Hereâs the thing. Every last one of these people in tears heard Trump on the stump before the election. They knew he was cruel. But they were fine with it because they thought heâd only be cruel to the people they didnât like. The problem with cruelty is that it doesnât stop where you want it toâit spreads, and eventually, it comes for you too.
@davidwi10560815 @sarahandmaude @ColinYeo1 We can pay the fees and, if required, cover the proposed income requirement increase. Youâre stuck with me. However, if we couldnât, weâd have to abandon my elderly in-laws and force them into care. Have fun paying for that with your taxes.
@davidwi10560815 @sarahandmaude @ColinYeo1 The U.S. requires an income of 125% of the federal poverty line, which is $22,887 for a couple. The fee per visa is $1,200. So itâs not nothing, but it is less. But we are in the U.K. because my wifeâs father is in long-term care after suffering a stroke and her mum needs help.
@sarahandmaude @davidwi10560815@ColinYeo1 It is indeed a nightmare. Iâm American and my wife is British. Weâve spent over ÂŁ10k so far on visa fees, and Iâm due to apply, and pay for, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship in early 2025. Itâs NOT easy and people are always shocked to learn whatâs required.
Just in case Twitterâs lights get turned off while Iâm sleeping, Iâve set up a barebones Mastodon account: [email protected]. In the meantime, hereâs a video of my dog enjoying a face massage.