I’ll never be visiting the USA ever again.
I’m trans. I’m not risking going to a country where a third of the population actively wants me dead and the other two thirds don’t seem to care either way. That country’s rotten to the core.
I care. Granted I'm just one American and I'm not in a position of power, but the blatant bigotry being pushed by some of us is shameful and makes me very angry.
I can understand your point of not wanting to travel to the US and you're correct that there is a high number of people that have a negative view of anyone "different" than them. And I would probably say it's a good idea not to for the reason you gave and more, but there are many very passionate people that are fighting for the rights of everyone in America, they just don't get the press so it can be easily interpreted that no one in the US cares.
There are rotten people in power and due to their station they have control of the microphone which makes it sound like that is what everyone thinks. That isn't true.
That's great to hear, I'm sure it'll be a huge comfort when I rot in an ICE cell for weeks, months, because the CBP agent didn't like my face!
Yeah, I ain't comin'.
They weren't trying to convince you to come, they were trying to gently explain that it's a little mean to judge 100% of the people for what is happening
The people who care are a minority.
An important one, yes, but hardly large enough to even protect themselves.
But most US citizens are either reactionary conservative or neoliberal - and neither truly care about minorities.
I honestly believe the number of Americans who actively oppose Trump, to the extent of fighting instead of tolerating him, rivals your tech unionization rates.
there are many very passionate people that are fighting for the rights of everyone in America
Yeah, that fight has been lost. Nobody should voluntarily come to this country. It's just not worth the risk.
rotten people in power and due to their station they have control of the microphone which makes it sound like that is what everyone thinks. That isn't true.
Maybe, but it is what the voting majority thinks. The US is, in fact, garbage.
going to a non-red state is still supporting trump through taxes.
The gestapo are detaining and interrogating conventionally attractive cis white girls. That means nobody is off limits right now. I sure won't be going anymore and I don't fall under a categorically targeted minority.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/american-pie-actress-detained-ice-1236339981/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-canadian-folk-duo-cassie-and-maggie-face-bizarre-loyalty-test-at/
Its more like a third activey wants you dead and a third would prefer that not be the case and a third somehow wanted to stop the horribleness of the democrats by being those friends to folk that makes them not need enemies.
the other two thirds don't seem to care
That couldn't possibly be more wrong, but you definitely shouldn't come here because of the first third.
trans, POC, lgbtq+ even scientists or stem looking for career options need to seek elsewhere.
It’s still years out. Boycott the 2028 Olympics. Sorry for the athletes, but America is Rancid and unsafe.
Start with all the US held games of the World Cup next year, would make quite the statement if the Mexican and Canadian held legs sold out but the US did not. Would be noticed by Trump as well as hes been cosying up to the head of UEFA
Absolutely!
As an American, I support this. Do not come here. Not only to send a monetary message, but because I genuinely don't feel like tourists are safe. ICE and DHS have gone off the rails, and nobody should risk their lives to visit what little beauty we have left.
I was in the US once because of a business trip, I was there for 4 days and had 3 interviews with the border police. Not doing that again even if the company is paying for it.
That's because you looked "other".
Just don't do that next time, you should be fine.
(/S, just in case)
I'm an American living in Europe for almost 10 years and haven't been stateside since like 2018. I've been homesick a lot recently, but I'm trying to come to terms that there's a real chance I'm never going back.
Hate to break it to you, but your "home" no longer exists.
Exactly. That's what I heard from people who lived abroad a long time. While you're away, the country of origin changes and after a while you're homesick for a place that only exists as a memory.
Your better off where you are
Considering European tourists keep getting detained there should be a travel ban in place until this administration is gone. If nothing changes within the next 3 months travel here could become a death sentence. The Alien enemies act allows him to send people to EL Salvador without due process. You've seen those videos and pictures. It will be on your country to get you out. Our courts are struggling to even get people back despite the fact that we are not at war so he cannot legally (lmao imagine a felon actually following the law) do that.
Don't risk your life to come here, and if there's a problem with your immigration status self deport. This country is going to be destroyed at this point.
Not just any prison. It's a mega-prison.
Imagine coming to America and they just throw you in their slavery system.
Don't catch you slippin now
This is America
More workers for “Made in America”
Trump has made it unsafe to travel there anyway. Anybody planning to go to the Untied States is a fool, just like people who visit North Korea
As an American, I'm certainly not planning to visit any time in the near future.
I mean I live here. So I'm just trying to boycott all conservative companies and refuse to travel to any red state.
I live here too and I’m all for it.
I'm stuck in a red state and surrounded by them...
It's not great!
This is one of the best thing that I think can happen as a united front against that fascist stooge in the White House. And while I’m doubtful it’ll do much on a small scale, if everyone participated- this would be devastating enough for those hurt by it to actually do something.
Way ahead of you, Robert
wonder whats happening to florida, now that many canadians have cancelled thier trips. is thats why Florida and desantis is all quiet all of the sudden.
fully expecting the Trump administration to try to shut down Dropput
I support the action and thoughts, but doesn't this play into the jingoism already on display and abate any further cultural interaction?
I want there to be a way to hurt the administration while opening the eyes of the decieved population.
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