Finally... a real president

Venezuelans calling Trump "tio"

which is Uncle in Spanish.

What is next for Venezuela.

Quote from: DKG on January 03, 2026, 11:06:46 AMWhat is next for Venezuela.

that chic they recently rescued from the country  - I forget her name

from what I understand she was the duly elected leader in 2024 election that Maduro simply ignored

Quote from: Biggie Smiles on January 03, 2026, 11:08:15 AMthat chic they recently rescued from the country  - I forget her name

from what I understand she was the duly elected leader in 2024 election that Maduro simply ignored

Good. There is an alternative government in waiting.

Quote from: DKG on January 03, 2026, 11:09:43 AMGood. There is an alternative government in waiting.

The government the people actually elected

Mossad could not have done it any better.

Maduro and his wife were being taken to New York to face charges, Trump told Fox News. Maduro is under a federal drug trafficking indictment and "will soon face the full wrath of American justice," Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

As far as that night was concerned, it was really genius. What they did is genius. Democrats, maybe they'll take a shot, you know, they'll take a shot — all they do is complain. They don't talk about — they should say, you know what, we did a great job. We're stopping drugs from coming into this country and nobody's been able to do it until we came along. But they should say great job. They shouldn't say, oh, gee, maybe it's not constitutional, you know, the same old stuff that we've been hearing for years and years and years.

Quote from: The Donald on January 03, 2026, 01:19:56 PMAs far as that night was concerned, it was really genius. What they did is genius. Democrats, maybe they'll take a shot, you know, they'll take a shot — all they do is complain. They don't talk about — they should say, you know what, we did a great job. We're stopping drugs from coming into this country and nobody's been able to do it until we came along. But they should say great job. They shouldn't say, oh, gee, maybe it's not constitutional, you know, the same old stuff that we've been hearing for years and years and years.

Jo Jo and I are very pleased you captured one of the world biggest drug smugglers Mr. President.

Quote from: DKG on January 03, 2026, 11:06:46 AMWhat is next for Venezuela.

FREEDOM AND WEALTH!

I HAVE WAITED 20 YEARS FOR THIS MOMENT!!! I LOVE MY POTUS!!!!!      

The reported arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro triggered immediate criticism from political commentators and international observers. Much of the backlash focused on legality, sovereignty, economic fallout, and accusations of Western overreach. A closer examination of these claims shows many rest on selective outrage and misplaced priorities.

Key Points:
• Sovereignty is not a shield for criminal regimes.
Maduro has long been indicted for narco-terrorism and accused of widespread human-rights abuses. International law does not grant impunity to leaders who operate criminal networks while brutalizing their own population.
• Human-rights abuses are central, not secondary.

Under Maduro's rule, Venezuela has seen political imprisonment, torture, extrajudicial killings, and a humanitarian collapse that forced millions to flee. These realities are often minimized or ignored by critics focused on process over justice.
• Economic fears are morally hollow.

Concerns about oil prices, pensions, or market disruption prioritize financial convenience over accountability for mass suffering. Justice for victims cannot be subordinated to short-term economic comfort.
• "Imperialism" claims distort the issue.

Framing Maduro's arrest as Western imperialism ignores the fact that his survival depended on backing from authoritarian regimes like Russia, China, and Iran. Ending protection for criminal rulers strengthens—not undermines—the principle of self-determination for oppressed people.

• Executive authority is not unprecedented.
U.S. presidents have historically acted against internationally indicted figures tied to transnational crime and security threats. The action fits within established executive powers, particularly when multilateral institutions have failed.

Bottom Line:
The backlash to Maduro's arrest reveals a troubling double standard—one that demands restraint from democracies while excusing tyranny, corruption, and mass abuse. Accountability for authoritarian leaders is not chaos; it is overdue justice.

Summary adapted from analysis by Michelle Rempel Garner.