The thread where everyone in it hates streamers sponsored by DavidCroquet

[HaughtyFrank]

The funny thing is, looking at the sanctions FAQ: https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/topic/1541

I don't doubt that Hasan could have spent the money to qualify as a "journalist" or some other exception like public performances. Which is why if you watch say, Anthony Bourdain's old shows, they stay in the sanctioned hotels. They're historical, the whole reason the regime seized them, so showing them is part of the job.

I bet he just flew there basically on a whim making regular ass reservations like a tourist. But I'm sure that some of the other flotilla people are aware of these things:

I wouldn't be surprised if he's just lying and he actually has the journalist permission because as it turns out there's another reason why he'd want to stay at that one specific hotel

While most of the city is in a blackout the Hotel stays brightly lit and electricity is after all so important for all these streamers