Our northern border is a quieter choice for illegal crossings which have dramatically increased in recent years. Lots of drugs come in. It is “ quieter” because the media coverage of this problem is early non existent and the Southern border is the hot spot. Let’s wait for the story to unfold before you characterise how peaceful VT is and start Trump bashing. Its drug use is rampant.
Elon saluted three times, backs the AfD, attacks multiculturalism, and boosts Nazis on Twitter. It's not a huge leap to think he meant it. He could have cleared it up instantly with a single tweet: he has not.
More related to the article, killing CBP One just removed a legal path for entry. That will do more to increase illegal entry to the US than anything else. Then again, the point is obviously to kill of legal immigration too: at least for brown people coming from the South. I highly doubt there will be any focus on the 400k Irish immigrants that have overstayed their visas.
The discretionary decision that allows inadmissible aliens to leave an inspection facility freely so that, although they are not admitted to the United States, they are permitted to be physically present in the United States. Parole is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is not an “admission” or “entry.” The paroled alien is treated as an applicant for admission. Parole falls under INA section 212(d)(5)(A).
Biden and Mayorkas granted paroles indiscriminately to anyone who asked with no time limits or individual reviews.
They could have simply stopped parole while keeping the system for truck inspections; asylum applications; and other legal entry means. But again, the point is to make things difficult and inefficient.
Cooter, if you want to dismiss it because it means you'd have to evaluate whom you ally with - that's a you problem. If you like it - that's a bigger problem.
All I can say is watch the video. I suppose you could interpret any raising of the right arm ny anyone as a Nazi salute. In Musk’s case watch the video and decide what he was doing. A single frame or even 7 second clip is a dishonest portrayal of the event.
Supporting a nationalist/libertarian party in Germany does not make one a Nazi. In fact, Nazis are outlawed in Germany. There are no official parties even within the same ballpark of Nazis in Germany. AfD is nationalist/populist but not neo-Nazi. If it was, they’d ban it by law.
I did watch both videos, and it's a hard hit the chest with a downward facing palm and straight fingers.
As I said, if he wanted to he could have cleared it up with one tweet. He did not do so, and his actions and words - including making his PFP Kekius Maximus - speak loud enough.
AfD leaders have said Jews are the inner enemy of Germany, and stated migrants can be shot or gassed in the future.
We're at a time when this is getting to be mainstream, not just here in the US. Ignoring that will not make it go away.
Steve, you've no reason to give Elon the benefit of the doubt. It's not a rabbit hole: Elon flat-out backs the AfD in Germany and retweets neo-Nazis.
He could easily have said "I did not intend for it to be seen as a Nazi salute", and has not done so.
And remember: he's now an un-elected part of the government. That's a big issue - as are any others that Trump puts into power that have similar beliefs (like Pete Hegseth and his "100% White" hand tattoo).
Our northern border is a quieter choice for illegal crossings which have dramatically increased in recent years. Lots of drugs come in. It is “ quieter” because the media coverage of this problem is early non existent and the Southern border is the hot spot. Let’s wait for the story to unfold before you characterise how peaceful VT is and start Trump bashing. Its drug use is rampant.
Elon saluted three times, backs the AfD, attacks multiculturalism, and boosts Nazis on Twitter. It's not a huge leap to think he meant it. He could have cleared it up instantly with a single tweet: he has not.
More related to the article, killing CBP One just removed a legal path for entry. That will do more to increase illegal entry to the US than anything else. Then again, the point is obviously to kill of legal immigration too: at least for brown people coming from the South. I highly doubt there will be any focus on the 400k Irish immigrants that have overstayed their visas.
CBP One simply expedited illegal entry. It was the administration's way of pretending it was legal by issuing paroles in bulk.
No, it did not: it simply made it easier to access legal immigration pathways.
Our immigration system needs to be made more efficient, not less.
From USCIS website:
Parole
Definition
The discretionary decision that allows inadmissible aliens to leave an inspection facility freely so that, although they are not admitted to the United States, they are permitted to be physically present in the United States. Parole is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole is not an “admission” or “entry.” The paroled alien is treated as an applicant for admission. Parole falls under INA section 212(d)(5)(A).
Biden and Mayorkas granted paroles indiscriminately to anyone who asked with no time limits or individual reviews.
So again, a legal means.
They could have simply stopped parole while keeping the system for truck inspections; asylum applications; and other legal entry means. But again, the point is to make things difficult and inefficient.
"Elon saluted three times..."
Relax, SGman. You're a smart guy; there are meaningful real issues to discuss.
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2025/01/no-media-honeymoon-for-trump-the-hoax-machine-is-up-and-running.php
Three times: once at one event, twice at another.
Cooter, if you want to dismiss it because it means you'd have to evaluate whom you ally with - that's a you problem. If you like it - that's a bigger problem.
Can you remember the last time you 3X NAZI saluted accidentally?
All I can say is watch the video. I suppose you could interpret any raising of the right arm ny anyone as a Nazi salute. In Musk’s case watch the video and decide what he was doing. A single frame or even 7 second clip is a dishonest portrayal of the event.
Supporting a nationalist/libertarian party in Germany does not make one a Nazi. In fact, Nazis are outlawed in Germany. There are no official parties even within the same ballpark of Nazis in Germany. AfD is nationalist/populist but not neo-Nazi. If it was, they’d ban it by law.
I did watch both videos, and it's a hard hit the chest with a downward facing palm and straight fingers.
As I said, if he wanted to he could have cleared it up with one tweet. He did not do so, and his actions and words - including making his PFP Kekius Maximus - speak loud enough.
AfD leaders have said Jews are the inner enemy of Germany, and stated migrants can be shot or gassed in the future.
We're at a time when this is getting to be mainstream, not just here in the US. Ignoring that will not make it go away.
You’re rabbit holing on this. Musk is not a Nazi. Hamas are Nazis. Focus on them if you want to talk who’s a Nazi. We have bigger issues to deal with.
Steve, you've no reason to give Elon the benefit of the doubt. It's not a rabbit hole: Elon flat-out backs the AfD in Germany and retweets neo-Nazis.
He could easily have said "I did not intend for it to be seen as a Nazi salute", and has not done so.
And remember: he's now an un-elected part of the government. That's a big issue - as are any others that Trump puts into power that have similar beliefs (like Pete Hegseth and his "100% White" hand tattoo).
We can walk and chew gum at the same time.