By John Q. Hosedrinker 
As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, the United States will now require visitors from countries like the UK to provide their social media history for the past five years. This new policy, deemed mandatory for tourists and visa holders, will be implemented through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). Furthermore, the State Department issued a memo instructing staff to scrutinize visa applicants for involvement in activities like “fact-checking” and content moderation. This follows earlier restrictions barring entry to those deemed to be against free speech, illustrating the administration’s increasing efforts to control who enters the country and what viewpoints are allowed.
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Trump will force UK tourists to show social media history. America has gone dark. Well, this is just mind-boggling, isn’t it? The idea of having to hand over your entire social media history just to visit the US – it’s a step too far for many, myself included.
It’s all becoming quite surreal. On one hand, you have folks who claim to champion free speech, yet they’re seemingly doing everything in their power to stifle it. Banning books, censoring media, and now, scrutinizing social media feeds? The hypocrisy is astounding. And then there’s the underlying fear – the concern that this isn’t about security, but about silencing dissent, about targeting anyone who dares to question the status quo. I mean, it’s not surprising if people decide to give the US a miss, especially with all the chaos. It’s hard to believe this is real.
I can only imagine how UK tourists must be feeling right now. Deciding whether or not to visit and perhaps finding themselves suddenly unwelcome. It seems like the US is actively isolating itself. And for what? So people can be questioned about their memes? Really? Is that a threat?
The deeper you delve into this, the more troubling it becomes. It appears that the administration is targeting fact-checkers, content moderators, and anyone involved in online safety. This isn’t about protecting the country; it’s about protecting a narrative. It’s about controlling information and shutting down opposing viewpoints. And for anyone who doesn’t fit the mold, I’m afraid to say, it’s probably a case of ‘goodbye and good riddance’.
It’s almost like the US is becoming an island. Why would anyone want to be subjected to this kind of scrutiny? The country has become North Korea, and the repercussions will be lasting. And I think many people around the world may find a lot of countries that offer a safer and more welcoming experience.
The restrictions will apply to Brits, and anyone from a list of other countries as well, even those with visas. It’s an erosion of personal freedoms. So, it’s not surprising people are cancelling travel plans. I wouldn’t go either. What is next, a medical history check? Maybe they will be asking about the last time you took a dump.
And what about Canadians? Will they be subjected to this as well? It seems it won’t be long before the only people welcomed in the US are the ones who agree with everything that’s going on.
The question is, where does it end? With policies like these, it makes you wonder what kind of freedoms Americans themselves will have. You’re basically saying, “You have the right to free speech, as long as you don’t actually exercise it.”
The bottom line is simple: Why should anyone spend a dollar in a country that’s turning into a fascist state? It’s a sad, pathetic state of affairs, and it’s driving people away in droves. We’ve gone from the land of the free to a place where tourism is going to suffer.
The irony is that Trump is probably going to be asked about it and declare it a democrat hoax.
The reality is that this could have lasting damage on the World Cup in America. I’m thinking we might see a lot of empty seats. This is really going to hurt the US, and it will be a self-inflicted wound.
It is interesting to consider that in the not so distant future, Americans may find their own freedom of movement increasingly restricted by policies. It’s a reminder that no one is immune to this kind of erosion of freedom.
And really, who wants to visit a country where you might be detained or even worse for simply expressing your views?
The whole situation reminds me of the Statue of Liberty. America has gone dark. And for those of us who value freedom and truth, it’s a deeply concerning development.