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To cancel plans to visit USA.

388 replies

LeighaStand · 06/11/2024 07:45

Given that Trump is elected.

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LunaNorth · 06/11/2024 08:01

I wouldn’t want to go, either, OP.

It’s joined my personal shitlist, along with Dubai and Saudi.

I’m sure it’s devastated, like.

Hillary17 · 06/11/2024 08:01

Honestly same. We’ve spent weeks planning a trip for next spring and absolutely won’t be going. It’s upsetting because it’s something we’ve always wanted to do, but I just can’t support it at the moment.

Ponoka7 · 06/11/2024 08:01

StopPinsAndNeedles · 06/11/2024 07:49

It's good news for women, now that we will have the definition and safeguarding back.

World war was on the cards regardless, it's bad news for Europe as Putin will push pass Ukraine.

It isn't good news for any women who could miscarry, have an ectopic pregnancy, late loss etc. Then there's children who are subject to incest and rape, who would be forced to give birth. This all has a knock on effect to the aid given to Africa, because Trump stopped contraceptive/care in pregnancy aid.
My DD was in the USA last year, travelling between states, some of her friends relatives have even come out of the Church because they feel it's no longer Christian. They were Pastors, from a long line of Pastors. Many are starting their own charities. There a lot of worrying changes in many states. I've never wanted to visit, so I can't comment on that.

Werecat · 06/11/2024 08:00

Oh for heavens sake, stop being silly. Life will continue, pretty calmly actually. The USA will continue to be fine to visit. Stop with the overreacting.

ZippyDoodle · 06/11/2024 07:59

Might just give it a miss for four years.

I have no interest in going to Dubai or Saudi. Dreadful countries.

justinhawkinsnavalfluff · 06/11/2024 07:58

Good news for women!🤦‍♀️ are you joking!!!!!

Mirrorxxx · 06/11/2024 07:58

If you are woman of reproductive age you are right not to go.

HelpMeGetThrough · 06/11/2024 07:57

I'm off there next week for work. I can't see any reason for cancelling the visit.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 06/11/2024 07:56

StopPinsAndNeedles · 06/11/2024 07:49

It's good news for women, now that we will have the definition and safeguarding back.

World war was on the cards regardless, it's bad news for Europe as Putin will push pass Ukraine.

Good news for women that the US has elected a rapist as president?

Good news that American women will not have a constitutional right to make decisions over their own bodies?

Jeez, I'm as gender critical as they come but I will never understand how incredibly blinkered some people are with regard to this issue. Mind boggling.

SockWool · 06/11/2024 07:56

Well that's up to you but it's a gesture that literally nobody will care about. |Also I'm not quite sure what you expect will happen to you.

ILikeItWhatIsIt · 06/11/2024 07:56

What do you think will happen if you go?

DurhamDurham · 06/11/2024 07:56

Well I mean it's such a huge country that it's hard to generalise. It wouldn't stop me going, although I wouldn't be particularly drawn to the Republican states.

maydaymayday1 · 06/11/2024 07:55

I feel I need to vote with my feet. For example I wouldn't spend my money in Dubai and now I'm starting to feel the same about America.

TheChosenTwo · 06/11/2024 07:55

It’s never really been on my list but you’re not unreasonable to go somewhere you don’t want to go. Thinking about it, what made you think there was anything unreasonable about it?! 😂

BananaNirvana · 06/11/2024 07:55

StopPinsAndNeedles · 06/11/2024 07:49

It's good news for women, now that we will have the definition and safeguarding back.

World war was on the cards regardless, it's bad news for Europe as Putin will push pass Ukraine.

Good news for women?????????

IVFmumoftwo · 06/11/2024 07:54

I wouldn't go if I was pregnant to be honest.

ExtraOnions · 06/11/2024 07:53

Nah …. I wouldn’t go. It’s not a particularly safe country anyway, a mass shooting a day in enough for me. You’ll now have Musk picking apart any government agency’s.

mitogoshigg · 06/11/2024 07:53

I won't be going any time soon, things could get a bit crazy for a few weeks. That said it would have been potentially more disruptive if the results were different because we know who are sore loosers

GreyCarpet · 06/11/2024 07:53

Don't go then. I don't suppose they'll care particularly.

I wouldn't go for a few reasons but I've never considered I might be unreasonable for making a personal choice on countries i travel to 🤷🏻‍♀️

Jowak1 · 06/11/2024 07:52

It's not as though you are going to meet him! USA is a wonderful country to visit and I think you would be cutting your nose off to spite your face personally! Go enjoy!

Clearinguptheclutter · 06/11/2024 07:52

I’d go to a blue state. I have plenty of US colleagues and almost without exception they are going to be in despair. A lot of the US continues to loathe Trump.

distinctpossibility · 06/11/2024 07:52

Not unreasonable. I won't go to Dubai for political reasons. Not sure how I feel about USA at the moment.

Eyesopenwideawake · 06/11/2024 07:51

I have family there but won't be visiting during his term - we can always meet up in a third country.

Differentstarts · 06/11/2024 07:50

LeighaStand · 06/11/2024 07:49

Maybe, unreasonable, but feels very unsafe. Very unwelcoming, very divided.

Not a country I want to spend time in.

But you obviously did when you booked it. So I wouldn't let this stop you.

JoJothegerbil · 06/11/2024 07:50

I have no desire to spend my money in a country run by a rapist, woman-hating monster. I'd not go either OP.