Grow up.

13 minutes ago, Hummin said:

We will see how world cup turns out, my best guess, well, just lets see how it goes, shall we?

Team USA sucks, I root for England. Are you guys even in it?

3 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Fact check - 5 alarm dumpster fire of a lie(as usual🤣)

Let's try democrat activist George Stephanopoulos for starters.

"ABC News has agreed to pay $15m (£12m) to US President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after its star anchor falsely said he had been found "liable for rape".

George Stephanopoulos made the statements repeatedly during an interview on 10 March this year"

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrw57q4y9do

Trump sued for defamation due to Stephanopoulos saying he had been found liable for rape, while the exact legal text called it "sexual abuse" instead of the more accurate "rape".

Thanks for confirming my post. Again, Trump has never sued anyone for being called a rapist.

2 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

There is talk in Europe of a boycott. And if you look at FIFA rankings the top 3 are Spain, Argentina and France, I could see these 3 nations giving the FU to TACo. The only problem is England, ranked fourth, who'd see a chance to win for the first time in 60 years, not afraid of ridiculous victory.

You think Argentina wont show up? Yeah, right.

18 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Examples of an tourist being denied entry because of a meme.?

We dont much care. You all do what we say and if we were pass out free citizen cards, the line would run out the door.

13 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Examples of an tourist being denied entry because of a meme.?

We dont much care. You all do what we say and if we were pass out free citizen cards, the line would run out the door.

Being denied entry to the USA due to social media activity is a real risk as border officials (CBP/ICE) actively monitor platforms for "derogatory" posts, jokes, memes, or criticism that could be interpreted as a national security risk or undesirable, even if meant as satire. Content can be searched on phones, leading to immediate expulsion.

Social Media Screening: US immigration authorities review publicly available content on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) to identify potential inadmissibility.

Contextual Misinterpretation: Humor, sarcasm, or political satire regarding the US government or its policies can be misinterpreted by border officers, treating jokes as genuine threats or "derogatory" content.

Specific Examples: Research indicates that even mild criticism or private messages regarding political administration, found during device searches, has resulted in foreign nationals being denied entry.

Increased Vigilance: Surveillance efforts have intensified, with officials instructed to scrutinize social media for threats to national security or to ICE operations.

Consequences: If deemed a risk, individuals can be denied entry, have their visa canceled, or be sent back on the next flight.

13 hours ago, Yagoda said:

And you represent the sick arrogant hate filled Europe we despise but for some reason are still forced to support. Grow up.

Team USA sucks, I root for England. Are you guys even in it?

We are very hateful in your eyes when we criticizing your convicted felon! Who do hate speeches, bullying and impose no realistic solutions, punish with taxes, do not understand simple custom, think he can do what he wants and say what he wants, and you guys cheering like he is the god.

Yes we are in it, but truly hope we boycott the whole event, and several countries is actually considering it included Germany!

9 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Being denied entry to the USA due to social media activity is a real risk as border officials (CBP/ICE) actively monitor platforms for "derogatory" posts, jokes, memes, or criticism that could be interpreted as a national security risk or undesirable, even if meant as satire. Content can be searched on phones, leading to immediate expulsion.

Social Media Screening: US immigration authorities review publicly available content on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) to identify potential inadmissibility.

Contextual Misinterpretation: Humor, sarcasm, or political satire regarding the US government or its policies can be misinterpreted by border officers, treating jokes as genuine threats or "derogatory" content.

Specific Examples: Research indicates that even mild criticism or private messages regarding political administration, found during device searches, has resulted in foreign nationals being denied entry.

Increased Vigilance: Surveillance efforts have intensified, with officials instructed to scrutinize social media for threats to national security or to ICE operations.

Consequences: If deemed a risk, individuals can be denied entry, have their visa canceled, or be sent back on the next flight.

We are very hateful in your eyes when we criticizing your convicted felon! Who do hate speeches, bullying and impose no realistic solutions, punish with taxes, do not understand simple custom, think he can do what he wants and say what he wants, and you guys cheering like he is the god.

Yes we are in it, but truly hope we boycott the whole event, and several countries is actually considering it included Germany!

There have, at this time of posting, over 38,000 hotel cancellations for the World Cup. I wonder why?

2 hours ago, Hummin said:

Being denied entry to the USA due to social media activity is a real risk as border officials (CBP/ICE) actively monitor platforms for "derogatory" posts, jokes, memes, or criticism that could be interpreted as a national security risk or undesirable, even if meant as satire. Content can be searched on phones, leading to immediate expulsion.

Social Media Screening: US immigration authorities review publicly available content on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) to identify potential inadmissibility.

Contextual Misinterpretation: Humor, sarcasm, or political satire regarding the US government or its policies can be misinterpreted by border officers, treating jokes as genuine threats or "derogatory" content.

Specific Examples: Research indicates that even mild criticism or private messages regarding political administration, found during device searches, has resulted in foreign nationals being denied entry.

Increased Vigilance: Surveillance efforts have intensified, with officials instructed to scrutinize social media for threats to national security or to ICE operations.

Consequences: If deemed a risk, individuals can be denied entry, have their visa canceled, or be sent back on the next flight.

We are very hateful in your eyes when we criticizing your convicted felon! Who do hate speeches, bullying and impose no realistic solutions, punish with taxes, do not understand simple custom, think he can do what he wants and say what he wants, and you guys cheering like he is the god.

Yes we are in it, but truly hope we boycott the whole event, and several countries is actually considering it included Germany!

With that long rant, you still cant show us someone who has been excluded. You still cannot show us whether ot not other countries do it. And do you really think Germnay will boycott the World Cup? Sucks to be them then.

Where are the folks excluded for mild criticism? Who are they?

Bet ya Thailand would exclude folks based on Social Media

YOU have NOTHING to support your rant.

2 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

There have, at this time of posting, over 38,000 hotel cancellations for the World Cup. I wonder why?

Got a source to support that?

11 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

With that long rant, you still cant show us someone who has been excluded. You still cannot show us whether ot not other countries do it. And do you really think Germnay will boycott the World Cup? Sucks to be them then.

Where are the folks excluded for mild criticism? Who are they?

Bet ya Thailand would exclude folks based on Social Media

YOU have NOTHING to support your rant.

You know the same as me, people have claimed the reason why they where turned away, and the immigration finds other reasons. One Norwegian smoked one joint legally in Europe at a legal place, they claim he was turned down because of illegal use of drugs, he claims they turned him down on a comic picture of Vance? So who is lying, the brother of you who smoked legal weed or immigration?

5 minutes ago, Hummin said:

You know the same as me, people have claimed the reason why they where turned away, and the immigration finds other reasons. One Norwegian smoked one joint legally in Europe at a legal place, they claim he was turned down because of illegal use of drugs, he claims they turned him down on a comic picture of Vance? So who is lying, the brother of you who smoked legal weed or immigration?

Source? Regardless, you are basing your rant on ONE person out of millions?

How many folks get turned away from Thailand every year.?

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Google chap, Google.........

Im not the proponent of the argument. So you know how things work.

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2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

With that long rant, you still cant show us someone who has been excluded. You still cannot show us whether ot not other countries do it. And do you really think Germnay will boycott the World Cup? Sucks to be them then.

Where are the folks excluded for mild criticism? Who are they?

Bet ya Thailand would exclude folks based on Social Media

YOU have NOTHING to support your rant.

Here you go:

https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/how-my-reporting-on-the-columbia-protests-led-to-my-deportation

20 hours ago, Yagoda said:

I'm very proud of defending my country from internet attacks by America haters. Plus it's fun because I am always right.

So tell me, can you think of any country that allows freedom of speech to visitors? How about someone going into Norway who has advocated online for the violent overthrow of the Norwegian government and the execution of your king. They going to let him in at the border?

Yes they are, because only the US of A, of all the countries on the planet, are even considering doing something as idiotic as checking social media for hurty comments about the most pathetic, incredibly thin skinned, pathologically insecure president in history.

On 1/30/2026 at 8:48 PM, BLMFem said:

Trump sued for defamation due to Stephanopoulos saying he had been found liable for rape, while the exact legal text called it "sexual abuse" instead of the more accurate "rape".

Thanks for confirming my post. Again, Trump has never sued anyone for being called a rapist.

And Trump is still not suing. Care to comment, @Yellowtail ?

https://x.com/NotAvgLiberal/status/2017558644204716390?s=20

ABC and Stephanopoulos to pay Trump $15M, apologize in defamation suit settlement

ABC and Stephanopoulos to pay Trump $15M, apologize in defamation suit settlement - POLITICO

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

Yes they are, because only the US of A, of all the countries on the planet, are even considering doing something as idiotic as checking social media for hurty comments about the most pathetic, incredibly thin skinned, pathologically insecure president in history.

You should try it then. Let us know how it works out.

15 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You should try it then. Let us know how it works out.

Canada customs has full authority to check your devices when you are trying to gain access to the country.

Any social media account stored on said device is open to viewing and examination. If they feel warranted they can refuse entry based on information gathered this way.

Should be noted that this has been happening long before OMB came into power. I would imagine many western countries also follow this same similar pattern.

On 1/30/2026 at 1:48 PM, BLMFem said:

Trump sued for defamation due to Stephanopoulos saying he had been found liable for rape, while the exact legal text called it "sexual abuse" instead of the more accurate "rape".

Thanks for confirming my post. Again, Trump has never sued anyone for being called a rapist.

Seriously? The activist anchor falsely called Trump a "rapist" and boy did it cost the network. He did not call Trump a "sexual abuse"😅🤣😂

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

Funny that she refers to President Trump when recounting a story that allegedly happened to someone else 35 years ago...

That's pretty weak sauce.

So is your deflection

9 hours ago, Hummin said:

You know the same as me, people have claimed the reason why they where turned away, and the immigration finds other reasons. One Norwegian smoked one joint legally in Europe at a legal place, they claim he was turned down because of illegal use of drugs, he claims they turned him down on a comic picture of Vance? So who is lying, the brother of you who smoked legal weed or immigration?

All you have to do is read the visa section on this forum to know that a lot of people who get turned away are lying through their teeth. Or, to be more generous, scant with the truth...

4 minutes ago, still kicking said:

So is your deflection

Sure, any unnamed source can say anything they like about Trump, and it becomes fact, yes?

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16 hours ago, Yagoda said:

You should try it then. Let us know how it works out.

This might come as a surprise to you, but as long as the MAGA movement exists the US of A is a very hard pass for me.

"Thank God for small favors."

The U.S. Constitution covers all "persons" within the United States, not just citizens, ensuring rights for lawful residents, undocumented immigrants, and visitors.

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/

Just now, Purdey said:

The U.S. Constitution covers all "persons" within the United States, not just citizens, ensuring rights for lawful residents, undocumented immigrants, and visitors.

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/

If what you are saying is "true", than there would be no border control, and anyone could come and go as they please.

4 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The U.S. Constitution covers all "persons" within the United States, not just citizens, ensuring rights for lawful residents, undocumented immigrants, and visitors.

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/

Got to enter first, lawfully. No one is "entitled" to enter, and like Thailand and every other country in the world, allowing an entry is up to the IOs discretion.

You should read the cases as opposed to relying on someone elses analysis. Start with Harisiades v. Shaughnessy, 342 U.S. 580 (1952)

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Got to enter first, lawfully. No one is "entitled" to enter.

So many are not bothering to even try to visit. Seems its going to wreak havoc with the upcoming World Cup.

Based on data from early 2025 and projections for the year, tourism to the United States experienced a significant, marked decline following Donald Trump's return to office. Experts and industry reports linked this downturn to a "Trump slump," driven by controversial administration policies, trade wars, and, in some cases, a less welcoming international image. 

Key Findings on the "Trump Slump" in Tourism

• Significant Declines in Arrivals: Following a period of growth in 2024, international tourism to the U.S. began to fall, with reports in April 2025 indicating a near 12% drop in overseas visitors compared to the previous year, with further declines in June.

• Widespread Drop-offs: The decline was global but particularly sharp from certain regions, including a 17% drop in European visitors in March 2025 and a significant, "plummeting" number of Canadian visitors.

• Economic Impact: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimated the U.S. could lose up to $12.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025. Some estimates in early 2025 projected a 5.1% decline in overall foreign visits, a major reversal from earlier predictions of a 9% increase.

• Contributing Factors: Analysts cited several reasons for the decrease, including:

  • "Negative Sentiment Effects": Reports of visitors being detained or questioned at the border.

  • Tariffs and Trade Wars: The administration's aggressive trade policies led to strained international relations.

  • Rhetoric: Concerns surrounding "America First" policies and nationalistic rhetoric created a less welcoming perception.

• Contrasting Trends: While the U.S. saw a downturn, international travel in other parts of the world was growing, making the U.S. a notable outlier in 2025, according to reports. 

While some in the travel industry initially hoped the impact would be minor, by mid-2025, data confirmed a sustained decline, particularly impacting major tourism-driven cities like New York and Los Angeles. 

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Nothing like "Winning" eh Yagoda??

Another story about ICE making sure that the US continues to be an attractive destinations for tourists and such a wonderful country to reside in!

'ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital'

https://apnews.com/article/immigration-enforcement-minneapolis-hospitals-32cd5ca61d495e155d43b7cfd5e563b9

"Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents initially claimed Alberto Castañeda Mondragón had tried to flee while handcuffed and “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall,” according to court documents filed by a lawyer seeking his release.

But staff members at Hennepin County Medical Center determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the 31-year-old’s brain, said three nurses familiar with the case.

“It was laughable, if there was something to laugh about,” said one of the nurses, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss patient care. “There was no way this person ran headfirst into a wall.”"

Just now, Yagoda said:

Got to enter first, lawfully. No one is "entitled" to enter.

Citizens cannot be deported, non-citizens may be deported.

While everyone is entitled to due process, the level of due process is very dependent on immigration status.