This person is completely oblivious of political strife.

That was a typo on me. I have to rectify that.

Burn Notice fan? Because I just heard your message in my head in the main character’s voice.

What is a burner phone? A phone with no direct association with your name? A prepaid plan?

I’ve mentioned this in the thread: what would be the reaction if someone arrived there with no electronics on them? And if further stated they did not intended to buy any for their stay? What could happen?

That is grim outlook!

I actively fear that.

you’ll either water

Mind explaining this part, please?

I’m not going anywhere.

You made a pretty grim image. I’ll have nightmares, tonight.

No country is worth this. And even North Korea, someone shared here some time ago, is not that invasive. They do give you a nanny to escort you around, you can go everywhere, you can’t take pictures or film but they don’t care about what you do in your country.

Visiting family of their current partner. And as the tickets were paid for by the family living there, there is an added feeling of obligation, but the main drive is the eagerness to travel abroad, the opportunity. Their words, not mine.

I’m writing from Portugal. Not really a country on the radar for political upheaval.

I had a dog that enjoyed sitting in the driver seat when I was out of the car. Used to mess with pooch, saying he should remember he had his licensed revoked because he had been caught driving drunk. Good times.

Nothing to add on what you said.

I was just mentioning that as well. What could be the reception of someone with no social presence and no electronics upon arriving? I’d refuse giving details of relatives as well.

Political ties may be of some concern, although the person is not directly active.

I am not going anywhere.

But you made me wonder. What would be the reaction if someone went there and not carried a cellphone nor any other electronic equipment? And now I’m thinking about my own personal use of it. I can survive without internet for long bouts and my most important credentials are commited to memory, along with important numbers.

What could happen if someone just arrived at the gates with two book, a notebook and perhaps a couple of mechanical pencils and a pen?

Inhumane

Enough internet for me today. I’m going to have a stern conversation with my own dogs regarding gun safety.

Okay… That took me more than a couple of seconds to process and understand. The first image coming to mind was of a bulldog wielding a shotgun taking pot shots at people. But you’re referring to the random Florida Man shooting people up just because. Right?

Agreed.

I’ve tried easing the notion to my coworker but the opportunity to travel abroad, even more because the tickets have been paid for by others, is too big to miss. Their words, not mine.