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22. Our test of fire comes on Friday.

Reply to IrishBubbaLiberal (Original post)

Sun Jul 6, 2025, 11:42 PM

Jul 6

We are flying to the USA. We will be landing at an airport where we haven’t had a problem. Actually, my wife has never had a problem except in Atlanta. The CBP guy, himself an immigrant, detained her because he said that her fingerprints didn’t match the ones they had on file. Since we knew that she had not had her fingers switched since the last time she was in the USA, the CBP guy was full of shit, but he had her detained for an hour. CBP’s superior officers apologized an hour later, and said she was free to go.

We have no reason to think they will detain a 73 year old German visitor with a return ticket, and who is married to a US citizen who is traveling with her. However, it seems to us that many, if not most, of the people detained recently were detained unjustly, so there doesn’t necessarily need to be a legitimate reason to do it. We’ll know by Friday evening.

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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