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Hours after the U.S. invaded Venezuela to seize President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump sent a warning to the governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could be next.

Why it matters: The stunning attack on Caracas follows Trump's recent assertion of his own version of the Monroe Doctrine, and the president's comments that the U.S is not afraid to put "boots on the ground" in the country suggest that the administration won't hesitate to have an ongoing presence in the region.

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[–] MBech@feddit.dk 37 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Really puts Germany in the 30's into perspective. I always wondered as a kid "why didn't anyone do anything". Turns out, very very few people want to sacrifice anything for democracy and freedom. Luigi did something that could potentially have started a chain reaction of dissent, but no one rose up and followed.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm prepared to die in a hail of gunfire before ICE takes my wife. Not a macho thing, I've thought on this more than any man in a rational society should have to, but that's where I've decided to draw the line. But ICE isn't here yet. Shall I go to another state and hunt them?

Already picked a verbal fight with my MAGA neighbor. Pussy called the cops because I hurt his feelings. Should I go shoot him?

(Reading this over, good thing I didn't ask ChatGPT. 😁)

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I respect that. I'd die for my family, it's a no-brainer.

Why would you go highlight yourself to a docuhebag though? What I would also do for my family is keep them safe.