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Interesting read about crossing the border into the USA

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theabortionator
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/niels-gerson-lohman/us-border-crossing_b_4098130.html
Oct 16 2013 9:14PM
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LoathesRaisins
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Fvck yes

"I answered it would keep me dry, in case the New Orleans levees would break again. The officer remained silent. He dropped my coat like a dishcloth."
Oct 16 2013 9:19PM
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Avifarer
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pretty sure no american gives 2 shits that he wont come back to their country
Oct 16 2013 9:26PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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Damn that would def be scary.
Oct 16 2013 9:27PM
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lineskier10
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i cant even attempt to enter canada because of a stupid little dui like 8 years ago, fuck canada
Oct 16 2013 9:28PM
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penguiin
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I'm all for national security but this is just pathetic. Just because somebody has traveled a lot doesn't mean they are possibly a terrorist.
Oct 16 2013 9:28PM
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KravtZ
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Travelings great don't get me wrong, but this person just said the wrong shit to piss off border patrol. Its easy to get through, shut your mouth and give minimal explanations.

This idiot decided to drop al qaeda, somalia, and then say incase the levees break. If I was border patrol I would search the shit out of them also.

Fucking soft americans these days "caring" about other people to much. Its a known fact the majority of middle east hates us so why shouldnt we be over protective?
Oct 16 2013 9:42PM
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t_rob
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So much of that shit is ass backwards. Steps can be taken to conceal where you've actually been which anyone entering the country for "bad reasons" is well versed in. So it's kind of like a level, if you're willing to admit you've been to A,B,&C red flag country, it's actually not sketchy.

But then that guy went and said "Al-Qaeda." Are you fucking kidding me? There are many things you don't say to border patrol and mentioning terrorist organizations are near the top. Why would after saying Al Qaeda to US border patrol that he'd think he'd have a good day?
Oct 16 2013 10:02PM
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theabortionator
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You sir are a giant douche

Oct 16 2013 10:03PM
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KingGeedorah
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Just like in the movies.
Oct 16 2013 10:05PM
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CassiusClay
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Calling out the only mature, reasonable response to a worthless thread is pretty unnecessary. Stop posting bullshit.
Oct 16 2013 11:44PM
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Dustin.
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Um correction, this guy has never been to the US.
Oct 17 2013 1:31AM
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deleted5
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I miss the good old days when i could talk my way over the border.
Oct 17 2013 1:36AM
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deleted5
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dub post why the fuck would you ever go to Yemem.
Oct 17 2013 1:41AM
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Dustin.
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Um, for the magnificent flora and fauna? Didn't you read? Where else can you find that in the world?
Oct 17 2013 1:59AM
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deleted5
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Totally worth the chance of getting kidnapped or killed, yeah he's a walking red flag.
Oct 17 2013 2:11AM
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theabortionator
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It's NSG grow a pair. NSG = worthless shit. This isn't even bad.


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Oct 17 2013 2:13AM
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howlongcanausern
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this article is 3edgy5me
Oct 17 2013 10:05AM
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987321654hgfd
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This
Oct 17 2013 10:21AM
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vailsux.com
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This is true, I give no shits. Maybe I kind of give half of a singular shit because those guys were dicks, but I've only heard one side of the story. Regardless, fuck him and his attitude. He tries once, quits, and then swears he'll never come back.
Oct 17 2013 10:52AM
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theabortionator
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I don't really care about him either. I just hate crossing the border.

Just hide in somebodies trunk if you really want to get in.
Oct 17 2013 10:57AM
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Mr.LemonPie
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Dude you have such the wrong mindset...

Why the hell wouldn't you go to Yemen? If you come back you didin't get kidnapped or killed and that's already bad ass. Plus you get to see all the flora and fauna. It's fun to go new places, who cares if they're a little more dangerous or controlled by groups that aren't friendly to the USA.

Those border patrol guys were dickbags. As most border/immigration employees are. They actually think America is a good place to live and assume everyone is trying to get in for good or to do something nefarious. They are a fucking joke.
Oct 17 2013 12:06PM
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Bodhisattva_
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You would rather we have people at our borders who act like America is a shitty place to live, and assume everyone is here for a little day trip to America and then they're gonna jaunt on back? That would definitely result in awesome security at our borders you fucking idiot. It's there job to assume everyone is coming to do something nefarious or stay forever. It's a lot more dangerous for them, their job, and their country to assume that everyone is innocent right off the bat.
Oct 17 2013 2:09PM
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urbanjib
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I wonder why the majority of the Middle East hates us? No, the border patrol went over the top, and were being asshats. Why would a jew goto this country? Im not a jew. Well why would a jew goto this country? mmk And to the person mentioning how he said Al-Queda. They fucking asked him about it dipshit, so he properly responded. Shut the fuck up.
Oct 17 2013 2:28PM
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Dustin.
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So....the Middle Eastern extremist terrorists cells hate Western culture because of New York based border patrol units.

WTF dude. Don't be an idiot and say retarded shit like that.
Oct 17 2013 2:47PM
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cobra_commander
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That narrative stinks from the first paragraph. Anytime someone spends the first two paragraphs trying to build sympathy with some sob story about their dad and memories I get suspicious. Especially when, despite the detailed recollection of his interaction with customs and immigration, it does not resurface.

No one notices the contradiction between the start and end of the third paragraph? "Usually, I barely plan my trips in advance." and " I like things to be neatly arranged."

I'd be hesitant to let someone into the US that had been to the laundry list of Al-Qaeda heavy countries he had, gives run around answers to simple questions, and talks about the New Orleans levy breaking again.

adieu douche
Oct 17 2013 2:59PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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I never said they had to assume it was shitty, I just think too many Americans think everyone wants to move to America. And why the hell couldn't border patrol just assume people aren't trying to pull some terrorist plot etc...I don't believe our current security really protects us that much so I don't see how the officers on duty being there to help people and make things easier wouldn't be more beneficial than making everyone's day harder.

I've gone through several borders, I've had people put the wrong stamps on my passport, issue me the wrong visas, all sorts of things go wrong. The US, UK, and Europe are so much harder to deal with than places in Asia, SA, Aus and NZ were. They were just a hassle because they always assume something was going to happen, but maybe if they weren't such dickwads bad shit wouldn't happen, and because they aren't assuming everyone is bad, they'd actually be able to spot the bad guys.
Oct 17 2013 2:59PM
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Bodhisattva_
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"Maybe if they weren't such dicks bad shot wouldn't happen"

Yeah because terrorism and drugs happen because our border patrol agents are dicks.

Makes sense.
Oct 17 2013 5:57PM
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KravtZ
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Honestly fuck you man. I love America. Yea we have some major flaws, but as a whole, there really isn't that many other places on earth you can live with this much freedom and choices. Yea those guys were assholes at the border, and considering its the canadian border not the mexican one, but lets be real, its their job to protect our border. We need to stop all the illegals, the drugs, etc coming in tot he country that we can. People who generally get into this kind of trouble are the type of people who either go looking for it, or act in such a stupid way that draws attention to them. I find it so hard to believe this guy's story was so innocent and this guy was the nicest person in the world. Iv crossed the canadian border plenty of times and for the most part, its a pretty easy process. This guy who wrote the story is not telling us something.
Oct 17 2013 6:17PM
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first_rodeo
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AND I"M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN
where at least i know I'm free
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
 ALLAH bless the USA.



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merica motherfucker



Oct 17 2013 7:45PM
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