Above: A few years back. About this time of year – Whidbey Island.
Sorry, the contrived and newly-created peace prize by football’s governing body FIFA did not smooth things out over here.
In The News
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan
Chris Michael – The Guardian
Dec 10, 2025
“…US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) said it would also require any telephone numbers used by visitors over the same period, and any email addresses used in the last decade, as well as face, fingerprint, DNA and iris biometrics. It would also ask for the names, addresses, birthdates and birthplaces of family members, including children.”
“CBP claims the authority to search the devices of any prospective entrant to the US. Although entrants can refuse, they may then be denied entry.”
Somehow, Seattle area drug addicts still have no problem obtaining their cartel product of choice under these policies.
Want to visit Disneyland, The Grand Canyon, travel Route 66, attend an MLB game or visit bourbon distilleries?
Submit to requirements that replicate hiring on as a CIA employee. Plan to spend big bucks on a fun vacation and enjoy some American hospitality.
Welcome To Our Country – How To Play This
Do not question or criticize the policies of the US government or the policies of various foreign governments.
Make a daily effort to watch Karoline Leavitt and adapt whatever she says into your own speech, e-mails, text messages, social media posts, cell phone conversations, etc.
Congressman Mark Alford also sets the example on how to proceed:
Remember to advise all family members, including children to follow these same protocols for family travel to work out OK for next summer.
Trade, Travel and Friendship
Some might say trade, travel and friendship (as much as possible) are good for the economy. This approach may help to avoid misunderstandings and wars.
These folks do not work for the US federal government.
What others are saying:
U.S. Requires Social Strip-Search on Entry
Moon of Alabama
December 11, 2025
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National Parks Hospitality & Goodwill Program
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