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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Subject: Re: WE ARE GETTIN' A BALLROOM!!!
Date: 09/01/26 9:59 AM
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The Trump regime is also increasing the resettlement payment for "refugees". Of course, the only people today Trump recognizes as "refugees" are white South Africans.

How Trump’s Afrikaner policy made South Africa America’s top refugee source, with 10,255 admissions in 2026

The United States received 10,258 refugees in the first 10 months of its 2026 fiscal year, but an overwhelming 10,255 of them came from South Africa, as President Donald Trump’s policy of prioritising Afrikaner refugees dramatically reshaped America’s refugee intake.


africa.businessinsider.com - How trumps afrikaner policy made south africa americas top refugee source with

from the net sifter, because the WaPo article is behind a paywall:

The Trump administration raised financial aid for incoming refugees to about $4,500 per person, as reported by The Washington Post. This taxpayer-funded program almost exclusively helps white South Africans.

Financial Aid Changes

Higher Payouts: Aid per refugee went up from about $2,400 to $4,500.

How Money Is Used: Resettlement groups use the funds to pay for housing, food, and basic needs.

Cash for Refugees: Any money left over is given directly to the refugee in cash


Who is more blatantly racist, Trump, or his base?

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