2217345 pts · August 21, 2012
Just one fellow imgurian, glad to be part of this, being myself, whatever the hell that is.
Thanks for that info. I really appreciate it!
Thank you, dear Imgurian! :)
For those who don't know him, Bassem Youssef is the 'Jon Stewart of Egypt'. He’s highlighting the absurdity of how politicians can manipulate narratives and how extremism looks from the outside. The irony is heavy, but the point is even heavier.Source: http://www.youtube.com/@bassemyoussefofficialPlease, give him some love!
May 19th, 2018.
They asked me what I had done, and I said nothing. They let me go.
I'm a Spaniard, 100% white. I was refused entry to the US, as I commented before.
Thank you, dear Imgurian!
Yeah, man, I did nothing wrong. If I wanted to go back to the United States, I’d have to get a bloody visa from the embassy, since I was deported, and they’ll be scrutinising me closely. I reckon I won’t try again while Donald Trump is in charge.
I’ve found that the best 'cure' is asking questions instead of giving answers. Instead of saying 'look at what he did,' ask: 'Why would an anti-corruption platform involve pardoning a pharmacist who misbranded $800k in drugs?'. Let them try to find a justification for the yacht bought with stolen employee paychecks.
Yes, on the very next flight, which was leaving two hours later. Luckily, I asked the police officers if I could have a smoke (I hadn’t had a cigarette for over 11 hours) and they took me to where the police smoke, as there is no designated smoking area at the airport. To my left and right on the plane were two plainclothes police officers, and when I arrived at Madrid airport, the Spanish National Police were waiting for me.
I was refused entry to the US when I arrived in Atlanta. I had hotels booked in Las Vegas, Colorado and San Francisco. Why? I don’t know; I’m Spanish. So I assume they’ll do more than just what you’ve mentioned. I don't know.
Thank you for your thank you, dear ImgurIan ;)
(2/2(House Democrats: Most voted "NO" on the House’s "full" DHS bill (March 5) because it funded ICE without the body-cam and warrant reforms they demanded.The Result: A total deadlock. TSA workers remain unpaid, security lines are 3+ hours long, and the DHS shutdown is entering its sixth week.
As of today, March 26, 2026, here is the quick breakdown of the voting on those 9 TSA pay proposals:Senate Democrats: Voted 100% "YES" (Yea) on all 9 proposals (and the 10th vote last Saturday). They want to pay TSA workers separately to end the airport chaos while continuing to debate immigration.Senate Republicans: Voted "NO" (Nay) or blocked every single one. They insist on a "package deal" that includes full funding for ICE/CBP and the SAVE America Act (voter ID). (1/2)
You're correct: "He practiced as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Egypt for 13 years", from Wikipedia.
Thanks, dear Imgurian :)
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A cross between Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock.
I'm glad it made your day, dear Imgurian :)
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Thanks for that info. I really appreciate it!
Thank you, dear Imgurian! :)
For those who don't know him, Bassem Youssef is the 'Jon Stewart of Egypt'. He’s highlighting the absurdity of how politicians can manipulate narratives and how extremism looks from the outside. The irony is heavy, but the point is even heavier.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/@bassemyoussefofficial
Please, give him some love!
May 19th, 2018.
They asked me what I had done, and I said nothing. They let me go.
I'm a Spaniard, 100% white. I was refused entry to the US, as I commented before.
Thank you, dear Imgurian!
Yeah, man, I did nothing wrong. If I wanted to go back to the United States, I’d have to get a bloody visa from the embassy, since I was deported, and they’ll be scrutinising me closely. I reckon I won’t try again while Donald Trump is in charge.
I’ve found that the best 'cure' is asking questions instead of giving answers. Instead of saying 'look at what he did,' ask: 'Why would an anti-corruption platform involve pardoning a pharmacist who misbranded $800k in drugs?'. Let them try to find a justification for the yacht bought with stolen employee paychecks.
Yes, on the very next flight, which was leaving two hours later. Luckily, I asked the police officers if I could have a smoke (I hadn’t had a cigarette for over 11 hours) and they took me to where the police smoke, as there is no designated smoking area at the airport. To my left and right on the plane were two plainclothes police officers, and when I arrived at Madrid airport, the Spanish National Police were waiting for me.
I was refused entry to the US when I arrived in Atlanta. I had hotels booked in Las Vegas, Colorado and San Francisco. Why? I don’t know; I’m Spanish. So I assume they’ll do more than just what you’ve mentioned. I don't know.
Thank you for your thank you, dear ImgurIan ;)
(2/2(House Democrats: Most voted "NO" on the House’s "full" DHS bill (March 5) because it funded ICE without the body-cam and warrant reforms they demanded.
The Result: A total deadlock. TSA workers remain unpaid, security lines are 3+ hours long, and the DHS shutdown is entering its sixth week.
As of today, March 26, 2026, here is the quick breakdown of the voting on those 9 TSA pay proposals:
Senate Democrats: Voted 100% "YES" (Yea) on all 9 proposals (and the 10th vote last Saturday). They want to pay TSA workers separately to end the airport chaos while continuing to debate immigration.
Senate Republicans: Voted "NO" (Nay) or blocked every single one. They insist on a "package deal" that includes full funding for ICE/CBP and the SAVE America Act (voter ID). (1/2)
You're correct: "He practiced as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Egypt for 13 years", from Wikipedia.
Thanks, dear Imgurian :)
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1b3BoZjdscXgzajQ2MjQyd3N2MHRxcXBucnoyYzI0azd4d3p2ZHl1eCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/SVH9y2LQUVVCRcqD7o/200w.webp
A cross between Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock.
I'm glad it made your day, dear Imgurian :)
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