From: ahk@chinet.com
BTR1701 wrote:
>On Jan 3, 2026 at 12:24:41 PM PST, ""Adam H. Kerman"" wrote:
>
>> BTR1701 wrote:
>>> Jan 3, 2026 2:53:42 AM PST, shawn :
>>
>>>> Looks like we went to war last night with Venezuela.
>>>> Multiple bombs were dropped in Caracas centered on the military
>>>> installations. Then there were multiple helicopters sent in,
>>>> apparently to drop off troops to capture Maduro. It's unknown
>>>> if that was the sole purpose of this attack or if there is more to
>>>> come.
>>
>>>> At least it looks like the bombing has stopped. Trump is supposed to
>>>> hold a press conference at 11AM. That's when we should find out just
>>>> what was the intent of this attack and if removing Maduro is the end
>>>> of it.
>>
>>> I'm ambivalent about all this. Maduro is a monster who was legitimately
>>> indicted for actual crimes and he deserved to go down. His flirting with
>>> Iran and China just sealed that deal. But I really wish Trump didn't
>>> spend his entire press conference basically saying, "Now we've got all
>>> that oil and now we're going to make so much money." I mean, even if
>>> that's why you did all this, show a little PR sense and focus on stuff
>>> like "Now the people of the Venezuela are free and we'll be working on
>>> rebuilding the democracy that existed before Maduro and Chavez and making
>>> sure those who are starving get fed", etc. etc. 'Cause right now it just
>>> looks like you took over a sovereign nation to steal their resources.
>>
>> Even if there is a narcotrafficking case to be made, don't the people of
>> Venezuala deserve the opportunity to prosecute this asshole?
>
>Well, if we're going with what the people of Venezuela want, they were dancing
>in the streets with joy over the news of Maduro's capture and rendition.
Ding dong! The witch is dead!
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