Did Rubio realise the irony of what he said about Cuba being run by senile old men? Guessing maybe not.

Donald Trump has just said that the United States of America will "run the country [Venezuela] for the time" until a "transition" can occur.

This is a regime change. What Trump attacked George W. Bush for, he now mimics.

Donald Trump may have broken:
18 U.S.C. §1201
18 U.S.C. §371
Take Care Clause

In March 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted Maduro on charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.

In January 2026, Donald Trump has equally ignored all forms of legal process capturing Maduro with illegal strikes on Venezuela. He must equally be indicted and impeached.

I wonder if we’ll be calling for sanctions against the USA for illegally attacking a sovereign state and kidnapping its leader (and his wife). Probably not. Also, if there is no meaningful international response to this, is it a green light for China to take Taiwan?

And a very merry Christmas to you!

And Ms Gaynor will be performing a song called You Won’t Survive.

And finally:

on.soundcloud.com/Yxfj8miUKvJp...

A few things to bear in mind:
Ireland is a grown up country with a democratically elected head of state; the ‘potato famine’ was genocide and if you’re looking for a country with a track record of being an oppressive occupying force, there’s a close neighbour who’s got form on that.

Just imagine the Russkies turning up in Cork. ‘Are you lads here for the invasion? Ah fair play to yous. Dublin’s that way and Belfast’s a bit further on, but the craic’s best in Galway and that’s in the opposite direction.’

Thank you so much for giving this an extra spin. Much appreciated.

So Labour’s biggest mistake was the foundation of the NHS/welfare state? I’m confused.

Well, that was fun. Great show and thanks for the play. 🙏