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RockCreek

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52. When I studied in Europe, decades ago,

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 12:55 PM

Jan 15

I was shocked at the expectation that one would carry ID at all times. I was a guest in another country, but it was very different than what I was used to in the US.
I have carried my passport with me in the US since January, 2025.

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Kristi Noem said you should keep proof of citizenship on your person at all time [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jan 15 OP

Danke, Frau Gnome. Nt spooky3 Jan 15 #1

Does she? bluestarone Jan 15 #2

Even MAGAts? LakeVermilion Jan 15 #64

Does she or any of her ICE thugs do that? dalton99a Jan 15 #3

Nope Rebl2 Jan 15 #17

Your papers, comrade. Show me your papers!! nt Tadpole Raisin Jan 15 #4

Die papers please kwolf68 Jan 15 #5

Real ID drivers' licenses are supposed to be proof of citizenship Ritabert Jan 15 #6

In most states, they are not. Ms. Toad Jan 15 #13

It's funny too cause in AZ I went to MVD for REAL and to the PO to file for my passport on the same day AZJonnie Jan 15 #16

Yup. Ms. Toad Jan 15 #18

Would've been convenient if there were 2 tiers of REAL ID then AZJonnie Jan 15 #21

There are two tiers, Ms. Toad Jan 15 #22

Right, I should've said "available in Arizona" then (n/t) AZJonnie Jan 15 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Volaris Jan 15 #46

Interesting idea. Ms. Toad Jan 15 #48

Show me your papers schnell! Jersey Devil Jan 15 #7

My LA-born Puerto Rican wife has carried here for years MurrayDelph Jan 15 #39

I 'll show them my 1956 Willie Mays baseball card Jersey Devil Jan 15 #42

I also carry home-printed business cards MurrayDelph Jan 15 #56

I do, since last year after delving a bit into Project 2025. Totally Tunsie Jan 15 #57

That doesn't work as hundreds of American citizens can now attest Arazi Jan 15 #8

Precisely. Now reportedly going door to door B.See Jan 15 #25

Link? Can't find anything on it SSJVegeta Jan 15 #9

"Kristi Noem Says People Should Be Prepared to Prove US Citizenship" DemocratSinceBirth Jan 15 #12

Thank you!! SSJVegeta Jan 15 #14

CNN chyron this a.m.: "SECY. NOEM: AMERICANS MAY BE ASKED TO "VALIDATE THEIR IDENTITY". Totally Tunsie Jan 15 #59

Did She Now? MineralMan Jan 15 #10

Read a couple reports of citizens offering their REAL IDs to ICE men and those thugs laughed, said 'could be fake' Attilatheblond Jan 15 #33

Well, what's really scary is the idea that they might take your ID MineralMan Jan 15 #49

In addition to having everything, also take phone photos and e-mail same to yourself Totally Tunsie Jan 15 #61

Oh, they're all scanned, too. MineralMan Jan 15 #62

EXACTLY! Since they now think they can kill with impunity, what's a little theft to them? Attilatheblond Jan 15 #63

Race is just one factor, of course. MineralMan Jan 15 #68

Papers, papers surfered Jan 15 #11

I don't even know what that means. milestogo Jan 15 #15

When do I have to learn German? sinkingfeeling Jan 15 #19

Thought that was the purpose of the "real ID" driver licenses. But now she dismisses allegorical oracle Jan 15 #20

NEXT: Noem introduces Noem-approved DHS card for citizens to carry to prevent arrest dalton99a Jan 15 #26

Will mine have some sort of symbol on it to show Luz Jan 15 #50

Pinko commie Blue Full Moon Jan 15 #24

Dimwit maga 'dont tread on me" flag wavers : "if it keeps Klarkashton Jan 15 #27

Kristi...Kristi...Kristi... LuckyCharms Jan 15 #28

Short Answer: FUCK YOU! Lochloosa Jan 15 #29

To what end? Thugs just looking to hurt people won't accept proof, as how recent history has proven. Attilatheblond Jan 15 #30

Kiss my ass Irish_Dem Jan 15 #31

"Your papers please..." VMA131Marine Jan 15 #32

Uh, no EnergizedLib Jan 15 #34

No JustAnotherGen Jan 15 #35

Is she looking for the NY Post? Draft card? Library card? dem4decades Jan 15 #36

I always carry my US Passport just so I know where it is FakeNoose Jan 15 #37

And I say Kristi Noem needs an extremely long prison sentence. Initech Jan 15 #38

+1 dalton99a Jan 15 #51

What if Traildogbob Jan 15 #40

And Kristi should keep the thought of going to prison in the back of her mind as we will take back power. nt Hotler Jan 15 #41

Used to be a free country, i remember lostnfound Jan 15 #43

Funny, when I was bicycling, I only carried my Insurance card. Zackzzzz Jan 15 #44

I was thinking about so many people who lost everything in natural disasters. Getting duplicated papers Deuxcents Jan 15 #67

Whatever happened to the Bill of Rights? Kid Berwyn Jan 15 #45

Shut down the government until Noem resigns Johonny Jan 15 #47

When I studied in Europe, decades ago, RockCreek Jan 15 #52

Papers please exboyfil Jan 15 #53

Aren't these the folks who decried the use of a national ID card as "communism"? sop Jan 15 #54

I don't have a passport, Bayard Jan 15 #55

Remember when that dimwit lost her purse? Klarkashton Jan 15 #58

Anyone still not convinced that "we're there..." yet? EarthFirst Jan 15 #60

Got your proof swinging, botox zombie orangecrush Jan 15 #65

I carry my passport card in my wallet at all times. Jedi Guy Jan 15 #66