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On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Before the escalation, there had been 35 known strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in South American waters since early September, according to announcements from the Trump administration.
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A timeline of U.S. military escalation against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture
On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Before the escalation, there had been 35 known strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in South American waters since early September that killed at least 115 people, accordi...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM
On Saturday, the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela. Before the escalation, there had been 35 known strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in South American waters since early September, according to announcements from the Trump administration.
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kakistocracy
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The two intelligence officials were fired because of their opposition to the president, Gabbard’s office said, without offering examples.
“The director is working alongside President Trump to end the weaponization and politicization of the intelligence community,” the office said.
“The director is working alongside President Trump to end the weaponization and politicization of the intelligence community,” the office said.
Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials, changes who preps Trump's daily brief
The firings, which were first reported by Fox News Digital, follow the release of a declassified memo from the National Intelligence Council that found no coordination between Venezuela's government…
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May 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
kakistocracy
[ kak-uh-stok-ruh-see ]
Phonetic (Standard)
IPA
noun
plural kakistocracies.
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Phonetic (Standard)
IPA
noun
plural kakistocracies.
"If everyone in your coalition agrees with everything you believe in, your coalition is not big enough." Such a good point when frustrated with others 'on your team.'
April 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"If everyone in your coalition agrees with everything you believe in, your coalition is not big enough." Such a good point when frustrated with others 'on your team.'
We're too used to the status quo. Those encouraging international hostility don't understand that our global power is maintained through cooperation and goodwill. In less than 3 months both have been shredded. All that's left is military might (the most expensive and least effective means of power.)
March 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're too used to the status quo. Those encouraging international hostility don't understand that our global power is maintained through cooperation and goodwill. In less than 3 months both have been shredded. All that's left is military might (the most expensive and least effective means of power.)
Women named Karen have been defamed far too long at this point. The few I know are lovely &fair-minded. "Marjorie"is a better moniker for that obnoxious, ignorant, racist woman calling the manager of an establishment she doesn't patronize to fire a person she's angry at who doesn't even work there.
March 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Women named Karen have been defamed far too long at this point. The few I know are lovely &fair-minded. "Marjorie"is a better moniker for that obnoxious, ignorant, racist woman calling the manager of an establishment she doesn't patronize to fire a person she's angry at who doesn't even work there.
When trying to broker peace, the broker needs to be seen as trustworthy by both parties. Both parties need to feel like they know what will happen next, even if they don't necessarily like it. If the broker cannot provide that, no peace will be found.
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
When trying to broker peace, the broker needs to be seen as trustworthy by both parties. Both parties need to feel like they know what will happen next, even if they don't necessarily like it. If the broker cannot provide that, no peace will be found.