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[Topher]

Code pink is sponsored by China.

https://www.codepink.org/china

 

[Bernardougf]

I've noticed this international law shit only ever comes up to defend the absolute worst people, or policies that the people are desperate to overturn.

Can't deport that muj motherfucker?international law! Some NGO taking the absolute piss out of your country? International law! Cake or death? Well so very sorry, but choosing cake is very much against international law, sir.

Venezuela ? Fuck Venezuela... wait... who is taking charge now ? Trump ?? Oooohhh nooo think of the children

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Code pink is sponsored by China.

Yup, the Chinese sponsor all of these paid protestors. Here's another example

 

[AJUMP23]

Uncommon sense.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

This is from the Jack Ryan TV show but other than the changed names of the political leaders and candidates and the not at all suspicious replacement of "socialism" with "nationalism" (Hollywood can't help themselves) it is eerily prescient in that Tom Clancy way that made him so famous back in the day

 

[HoodWinked]

President Trump wields US military power like a surgeon with a scalpel. If this report of Maduro's capture is true, and this was carried out with minimal or zero US casualties, then he is one of the greatest to ever do it.

It really is nuts how flawless every operation he's greenlit, 3 for 3.

He assassinated Solomai and there was never any retaliation from Iran, only empty threats

Then the bombing of the nuclear refining plants in Iran

Now the capture of Maduro

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

It really is nuts how flawless every operation he's greenlit, 3 for 3.

He assassinated Solomai and there was never any retaliation from Iran, only empty threats

Then the bombing of the nuclear refining plants in Iran

Now the capture of Maduro

I'm sure some people already said this, but this operation makes Putin look like a dumbass. He should feel embarrassed at best. But most importantly to me... Mexican politicians should feel like they are next.

 

[Revolutionary]

Looks more like the Ghostbusters remake tbh

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

 

[Topher]

Looks more like the Ghostbusters remake tbh

 

[Sub_Level]

Yeah dude so fucking awesome how we eliminated a head of state at a whim.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

People are gaming out what it would mean if all that Venezuelan oil which has been laying fallow starts flowing

Exciting times are ahead in the industry of exploding dinosaur corpses for energy for sure

You know, I feel like these sort of social media snippets is ruining all form of news discourse, it has to much influence. It's opinion pieces that look more formal than they should look.

 

[Sub_Level]

You know, I feel like these sort of social media snippets is ruining all form of news discourse, it has to much influence. It's opinion pieces that look more formal than they should look.

You would be correct no matter what side of the political spectrum you are on.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Of course Trump and his adm has its goal... but everything has a price... the enemy of my enemy is my friend... and if most of the world didnt give a fuck about Maduros ruthless regime, now its all eyes on deck for Trumps/Us stay in the area, Venezuelans were suffering for years, and suddenly everyone cares about what will happen to them under evil US/Trump... its a joke really.

Not having what to eat, no humans right, no toilet paper, no freedom at all , having to flee to shit countrys to be a begar being the better option than staying at your more shittier home.. well it cant get worse than this.

This is probably much bigger and a thing people are missing, which is why he was captured alive and swiftly brought back where he can now chirp. Think… dominion.

Spoiler

 

[coinhook]

Look at the people in Ukraine fighting desperately against Russia. Look at the people in Venezuela celebrating Maduro's removal.

These are not comparable.



How many Venezuelans do you think would agree with you right now?

Ukraine is a divided nation as the Russian speaking population fights for Russia

We'll see whether Venezuela will remain united

 

[DeepEnigma]

It really is nuts how flawless every operation he's greenlit, 3 for 3.

He assassinated Solomai and there was never any retaliation from Iran, only empty threats

Then the bombing of the nuclear refining plants in Iran

Now the capture of Maduro

uNqUaLiFiEd tHo

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Yeah dude so fucking awesome how we eliminated a head of state at a whim.

He's still alive and in custody, so we didn't "eliminate" anyone. What are you talking about?

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[EviLore]

 

[DeepEnigma]

Listen to this man.

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Delta Force = Blood Ravens, apparently.

 

[MayauMiao]

Oh reddit.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Oh reddit.

Deport them all

 

[archangelmorph]

A take I read on LinkedIn:

In case you don't realize what just happened:

In 12 hours, the global energy map was redrawn by a single event.

The United States just secured control over the world's largest crude oil reserves: 303 billion barrels.

That's roughly 18% of the planet's total proven crude oil reserves.

Read that again.

Venezuela's reserves big, and they are systemic. At current market prices of ~$57/barrel, that is $17.3 TRILLION in underground wealth.

To put that number in perspective:

It is more than the entire GDP of every nation on Earth except the US and China.

It is 4x the size of Japan's total economy.

5x larger than the total reserves of the US (55B barrels)

This is worth nearly 16% of all world debt.

Even at a 50% "fire sale" discount, it represents $8.7 trillion in assets.

The geopolitics of energy just shifted overnight.

The plan: U.S. oil majors are expected to invest billions immediately to repair the grid and restart production at scale.

For decades, the "Petrodollar" was secured by a complex alliance with the Middle East. Now, by controlling the Western Hemisphere's largest energy spigot, the U.S. has effectively created an "Energy Fortress America."

By controlling the Western Hemisphere's energy supply, the U.S. effectively eliminates the "power bottleneck" that threatens the scaling of AI data centers.

Oil markets react for the first time on Sunday at 6 PM ET.

This is the first time oil markets will have the opportunity to price in a reality where the U.S. dictates the flow of 18% of global proven reserves.

Watch the markets. The next 72 hours are critical

 

[EviLore]

People just calling in airstrikes via Twitter now

 

[PonyStation4]

 

[Gp1]

50 guys plus 160 of the most advanced warplanes and helicopters in the world to basically obliterate any major resistance.
This mission from the operational standpoint will be dissected more than Neptune Spear.

Oh reddit.

I love how communism/USSR/Russia main argument is always "the American imperialism"....
When their own country was built like this...



Like she said, no wonder why every single of their neighbors comes running to NATO.

 

[MayauMiao]

Its always the they/them.

 

[rkofan87]

This is more or less exactly what you could have expected. Note that the US doesn't even recognize Maduro as the President of Venezuela and hasn't since the 2024 election

It's strange how they can get all these people with printed signs and banners all gathered together at a moment's notice, that doesn't feel at all completely fake

Not a single actual Venezuelan in that protest group, because real Venezuelans worldwide are busy celebrating like they won 5 World Cups at once

first it was Hamas now its this guy wow just wow the woke really love terrorists.

 

[ElFenomeno]

Look at the people in Ukraine fighting desperately against Russia. Look at the people in Venezuela celebrating Maduro's removal.

These are not comparable.



How many Venezuelans do you think would agree with you right now?

So if somehow Putin or Xi would kidnap/assassinate Trump and half of America would be in the streets celebrating...that would make it totally OK?
Or Trump decided as Putin said about Zelenski that he's a Nazi, that Macron is a dictator , entering war with France is legitimate?

 

[MisterFalcon]

Oh reddit.

The footage he shows is from Chile? Saying 'Venezuelans cheering in the streets' implies that was filmed in Venezuela.

 

[DirtInUrEye]

That's just Trump joking around knowing it'll piss off losers who take it seriously.

Like him saying a bunch of times he wanted to annex Canada as the 51st state. Most people know that's a troll joke for laughs, but some people and media here took it seriously like they think there's something to it and wants to mobilize a front and invade the border.

LOL

The losers being the local US businesses at the border with Canada who are now struggling and even shuttering after begging the Canadian tourists to come back. Hell of a punchline.

LOL

 

[ElFenomeno]

Trump's move legitimized Putin in Ukraine and Xi in Taiwan.
The world is being carved up by the 3 big players.
Sad state of affairs, being from Europe, it seems we are the last against this current. Unfortunately, we are too divided.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Its always the they/them.

They look the part.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Trump's move legitimized Putin in Ukraine and Xi in Taiwan.
The world is being carved up by the 3 big players.
Sad state of affairs, being from Europe, it seems we are the last against this current. Unfortunately, we are too divided.

China and Russia and many other countries haven't been doing as they please for decades now. Well before this and well before Crimea.

End of the day power and conviction is what keeps the big nations in check, not some lines of text in European courts and the EU commission.

Whilst Europe has been surrending its power, wealth and competitiveness the rest of the world, particularly the East has been hoarding it. Whether that's technology, minerals, industrialisation etc.

As a European (Brit ethnically Indian)I am glad Trump is doing what he's doing in his 2nd term. Because it will wake up the European people fast.

The direction of travel, particularly over the past 3 decades is absolutely suicidal for this continent.

European economies looks so weak and lack any substance. We have some of the highest cost of living in the developed world.

 

[Revolutionary]

Classic

 

[Dr Bass]

Trump's move legitimized Putin in Ukraine and Xi in Taiwan.
The world is being carved up by the 3 big players.
Sad state of affairs, being from Europe, it seems we are the last against this current. Unfortunately, we are too divided.

Hmm. So if Trump does the right thing and gets the actually elected president in power, and power is restored to the people, then no. It's not legitimizing any kind of move by Putin or Xi to then try and actually take over other countries. It's just the opposite.

Now if that happens or not remains to be seen. But again, if the US institutes the will of the people and helps the country rebuild, how is that not a huge win for Venezuela? How does that resemble Ukraine or Taiwan in the slightest?

 

[WhamBamThankYouMaam]

China and Russia and many other countries haven't been doing as they please for decades now. Well before this and well before Crimea.

End of the day power and conviction is what keeps the big nations in check, not some lines of text in European courts and the EU commission.

Whilst Europe has been surrending its power, wealth and competitiveness the rest of the world, particularly the East has been hoarding it. Whether that's technology, minerals, industrialisation etc.

As a European (Brit ethnically Indian)I am glad Trump is doing what he's doing in his 2nd term. Because it will wake up the European people fast.

The direction of travel, particularly over the past 3 decades is absolutely suicidal for this continent.

European economies looks so weak and lack any substance. We have some of the highest cost of living in the developed world.

We also have the best standards of living. It is because of this that you and/or your parents came here.

 

[Forsete]

Apparently the "Free free Palestine" protests in Stockholm have also turned into "Free free Maduro" - According to the minister of civil defence.

 

[ElFenomeno]

Hmm. So if Trump does the right thing and gets the actually elected president in power, and power is restored to the people, then no. It's not legitimizing any kind of move by Putin or Xi to then try and actually take over other countries. It's just the opposite.

Now if that happens or not remains to be seen. But again, if the US institutes the will of the people and helps the country rebuild, how is that not a huge win for Venezuela? How does that resemble Ukraine or Taiwan in the slightest?

1. Who gets to decide what's the right thing? The strongest player? You know everyone thinks they are in the right. Even Putin.
2. So as long as the country does better economically then before, invasion is legitimized?

 

[Kenpachii]

So if somehow Putin or Xi would kidnap/assassinate Trump and half of America would be in the streets celebrating...that would make it totally OK?
Or Trump decided as Putin said about Zelenski that he's a Nazi, that Macron is a dictator , entering war with France is legitimate?

America makes the rules mate, they could annihilate everybody on the planet if they wanted too. The fact they don't is completely up to them. The world plays by the rules they set forwards because they are the worlds power.

That's how the world really operates mate

Putin is a paper tiger, the same as china. Both have zero experience in power projection outside of there boarders, china can't even invade taiwan a small island right next towards them, the same as putin grinded his entire army to powder against a 3rd world country that boarders them.

There is next to zero chance trump will be abducted by any of them lol, that would be the end of them.

Trump's move legitimized Putin in Ukraine and Xi in Taiwan.
The world is being carved up by the 3 big players.
Sad state of affairs, being from Europe, it seems we are the last against this current. Unfortunately, we are too divided.

EU legitimizes putin in ukraine by simple showing no force or balls to do anything about it. If EU cared so much they would send there military to the boarder and kick russia back inside there boarders or even push into Russia territory as punishment. Instead they write some fake loan money towards ukraine and call it a day.

At this point in time, EU isn't going to do shit and ukraine is basically going to be divided because of it because it has zero ways to deal with a constant pushing russia.

America at the end of the day gives zero fucks about ukraine because it means nothing to them, trump just want it to end so he has another win on his score card of wins.

Also nobody is carving up the world in 3 big players. China isn't moving there boarders and russia isn't going to push much further into ukraine or anywhere else, the same goes for America.

 

[Oberstein]

In Maduro's compound, as elite US troops flooded in, Trump said the Venezuelan president - who has reportedly increased his reliance on Cuban bodyguards in recent months - attempted to flee to a safe room.

"He was trying to get to a safe place, which wasn't safe, because we would have had the door blown up in about 47 seconds," Trump said.

"He made it to the door. He was unable to close it. He got bum rushed so fast that he didn't get into that [room]."

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

We also have the best standards of living. It is because of this that you and/or your parents came here.

Totally. I was born here, parents moved here in the 70s.

Those standards of living though are greatly at risk and have slipped for newer generations.

Europe needs fast change and needs to remain competitive if it wants to maintain and improve the standards of living people here have come to expect.

 

[WhamBamThankYouMaam]

The fact that a slurring us president openly said they are "taking back" oil and land says so much.

One does not have to think Maduro was anything more than a mad dicatator to realize that the us is equally insane. "Bringing freedom" to places while taking their resources is just the same playbook that Russia is using, even if the method is different the end goal is the same.

And don fell asleep during the conference. He should really cut down on stimulants and try sleeping sometime.

 

[[Sigma]]

 

[Unknown Soldier]

You know, I feel like these sort of social media snippets is ruining all form of news discourse, it has to much influence. It's opinion pieces that look more formal than they should look.

Any time you see people talk about potential investments you should treat them as opinion pieces. They are trying to tell you what to do with your money and that's something you always take with grains of salt

Read the info, gather your own data, and make an informed decision. And still be prepared to be wrong all the time. In the end many people do better with coin flips when choosing what to invest in

 

[Kenpachii]

Congrats to the US for pulling off this masterful war in 3 hours. This will strike fear in all those dictators that are ruining there country's for there own greed.

 

[Topher]

So if somehow Putin or Xi would kidnap/assassinate Trump and half of America would be in the streets celebrating...that would make it totally OK?
Or Trump decided as Putin said about Zelenski that he's a Nazi, that Macron is a dictator , entering war with France is legitimate?

Trump isn't an illegitimate dictator so your comparison falls apart rather easily right off the bat.

 

[Teslerum]

Obama said that Maduro is a dictator.
Biden said that Maduro is a dictator.
Harris has said that Maduro is a dictator.

Yet, I'm now seeing american leftists across social media calling Maduro a legit president and how he should be freed.

Politics in this world is beyond fucked in the head. I'm not american either.

 

[ElFenomeno]

EU legitimizes putin in ukraine by simple showing no force or balls to do anything about it. If EU cared so much they would send there military to the boarder and kick russia back inside there boarders or even push into Russia territory as punishment.

Send troops? Push into Russia as punishment? Mate, you must be American.
Not sending troops to Ukraine doesn't mean we legitimize Putin. What a stretch.
This is not a video game. war is ugly business, do you think EU's populations wants to their people to fight in war on a side that's not your closest ally?
Plus, there's no single European army. Impossible for this to happen.