The totally off-topic thread

[QF WP]

Crossing the US off my 'to visit' list - don't need a cheap thrill at my age

Here I thought you were going to say "trill" given your photo

I was going to USA for my 50th later this year. Plans shelved.

 

[Denali]

We've had a great time here but I had to step away a few times or argue with random strangers over their president.

I actually did get into it once and hubby keeps reminding me to just walk away.

Otherwise, except for security searching for my tampon string, it's been great.

 

[Pushka]

We've had a great time here but I had to step away a few times or argue with random strangers over their president.

I actually did get into it once and hubby keeps reminding me to just walk away.

Otherwise, except for security searching for my tampon string, it's been great.

Ummm. I think your husband is spot on. You are in another country and Trump was elected. Even non Trump supporters might take umbrage at a foreigner disparaging their President.

 

[JohnK]

Otherwise, except for security searching for my tampon string, it's been great.

Too much information?

 

[wandering_fred]

Ummm. I think your husband is spot on. You are in another country and Trump was elected. Even non Trump supporters might take umbrage at a foreigner disparaging their President.

Especially when one's daughter (lives in Phoenix) will be happy to point out the President's perceived shortcomings on a daily basis.

It is unfortunate but we seem to live in societies where 50% of the population is unhappy whoever has the political "power".

Given that this thread is part of a aviation related site - I happen to think that the current laptop rules are a very subtle solution to the apparent overwhelming "success" of the Middle East carriers. And no obvious partisanship (ie flight restrictions - eg HKG-Australia bilateral) is found.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[Denali]

Ummm. I think your husband is spot on. You are in another country and Trump was elected. Even non Trump supporters might take umbrage at a foreigner disparaging their President.

I was in a restaurant where some 20 somethings from a very expensive college started thumping tables, yelling Trump, Trump and build that wall and intimidating other people.

I won't be silenced on that.

 

[Denali]

Julie Bishop is on my flight. Would have thought she would fly Qantas 1st.

 

[Pushka]

I was in a restaurant where some 20 somethings from a very expensive college started thumping tables, yelling Trump, Trump and build that wall and intimidating other people.

I won't be silenced on that.

Well ok but you left that bit out. Even so you aren't in Australia. You have no protection if something went bad. Which it could have. You could have been portrayed as provocateur. In Australia - knock yourself out.

 

[love_the_life]

Julie Bishop is on my flight. Would have thought she would fly Qantas 1st.

I think even ministers have been downgraded to J for all flights, though as one of the 'important' ones, thought she may have scraped an F seat. See no reason why J wouldn't be adequate.

 

[Quickstatus]

I think even ministers have been downgraded to J for all flights, though as one of the 'important' ones, thought she may have scraped an F seat. See no reason why J wouldn't be adequate.

Most likely a QF CL upgrade.

One of the few QF passengers who would look good in the PJ

 

[whatmeworry]

I was in a restaurant where some 20 somethings from a very expensive college started thumping tables, yelling Trump, Trump and build that wall and intimidating other people.

I won't be silenced on that.

Allegations young Americans were chanting "Build that wall" on a cruise ship near Cancun the other day.

[video=youtube;lj8IOjxK0cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj8IOjxK0cg[/video]

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I think even ministers have been downgraded to J for all flights, though as one of the 'important' ones, thought she may have scraped an F seat. See no reason why J wouldn't be adequate.

I'd prefer she was in F. I dunno... I think it gives status to the office.

 

[Quickstatus]

Well ok but you left that bit out. Even so you aren't in Australia. You have no protection if something went bad. Which it could have. You could have been portrayed as provocateur. In Australia - knock yourself out.

1st amendment protection is actually stronger.
Even my deeply democrat US judge friend cant believe 18C exists here in OZ.

2nd amendment however.....

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I'd prefer she was in F. I dunno... I think it gives status to the office.

I agree MEL - I don't have a prob with ALL Ministers being stumped up in F.

 

[Pushka]

1st amendment protection is actually stronger.
Even my deeply democrat US judge friend cant believe 18C exists here in OZ.

2nd amendment however.....

So the other party are exercising free speech. Can't stop that.

 

[Quickstatus]

yes but my point is whatever your POV is, speech is protected. Everyone can exercise free speech - so speak your mind.

 

[Pushka]

yes but my point is whatever your POV is, speech is protected. Everyone can exercise free speech - so speak your mind.

Does that apply to foreigners or just US citizens?

 

[Quickstatus]

The US constitution applies to everyone on US soil.

Criminals have same rights.

Immigration law on the other hand has been a grey area - the US Congress there has full authority to regulate immigration law. Except some US courts have sought to impose their version of the Constitution - AKA Trump vs courts in travel ban.

 

[serfty]

Most likely a QF CL upgrade.

One of the few QF passengers who would look good in the PJ

Perhaps "The Club" given Denali is on a VA flight.

One way to get 1A in J across the Pacific. ..

 

[wandering_fred]

Probably just as well I haven't been on flights with WA politicians...
I would be suggesting that both Labour and Liberal WA members not vote to pass ANYTHING except
a minimum limit on GST allocations to the state and the inclusion of lottery income which is passed into any state government revenues in the overall calculation.

So yes, basically, if you can't have at least a nod to sources when allocating disbursements, you don't have a government and you can hold elections every three months until you do.

[/rant] with no wandering

Fred