Just a reminder that the Mexican cartels exist because of us not despite us.The Mexican president seems nervous. Not sure why she would be concerned about the US taking down a narco-leader. Does Mexico have oil?
You have the freedom to leaveOur oppressive regime doesn’t like theirs…
Giving one man more and more power is the opposite of small central government. Tha absolute keystone of conservatism. The end can’t justify the means.The good: Maduro is out of power. 17 him.
Important questions: Does the end justify the means? Should the US be the power tasked with removing dictators and, if so, shouldn't Congress be driving that? Or, are we happy with Congress delegating its Article I powers to 1 person (or very small group of people).
I am not concerned about the politics and more concerned with the process of it. I don't care to get into a strategy/motivation argument nor do I care how Biden, Obama, Bush, or Clinton would have gone about things either. I've been waiting decades for one of the "but the Constitution!!!1" parties to pretend that it exists or pretend that they respect the separation of powers that the founders built into the document for good reason.
Congress, lol. The only thing Congress is good for is voting themselves a raise. And yes, the end does justify the means.The good: Maduro is out of power. 17 him.
Important questions: Does the end justify the means? Should the US be the power tasked with removing dictators and, if so, shouldn't Congress be driving that? Or, are we happy with Congress delegating its Article I powers to 1 person (or very small group of people).
I am not concerned about the politics and more concerned with the process of it. I don't care to get into a strategy/motivation argument nor do I care how Biden, Obama, Bush, or Clinton would have gone about things either. I've been waiting decades for one of the "but the Constitution!!!1" parties to pretend that it exists or pretend that they respect the separation of powers that the founders built into the document for good reason.
In this case? Or always? What do you fall back on if you disagree with the ends next time?Congress, lol. The only thing Congress is good for is voting themselves a raise. And yes, the end does justify the means.
You see, this is the excuse republicans use to not do anything, then when the tables turn the demonrats have no problem justifying their means to an end. Use it while you got it, baby!Whatever power Trump takes, the next president will have it too. And there will be someone from the other side at some point. Everybody okay with President AOC having the same amount of power? If you are cheering for the way he is going about getting stuff done, then you better be
Legit concern. He was basically arrested in a foreign country to answer for a criminal indictment in the US, which we dont typically have legal authority to do. But, its pretty much what we did to Manuel Noriega, who was captured, tried, and convicted in the US.The good: Maduro is out of power. 17 him.
Important questions: Does the end justify the means? Should the US be the power tasked with removing dictators and, if so, shouldn't Congress be driving that? Or, are we happy with Congress delegating its Article I powers to 1 person (or very small group of people).
I am not concerned about the politics and more concerned with the process of it. I don't care to get into a strategy/motivation argument nor do I care how Biden, Obama, Bush, or Clinton would have gone about things either. I've been waiting decades for one of the "but the Constitution!!!1" parties to pretend that it exists or pretend that they respect the separation of powers that the founders built into the document for good reason.
What wars are this you are speaking of?14 months ago, it was "Don't vote for warmongering Kamala Harris who will get us in a war with Russia or Venezuela."
Trump declaring Narco gangs as terrorist organizations on day one of this administration plays right into this. I doubt arrest legality supersedes that.Legit concern. He was basically arrested in a foreign country to answer for a criminal indictment in the US, which we dont typically have legal authority to do. But, its pretty much what we did to Manuel Noriega, who was captured, tried, and convicted in the US.
I imagine Maduro's first defense will be that his arrest was illegal, and we'll see how that goes.
Trump just pardoned Hernandez for similar. What sort of 4D chess is going on here? These are mixed signals.
If Obama's actions in Libya were a "war," this clearly qualifies too.What wars are this you are speaking of?
I honestly never heard that. Ever.14 months ago, it was "Don't vote for warmongering Kamala Harris who will get us in a war with Russia or Venezuela."
It’s nuanced. If you are a white male MAGA, I’m this country your rights are pretty secure as long as you stay that way and toe the party line. Very small line between authoritarian and oppressive. I don’t make much distinction for our FOTUS.Have you lost your mind?
Bernie? Is that you?US oligarchs strike Venezuelan oligarchs to prevent Chinese oligarchs from stealing what Venezuelan oligarchs stole from US oligarchs who thought they rightfully stole it 75 years ago.
We got Noriega in Panama previously, so this is nothing new.Legit concern. He was basically arrested in a foreign country to answer for a criminal indictment in the US, which we dont typically have legal authority to do. But, its pretty much what we did to Manuel Noriega, who was captured, tried, and convicted in the US.
I imagine Maduro's first defense will be that his arrest was illegal, and we'll see how that goes.
Good for you. Keep this in mind when a potus you don't agree uses their "strength". You might regret taking that stance.I voted for this!!! Don’t FAFO with him. Sorry that strength offends you lib Pu55ies
Strength for what??? Men in women’s sports?? A liberal president will let the world burn down as long as rainbows can continue to flyGood for you. Keep this in mind when a potus you don't agree uses their "strength". You might regret taking that stance.
An easy Google search will show you how ignorant you soundIf Obama's actions in Libya were a "war," this clearly qualifies too.
I didn't say liberal president. You aren't good with long term planning are you?Strength for what??? Men in women’s sports?? A liberal president will let the world burn down as long as rainbows can continue to fly
The fox is strong with this one.Strength for what??? Men in women’s sports?? A liberal president will let the world burn down as long as rainbows can continue to fly
Well I am the deciding vote so…I didn't say liberal president. You aren't good with long term planning are you?
Why are liberals always for the bad guys?interesting at the moment.
BS14 months ago, it was "Don't vote for warmongering Kamala Harris who will get us in a war with Russia or Venezuela."
I’m not a liberal, and I made no comment either way about this. I still haven’t.Why are liberals always for the bad guys?
BS
Isn't that exactly what I said in the post you were replying to?We got Noriega in Panama previously, so this is nothing new.
We don't have blanket legal authority to just arrest/kill people in foreign countries who we claim are members of terrorist organizations, either. Its a complex legal issue, and "arrest legality" is very much involved.Trump declaring Narco gangs as terrorist organizations on day one of this administration plays right into this. I doubt arrest legality supersedes that.
BSIt’s nuanced. If you are a white male MAGA, I’m this country your rights are pretty secure as long as you stay that way and toe the party line. Very small line between authoritarian and oppressive. I don’t make much distinction for our FOTUS.
I know it’s complex, but don’t be naive.We don't have blanket legal authority to just arrest/kill people in foreign countries who we claim are members of terrorist organizations, either. Its a complex legal issue, and "arrest legality" is very much involved.
Bullѕhit. "He'll end all of our foreign military entanglements" was one of the key arguments that got Trump elected.I honestly never heard that. Ever.
Kamala Harris can’t wage war on wildfires in her home state, much less complicated geo-political regime change.
Time to unburden Venezuela from what has been.
I know it’s complex, but don’t be naive.
GITMO has been slam full of ISIS, Hamas, and AlQueda, terrorists arrested abroad for the past 20 years.
The State Department could have easily sent in a hit squad, cruise missles, or seeded a coup to have him killed, but extracted him instead.
Quadaffi and Sadam Hussein received no such quarter.
Which is why he won’t be allowed to set foot on the US Mainland.We don't have blanket legal authority to just arrest/kill people in foreign countries who we claim are members of terrorist organizations, either. Its a complex legal issue, and "arrest legality" is very much involved.
Sounds like he should steal China's leaders then.China is a ruthless, corrupt, criminal, communist monster. Their culture is based on deception, lies, and copy-catting stolen property. Think: USSR without the mutual adversarial respect.
China plays dirty, and they’ve gotten where they don’t care that everyone knows. Very dangerous.