• Forums
  • Best Betting Sites
  • Sportsbook Promos
  • Best Sports Betting Apps
  • NFL Betting Forum
  • NBA Betting Forum
  • MLB Betting Forum
  • NHL Betting Forum
  • NCAAF Betting Forum
  • NCAAB Betting Forum
  • Soccer Betting Forum
  • Tennis Betting Forum
  • General Discussion
  • Help Forum
  • Guidelines
  • FAQ
  • Forum Updates
    Covers Logo
    Covers App
    Faster picks. Smarter bets.
    All in the NEW Covers App
    Download on the App Store Download on the Google Play Store
    • Sports
      • NFL
        • Back
        • NFL
        • NFL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NFL Picks
        • NFL Prediction Prices
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NCAAF
        • Back
        • NCAAF
        • NCAAF Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NCAAF Picks
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NBA
        • Back
        • NBA
        • NBA Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NBA Picks
        • Injuries
      • NCAAB
        • Back
        • NCAAB
        • NCAAB Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • NCAAB Picks
        • Injuries
      • MLB
        • Back
        • MLB
        • MLB Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • MLB Picks
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NHL
        • Back
        • NHL
        • NHL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NHL Picks
        • Injuries
      • Soccer
      • UFC
      • WNBA
        • Back
        • WNBA
        • WNBA Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • WNBA Picks
        • Injuries
      • CFL
        • Back
        • CFL
        • CFL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • CFL Picks
      • Golf
        • Back
        • Golf
        • Golf Home
        • Golf Odds
        • Masters Odds
        • PGA Championship Odds
        • US Open Odds
        • British Open Odds
        • Ryder Cup Odds
        • Golf Picks
    • Odds
      • All Odds
      • NFL
      • NCAAF
      • NBA
      • NCAAB
      • MLB
      • NHL
      • Golf
      • Soccer Odds
        • Back
        • Soccer Odds
        • MLS Odds
        • Champions League Odds
        • Premier League Odds
      • UFC
      • WNBA
      • CFL
      • Election Odds
      • Futures
        • Back
        • Futures
        • NFL
        • NBA
        • MLB
        • NHL
        • NCAAB
        • NCAAF
      • Sports Odds History
      • Politics
        • Back
        • Politics
        • Politics Home
        • Presidential Election Odds
        • Midterm Election Odds
        • House Midterm Odds
        • Senate Midterm Odds
        • Texas Midterm Odds
        • Michigan Midterm Odds
    • Picks
      • All Picks
      • NFL
      • NBA
      • NHL
      • MLB
      • NCAAF
      • NCAAB
      • Golf
      • WNBA
      • CFL
      • User Picks
      • Team User Picks
      • Consensus Picks
        • Back
        • Consensus Picks
        • All Consensus Picks
        • NFL
        • NBA
        • NHL
        • MLB
        • NCAAF
        • NCAAB
        • CFL
        • WNBA
        • Consensus FAQ
        • Public Money
    • Prop Projections
      • NFL
      • NBA
      • MLB
      • NHL
    • Betting
      • US Betting Sites
      • Canada Betting Sites
      • Sportsbook Reviews
      • States
        • Back
        • States
        • US Legal Tracker
        • Revenue Tracker
        • Arizona
        • Arkansas
        • California
        • Colorado
        • Connecticut
        • DC
        • Florida
        • Georgia
        • Illinois
        • Indiana
        • Iowa
        • Kansas
        • Kentucky
        • Louisiana
        • Maine
        • Maryland
        • Massachusetts
        • Michigan
        • Mississippi
        • Missouri
        • Nevada
        • New Hampshire
        • New Jersey
        • New York
        • North Carolina
        • Ohio
        • Oregon
        • Pennsylvania
        • Tennessee
        • Texas
        • Vermont
        • Virginia
        • West Virginia
        • Wyoming
      • Provinces
        • Back
        • Provinces
        • Alberta
        • British Columbia
        • Manitoba
        • New Brunswick
        • Newfoundland and Labrador
        • Northwest Territories
        • Nova Scotia
        • Nunavut
        • Ontario
        • Prince Edward Island
        • Quebec (English)
        • Quebec (francais)
        • Saskatchewan
        • Yukon
      • By Sport
        • Back
        • By Sport
        • Baseball
        • Basketball
        • Boxing
        • College Football
        • F1
        • Football
        • Super Bowl
        • Golf
        • Hockey
        • Horse Racing
        • March Madness
        • Soccer
        • UFC
        • World Cup
      • Betting Apps
        • Back
        • Betting Apps
        • Best Sports Betting Apps USA
        • Ontario Sports Betting Apps
      • Rest of World
        • Back
        • Rest of World
        • UK Betting Offers
          • Back
          • UK Betting Offers
          • UK Betting Sites
          • bet365 Bonus Code UK
          • 888Sport Promo Code UK
          • William Hill Sign up Offer
          • Betway Sign up Offer
          • BetVictor Bonus Code UK
      • Betting Guides
        • Back
        • Betting Guides
        • All Guides
        • Glossary
        • Betting Calculators
          • Back
          • Betting Calculators
          • Odds Converter
          • Parlay Calculator
        • Futures Betting Guide
        • Moneyline Betting Guide
        • Over/Under Betting Guide
        • Parlay Betting Guide
        • Point Spread Betting Guide
        • Prop Betting Guide
        • Sports Betting Guides
          • Back
          • Sports Betting Guides
          • How To Bet On Sports Guide
          • NFL Betting Guide
          • NHL Betting Guide
          • NBA Betting Guide
          • MLB Betting Guide
          • NCAAB Betting Guide
          • NCAAF Betting Guide
          • Golf Betting Guide
          • Tennis Betting Guide
        • Teaser Betting Guide
      • Betting News
        • Back
        • Betting News
        • All News
        • Industry News
        • Podcasts
        • Covers Videos
        • Covers Writers
        • Offers & Boosts
    • Promos
      • Sportsbook Promos
      • Canada Sportsbook Promos
      • Bonuses By Sportsbook
        • Back
        • Bonuses By Sportsbook
        • bet365 Bonus Code
        • BET99 Promo Code
        • BetMGM Bonus Code
        • BetRivers Bonus Code
        • Caesars Sportsbook Promo
        • DraftKings Promo Code
        • Fanatics Sportsbook Promo
        • FanDuel Promo Code
        • Hard Rock Bet Promo Code
        • Sports Interaction Promo
        • Stake Promo Code
        • theScore Bet Promo Code
        • TonyBet Promo Code
      • Bonuses By Region
        • Back
        • Bonuses By Region
        • Arkansas Promos
        • Arizona Promos
        • Colorado Promos
        • Connecticut Promos
        • DC Promos
        • Illinois Promos
        • Indiana Promos
        • Iowa Promos
        • Kansas Promos
        • Kentucky Promos
        • Louisiana Promos
        • Maine Promos
        • Maryland Promos
        • Massachusetts Promos
        • Michigan Promos
        • Missouri Promos
        • New Jersey Promos
        • New York Promos
        • North Carolina Promos
        • Ohio Promos
        • Pennsylvania Promos
        • Tennessee Promos
        • Vermont Promos
        • Virginia Promos
        • West Virginia Promos
        • Wyoming Promos
    • Forum & Contests
      • All Forums
      • NFL Betting Forum
      • MLB Betting Forum
      • NCAAB Betting Forum
      • NCAAF Betting Forum
      • NBA Betting Forum
      • NHL Betting Forum
      • Soccer Betting Forum
      • Contests
        • Back
        • Contests
        • Contests Home
        • Streak Survivor
        • King of Covers
        • My Contests
    • Casino
      • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Back
        • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Sweepstakes No-Deposit Bonuses
        • Sweepstakes Promos
          • Back
          • Sweepstakes Promos
          • Card Crush
          • Casino.click
          • Chanced Casino
          • Crown Coins Casino
          • FreeSpin Casino
          • LoneStar
          • McLuck
          • Mega Bonanza Casino
          • PlayFame
          • Pulsz
          • Stake.us
      • US Casinos
        • Back
        • US Casinos
        • US Online Casinos
        • US Online Casino Bonuses
        • Casino Promos
          • Back
          • Casino Promos
          • bet365 Casino Promo Code
          • BetRivers Casino Promo
          • Borgata Casino Bonus Code
          • Caesars Casino Bonus Code
          • DraftKings Casino Promo
          • Fanatics Casino Promo
          • FanDuel Casino Promo Code
          • Golden Nugget Casino Promo
          • Hard Rock Bet Casino Promo
          • Hollywood Casino Promo Code
      • Canada Casinos
        • Back
        • Canada Casinos
        • Canada Online Casinos
        • Provinces
          • Back
          • Provinces
          • Alberta Online Casino
          • BC Online Casino
          • Ontario Online Casinos
        • Casino Promos
          • Back
          • Casino Promos
          • BC.GAME Bonus Code
          • Cloudbet Promo Code
          • RainBet Promo Code
          • Roobet Promo Code
          • Shuffle Promo Code
          • Thrill Promo Code
    • Prediction Markets
      • Prediction Markets
      • Prediction Market Apps
      • Prediction Market Promos
      • Kalshi Promo Code
      • Kalshi Referral Code
      • Polymarket Promo Code
      • Polymarket Referral Code
      • DraftKings Predictions Promo Code
      • Novig Promo Code
      • ProphetX Promo Code
      • Underdog Promo Code
      • Betr Promo Code
      • OG Promo Code
      • Fanatics Markets Promo Code
      • Plus500 Promo Code
      • Gemini Predictions Promo Code
    • NFL Week 7
      NFL Week 7
      • NFL Odds
      • NFL Picks
      • Patriots-Bears Picks
      • NFL ATS Picks
      • Survivor Picks
      • NFL Prediction Markets
      • NFL Betting Sites
    Covers Account
    Log in Create account
    Join free Log in
    All Forums | Politics

    Trumps covert CIA action in Venezuela

    «First Previous 456 ... 567 Next Last»
    thirdperson
    nature1970
    Raiders22
    UNIMAN
    THEMUGG
    ...
    Participants:
    Search
    Views: 426
    Posts: 172
    «First Previous 456 ... 567 Next Last»
     
    thirdperson
    thirdperson
    Captain
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2005
    Posts: 9493
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 5:59 AM ET #76

    Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.

    Reply

    Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.

     
    thirdperson
    thirdperson
    Captain
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2005
    Posts: 9493
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 6:26 AM ET #77

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:

    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area,  The Donroe Doctrine

    Trump Donroe doctrine is predatory imperialism to create a dystopian world dominated by 3 autocracies.  US, Russia and China.

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:

    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area,  The Donroe Doctrine

    Trump Donroe doctrine is predatory imperialism to create a dystopian world dominated by 3 autocracies.  US, Russia and China.

     
    nature1970
    nature1970
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2015
    Posts: 21593
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 6:50 AM ET #78

    That is the alliance that defeated axis powers before ( WW2) Russia China USA England and france were the allied nation at one time....

    Reply

    That is the alliance that defeated axis powers before ( WW2) Russia China USA England and france were the allied nation at one time....

     
    Raiders22
    Raiders22
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Dec, 2010
    Posts: 34784
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 9:24 AM ET #79

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22: Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area,  The Donroe Doctrine Trump Donroe doctrine is predatory imperialism to create a dystopian world dominated by 3 autocracies.  US, Russia and China.

    I saw where he said that was the plan for Russia and China to have their own autocracy an_light

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22: Quote Originally Posted by nature1970: Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area,  The Donroe Doctrine Trump Donroe doctrine is predatory imperialism to create a dystopian world dominated by 3 autocracies.  US, Russia and China.

    I saw where he said that was the plan for Russia and China to have their own autocracy an_light

     
    UNIMAN
    UNIMAN
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2014
    Posts: 10454
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 9:49 AM ET #80

    you idiots over there are just pissing your pants to keep the heat for a few minutes - with no long term plan in mind --- Americans as we know them thejesterthejester 

    Why were you offended as an American ? Is it wrong what I said?

    First of all you don't offend me, rather you humor me. I don't take stock in your opinion so, sorry, I am not offended.

    What it wrong what you said? I think so. Nobody here is pissing their pants for heat. We have government programs to help those that can't afford it. And most are not idiots here. Although some dem run states are following EU's lead to higher energy costs due to over dependence on renewables, overall we are fine.

    If you want to throw insults, no problem I can do the same. Would rather have adult conversations. 

    Do find it interesting other member here pointing out I insulted Germany and not a peep of your "Americans are idiot clowns pissing their pants". What's that tell ya?

    Reply

    you idiots over there are just pissing your pants to keep the heat for a few minutes - with no long term plan in mind --- Americans as we know them thejesterthejester 

    Why were you offended as an American ? Is it wrong what I said?

    First of all you don't offend me, rather you humor me. I don't take stock in your opinion so, sorry, I am not offended.

    What it wrong what you said? I think so. Nobody here is pissing their pants for heat. We have government programs to help those that can't afford it. And most are not idiots here. Although some dem run states are following EU's lead to higher energy costs due to over dependence on renewables, overall we are fine.

    If you want to throw insults, no problem I can do the same. Would rather have adult conversations. 

    Do find it interesting other member here pointing out I insulted Germany and not a peep of your "Americans are idiot clowns pissing their pants". What's that tell ya?

     
    THEMUGG
    THEMUGG
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Oct, 2003
    Posts: 38241
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 10:08 AM ET #81

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.
    an_roll_laugh

     Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer. thejesterthejester

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.
    an_roll_laugh

     Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer. thejesterthejester

     
    UNIMAN
    UNIMAN
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2014
    Posts: 10454
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 10:55 AM ET #82

    Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG:

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.  Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer.

    I like the videos of Schumer in 2019 saying Trump had done nothing to stop Maduro and now he screams it was illegal. Biden set the tone last January declaring Maduro an illegit president and 25 mil bounty. Other dems like Chris Van Hollen, Chris Murphy, all saying Maduro needs to go and now screaming when we did it without one casualty. Too funny.

    https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-dems-screeched-maduros-ouster-until-trump-delivered-it

    Guess that's the first criminal Venezuelan dems don't want in our country.

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG:

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.  Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer.

    I like the videos of Schumer in 2019 saying Trump had done nothing to stop Maduro and now he screams it was illegal. Biden set the tone last January declaring Maduro an illegit president and 25 mil bounty. Other dems like Chris Van Hollen, Chris Murphy, all saying Maduro needs to go and now screaming when we did it without one casualty. Too funny.

    https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-dems-screeched-maduros-ouster-until-trump-delivered-it

    Guess that's the first criminal Venezuelan dems don't want in our country.

     
    Calde13
    Calde13
    Covers Rehab
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2023
    Posts: 3707
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 11:31 AM ET #83

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    you idiots over there are just pissing your pants to keep the heat for a few minutes - with no long term plan in mind --- Americans as we know them   Why were you offended as an American ? Is it wrong what I said? First of all you don't offend me, rather you humor me. I don't take stock in your opinion so, sorry, I am not offended. What it wrong what you said? I think so. Nobody here is pissing their pants for heat. We have government programs to help those that can't afford it. And most are not idiots here. Although some dem run states are following EU's lead to higher energy costs due to over dependence on renewables, overall we are fine. If you want to throw insults, no problem I can do the same. Would rather have adult conversations.  Do find it interesting other member here pointing out I insulted Germany and not a peep of your "Americans are idiot clowns pissing their pants". What's that tell ya?

     

    Maybe because Trump is a fucking loser and the worst leader in the free world in modern history ? 

    Don't mention the frogs - we don't want to scare the toddler - we want him to sleep
    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    you idiots over there are just pissing your pants to keep the heat for a few minutes - with no long term plan in mind --- Americans as we know them   Why were you offended as an American ? Is it wrong what I said? First of all you don't offend me, rather you humor me. I don't take stock in your opinion so, sorry, I am not offended. What it wrong what you said? I think so. Nobody here is pissing their pants for heat. We have government programs to help those that can't afford it. And most are not idiots here. Although some dem run states are following EU's lead to higher energy costs due to over dependence on renewables, overall we are fine. If you want to throw insults, no problem I can do the same. Would rather have adult conversations.  Do find it interesting other member here pointing out I insulted Germany and not a peep of your "Americans are idiot clowns pissing their pants". What's that tell ya?

     

    Maybe because Trump is a fucking loser and the worst leader in the free world in modern history ? 

     
    Calde13
    Calde13
    Covers Rehab
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2023
    Posts: 3707
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 11:39 AM ET #84

    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970:

    That is the alliance that defeated axis powers before ( WW2) Russia China USA England and france were the allied nation at one time....

     

    Before WW2 every major empire was either in Europe or Asia - most of them in Europe - which maybe was part of the reason you demilitarised us - it can seem pretty scary being the pussies in that exchange - your grandparents were the people that couldn’t handle life over here 

    Don't mention the frogs - we don't want to scare the toddler - we want him to sleep
    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970:

    That is the alliance that defeated axis powers before ( WW2) Russia China USA England and france were the allied nation at one time....

     

    Before WW2 every major empire was either in Europe or Asia - most of them in Europe - which maybe was part of the reason you demilitarised us - it can seem pretty scary being the pussies in that exchange - your grandparents were the people that couldn’t handle life over here 

     
    Calde13
    Calde13
    Covers Rehab
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2023
    Posts: 3707
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 11:48 AM ET #85

    But I am sure they would have been proud to see the incel and racist country you have turned into an_cheers

    Don't mention the frogs - we don't want to scare the toddler - we want him to sleep
    Reply

    But I am sure they would have been proud to see the incel and racist country you have turned into an_cheers

     
    nature1970
    nature1970
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2015
    Posts: 21593
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 12:20 PM ET #86

    @Calde13

     We left the shit hole Europe in 1640. Shut down woods supply to make sailing vessels and relocate us to America to build boats....

    My grandparents were American. There parents ect...

    I am an American I belong to England like no not really.... 

    Reply

    @Calde13

     We left the shit hole Europe in 1640. Shut down woods supply to make sailing vessels and relocate us to America to build boats....

    My grandparents were American. There parents ect...

    I am an American I belong to England like no not really.... 

     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26651
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 1:08 PM ET #87

    Trump be thuggin'

     

     

    The fact that there are both happy and upset Venezuelan's tells me this was the right decision....it is exactly like America, COVERS and Social Media....changes, issues, decision making does affect all, but will never make all happy or all unhappy.....some Venezuelans feel liberated and free from this man, while others are disgusted and outraged by it....

     

    This is not a one sided landslide that this was the wrong decision to make to remove this man, so.......an_light 

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply

    Trump be thuggin'

     

     

    The fact that there are both happy and upset Venezuelan's tells me this was the right decision....it is exactly like America, COVERS and Social Media....changes, issues, decision making does affect all, but will never make all happy or all unhappy.....some Venezuelans feel liberated and free from this man, while others are disgusted and outraged by it....

     

    This is not a one sided landslide that this was the wrong decision to make to remove this man, so.......an_light 

     
    Raiders22
    Raiders22
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Dec, 2010
    Posts: 34784
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 1:26 PM ET #88

    @ABooksNightmare

     That is very broad generalization.  

    Yes, there are a few that did not like it.  You have some Maduro loyalists that are outspoken.  But the vast majority fully support what happened -- and it is not close.  However, there is still suppression of their voices in place there.  This is still a transition period that they are not used to.

    You can go back and look at the polls done back in the summer.  A majority were saying that Maduro would likely fall within the next few months.  They saw his power weakening from this pressure put on by the USA.  Nearly 3/4 of them supported a policy from the USA that would oust him.

    Where I am there are a lot of 'illegals' or 'refugees' that are from Venezuela.  They are overjoyed and even crying when talking about it.  Many are already trying to make plans to go back and unite with family that was not able to leave. 

    Not one single person I know from there is unhappy about it.  

    But when you cannot feed yourself or your children it changes your perspective.  

    Sure, there are some folks that 'benefited' from supporting Chavez and Maduro and some were 'surviving' well enough to not complain.

    But to say that some were happy and some are upset is not fair.  The majority are happy.

    peace_5

    Reply

    @ABooksNightmare

     That is very broad generalization.  

    Yes, there are a few that did not like it.  You have some Maduro loyalists that are outspoken.  But the vast majority fully support what happened -- and it is not close.  However, there is still suppression of their voices in place there.  This is still a transition period that they are not used to.

    You can go back and look at the polls done back in the summer.  A majority were saying that Maduro would likely fall within the next few months.  They saw his power weakening from this pressure put on by the USA.  Nearly 3/4 of them supported a policy from the USA that would oust him.

    Where I am there are a lot of 'illegals' or 'refugees' that are from Venezuela.  They are overjoyed and even crying when talking about it.  Many are already trying to make plans to go back and unite with family that was not able to leave. 

    Not one single person I know from there is unhappy about it.  

    But when you cannot feed yourself or your children it changes your perspective.  

    Sure, there are some folks that 'benefited' from supporting Chavez and Maduro and some were 'surviving' well enough to not complain.

    But to say that some were happy and some are upset is not fair.  The majority are happy.

    peace_5

     
    kcblitzkrieg
    kcblitzkrieg
    Captain
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2008
    Posts: 8009
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 1:42 PM ET #89

    @thirdperson

     US military operation is illegal because it lacked United nations approval or Venezuelan consent and did not constitute self defense.  

     

    "UN, you know what you should do if you don't like that?  Sanction me.  Sanction me with your army.  Wait, what!?  You don't have an army?  Then you know what you should do?  Shut the fk up.  Shut.  The. fk. up."
    -Black GW Bush, 2004

    an_roll_laughan_roll_laughan_roll_laugh

    Time is a flat circle....
    Reply

    @thirdperson

     US military operation is illegal because it lacked United nations approval or Venezuelan consent and did not constitute self defense.  

     

    "UN, you know what you should do if you don't like that?  Sanction me.  Sanction me with your army.  Wait, what!?  You don't have an army?  Then you know what you should do?  Shut the fk up.  Shut.  The. fk. up."
    -Black GW Bush, 2004

    an_roll_laughan_roll_laughan_roll_laugh

     
    Midnight1
    Midnight1
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: May, 2007
    Posts: 25582
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 2:38 PM ET #90

    Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?"

    Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”

    TOTAL BULLSHIT!

    Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place.

    GOBBLE GOBBLE

      

    Reply

    Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?"

    Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.”

    TOTAL BULLSHIT!

    Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place.

    GOBBLE GOBBLE

      

     
    kcblitzkrieg
    kcblitzkrieg
    Captain
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2008
    Posts: 8009
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 2:43 PM ET #91

    @Midnight1

     This is America.  Its always about the black gold.  It is laughable if anyone ever though Venezuela was not about the oil.  Drugs?  LMAO.  Oil.  Always the oil.  

    peace Darkness peace_5

    Time is a flat circle....
    Reply

    @Midnight1

     This is America.  Its always about the black gold.  It is laughable if anyone ever though Venezuela was not about the oil.  Drugs?  LMAO.  Oil.  Always the oil.  

    peace Darkness peace_5

     
    kcblitzkrieg
    kcblitzkrieg
    Captain
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2008
    Posts: 8009
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 3:06 PM ET #92

    @nature1970

    Realistically what can engage America to stop this....

    Who is to say American foreign policy is to “stop” those other major players from aligning their respective regions in their strongest / most formidable way possible? 

     Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area, and said President Trump will not allow threats from drug cartels, Iranian proxies, or hostile regimes to take root in the region—underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance on security following its actions in Venezuela and broader efforts to safeguard the hemisphere

    Many recognized the importance to shift away from the old globalized model of the world during covid.  The shift began years ago. 

     

    @Calde13

     You are trying to isolate yourself in a globalized world - that is the problem !

    See above.  Yesterday’s globalized world is dead.  We are living in a new world order. 

     

     

     

    Time is a flat circle....
    Reply

    @nature1970

    Realistically what can engage America to stop this....

    Who is to say American foreign policy is to “stop” those other major players from aligning their respective regions in their strongest / most formidable way possible? 

     Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area, and said President Trump will not allow threats from drug cartels, Iranian proxies, or hostile regimes to take root in the region—underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance on security following its actions in Venezuela and broader efforts to safeguard the hemisphere

    Many recognized the importance to shift away from the old globalized model of the world during covid.  The shift began years ago. 

     

    @Calde13

     You are trying to isolate yourself in a globalized world - that is the problem !

    See above.  Yesterday’s globalized world is dead.  We are living in a new world order. 

     

     

     

     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26651
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 3:44 PM ET #93

    Couple of key components missing here in all of this. Not just oil in this region, but massive amounts of gold. Not just that, but untapped gold. One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place.

     

    One other factor here, to me, is that any nukes located in this region, should our enemies decide to do so, would leave America vulnerable to attack in just about 30 minutes time. That is not enough time to react should this tactic be deployed. Not advantageous to the Americas. Cuban Missile Crisis anyone????? Not saying this is the case, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that we have such a vested interest in what is or is not happening there with their corruption/fraud. 

     

    As always, there are things the public is not aware of. Full disclosure may not always be best. If this is in any of the decision making, then good for doing this. It not only helped some of the people of the region, but also could have benefited the Americas in other ways. I'm not saying there is any evidence of any nuclear activity, but it's not like Venezuela was our ally and in bed with the US, but rather quite the contrary. It is in bed with our enemies. I'm just throwing out a theory. There is definitely more of a reason this happened than what it is being lead out to be. It certainly isn't drugs, but that is what the public can make sense of so throw it out there? 

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply

    Couple of key components missing here in all of this. Not just oil in this region, but massive amounts of gold. Not just that, but untapped gold. One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place.

     

    One other factor here, to me, is that any nukes located in this region, should our enemies decide to do so, would leave America vulnerable to attack in just about 30 minutes time. That is not enough time to react should this tactic be deployed. Not advantageous to the Americas. Cuban Missile Crisis anyone????? Not saying this is the case, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that we have such a vested interest in what is or is not happening there with their corruption/fraud. 

     

    As always, there are things the public is not aware of. Full disclosure may not always be best. If this is in any of the decision making, then good for doing this. It not only helped some of the people of the region, but also could have benefited the Americas in other ways. I'm not saying there is any evidence of any nuclear activity, but it's not like Venezuela was our ally and in bed with the US, but rather quite the contrary. It is in bed with our enemies. I'm just throwing out a theory. There is definitely more of a reason this happened than what it is being lead out to be. It certainly isn't drugs, but that is what the public can make sense of so throw it out there? 

     
    Raiders22
    Raiders22
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Dec, 2010
    Posts: 34784
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 3:51 PM ET #94

    @ABooksNightmare

     One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place.

    No sir.  They used to be.  They are, by far, the least affluent country in SA.  In all of LA the only countries worse are Honduras and Haiti.

    Its is very much a 'podunk' place nowadays.  

    Women barter milk for diapers with other women.  Folks cannot eat.  People do not flee a country because they are hungry and it not be a 'podunk' country.

    Maybe you are thinking of Guyana.

    peace_5

    Reply

    @ABooksNightmare

     One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place.

    No sir.  They used to be.  They are, by far, the least affluent country in SA.  In all of LA the only countries worse are Honduras and Haiti.

    Its is very much a 'podunk' place nowadays.  

    Women barter milk for diapers with other women.  Folks cannot eat.  People do not flee a country because they are hungry and it not be a 'podunk' country.

    Maybe you are thinking of Guyana.

    peace_5

     
    UNIMAN
    UNIMAN
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2014
    Posts: 10454
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 4:13 PM ET #95

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?" Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.” TOTAL BULLSHIT! Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place. GOBBLE GOBBLE

    This is typical dem MO. 

    Ask two questions;

    1. Did you talk to oil companies before or after the operation? (You left out after Midnight) 

    2. DId you tip them off?

    Trump: Both.

    Dems; Trump tipped off the oil companies he was going in to get Maduro!!! an_getaway

    Dems; Trump lied as oil execs say they weren't tipped off!! an_getaway

    What probably really happened.....Trump before the operation, maybe months ago: Oil companies, if there were a regime change in Venezuela would you be willing to reinvest there? 

     

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?" Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.” TOTAL BULLSHIT! Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place. GOBBLE GOBBLE

    This is typical dem MO. 

    Ask two questions;

    1. Did you talk to oil companies before or after the operation? (You left out after Midnight) 

    2. DId you tip them off?

    Trump: Both.

    Dems; Trump tipped off the oil companies he was going in to get Maduro!!! an_getaway

    Dems; Trump lied as oil execs say they weren't tipped off!! an_getaway

    What probably really happened.....Trump before the operation, maybe months ago: Oil companies, if there were a regime change in Venezuela would you be willing to reinvest there? 

     

     
    UNIMAN
    UNIMAN
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2014
    Posts: 10454
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 4:20 PM ET #96

    Quote Originally Posted by kcblitzkrieg:

    @Midnight1  This is America.  Its always about the black gold.  It is laughable if anyone ever though Venezuela was not about the oil.  Drugs?  LMAO.  Oil.  Always the oil.    Darkness

    I think much more than oil. China has infiltrated South America pretty heavily. Panama Canal, Brazil, and Venezuela. Time to push back, set an example to the rest of SA. It would be great if we could steer Venezuela back to a prosperous democratic country. But with our polarized flip-flopping nation will be very hard to do.

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by kcblitzkrieg:

    @Midnight1  This is America.  Its always about the black gold.  It is laughable if anyone ever though Venezuela was not about the oil.  Drugs?  LMAO.  Oil.  Always the oil.    Darkness

    I think much more than oil. China has infiltrated South America pretty heavily. Panama Canal, Brazil, and Venezuela. Time to push back, set an example to the rest of SA. It would be great if we could steer Venezuela back to a prosperous democratic country. But with our polarized flip-flopping nation will be very hard to do.

     
    Midnight1
    Midnight1
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: May, 2007
    Posts: 25582
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 4:31 PM ET #97

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?" Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.” TOTAL BULLSHIT! Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place. GOBBLE GOBBLE This is typical dem MO.  Ask two questions; 1. Did you talk to oil companies before or after the operation? (You left out after Midnight)  2. DId you tip them off? Trump: Both. Dems; Trump tipped off the oil companies he was going in to get Maduro!!!  Dems; Trump lied as oil execs say they weren't tipped off!!  What probably really happened.....Trump before the operation, maybe months ago: Oil companies, if there were a regime change in Venezuela would you be willing to reinvest there?

    I know your side is trying to rewrite history just like they are doing today regarding the government takeover attempt on this date in 2021. 

    Maybe months ago Dipshit Donnie talked with oil executives on this matter? Or maybe it was during his 1st administration? I try to deal with facts not probabilities especially when it comes to this POS lying bastard

    You keep falling for his lies. What oil companies are willing to invest billions in an unstable environment proposed by an unstable President? He has created another mess that will have to be fixed by his predecessor.

    A hundy says this fucktard won't finish his 2nd term in office. Are you in or out?

    an_popcorn 

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: Question to the Commander in Sleep: “Did you speak with the oil companies before the operation? Did you tip them off?" Answer: "Before and after. They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job.” TOTAL BULLSHIT! Oil executives claim these alleged conversations did not take place. GOBBLE GOBBLE This is typical dem MO.  Ask two questions; 1. Did you talk to oil companies before or after the operation? (You left out after Midnight)  2. DId you tip them off? Trump: Both. Dems; Trump tipped off the oil companies he was going in to get Maduro!!!  Dems; Trump lied as oil execs say they weren't tipped off!!  What probably really happened.....Trump before the operation, maybe months ago: Oil companies, if there were a regime change in Venezuela would you be willing to reinvest there?

    I know your side is trying to rewrite history just like they are doing today regarding the government takeover attempt on this date in 2021. 

    Maybe months ago Dipshit Donnie talked with oil executives on this matter? Or maybe it was during his 1st administration? I try to deal with facts not probabilities especially when it comes to this POS lying bastard

    You keep falling for his lies. What oil companies are willing to invest billions in an unstable environment proposed by an unstable President? He has created another mess that will have to be fixed by his predecessor.

    A hundy says this fucktard won't finish his 2nd term in office. Are you in or out?

    an_popcorn 

     
    Raiders22
    Raiders22
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Dec, 2010
    Posts: 34784
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 4:32 PM ET #98

    @UNIMAN

     It is not just China.  Russia, Iran, Cuba, etc. 

    peace_5

    Reply

    @UNIMAN

     It is not just China.  Russia, Iran, Cuba, etc. 

    peace_5

     
    THEMUGG
    THEMUGG
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Oct, 2003
    Posts: 38241
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 5:09 PM ET #99

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.  Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer. I like the videos of Schumer in 2019 saying Trump had done nothing to stop Maduro and now he screams it was illegal. Biden set the tone last January declaring Maduro an illegit president and 25 mil bounty. Other dems like Chris Van Hollen, Chris Murphy, all saying Maduro needs to go and now screaming when we did it without one casualty. Too funny. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-dems-screeched-maduros-ouster-until-trump-delivered-it Guess that's the first criminal Venezuelan dems don't want in our country.
    Libs have no self-awareness whatsoever. an_roll_laugh

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by UNIMAN:

    Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson: Polls show most Americans oppose all military action in Venezuela.  For examples, strikes on drug boats and overthrow of Maduro.  Trump imperialism is more unpopular than his big ugly bill.  Chuck Schumer continues to make a fool of himself.....& Jeffries is right there with him. I seriously doubt either will have a speaker job much longer. I like the videos of Schumer in 2019 saying Trump had done nothing to stop Maduro and now he screams it was illegal. Biden set the tone last January declaring Maduro an illegit president and 25 mil bounty. Other dems like Chris Van Hollen, Chris Murphy, all saying Maduro needs to go and now screaming when we did it without one casualty. Too funny. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-dems-screeched-maduros-ouster-until-trump-delivered-it Guess that's the first criminal Venezuelan dems don't want in our country.
    Libs have no self-awareness whatsoever. an_roll_laugh

     
     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26651
    Posted: Jan. 6, 2026 - 5:18 PM ET #100

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:

    @ABooksNightmare  One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place. No sir.  They used to be.  They are, by far, the least affluent country in SA.  In all of LA the only countries worse are Honduras and Haiti. Its is very much a 'podunk' place nowadays.   Women barter milk for diapers with other women.  Folks cannot eat.  People do not flee a country because they are hungry and it not be a 'podunk' country. Maybe you are thinking of Guyana.
    I meant, affluent and not podunk, in terms of resources as noted in gold and oil. They are by far and above the rest of Latin America with regard to this. They are, of course, a shit hole place.peace_5

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:

    @ABooksNightmare  One of the most affluent Latin American countries in the entire region. This is not some podunk place. No sir.  They used to be.  They are, by far, the least affluent country in SA.  In all of LA the only countries worse are Honduras and Haiti. Its is very much a 'podunk' place nowadays.   Women barter milk for diapers with other women.  Folks cannot eat.  People do not flee a country because they are hungry and it not be a 'podunk' country. Maybe you are thinking of Guyana.
    I meant, affluent and not podunk, in terms of resources as noted in gold and oil. They are by far and above the rest of Latin America with regard to this. They are, of course, a shit hole place.peace_5

    All Forums | Politics
    «First Previous 456 ... 567 Next Last»

    Hot Forums IconHot Forum Topics

    • Claiming Prizes 57,806
    • 🏈🏈🏈 Fubah2's risky CFB bets 279,318
    • I'm embarrassed for Trump supporters 61,604
    • PART DEUX 165
    • Congrats to ltdsks - 20 wins in a row! 5,083
    • Wednesday 10/21/2026 722
    • Lies, Inaccuracies & Stupidity 33,170
    • NFL THREAD * 151 * 26,105
    • Tuesday 10/20/2026 868
    • NCAA WEEK 7 *** Railroad to Paradise *** 14,357

    Warning - External Link

    Report User

    Thank you for reporting
    This content is abusive or harmful
    This post is spam
    An error has occurred
    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Delete Post

    Are you sure you would like to remove this post?

    Remove Thread

    Are you sure you would like to remove this thread?

    Scan Results

    Login/Register

    Happy to have you join the conversation. To do so, please login or create an account.
    Accounts are free and easy to create.

    Search


    Loading…

    Loading…

    About Us
    Contact Us
    Careers
    Our Team
    Brand
    Testimonials
    Betting Guides
    Sportsbook Reviews
    Betting News
    Podcasts
    Responsible Gambling
    Betting Sites
    US Betting Sites
    Canada Betting Sites
    Canada Casinos
    Best Betting Apps
    Contests
    Streak Survivor
    King of Covers
    Ultimate Race
    Office Pools
    The Covers community has
    810,221
    lifetime members worldwide
    Join our community today
    Covers 30 Years Logo Established in 1995,
    Covers is the world
    leader in sports
    betting information.
    21+
    Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
    Help Privacy Privacy Choices Terms of Service Cookies Sitemap Forum
    YouTube logo
    Facebook logo
    Twitter logo
    Instagram logo
    LinkedIn logo
    Google News logo
    Covers is verified safe by:
    Evalon Logo Logo GPWA Logo GDPR logo Logo GeoTrust logo Logo
    Covers Logo
    Copyright © 1995 - 2026 Genius Sports. All Rights Reserved.
    If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.