It is imperative to know which person(s) in Trump World cooked up the idea of invading Venezuela. Did one of the sponsors from the fossil fuel industry give an extra special big gift for building the $400 million gilded ballroom? Did anyone vote for this? Trump, “a president for peace”. It’s all utterly illegal and we will have hell to pay. Does anyone on this planet think that our November elections will be safe if the results do not favor Trump? Death by a thousand cuts. Where is the rest of our Government? Our fearless leaders? Hello Mike Johnson, are you okay with this insanity? John Thune? And Democrats ? Instead of your endless requests for donations, do something. There is a mad man loose.
Read Popular Information today for the answers to your questions. There is a single man (amongst many) who we can look to as the main influence over Twump's decision to illegally arrest a sovereign leader and takeover a sovereign nation.
I read that Stephen Miller was one of the architects. But this has been in the planning stages since he took office. The military re-created Maduro's home and ran kidnap scenarios until they had the bugs/details worked out. I, too, would love to know who else is involved in this. BTW: Where was our media?
The plan is to follow Putin in violating the International Treaty of respecting the sovereignty of nations and instead practicing "the sphere of influence" and power which provides that powerful dictatorships can invade and exploit other countries. Donald is also threatening Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, and any other country that could provide resources like Ukraine. This administration is so perverse and out of control. Power, control and greed.
If the Shah’s Iran, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq have any lesson it’s this: taking over a foreign country by force and/or deals with a corrupt local government doesn’t work. The eventual cost in military occupation, fraud, corruption, waste and abuse - and often in lives - is historically staggering.
In 2025, our debt ridden, corrupt, incompetently run government simply doesn’t have the resources to conquer and rule an empire of neighboring lands.
Tell me MAGA voters and those who couldn’t be bothered to vote in 2024: how do wars for empire fit the Trump agenda you were promised?
So much for America First. It appears to be as simple as Trump wants to impress Putin, regardless of the consequences to our country and people.
There’s really never been a plan in his brain quite frankly ever. Other than bankrupting companies, his daddy gives him more money and the cycle continues. Make money by grifting or conning, get caught oh well, the rules don’t apply. Don’t like a healthcare policy, still coming up with a concept of a plan going on now what 16 years…
He’s a seriously mentally ill man. Who posts the visuals of missiles hitting Caracas which at this time being reported resulted in the death of over 40 people in Venezuela.
About half a dozen of our soldiers were injured in the overall operation to capture Mr. Maduro, according to two U.S. officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. No mention of their sacrifices.. Why would he care..
Seriously this is what is to be considered “normal”, or “acceptable”, or at this point “tolerated” by every MAGA member of Congress all to the music of Creedence Clearwater Survival song of “Fortunate Son”
The majority of people can see that two things can be true at the same time:
1. Maduro was a terrible and brutal dictator and it would be impossible for Venezuelans not to feel relief at his demise.
2. What Trump did is illegal and sets a dangerous precedent.
Apparently every MAGA Congressional member of who btw are our representatives just fulfilling a Temporary Job are incapable of holding this thought in their heads simultaneously and speak to it… Everyone of them need to Go…
Think the Venezuelan people are a little over being told what to do especially from now another Felon who just steps in and treats them all like crap…
As Shakespeare might have written, “He doth not think overly much as his brain has retired for the rest of the week, me thinks.” After all, why think about tomorrow today? It just spoils the surprise. Also, in reality, tomorrow never comes. It’s always today, right NOW!
One wonders where on God's green earth, we are ever going to find someone to replace this evil, collapsing corpse of a pretend man, surely we cannot allow any of his followers and his yes men to even run for the job.I speak as a neighbour when I speak now because have seen with my very own eyes how dangerous it can be to even live next door to someone with such a moth eaten mind.
You know what? Outlive your neighbor, that will feel good. As far as finding a replacement for Twump? There are quite a few good men and women who are not corrupted to the core and who could fix things. We need to get Dems into Congress, and in 2026 we will take over both houses, and bring this man to his knees. I don't think Twump will be in office by November so we are talking about the fat boy now. I cannot wait to see these individuals taken down, a strong judiciary replace this DOJ, and, lower courts start telling the SCOTUS they'll comply when SCOTUS re-reads the Constitution. Then, in 2028, we will elect a president who mends fences and re-enrolls the country into the climate change planning committees because it doesn't matter how much oil a person steals or how much AI a company shoves down our throats, none of it will exist when we are living on islands without power and farms.
Trump immediately dismissed Machado as not respected and threatened the vice president. He doesn't respect women and certainly one who "stole" his Nobel Peace Prize. Venezuelans may have been celebrating but they may soon find out.
I have a bone to pick here It's not really related to this story except for the quoted statement by the Vatican. Why do we continue to post statements from the Vatican or the Pope that are intended to add to the moral arguments about this topic....or any other world issues topics? The Vatican is so incredibly corrupt, both financially and morally that it really has no standing to lecture the world much less anyone else on political, personal or any other topic. Children are still being abused by this church under Leo, gays are still denied rights by the actions of the US Catholic Bishops lobbying arm, women are being physically hurt in Catholic owned hospitals in this country every day, and world wide women and families are denied reproductive health care. In short, I bristle when any writers pull out some quote from the Vatican to add to the other arguments against violence, etc. The Vatican has quite a history of controlling the Venezuelan government and laws with the result of denying reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ to citizens of Venezuela.
Sorry, Mary, I just had to get that off my chest. Carry on, and thanks for your reporting.
Do these people in power know anything? Do they think because we have a big fat military the world is ours? We are inviting invasion and war onto our shores, mark my words. At the same time, the U.S. is being riven by this administration. I do not see how we get out of this without a civil war. Either way, as a single country, we are doomed if the 2026 election does not correct this madness.
This is another of djt's 'concepts of a plan'. There are these physically grown men playing GI Joe with our real live troops and real live Venezuelans and only concepts of a plan. Oil companies are balking at taking over production for various reasons. There is greed involved and likely power plays, but there is more, I think, much more beneath the surface and within the interests of other big players...
It is imperative to know which person(s) in Trump World cooked up the idea of invading Venezuela. Did one of the sponsors from the fossil fuel industry give an extra special big gift for building the $400 million gilded ballroom? Did anyone vote for this? Trump, “a president for peace”. It’s all utterly illegal and we will have hell to pay. Does anyone on this planet think that our November elections will be safe if the results do not favor Trump? Death by a thousand cuts. Where is the rest of our Government? Our fearless leaders? Hello Mike Johnson, are you okay with this insanity? John Thune? And Democrats ? Instead of your endless requests for donations, do something. There is a mad man loose.
Read Popular Information today for the answers to your questions. There is a single man (amongst many) who we can look to as the main influence over Twump's decision to illegally arrest a sovereign leader and takeover a sovereign nation.
I read that Stephen Miller was one of the architects. But this has been in the planning stages since he took office. The military re-created Maduro's home and ran kidnap scenarios until they had the bugs/details worked out. I, too, would love to know who else is involved in this. BTW: Where was our media?
Deep investigative journalism is desperately needed. I do not recognize my country anymore.
The plan is to follow Putin in violating the International Treaty of respecting the sovereignty of nations and instead practicing "the sphere of influence" and power which provides that powerful dictatorships can invade and exploit other countries. Donald is also threatening Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, and any other country that could provide resources like Ukraine. This administration is so perverse and out of control. Power, control and greed.
The oligarchs have their boot on our throat.
If the Shah’s Iran, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq have any lesson it’s this: taking over a foreign country by force and/or deals with a corrupt local government doesn’t work. The eventual cost in military occupation, fraud, corruption, waste and abuse - and often in lives - is historically staggering.
In 2025, our debt ridden, corrupt, incompetently run government simply doesn’t have the resources to conquer and rule an empire of neighboring lands.
Tell me MAGA voters and those who couldn’t be bothered to vote in 2024: how do wars for empire fit the Trump agenda you were promised?
So much for America First. It appears to be as simple as Trump wants to impress Putin, regardless of the consequences to our country and people.
There’s really never been a plan in his brain quite frankly ever. Other than bankrupting companies, his daddy gives him more money and the cycle continues. Make money by grifting or conning, get caught oh well, the rules don’t apply. Don’t like a healthcare policy, still coming up with a concept of a plan going on now what 16 years…
He’s a seriously mentally ill man. Who posts the visuals of missiles hitting Caracas which at this time being reported resulted in the death of over 40 people in Venezuela.
About half a dozen of our soldiers were injured in the overall operation to capture Mr. Maduro, according to two U.S. officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. No mention of their sacrifices.. Why would he care..
Seriously this is what is to be considered “normal”, or “acceptable”, or at this point “tolerated” by every MAGA member of Congress all to the music of Creedence Clearwater Survival song of “Fortunate Son”
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115832049332877712
And I don’t have any idea how to describe this putrid post from a sitting president of the United States
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115832914025214622
The majority of people can see that two things can be true at the same time:
1. Maduro was a terrible and brutal dictator and it would be impossible for Venezuelans not to feel relief at his demise.
2. What Trump did is illegal and sets a dangerous precedent.
Apparently every MAGA Congressional member of who btw are our representatives just fulfilling a Temporary Job are incapable of holding this thought in their heads simultaneously and speak to it… Everyone of them need to Go…
Think the Venezuelan people are a little over being told what to do especially from now another Felon who just steps in and treats them all like crap…
As Shakespeare might have written, “He doth not think overly much as his brain has retired for the rest of the week, me thinks.” After all, why think about tomorrow today? It just spoils the surprise. Also, in reality, tomorrow never comes. It’s always today, right NOW!
No War, No Plan, No Democracy--and NO RULES
First Rule of FIGHT CLUB:
https://jaywilson1.substack.com/p/fight-club?r=10sd39
One wonders where on God's green earth, we are ever going to find someone to replace this evil, collapsing corpse of a pretend man, surely we cannot allow any of his followers and his yes men to even run for the job.I speak as a neighbour when I speak now because have seen with my very own eyes how dangerous it can be to even live next door to someone with such a moth eaten mind.
You know what? Outlive your neighbor, that will feel good. As far as finding a replacement for Twump? There are quite a few good men and women who are not corrupted to the core and who could fix things. We need to get Dems into Congress, and in 2026 we will take over both houses, and bring this man to his knees. I don't think Twump will be in office by November so we are talking about the fat boy now. I cannot wait to see these individuals taken down, a strong judiciary replace this DOJ, and, lower courts start telling the SCOTUS they'll comply when SCOTUS re-reads the Constitution. Then, in 2028, we will elect a president who mends fences and re-enrolls the country into the climate change planning committees because it doesn't matter how much oil a person steals or how much AI a company shoves down our throats, none of it will exist when we are living on islands without power and farms.
Trump immediately dismissed Machado as not respected and threatened the vice president. He doesn't respect women and certainly one who "stole" his Nobel Peace Prize. Venezuelans may have been celebrating but they may soon find out.
Check out the Citgo Oil Refinery auction in Rhode Island. A huge piece of this puzzle.
The Rise and Fall of America.
I have a bone to pick here It's not really related to this story except for the quoted statement by the Vatican. Why do we continue to post statements from the Vatican or the Pope that are intended to add to the moral arguments about this topic....or any other world issues topics? The Vatican is so incredibly corrupt, both financially and morally that it really has no standing to lecture the world much less anyone else on political, personal or any other topic. Children are still being abused by this church under Leo, gays are still denied rights by the actions of the US Catholic Bishops lobbying arm, women are being physically hurt in Catholic owned hospitals in this country every day, and world wide women and families are denied reproductive health care. In short, I bristle when any writers pull out some quote from the Vatican to add to the other arguments against violence, etc. The Vatican has quite a history of controlling the Venezuelan government and laws with the result of denying reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ to citizens of Venezuela.
Sorry, Mary, I just had to get that off my chest. Carry on, and thanks for your reporting.
Do these people in power know anything? Do they think because we have a big fat military the world is ours? We are inviting invasion and war onto our shores, mark my words. At the same time, the U.S. is being riven by this administration. I do not see how we get out of this without a civil war. Either way, as a single country, we are doomed if the 2026 election does not correct this madness.
This is another of djt's 'concepts of a plan'. There are these physically grown men playing GI Joe with our real live troops and real live Venezuelans and only concepts of a plan. Oil companies are balking at taking over production for various reasons. There is greed involved and likely power plays, but there is more, I think, much more beneath the surface and within the interests of other big players...