Posted January 07, 2026 04:54
· last edited January 07, 2026 05:17
Trump corrupt, 100 times yes. But incompetent? Love the US President or loathe him, to go into Caracas and do what they did, took some doing.
The Maduro capture was a highly well organised, flawless in it's planning and execution. Pin point. Surgical. Rubio being of Cuban heritage and a hatred of all things Latino socialism, very much has 'skin in this game', and has been planning this operation for years.
Contrast that with the mess of American's exit from Afghanistan in Biden's term. Locals chasing planes down the runway, falling to their deaths in their desperation to escape the oncoming Taliban brutality. What a cluster fudge that was.
The joy among the Venezuelan diaspora and just through Latin America in general now that Maduro is gone, is there for all to see. A expat on Aussie TV yesterday said he protested back in the days of Chavez, was forced to leave and hadn't been able to go back and see his momma in 14 long years. He was very emotional.
It's just that those actually still living in Caracas and other parts can't yet show their happiness. After the Govt stole the 2024 election and then violently shut down protests, locking up hundreds of protestors, they are just too scared at the moment to head out onto the streets. The secret police and militias are pretty worked up, and just looking for some victims to vent their anger on.
Trump corrupt, 100 times yes. But incompetent? Love the US President or loathe him, to go into Caracas and do what they did, took some doing.
The Maduro capture was a highly well organised, flawless in it's planning and execution. Pin point. Surgical. Rubio being of Cuban heritage and a hatred of all things Latino socialism, very much has 'skin in this game', and has been planning this operation for years.
Contrast that with the mess of American's exit from Afghanistan in Biden's term. Locals chasing planes down the runway, falling to their deaths in their desperation to escape the oncoming Taliban brutality. What a cluster fudge that was.
The joy among the Venezuelan diaspora and just through Latin America in general now that Maduro is gone, is there for all to see. A expat on Aussie TV yesterday said he protested back in the days of Chavez, was forced to leave and hadn't been able to go back and see his momma in 14 long years. He was very emotional.
It's just that those actually still living in Caracas and other parts can't yet show their happiness. After the Govt stole the 2024 election and then violently shut down protests, locking up hundreds of protestors, they are just too scared at the moment to head out onto the streets. The secret police and militias are pretty worked up, and just looking for some victims to vent their anger on.
Unknown editoredited January 07, 2026 05:00
Trump corrupt, 100 times yes. But incompetent? Love the US President or loathe him, to go into Caracas and do what they did, took some doing.
The Maduro capture was a highly well organised, flawless in it's planning and execution. Rubio being of Cuban heritage and a hatred of all things Latino socialism, very much has 'skin in this game', and has been planning this operation for years.
Contrast that with the mess of American's exit from Afghanistan in Biden's term. Locals chasing planes down the runway, falling to their deaths in their desperation to escape the oncoming Taliban brutality. What a cluster fudge that was.
The joy among the Venezuelan diaspora and just through Latin America in general now that Maduro is gone, is there for all to see. A expat on Aussie TV yesterday said he protested back in the days of Chavez, was forced to leave and hadn't been able to go back and see his momma in 14 long years. He was very emotional.
It's just that those actually still living in Caracas and other parts can't yet show their happiness. After the Govt stole the 2024 election and then violently shut down protests, locking up hundreds of protestors, they are just too scared at the moment to head out onto the streets. The secret police and militias are pretty worked up, and just looking for some victims to vent their anger on.
Unknown editoredited January 07, 2026 04:59
dick le roc returns
coochiee
As a Peruvian journo said today Maduro gets a bitter taste now of what millions of Venezuelans have faced the last 24 years. Seperation from family. Familia is everything to Latinos
Maduro and his wife now in seperate US jails. At 63 he could end up dying in a US gaol. Who knows Trump could be his cell mate in 4-5 years!
Some story that Maduro was very vulnerable as most of his security detail were sent home in December as the Govt had money to pay/feed them
The journo’s (a Venezuela expert) feeling that new President Rodriguez will have to do some sort of deal with the US. Despite protestations she has no real choice
Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class
Once that’s mostly done you might see free elections and someone like Machado being in charge
coochiee
As a Peruvian journo said today Maduro gets a bitter taste now of what millions of Venezuelans have faced the last 24 years. Seperation from family. Familia is everything to Latinos
Maduro and his wife now in seperate US jails. At 63 he could end up dying in a US gaol. Who knows Trump could be his cell mate in 4-5 years!
Some story that Maduro was very vulnerable as most of his security detail were sent home in December as the Govt had money to pay/feed them
The journo’s (a Venezuela expert) feeling that new President Rodriguez will have to do some sort of deal with the US. Despite protestations she has no real choice
Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class
Once that’s mostly done you might see free elections and someone like Machado being in charge
"Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class". Are you meaning Venezuela or maga? certainly trump needs to be purged, quicker the better. a 6 foot purge for that Point Of Sale would be appropriate, he is also a good use of some piano wire
Trump corrupt, 100 times yes. But incompetent? Love the US President or loathe him, to go into Caracas and do what they did, took some doing.
The Maduro capture was a highly well organised, flawless in it's planning and execution. Rubio being of Cuban heritage and a hatred of all things Latino socialism, very much has 'skin in this game', and has been planning this operation for years.
Contrast that with the mess of American's exit from Afghanistan in Biden's term. Locals chasing planes down the runway, falling to their deaths in their desperation to escape the oncoming Taliban brutality. What a cluster fudge that was.
The joy among the Venezuelan diaspora and just through Latin America in general now that Maduro is gone, is there for all to see. A expat on Aussie TV yesterday said he protested back in the days of Chavez, was forced to leave and hadn't been able to go back and see his momma in 14 long years. He was very emotional.
It's just that those actually still living in Caracas and other parts can't yet show their happiness. After the Govt stole the 2024 election and then violently shut down protests, locking up hundreds of protestors, they are just too scared at the moment to head out onto the streets. The secret police and militias are pretty worked up, and just looking for some victims to vent their anger on.
Unknown editoredited January 07, 2026 04:58
dick le roc returns
coochiee
As a Peruvian journo said today Maduro gets a bitter taste now of what millions of Venezuelans have faced the last 24 years. Seperation from family. Familia is everything to Latinos
Maduro and his wife now in seperate US jails. At 63 he could end up dying in a US gaol. Who knows Trump could be his cell mate in 4-5 years!
Some story that Maduro was very vulnerable as most of his security detail were sent home in December as the Govt had money to pay/feed them
The journo’s (a Venezuela expert) feeling that new President Rodriguez will have to do some sort of deal with the US. Despite protestations she has no real choice
Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class
Once that’s mostly done you might see free elections and someone like Machado being in charge
coochiee
As a Peruvian journo said today Maduro gets a bitter taste now of what millions of Venezuelans have faced the last 24 years. Seperation from family. Familia is everything to Latinos
Maduro and his wife now in seperate US jails. At 63 he could end up dying in a US gaol. Who knows Trump could be his cell mate in 4-5 years!
Some story that Maduro was very vulnerable as most of his security detail were sent home in December as the Govt had money to pay/feed them
The journo’s (a Venezuela expert) feeling that new President Rodriguez will have to do some sort of deal with the US. Despite protestations she has no real choice
Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class
Once that’s mostly done you might see free elections and someone like Machado being in charge
"Then will begin the long protracted process of the purging the corrupt and incompetent out of the ruling class". Are you meaning Venezuela or maga? certainly trump needs to be purged, quicker the better. a 6 foot purge for that Point Of Sale would be appropriate, he is also a good use of some piano wire
Trump corrupt, 100 times yes. But incompetent? Love Trumpy or loathe him, that's a highly untrue statement in this instance.
The Maduro capture was a highly well organised, flawless in it's planning and execution. Rubio being of Cuban heritage and a hatred of all things Latino socialism, very much has 'skin in this game', and has been planning this operation for years.
Contrast that with the mess of American's exit from Afghanistan in Biden's term. Locals chasing planes down the runway, falling to their deaths in their desperation to escape the oncoming Taliban brutality. What a cluster fudge that was.
The joy among the Venezuelan diaspora and just through Latin America in general now that Maduro is gone, is there for all to see. A expat on Aussie TV yesterday said he protested back in the days of Chavez, was forced to leave and hadn't been able to see his momma in 14 long years. He was very emotional.
It's just that those actually still living in Caracas and other parts can't yet show their happiness. After the Govt stole the 2024 election and then violently shut down protests, locking up hundreds of protestors, they are just too scared at the moment to head out on the streets. The police and militias are pretty worked up, and just looking for some victims to vent their anger on.