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      I haven’t been back. I never want to set foot in that godforsaken country ever again. And even if I wanted to, I have no intention of surrendering my electronic devices, disclosing my online activities or being frisked by the GestapoDHS.

      My family comes here to visit - which they’re glad to do anyway because the place in live in is much nicer and much more peaceful than their depressing corner or American suburbia.

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        9 hours ago

        You have nice family. When I moved abroad, my dad screamed at me saying “nobody will ever come visit you”

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          You have nice family

          Indeed, it’s generally true. And the nice thing of being more difficult to pay a visit to is, my less favorite family members always find an excuse not to come so I don’t even have to find an excuse not to receive them 🙂

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        9 hours ago

        The oligarchs suck, but the country really is beautiful. Glacier National Park, Yosemite, Yellowstone, etc.

        I could never give up access to that beauty. BANF is nice I guess, but being able to just fuck off in the wilderness year-round (go south in winter, go north in summer) is something I haven’t found in any other country on 4 Continents.

        I also would never unlock my phone when ordered. If they ever asked, they’d just steal it (unlocked and off) and I’d buy a replacement. Only $100 lost. Not a big deal.

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            32 minutes ago

            Thats true, but the Nazis lost and Bravaria is still there.

            Eventually US fascism will loose, and I dont want to give up my access to return and explore that gorgeous wilderness when it does