Coup Possibly Happening in Venezuela

[thraashman]

Funny that the Democrats are backing Maduro.

Funny that when similar election corruption and irregularities that won the election for Maduro happened in the US state of Georgia, Republicans cheered them on.

 

[brycejones]

What makes this comment pathetic is that the Republicans don't even care if Americans can afford to have those things.

This. This is just complete bullshit.

That is why he is brandonbullshit.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

......and the Bernie Bros have started with its a false flag coup to discredit Bernie because he previously stated it was a good place to be because Socialism.
I’m sure it will soon be Hillary’s fault too.

*facebook news feed item I’m not reveling my moronic friend*

 

[KMFJD]

China backing Maduro as well.

Basically the most corrupted governments are in support of a corrupted government dictator. Surprise!

Any country with half a brain and an ounce of freedom support Guaido.

not true, Trump is backing Guaido

 

[sandorski]

Looks like yesterdays Coup was little more than Guaido making an announcement in front of a camera.

If accurate, this is the Fail of the year so far.

 

[KMFJD]

nvm

 

[UNCjigga]

nvm

Wouldn’t be surprised if we’re using our own “little green men”—got that idea from Putin.

 

[brandonbull]

What makes this comment pathetic is that the Republicans don't even care if Americans can afford to have those things.

This. This is just complete bullshit.

What's even more pathetic is that Democrats wish to give those things for free to everyone except Americans. Take your ballot premarked for a Democrat and you can get your free new American starter pack.

 

[brandonbull]

That is why he is brandonbullshit.

And that's why you are a useful idiot for the Left.

 

[UNCjigga]

What's even more pathetic is that Democrats wish to give those things for free to everyone except Americans. Take your ballot premarked for a Democrat and you can get your free new American starter pack.

What in the hell are you talking about? How much bullshit do you ingest daily??

In one thread you complain about Dems being for free healthcare, free college etc. and the next you’re claiming they only want those things outside America? Cognitive dissonance much? The only one handing out premarked ballots was that Republican who got arrested for that in NC 9th district.

 

[Blackjack200]

These people are clowns.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1123536909870010368

 

[brycejones]

And that's why you are a useful idiot for the Left.

Oh the ironing

 

[soundforbjt]

Tucker Carlson had some guy on tonight saying the reason the coup isn't getting results is that the government dis-armed the people. Doesn't he know that a coup is a military takeover and not a civilian takeover?

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Looks like yesterdays Coup was little more than Guaido making an announcement in front of a camera.

If accurate, this is the Fail of the year so far.

I said this earlier - He wasn't announcing a Coup IMO. NO ONE with half a brain would ANNOUNCE a GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER action.

That is basically say "Hey guys, be on extra alert and send reinforcements tonight".

I interpreted it as he is calling for a coup to occur - not that they have one planned.

 

[sandorski]

Tucker Carlson had some guy on tonight saying the reason the coup isn't getting results is that the government dis-armed the people. Doesn't he know that a coup is a military takeover and not a civilian takeover?

From what I understand, Venezuela has a Militia of over 1 million citizens. I suspect they are Armed, but maybe not.

 

[sandorski]

I said this earlier - He wasn't announcing a Coup IMO. NO ONE with half a brain would ANNOUNCE a GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER action.

That is basically say "Hey guys, be on extra alert and send reinforcements tonight".

I interpreted it as he is calling for a coup to occur - not that they have one planned.

His supporters seemed to think otherwise.

 

[Blackjack200]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1123671279876419584

Sums up the opposition.

I said this earlier - He wasn't announcing a Coup IMO. NO ONE with half a brain would ANNOUNCE a GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER action.

That is basically say "Hey guys, be on extra alert and send reinforcements tonight".

I interpreted it as he is calling for a coup to occur - not that they have one planned.

Lol

 

[glenn1]

Tucker Carlson had some guy on tonight saying the reason the coup isn't getting results is that the government dis-armed the people. Doesn't he know that a coup is a military takeover and not a civilian takeover?

The country is so broken the opposition can't successfully execute a coup nor can the incumbent government put down that coup. It's like watching two emaciated famine victims trying to kickbox each other but without the strength to lift their arm to hit the other guy.

 

[Blackjack200]

The country is so broken the opposition can't successfully execute a coup nor can the incumbent government put down that coup. It's like watching two emaciated famine victims trying to kickbox each other but without the strength to lift their arm to hit the other guy.

Maduro has been afraid of international (US) backlash if he arrests Guaido. That's the only thing allowing this circus to continue. It's quite clear that Guaido does not have the support of the military or the people. Guaido has behaved like such a clown though, that Maduro might now feel confident that he can arrest him without outside (US) interests interfering.

 

[fskimospy]

The country is so broken the opposition can't successfully execute a coup nor can the incumbent government put down that coup. It's like watching two emaciated famine victims trying to kickbox each other but without the strength to lift their arm to hit the other guy.

It’s sad to see a formerly decent country descend into destitution and dictatorship. I suspect things there will get worse before they get better.

 

[glenn1]

Maduro has been afraid of international (US) backlash if he arrests Guaido. That's the only thing allowing this circus to continue. It's quite clear that Guaido does not have the support of the military or the people. Guaido has behaved like such a clown though, that Maduro might now feel confident that he can arrest him without outside (US) interests interfering.

Guaido is a weak figurehead for widely felt discontent, so arresting him won't really make Maduro's position any less tenuous. The real threat to Maduro's rule is the abysmal performance of his own government and without the useful foil of Guaido to blame there's no place for Maduro to hide. Sure he can play the "U.S. imperialists are plotting against us" but that's a weak card to throw at this point when his people lack basic food and medicines.

 

[Blackjack200]

Guaido is a weak figurehead for widely felt discontent, so arresting him won't really make Maduro's position any less tenuous. The real threat to Maduro's rule is the abysmal performance of his own government and without the useful foil of Guaido to blame there's no place for Maduro to hide. Sure he can play the "U.S. imperialists are plotting against us" but that's a weak card to throw at this point when his people lack basic food and medicines.

LMAO, great revisionism. Guaido was practically unheard of before he declared himself president in January. The people understand that Guaido is just a US puppet.

 

[Jaskalas]

I would like to see nations of the Americas get together in council and decide the fate of a sick and failing nation. To come up with solutions and act towards the best, or at least the most agreeable, one. Even if that is military invasion, at least it would have been decided together with our role being supportive rather than unilateral.

In short, the United States needs to step back and let Venezuela's neighbors have a large role to play in this. Granted, I don't think they'd go for military intervention. But there are ways to picture an economic restoration negotiated with the existing government. And ways to pressure / force them to tow the line short of large scale violence.

We have great power. Rarely do we wield it properly.

 

[Blackjack200]

I would like to see nations of the Americas get together in council and decide the fate of a sick and failing nation. To come up with solutions and act towards the best, or at least the most agreeable, one. Even if that is military invasion, at least it would have been decided together with our role being supportive rather than unilateral.

In short, the United States needs to step back and let Venezuela's neighbors have a large role to play in this. Granted, I don't think they'd go for military intervention. But there are ways to picture an economic restoration negotiated with the existing government. And ways to pressure / force them to tow the line short of large scale violence.

We have great power. Rarely do we wield it properly.

The answer is absurdly simple: lift the sanctions. Until the US does that, it's a major contributing factor to the problems there.

 

[glenn1]

LMAO, great revisionism. Guaido was practically unheard of before he declared himself president in January. The people understand that Guaido is just a US puppet.

He's a U.S. puppet who is still the de facto figurehead for general discontent to the Maduro regime. You're correct he's just a guy and someone else could easily fill the same role but for now he's an easy personification of the "enemy" for Maduro. No one (especially me) is saying he's been the face of the resistance for decades like Nelson Mandela or something, but he's the only person so far that's publicly tried to present himself as a credible replacement for Maduro.