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How much more dystopian can it get? Hang onto your hat!

The US Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering an “out-of-the-box” pitch to participate in a television gameshow that would have immigrants compete to obtain US citizenship.

Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin described the pitch to the New York Times as a “celebration of being an American” and said the show would include challenges based on American traditions.

In a statement, McLaughlin said: “We need to revive patriotism and civic duty in this country, and we’re happy to review out-of-the-box pitches. This pitch has not received approval or rejection by staff.”

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[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 18 minutes ago

Things you get with Citizenship:
no healthcare
Selective Service(the draft, probably coming back before any noteworthy backlash)
Deported at the drop of a hat

Don't do it people! Make countries compete for you.

[–] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

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Watch the winner get deported anyway

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 1 points 53 minutes ago

On Trump pay-per-view.

[–] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 4 hours ago

Who let them watch the Hunger Games?

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 9 points 4 hours ago

Everybody knows the quote about the Torment Nexus. The name of that show is Black Mirror.

Also, after the "Golden Card", who is surprised anymore?

Lastly and most importantly: they use this shit to distract your attention from the actual dismantling of democracy and separation of powers in the USA. I bet some less clickbaity stuff is happening right now.