Crime, Safety, and the Police

[StRobert]

I was in an Uber last night at 1 am and the entrance to the bridge had cops all over it. My Uber driver stopped and the cop asked me to get out of the car. I grabbed my possessions and put them in my hand. He had asked me the usual, drugs, what are you doing here, etc. After 5 minutes, he let me go, no money exchanged. My Uber driver apologized and said this was the third ride in a row he's been stopped with a gringo in the backseat.

Tijuana Police also check taxis at this point as you enter the bridge. Next time take a Hong Kong Limo (I tip the driver $3) because the police do not check Hong Kong Limos.

[Rexine]

I was in an Uber last night at 1 am and the entrance to the bridge had cops all over it. My Uber driver stopped and the cop asked me to get out of the car. I grabbed my possessions and put them in my hand. He had asked me the usual, drugs, what are you doing here, etc. After 5 minutes, he let me go, no money exchanged. My Uber driver apologized and said this was the third ride in a row he's been stopped with a gringo in the backseat.

[FlapJacK]

Well let's look at it objectively: Most Trump companies went bankrupt (his airline, casinos. So not a successful businessman if you ask lenders that lost billions.

During his first term Trump approved $8. 4 trillion of debt ($4. 8 trillion excluding COVID relief);.

Debt will lead to financial implosion of USA:

Extending Tax cuts are popular. But since they are not funded they will increase national debt like they did during his first term.

Trump is your man for financial implosion of USA.

Of all the USA Presidents, Barack Obama increased the national debt the most.

The debt grew by $8. 34 trillion. Almost 70% and no implosion. And Biden was not far behind Trump.

For some perspective:

Barack Obama (2009–2017): The national debt increased by approximately $8. 6 trillion during his tenure.

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Donald Trump (2017–2021): The debt rose by about $7. 8 trillion under his administration.

Propublica. Org. Approximately $4 trillion of the $7. 8 trillion increase in national debt under Donald Trump was directly attributed to COVID-19 relief measures.

George W. Bush (2001–2009): The national debt grew by approximately $5. 85 trillion during his presidency.

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Bill Clinton (1993–2001): The debt increased by around $1. 4 trillion during his two terms.

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Joe Biden (2021–2025): As of November 2024, the national debt has risen by over $7. 29 trillion since he took office. Not sure where its at at his end in Jan 2025.

The major contributors to this COVID-related debt increase include:

CARES Act (March 2020) – $2. 2 trillion.

Stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and healthcare spending.

Additional Stimulus Packages (April–December 2020) – $900 billion.

Further funding for PPP, extended unemployment benefits, and support for small businesses.

Other Pandemic-Related Spending – Estimated $900 billion.

Federal Reserve interventions, business bailouts, and healthcare system support.

Decline in Tax Revenue – Due to economic slowdown and tax deferrals.

[Cocr Brotheler]

Well let's look at it objectively: Most Trump companies went bankrupt (his airline, casinos. So not a successful businessman if you ask lenders that lost billions.

During his first term Trump approved $8. 4 trillion of debt ($4. 8 trillion excluding COVID relief);.

Debt will lead to financial implosion of USA:

Extending Tax cuts are popular. But since they are not funded they will increase national debt like they did during his first term.

Trump is your man for financial implosion of USA.

Yeah see now this is turning into a political discussion and I not into that. Agreed ALL politicians like to print the $$$ not only Mr. T. How much $$$ did Biden admin print? She me the facts.

I just think if anyone can get the USA Back on track it is Mr. T however maybe not is why I still buying physical assets like gold and silver etc.

Drill baby drill!

[Rambo1969]

Like, really like what you said! Totally thumbs up. Yes Trump is aggressive and abrasive but he is also very smart, competent, tough, hard working and knows how to run things especially finances and to keep the USA From imploding.

Well let's look at it objectively: Most Trump companies went bankrupt (his airline, casinos. So not a successful businessman if you ask lenders that lost billions.

During his first term Trump approved $8. 4 trillion of debt ($4. 8 trillion excluding COVID relief);.

Debt will lead to financial implosion of USA:

Extending Tax cuts are popular. But since they are not funded they will increase national debt like they did during his first term.

Trump is your man for financial implosion of USA.

[Zenduka1]

Like, really like what you said! Totally thumbs up. Yes Trump is aggressive and abrasive but he is also very smart, competent, tough, hard working and knows how to run things especially finances and to keep the USA From imploding.

I like some liberal / social principals and liberal leaders but they need be 1. Moderate and 2. Competent.

The Democratic party, since Clinton has abandoning its democratic base more and more over the years. These days I don't even know if they understand what they stand for. A gang of baboons would have a mission order than what we saw the last 4 years. I disliked Trump because of what he did or did not do during Covid, but anything is better than Biden and his ilk.

[Zenduka1]

I not worried now so much about traveling to MEX espec. The land border crossing into Tijuana versus Colombia. If I already down in CO I keep blending in keeping low profile etc. Ironic I was planning to book a trip to Cali this weekend. Now not worried about once thru the airport but possible complications entering and departing with their security and immigration officers with the current relations. So I narrowed down my trip to Costa Rica (too expensive flights on short booking window) and MEX. I live near and luv Monterrey and always fly but maybe? Some complications. Proly not and I have to pay $300 for flight (not bad) and more expensive hotels. Guadalajara also nice but even further down state and who knows what could happen? Best for me right now to "play" as close to home as possible with changes occurring. So just booked nearly free on SWA (points and travel credits) RT to San Diego from Austin and will stay at Hotel Ceasar's 4 nights. And with HK VIP card will book 2 nights in Cascadas Mon. & Tues nights to have a lot of fun within the relative safe confines of that magical ho palace even if paying more per chica. . Hotel Ceasar's I got a really good rate ($62/ night for the 192 square foot room). I usually like to stay in I. Be. San Diego but $160/ night for non-refundable. I may change my hotel closer in but feel safe in Caesar's or Ticuan and like that I walk to regular bars and restaurants when not having fun at HK and CC.

If there is a plan to travel to Colombia I suggest to hold off for now.

[Cocr Brotheler]

I disagree and support what Trump is doing 110%. Sending back illegal immigrants, especially those with arrest records, is a good thing and not picking fights. Kamala is a low-IQ word-salad queen who couldn't explain the difference between a woman and a man. The ponytail Marxist, Claudia Sheinbaum, is collaborating with the cartels and the wealthy Mexican elite, while the people of Mexico suffer and live in poverty.

Like, really like what you said! Totally thumbs up. Yes Trump is aggressive and abrasive but he is also very smart, competent, tough, hard working and knows how to run things especially finances and to keep the USA From imploding.

I like some liberal / social principals and liberal leaders but they need be 1. Moderate and 2. Competent.

[Cocr Brotheler]

Trump picking a fight everywhere. He just set a list of sanctions against Colombia. Those US Gringos in Colombia now are sitting ducks. LOL, probably not, that was a joke.

I not worried now so much about traveling to MEX espec. The land border crossing into Tijuana versus Colombia. If I already down in CO I keep blending in keeping low profile etc. Ironic I was planning to book a trip to Cali this weekend. Now not worried about once thru the airport but possible complications entering and departing with their security and immigration officers with the current relations. So I narrowed down my trip to Costa Rica (too expensive flights on short booking window) and MEX. I live near and luv Monterrey and always fly but maybe? Some complications. Proly not and I have to pay $300 for flight (not bad) and more expensive hotels. Guadalajara also nice but even further down state and who knows what could happen? Best for me right now to "play" as close to home as possible with changes occurring. So just booked nearly free on SWA (points and travel credits) RT to San Diego from Austin and will stay at Hotel Ceasar's 4 nights. And with HK VIP card will book 2 nights in Cascadas Mon. & Tues nights to have a lot of fun within the relative safe confines of that magical ho palace even if paying more per chica. . Hotel Ceasar's I got a really good rate ($62/ night for the 192 square foot room). I usually like to stay in I. Be. San Diego but $160/ night for non-refundable. I may change my hotel closer in but feel safe in Caesar's or Ticuan and like that I walk to regular bars and restaurants when not having fun at HK and CC.

[Zenduka1]

Trumpy and his goons should've never been president, he is picking fights with Mexico and Latin countries this would've never happened with Kamala.

I was neutral with your statement until I saw that you inserted the name, Kamala. She and Biden are the reason why I left the Democratic party for the first time in my life.

[Phordphan]

I disagree and support what Trump is doing 110%. Sending back illegal immigrants, especially those with arrest records, is a good thing and not picking fights. Kamala is a low-IQ word-salad queen who couldn't explain the difference between a woman and a man. The ponytail Marxist, Claudia Sheinbaum, is collaborating with the cartels and the wealthy Mexican elite, while the people of Mexico suffer and live in poverty.

It's too bad there is no like button, or I'd hit it a dozen times. The Mexican oligarchy has enriched themselves, at the peoples' expense, for generations and it's not going to stop with Doña Claudia.

I truly don't understand why some folks defend criminal illegals and have no problem allowing them to roam our streets.

[FlapJacK]

Trumpy and his goons should've never been president, he is picking fights with Mexico and Latin countries this would've never happened with Kamala.

I disagree and support what Trump is doing 110%. Sending back illegal immigrants, especially those with arrest records, is a good thing and not picking fights. Kamala is a low-IQ word-salad queen who couldn't explain the difference between a woman and a man. The ponytail Marxist, Claudia Sheinbaum, is collaborating with the cartels and the wealthy Mexican elite, while the people of Mexico suffer and live in poverty.

[Enter The V]

This is my concern with the current political tension between the US and Mexico. I have a trip booked for next Monday to tijusna but now I'm considering whether or not I should cancel it.

Trumpy and his goons should've never been president, he is picking fights with Mexico and Latin countries this would've never happened with Kamala.

[Daytonamonger]

Well that was quick, Within a hour of Trump saying he was putting a 25% Tariff on Columbia the president of Columbia reversed course and caved to Trump regarding the deportation flights.

And he said he'd send planes to the US to pick them up.

I hope this settles the matter and they don't put a travel ban into place. I have friends that monger in Colombia and that would suck for them.

[FlapJacK]

Trump picking a fight everywhere. He just set a list of sanctions against Colombia. Those US Gringos in Colombia now are sitting ducks. LOL, probably not, that was a joke.

Well that was quick, Within a hour of Trump saying he was putting a 25% Tariff on Columbia the president of Columbia reversed course and caved to Trump regarding the deportation flights.