[Malcolm Armsteen]

His heirs are just as poisonous and may be even more dangerous.

[davidjay]

Europe a ‘decaying’ group of nations led by ‘weak’ people, Trump says

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/ ... ws-updates

Well, better that than being led by a deranged, rambling puppet who finds words with more than two syllables impossible to speak.

And our patriots lap it up. They have a funny way of showing their patriotism.

[Boiler]

They will almost certainly lose the house next year, even with Texas gerrymandering.

With luck, he will die first.

I'd prefer paralysed and unable to communicate but with a neurological condition that renders him in permanent agony. But I suppose that makes me an evil leftie.

So be it.

Trouble is, people like him tend to have far worse waiting in the wings.

[Bones McCoy]

They will almost certainly lose the house next year, even with Texas gerrymandering.

With luck, he will die first.

I'd prefer paralysed and unable to communicate but with a neurological condition that renders him in permanent agony. But I suppose that makes me an evil leftie.

So be it.

Trouble is, people like him tend to have far worse waiting in the wings.

With luck the cronies will all be on the same plane.

[davidjay]

If he dies in office he becomes a martyr. Better to let him get increasingly incoherent.

[Youngian]

The more TACO tries to squeeze Europe, the more Europe flexes its muscles in the face of his idiocy.

America's Weakness, Europe's Strength
The 'new' national security strategy is the admission of defeat from a declining country https://arthursnell.substack.com/p/amer ... s-strength

A quite refreshing read. The far right media in this country love it when Trump puts the boot in to our country and our despised European neighbours but are rather less vocal about the absolute fucking plight of the dis-fucking United fucking States.

Telling your 'weak leader'allies 'its my way or the highway' to shake them down in their hour of need may seem very big and clever to Trump and his moron followers but he's revealed who he is and no longer can be trusted. You know where the highway is Donald, we'll have to figure it out without you.
Trump's resembling Kaiser Wilhelm II more than Hitler. A permanently spoiled child psyche who tore up decades of delicate sophisticated diplomacy in order to pursue egotistical personal and state craft bombast. With less than hilarious consequences.

[Boiler]

Fine: a good excuse not to visit that uber-shithole of a country.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dz0g2ykpeo

Never an asteroid around when you want one, is there?

[Watchman]

Which is surprising given the amount of dinosaurs around

[Boiler]

Which is surprising given the amount of dinosaurs around

Via Newsthump:

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[Samanfur]

Fine: a good excuse not to visit that uber-shithole of a country.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dz0g2ykpeo

Seconded. That's me never getting through customs ever again, even if I wanted to.

[Boiler]

It really is quite astonishing, isn't it? How many truly totalitarian states do this, lest someone said hurty words about their Prez?

[Rosvanian]

In practical terms, how do you check the social media accounts for thousands of people on any given day? "Sir, I see you called the President an arsehole on Tick Tok at 3.52pm on 16th May 2023."

[kreuzberger]

From the bits that I have seen - NYC, Colorado, Tampa plus an enforced techno overnight in Detroit due to a missed connection so I went clubbing on me tod - I would say that it is a fantastic place.

An espresso and cognac breakfast at TriBeCa, snogging on the footplates between carriages on the New York subway, firing a Magnum at Cripple Creek, kayaking close to the source of the Rio Grande, a seafood grill at St. Pete's - these were all absolute highlights of my time on this Earth, and I am saddened by not having the slightest chance of getting past immigration.

I have good friends from and in Nashville, LA, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Great people with whom I would love to spend some platinum-quality time.

[kreuzberger]

In practical terms, how do you check the social media accounts for thousands of people on any given day? "Sir, I see you called the President an arsehole on Tick Tok at 3.52pm on 16th May 2023."

AI.

I have "written" over 11,000 product descriptions and SEO meta in two languages this week, and it is still only Wednesday. OK, they are not great, but they will be.

(It has taken me the best part of three weeks to train the tools, although that in itself is not to be sniffed at.)

Therefore, "computer says 'no' is a real possibility."

[kreuzberger]

So I Groked myself;

what about the poster Kreuzberger on Mailwatched.co.uk?

### Profile and Eligibility Context
"Kreuzberger" appears to be a UK-based individual (likely from the West Midlands, based on forum metadata), actively participating in the left-leaning Mailwatched Forum since 2021. As a presumed UK citizen, they would qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for US tourism, allowing up to 90 days' entry with an approved ESTA, rather than a full B-2 tourist visa. UK nationals face minimal barriers under VWP, with ESTA approval rates historically above 99% for eligible applicants.

### Key Eligibility Factors for VWP/ESTA
Eligibility hinges on no inadmissibility under INA Section 212 (e.g., no criminal history, prior overstays, or security risks) and demonstrated nonimmigrant intent (strong ties abroad). Social media scrutiny, expanded in 2019 and potentially deepened by late 2025 CBP proposals, reviews public posts for threats to US security, but not mere political dissent.

### Application to Kreuzberger
- **Nationality and Ties**: UK origin with evident stability (active forum role, regional references) supports intent to return. No indications of inadmissibility like arrests or violations.
- **Political Views and Online Activity**: Their posts are progressive and satirical, focusing on pro-EU advocacy, anti-Tory critiques, and anti-Trump commentary (e.g., December 2025 thread on "Trump 2.0 Lunacy" discussing social policy checks). This mirrors common European left-liberal discourse—critical of US conservatism but without violence, extremism, or anti-US hostility. US guidelines protect free speech; opinions on foreign politics or satire (e.g., mocking Brexit or media bias) aren't disqualifying. Forum content is public but niche, unlikely to trigger automated flags unless misinterpreted as "hostile" (rare for non-extremist views).
- **Forum-Specific Scrutiny**: Mailwatched's anti-right-wing focus could invite review, but it's akin to outlets like The Guardian—protected expression. No calls for unlawful acts; emphasis on equity and cooperation aligns with democratic norms.

### Likelihood of Approval
Yes, Kreuzberger would almost certainly receive ESTA approval and tourist entry. Their profile lacks red flags, and similar politically vocal UK travelers (e.g., Labour supporters critiquing Trump) enter routinely. If ESTA is denied (under 1% chance), a B-2 visa interview would confirm ties, with politics not a bar. Apply via esta.cbp.dhs.gov early; disclose forum handle if prompted to avoid inconsistencies. For details, visit travel.state.gov.

Nashville, here we come - hopefully.