America’s Secret War in Venezuela

[Sky727]

Not saying TSWHTF tomorrow but there are many assets being positioned against Venezuela by the USA; it looks like Russia and China are starting to support the Venezuelan regime. 

The U.S. and Venezuela are now locked in a shadow war that’s escalating fast. In this episode, Chris Cappy breaks down the Intelligence Communities newly authorized covert operations to topple Nicolás Maduro, the failed rendition plot to kidnap him, and the massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, the largest since the 1980s. Using open-source intelligence, satellite imagery, and leaked reports, we’ll explore how Navy SEALs, F-35s, and B-52 bombers are preparing for possible strikes, and how Russia and China are scrambling to defend their ally. From drug boat raids to secret deals and denials, this is the full story of America’s growing confrontation with Venezuela.

[UltraBudgie]

Yeah. I heard someone say that the administration is holding back still, because they're not certain they have the legal justification for overt land operations?

It seems obvious that's what they're leading to. If so, just do it, rather than concocting some manufactured evidence or thin justification. There's no controlling legal authority in the United States that is going to stop them, or opposition that isn't going to whine about what they do regardless. Same thing internationally. What, are we afraid France or someone is going to pipe up and say "O-la-la America we have ze goods on you! You did not contrive ze plausible legal argumont!" If so, so what?

[IDELB2006]

Yeah. I heard someone say that the administration is holding back still, because they're not certain they have the legal justification for overt land operations?

It seems obvious that's what they're leading to. If so, just do it, rather than concocting some manufactured evidence or thin justification. There's no controlling legal authority in the United States that is going to stop them, or opposition that isn't going to whine about what they do regardless. Same thing internationally. What, are we afraid France or someone is going to pipe up and say "O-la-la America we have ze goods on you! You did not contrive ze plausible legal argumont!" If so, so what?

You dont see a possibility this is nothing more than posturing in order to destabilize Venezuela?
it could be easier to manage the change from within without firing a shot.

[UltraBudgie]

You dont see a possibility this is nothing more than posturing in order to destabilize Venezuela?
it could be easier to manage the change from within without firing a shot.

I think it's more likely that the entire country is one giant black pill. They're never gonna cough it up and swallow the red-white-blue pill without the throat-tube of an external intervention reconfiguring the media and governmental framework.

[Maxmars]

I think in 'aggressive' state craft... no 'dish' is allowed to go cold.
In my naive fantasy world, "war" is a defense mechanism... not a marketing tactic.

Theatrically, the moves made thus far seem threatening.  something to worry about.

Where are the talking heads... (or) why are all of them on one side?

Secret war is only war hidden.

And profiteers love war...  it is their ritual...
When is the next sacrifice?

[DBCowboy]

Not saying TSWHTF tomorrow but there are many assets being positioned against Venezuela by the USA; it looks like Russia and China are starting to support the Venezuelan regime. 

[Video: https://youtu.be/3LnMGhyvDkE]

I could care less about Venezuela if they didn't have a cartel drug lord running the country, undermining mine.

[CriticalStinker]

You dont see a possibility this is nothing more than posturing in order to destabilize Venezuela?
it could be easier to manage the change from within without firing a shot.

I thought about that. But even when a leader is unpopular, an external threat can unify a country. Could just as easily help him control opposition, just accuse them all of being CIA.

That said, I could see it go both ways, or be a full war.

[UltraBudgie]

I could care less about Venezuela if they didn't have a cartel drug lord running the country, undermining mine.

Well you should. From Project 2025:

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Once a model of democracy and a true U.S. ally, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Venezuela) has all but collapsed under the Communist regimes of the late Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro. In the 24 years since Hugo Chavez was first elected Venezuelan president in 1999, the country has violently cracked down on pro-democracy citizens and organizations, shattered its once oil-rich economy, empowered domestic criminal cartels, and helped fuel a hemispheric refugee crisis.

Venezuela has swung from being one of the most prosperous, if not the most prosperous, country in South America to being one of the poorest. Its Communist leadership has also drawn closer to some of the United States’ greatest international foes, including the PRC and Iran, which have long sought a foothold in the Americas. Indeed, Venezuela serves as a reminder of just how fragile democratic institutions that are not maintained can be. To contain Venezuela’s Communism and aid international partners, the next Administration must take important steps to put Venezuela’s Communist abusers on notice while making strides to help the Venezuelan people. The next Administration must work to unite the hemisphere against this significant but underestimated threat in the Southern Hemisphere


Big things are Guyana, oil market rights, and the possibility of anti-US coalitions with other southern and even middle-eastern countries.

[DBCowboy]

Communist regimes never succeed.

I wish New Yorkers learned that instead of 68 genders.

[Raptured]

They'll mask any aggression or demonization as anything but the true nature of the beast....big oil

Afghanistan...pffff.   Had nothing to do with Taliban, Isis, Bin Laden or the poppy.  Those were simply subject matter used to sell it to the public.   Oil's the name of the game.  Always was, always will be.

Bonus points or finding the map of our FOBs and how they line up with a "then-proposed" pipeline