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by imron 3336 days ago
Don't expect it to get any better once Trump leaves office.

This madness didn't begin with him and it won't end with him either.

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^ Yep.

Don't get me wrong, Trump is an utter catastrophe. But this was coming either way.

The writing was on the wall after Apple vs the FBI showdown in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting.

The intelligence apparatus will not tolerate lack of access.

And don't forget: Many people voted for Trump to restore the legal and democratic system in the US. As the lesser evil. Same as with Obama. He promised the same.

It didn't happen. Both went 180 degree immediately after the election.

For the reality check: The big airports in the South and North are well known as extremely racist and strict with their "work vs business" checks for decades. What's new are the unconstitutional passport rules from the outgoing Obama administration. The constitution doesn't apply at the border and not to foreigners.

Hence all the new travel warnings in this year.