Merged Peace President invades Venezuela,/U.S. Forces Capture Maduro

[arthwollipot]

Strangely, though, no one seemed to put up much of a fuss when the U.S. invaded Panama to arrest Noriega.

Where were you when that happened? Under a rock? There was a huge fuss.

 

[angrysoba]

Nope. Refusing to install the elected government and dealing with the existing regime looks like a pencils-up-the-nose decision.

My guess? Grab as much of that crappy Venezuelan oil as possible while trying to keep Russia and China out of the region. Europe will continue to slurp back that sweet Guyana crude in peace. Like the Epstien files, this time next week, this will be forgotten in favor of some new breaking story.

“Mission Accomplished”

 

[Andy_Ross]

I agree. But this brings US on their level.
On the other hand, it seems the large military operations are over and US will not get dragged into prolonged operations in Venezuela .. now that could encourage China or Russia ..

If Donald wants to impose a leader and get the oil then the military operations haven't even started.

 

[Safe-Keeper]

Just saw a researcher at Venezuela could be headed for civil war. Should be fun for occupying US troops.

 

[Norman Alexander]

Just saw a researcher at Venezuela could be headed for civil war. Should be fun for occupying US troops.

As long as the oil is protected, they won't care who fights who.

 

[Gord_in_Toronto]

Pemex - Wikipedia

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Mexico the next to be "asked" to return the "stolen" oil?

 

[Resume]

Pemex - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Mexico the next to be "asked" to return the "stolen" oil?

Stollen. Stollen oil.

 

[Myriad]

While world leaders play international Chess, Trump is playing international Pokémon GO.

 

[Norman Alexander]

While world leaders play international Chess, Trump is playing international Pokémon GO.

Hungry hungry hippo

 

[Ziggurat]

I agree. But this brings US on their level.

No, it really doesn't. If you can only understand what's wrong with Russia's invasion in terms of simplistic rules rather than the actual effects, you've got a lot of work to do.

On the other hand, it seems the large military operations are over and US will not get dragged into prolonged operations in Venezuela .. now that could encourage China or Russia ..

Encourage them to do what, exactly, and to whom?

 

[Skeptical Greg]

I am sure King Charles is watching very carefully. All those precious assets seized by the revolutionaries in 1767.

It's one thing to think something is rightfully yours, and another thing to be able to re-appropriate it.

 

[Dr.Sid]

No, it really doesn't. If you can only understand what's wrong with Russia's invasion in terms of simplistic rules rather than the actual effects, you've got a lot of work to do.

Eh, what ?

-Encourage them to do what, exactly, and to whom?

Russia to attack the Baltics, and China to attack Taiwan, obviously.

 

[Stout]

Exiled Venezuelans around the world celebrate​

Sounds like some people need to be educated about the evils of Trumpism.

 

[Dr.Sid]

Exiled Venezuelans around the world celebrate​

Sounds like some people need to be educated about the evils of Trumpism.

They will learn soon. But to be fair, the country will mostly likely be better off without Maduro. That's not the issue. Issue is blatant disregard of both international and US law. US president can do a lot of things. He can't however use armed forces without congress approval, and no, this cannot be classed under war on terror.

 

[Ziggurat]

Eh, what ?

This operation looks nothing like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, that doesn't mean it was the right thing to do, that's a more complex question, but ANY rational evaluation will not equate them. Casualty figures alone make the assertion laughable.

Russia to attack the Baltics, and China to attack Taiwan, obviously.

Russia has proven in Ukraine that they are not capable of swift and decisive military action even if they wanted to (they tried and failed, and are now even weaker). It's not principles that keep Russia out of the Baltics, it's NATO military power.

And what good would it do China to take out Taiwan's leader? They want to seize Taiwan, not shuffle its leadership. Not that they would be capable of such a strike either. Taiwan is a lot stronger and better defended than Venezuela.

 

[Ziggurat]

He can't however use armed forces without congress approval

Is someone going to tell Obama that?

 

[Resume]

Is someone going to tell Obama that?

Well, since he's not president, I'm guessing no.

 

[Ziggurat]

I am sure King Charles is watching very carefully. All those precious assets seized by the revolutionaries in 1767.

Molon labe.

 

[Dr.Sid]

This operation looks nothing like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, that doesn't mean it was the right thing to do, that's a more complex question, but ANY rational evaluation will not equate them. Casualty figures alone make the assertion laughable.

Nobody says it looks the same.

Russia has proven in Ukraine that they are not capable of swift and decisive military action even if they wanted to (they tried and failed, and are now even weaker). It's not principles that keep Russia out of the Baltics, it's NATO military power.

Russia can totally take Baltics. All it needs is Trump to leave NATO. And he will.

And what good would it do China to take out Taiwan's leader? They want to seize Taiwan, not shuffle its leadership. Not that they would be capable of such a strike either. Taiwan is a lot stronger and better defended than Venezuela.

No, China won't take out Taiwan's leader. You keep making up stuff in your mind and then reacting to it. Try reading what's actually being said.

 

[Ziggurat]

Well, since he's not president, I'm guessing no.

He was. And somehow, he managed to use the military without Congressional approval while president.