Welcome to Your New Prison, Americans!

Jun 2nd, 2009 | Posted by | Filed under Fascism

In case you somehow missed the news, as of today you’re no longer allowed to leave the United States without a passport. Previously, other countries might have required a passport in order to enter them, but as of now (well, this morning), your government decides whether you’re allowed to leave its jurisdiction.

More here.

Y’know, the Soviet Union started with good intentions. For that matter, so did the German Democratic Republic. I mean, sure, their politicians wanted all the power for themselves, but so long as they kept their populace safe, secure, and somewhat fed, who could mind?

Please wake up.

bkd

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  1. Erin
    Jun 3rd, 2009 at 15:40
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    I thought you could leave without a passport, but you can’t come back without one. I guess that doesn’t make any difference. Freedom!

    • bkdunn
      Jun 3rd, 2009 at 17:21
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      That’s exactly the thing that changed. It used to be that you were free to leave, but not necessarily to come back. Now you can only leave if they decide it’s okay to let you out.

  2. telkontar
    Jun 3rd, 2009 at 22:27
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    I can walk across the border or float on a river that crosses the border with or without a passport. Just watch me.

  3. telkontar
    Jun 8th, 2009 at 18:07
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    The tone of your commentary often reminds me of conversations I have had with another Dunn male.

    Mrs. Telk

    PS — I am referring to your father, not your brother.

  4. bkdunn
    Jun 9th, 2009 at 00:05
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    I’d assumed you were talking about one of my nephews. Oh well. (You going ad hominem here?)

  5. telkontar
    Jun 11th, 2009 at 17:19
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    Just an observation — outrage over the loss of freedom due to some government action seems to be a shared topic of complaint