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Venezuela strike prompts local protest
A Sunday pop-up protest sponsored by Unified-Nassau, an Indivisible group
based in Nassau County, Florida, attracted 60 people objecting to President Trump’s
violation of the U.S. Constitution and international law in the attack of Venezuela, a
sovereign nation.
Michael Kersten, a Unified-Nassau spokesperson, said, “This is not America First, this is
imperialism. If the United States can afford to start new wars, surely the United States
can afford to help U.S. citizens have affordable health insurance.”
Kersten went on, “Unified is excited about the turnout, especially with the short notice,
this protest was planned with less than 24 hour notice. We are also excited about the
support we received from pedestrians and motorists, with the vast majority of observers
expressing support.”
Unified-Nassau is affiliated with Indivisible, a movement driven by a vision of, for and,
by the people. The Indivisible movement is a network of local groups with millions of
activists across every state, working to build an inclusive democracy by fighting for bold,
progressive policies and creating local, lasting grassroots power.
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Douglas69
Maduro gets "captured" and charged as a narco terrorist while at the same time, the convicted and imprisoned Honduran president serving a 40 prison term for drug trafficking is set free. Please explain this insanity Mr. corporate media.
Monday, January 5 Report this
Mark Tomes
It was good to see and be a part of this local protest, advocating for democracy and rule of law. It can be so frustrating watching our own political leaders flush rights, laws, and established systems down the toilet, all for their own greed and power. These protests are just one step in trying to do something to stop it. Calling our representatives and supporting progressive candidates are important steps, as well. So nice to see we are not alone!
Tuesday, January 6 Report this
Barnes
The Venezuelans are celebrating the capture of their dictator…
The left is angry about it..
That should tell you everything you need to know about the left.
Obama labeled Maduro a U.S. national security threat and in 2015, He declared the Venezuelan regime an “extraordinary threat” to the United States - a legal designation that triggers sanctions and executive authority.
The Biden DOJ continued pursuing Maduro’s narco-terrorism case and Biden increased the reward for capturing Maduro to $25 million.
Trump executed the enforcement phase.
This was not illegal, unprecedented, or outside constitutional authority.
Article II of the U.S. Constitution authorizes the president to conduct limited military and law-enforcement actions abroad to protect national security and counter transnational criminal threats…without a declaration of war or congressional approval.
Presidents of both parties have exercised this authority: Bush in 1989 in removing Noriega; Obama in Libya, Syria, Yemen and in killing Osama bin Laden; Biden in Syria and Iraq; and Reagan in Panama. Where were the protests then?
Tuesday, January 6 Report this
Mark Tomes
Barnes, there were widespread and vigorous protests for all of those US-lead regime changes, as well. Also, I think one of the main points to remember is the hypocrisy of the US government in taking down other country's leaders because of "national security" and other deceptive narratives. It is always about wanting that country's resources (oil, shipping lanes, rare earth metals, etc.) and using force to get them. There are dozens of other world leaders that deserve to be taken down, if anyone does, just based on their human rights records, drug trafficking charges, and other reasons. And let's not forget the ones that were ex-CIA operatives turned rogue leaders, and needed to be "taught a lesson" by the US.
Wednesday, January 7 Report this
Barnes
Mark - I think you confuse criticism with protests. There were no wide-spread protests of the kind now being seen for this action. There were certainly criticisms, but no one took to the streets for Obama's actions, Bush's removal of Noriega (an action that was supported by both parties), or Biden's actions.
That being said, my statement stands and refutes what you said or at least implied. There was no flushing of rights, laws and established systems down the toilet. Every President since Truman has exercised Article II authority without getting congressional approval first - that is in reality following the law, not flushing it.
As to "wanting other country's resources", you know who else wants Venezuela's resources? China, Russia and Cuba and all three had intricate ties to Maduro. Should we simply ignore the threats posed by those regime's in our own hemisphere?
There was nothing unlawful, unconstitutional or unprecedented about what Trump did. You can be critical of what our government does - including actions by Obama and Biden - but characterizing their actions as unlawful, etc. is simply false.
Thursday, January 8 Report this
Jimmayo
I agree taking down Madero was probably "legal" but immediately the motivation became clear and it had nothing to do with narco terrorism. Trump steps forward proclaiming we now run Venezuela and the oil is now ours. He is happy to announce the impending delivery of Venezuelan tribute.
He is constantly saying he wants Greenland for national security. Apparently he doesn't know we have a treaty with Denmark which allows us to do whatever we want in Greenland for security purposes. What he really wants is to steal the mineral rich territory.
Donald Trump is a grasping imperialist. Pray that November 2026 will give us a congress that will check him.
Saturday, January 10 Report this