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Patricia Arquette says US isn't 'safe for tourists' and calls to cancel the Olympics
— Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-07-06T05:57:42.098Z

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US isn't 'safe for tourists' and calls to cancel the Olympics [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Jul 6 OP

She's not wrong Bettie Jul 6 #1

I'm not even sure that calls for boycotts are going to be necessary . . . hatrack Jul 6 #9

Perfect potential replacement awaits ;) Justice matters. Jul 7 #72

No ICEholes here ;) Justice matters. Jul 7 #78

They should move them to MONTREAL (with a new modern roof). Justice matters. Jul 7 #70

Not sure I understand why she is an expert on olympic game safety???? pbmus Jul 6 #2

Her comments aren't about the safety of the games Arazi Jul 6 #3

As a US citizen slightlv Jul 6 #19

Nope, I don't feel safe either. OldBaldy1701E Jul 7 #38

OldBaldy, I empathize. slightlv Jul 7 #49

My prayers are now that... oldsoldierfadingfast Jul 7 #74

Yeah, agreed. I'd like to see it happen while I still have a voice to sing (however out of key!) slightlv Jul 7 #75

I forgot to mention that I am Pagan as well. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 7 #82

Hail and Well Met, Friend! :) slightlv Jul 8 #86

Ahh... Hecate. OldBaldy1701E Jul 8 #88

You speaking of Brimo, ignited a memory of something I'd found slightlv Jul 8 #91

Very nice! OldBaldy1701E Jul 9 #93

As a gay Hispanic male sdfernando Jul 7 #80

I don't blame you. OldBaldy1701E Jul 8 #87

In complete agreement with you HappyH Jul 7 #53

It isn't about the safety of the games but those coming to it Mr.WeRP Jul 6 #4

You don't need to be a "expert on olympic game safety" to witness what's going on. PSPS Jul 6 #7

I'm sorry, did you not see... Fla_Democrat Jul 7 #73

Stick with acting. Seriously. n/t valleyrogue Jul 6 #5

She has always been a vocal KT2000 Jul 6 #10

Or not ..... live love laugh Jul 6 #14

Why? I don't stick to sys admining. nt Gore1FL Jul 6 #16

Do you disagree with her? ShazzieB Jul 6 #17

No. Patricia Arquette has a right to Cha Jul 6 #21

That is exactly what Fox News say when actors say something they don't like. Doodley Jul 7 #30

Why would she not be entitled to say her opinion like anyone else? Wingus Dingus Jul 7 #41

You may be in the wrong place. BannonsLiver Jul 7 #46

What? She can't voice her views because she's an actress. Something a MAGA cult member would say. Gimpyknee Jul 7 #64

Really? La Urraca Jul 7 #68

She has EVERY RIGHT to speak out. Moreover, as an actor of renown, her voice niyad Jul 7 #83

Why? Do celebrities not have a right to speak out? fujiyamasan Jul 8 #90

Maybe they should say white tourists only KT2000 Jul 6 #6

Many white tourists, academics and business people have been detained Arazi Jul 6 #13

So has this bdamomma Jul 7 #32

A Brit-born friend of mine is a naturalized citizen and says he feels on edge, now. nt allegorical oracle Jul 7 #55

I would love to see a huge boycott from other countries. ananda Jul 6 #8

That just hurts LA and California newdeal2 Jul 6 #12

And many of the larger companies that operate more broadly. cab67 Jul 7 #56

Crimes bdamomma Jul 7 #33

Exactly what Putin ordered... pbmus Jul 6 #11

"Patricia Arquette says" writerJT Jul 6 #15

Athletes from Trump travel-banned countries... Sunlight Jul 6 #18

Welcome to DU, Sunlight! calimary Jul 7 #28

True or False? littlemissmartypants Jul 6 #20

Will bdamomma Jul 7 #34

Eventually. travelingthrulife Jul 7 #48

They don't have to come for our guns. Our property and bank accts are probably more attractive to them. 58Sunliner Jul 7 #58

Our test of fire comes on Friday. DFW Jul 6 #22

Be safe. AllyCat Jul 6 #24

Yes bdamomma Jul 7 #35

We'll do our best, thanks! DFW Jul 7 #44

I've been detained almost every time I've flown GenThePerservering Jul 7 #62

Why? JoseBalow Jul 7 #66

Gods, be careful, DFW. OldBaldy1701E Jul 7 #40

Tell me about it! DFW Jul 7 #45

This is so insane and SO self defeating for our country. I truly think that Trump is insane at this point, his Caligula CTyankee Jul 7 #50

I'm worried about their use of social media accounts and how they can use that info. erronis Jul 7 #57

I'm quite sure they have. My "rap sheet" must be a mile long by now. DFW Jul 7 #63

As always, thanks for the incredible background, personal details and opinions. Amazing. erronis Jul 8 #89

Ha ha! Right you are. DFW Jul 9 #92

Personally, I have no use for any Olympics Bluetus Jul 6 #23

The Olympics are scheduled for July 14 - July 30, 2028. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #27

Naaaah. Trump's spite gene is too atrong Bluetus Jul 7 #42

To make this happen, a significant pressure campaign needs to be started immediately Wiz Imp Jul 6 #25

I think this HAS to happen. ICE is going to go nuts! C Moon Jul 7 #26

Oh hell, in 3 years most of the people in this shithole country will probably be dead, have left or been deported so ImNotGod Jul 7 #29

don't give bdamomma Jul 7 #36

We are already in an international travel and international tourism recession. Many people no longer want Doodley Jul 7 #31

And move the World Cup finals to Canada. no_hypocrisy Jul 7 #37

I agree with her. The world needs to shun us until we get our shit together. Wingus Dingus Jul 7 #39

Don't worry! New travel bans allow athletes, coaches and immediate family into Olympics, World Cup, etc. . . hatrack Jul 7 #43

Olympic Boycotts the_liberal_grandpa Jul 7 #47

It is not safe for people to travel to the US LetMyPeopleVote Jul 7 #51

NRA will have an announcement soon. Emile Jul 7 #52

It's going to be fine, Patricia. maxsolomon Jul 7 #54

I don't want them here with that POS in office finding ways to make it about him themaguffin Jul 7 #59

Good! I'm glad someone is speaking out. Oopsie Daisy Jul 7 #60

The 2026 Olympics is in Italy milestogo Jul 7 #61

2028 summer olympics in L.A. 2026 winter olympics Italy niyad Jul 7 #85

Wouldn't that be a great wakeup call!? bif Jul 7 #65

AND the World Soccer game. MLWR Jul 7 #67

We need the Olympics! flamingdem Jul 7 #69

They can hold the Olympics at the new White House parking lot. twodogsbarking Jul 7 #71

I've been calling for CANCEL since the first BidenRocks Jul 7 #76

Good for her!!! claudette Jul 7 #77

World Cup needs to be moved or cancelled. TexLaProgressive Jul 7 #79

The US is most definitely not a safe space for anyone from another country. The US should not be allowed to sponsor an Martin68 Jul 7 #81

We don't deserve to host anything right now mdbl Jul 7 #84