Trump added that "the European Union needs us to have it"

How's that, BB? I guess Denmark is ruled also by a bunch of tree-hugging, Leftist "illegitimates"?

Even when various Bushes and Trumps get voted out, the Obamas and Bidens that come to replace them still don't revert to some pink unicorn 1980s version of American foreign policy.

Where does this trust into the righteousness of the US come from?

Undemocratic Seizure of Power:Leaders who seize power through a military coup or force, rather than through established constitutional or electoral processes, are frequently viewed as illegitimate. For example, General al-Burhan in Sudan was widely described as illegitimate by critics after his 2021 power grab.

Election Fraud or Manipulation:When there is credible evidence of widespread election rigging, suppression of voters, or foreign interference, the resulting head of state's legitimacy is often challenged.

Violation of Constitutional Law:A leader who obtains office or exercises power in a manner that violates their nation's own constitution or accepted standards and rules may be considered illegitimate. In US history, President Gerald Ford was an example of a leader who was never directly elected to the office of President or Vice President, leading some to debate the objective legitimacy of his unelected status.

Human Rights Abuses and Corruption:Leaders who commit severe human rights atrocities or engage in systemic corruption may be seen as having forfeited their moral authority and, consequently, their legitimacy to govern.

Does not that scare you?

This other fella, is a head of state - with all that implies.

Where did it go? Lol.

I think it's obvious that it can.

America is capable of shutting down communication networks at will

"Islam is not a religion. It's a political movement"....says a Muslim...

It seems that the primary crime Venezuela had committed was having the world's largest oil reserves.

Bennett said the Russian president repeated: "I won't kill Zelensky."

I think it's plausible, but not likely.

Berlin/Moscow - The successful US military strike in Venezuela, which led to the immediate overthrow of dictator Nicolás Maduro, is causing panic in Russia. The concern is not only about the loss of a key political ally in South America, but also about the country's untouched oil reserves.

Leading Russian energy analysts and even an oligarch fear that US President Donald Trump's oil plans could bankrupt their country. If Trump implements his proposals, this could have massive consequences for Russia's economy, the war in Ukraine, and even Vladimir Putin's rule.

This is because Venezuela possesses the world's largest oil reserves, yet exports very little oil compared to Arab states or Russia. The state-owned oil company PDVSA is considered dilapidated and incompetent. Furthermore, US sanctions have made exports even more difficult.

...Russia's Budget Can Only Be Financed with Oil Revenue

This development is of paramount importance to Russia, as oil exports are the state's primary source of revenue, and the price of oil determines whether the Russian state has sufficient funds for pensions, civil servant salaries, or war. For example, the Russian Finance Ministry based its 2026 budget planning on a price of $59 per barrel of Urals oil; the price recently fell to $50. If it falls further, the financing of the Russian budget will collapse permanently.

On the Russian financial portal "finance.mail.ru," Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Moscow Foundation for National Energy Security, stated before the US attack on Venezuela's dictator: "For us, it is economically and politically crucial that Maduro remains steadfast."...

That's just a question of armed forces' efficiency.

Right now, we should just record it all in writing since that data may be useful in the future.

then on what basis do we deny Russia the same right to deploy her armed forces whenever and wherever she considers it necessary?

What was there before he did?

Are you not aware how powerful the Israeli lobby in the US actually is?

or perhaps a master.

Being an ally means obligations should go both ways; in this case, it looks like a one-way street.

Where did you hear that nonsense?

Key Aspects of the Alliance:

United States: The US has been Israel's most crucial ally, recognizing it in 1948 and providing significant military aid, making Israel a "major non-NATO ally" and a strategic partner in the Middle East.

Shared Values: Both Israel and Western nations emphasize democracy, economic prosperity, and regional security as foundational principles.

Military & Intelligence: Israel offers advanced defense technology and intelligence sharing, helping the US and others counter threats, secure borders, and protect troops.

NATO/Europe: Israel joined the Paris Club and the Western European & Others Group within the UN, integrating it into Western-aligned international bodies.

Abraham Accords: Normalization with Arab states (UAE, Bahrain, Morocco) further integrated Israel regionally, aligning with Western interests in Middle East stability.

Change has to come from inside. When it is forced from the outside,

Please no references to the Nazis or Imperial Japan.

Also - in what universe is bombing Iran and bombing Venezuela a "peaceful" move?

By the way - is FIFA now gonna make a FIFA War Prize?

Hint to the people of the world: STOP VOTING FOR SOCIALISTS!

I have no confidence in the ability of the US to manage a recovery of the Venezuelan economic and political system....

Neither russia nor china can protect their client states....

There is no such thing as international law because there is no body that is able to enforce it.

No, there is no Heaven, Hell, God, Satan, or angels.