Indy Journalist Eva Bartlett changed venues from Syria and went to Venezuela about 6 weeks ago...
you can check out her channel here
She's in Toronto.. her latest vid:
Venezuelan: "People that never had a voice now have one and will never give it up again"
Last edited by goldenequity; 04-28-2019 at 07:56 AM.
Blackwater founder wants to send 5,000 mercenaries to Venezuela to topple Maduro
http://dlvr.it/R3mq53
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April 5 2017
Jeremy Scahill
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Calls for Investigation Into Trump’s Ties to Blackwater Founder Erik Prince
https://theintercept.com/2017/04/05/...r-erik-prince/
Intercept Podcast: Trump’s Secret Little Prince
"Erik Prince is the most infamous mercenary in modern U.S. history. The Blackwater founder has also served as Donald Trump’s shadow adviser and secret emissary."
https://theintercept.com/2017/04/05/...little-prince/
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It's on?
SouthFront @southfronteng · 3 min.
Venezuela: Armed Supporters Of US-Proclaimed 'President' Launch Attempt To Overthrow Maduro Government (Photos, Videos)
https://southfront.org/venezuela-arm...photos-videos/
Vincent Lee@Rover829
Reuters: Venezuela's defence minister says armed forces remain "firmly in defence of the national constitution and legitimate authorities"
Last edited by goldenequity; 04-30-2019 at 05:07 AM.
(oh um.. the US tried to overthrow Venezuela and failed. Completely. We now resume our regularly scheduled reporting.)
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Yes.Originally Posted by Swordsmyth
next question.
If the empire would just plunder American taxpayers to pay for Prince to raise a small horde of 5,000 mercenaries plus a whole lot of extra money for his bank account, Pyrrhic the hustler Prince promises to to obliterate the Venezuelan military, militia and people as easily as the Dothraki horde obliterated the white walkers.
And if it doesn't work out, it just means the empire must loot Americans to fund 6,000 additional mercenaries plus a whole lot more extra money for Swindler Prince to line his pockets once again.
Last edited by AZJoe; 05-03-2019 at 10:20 PM.
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
Whoever says socialism has not contributed Venezuelan economic suffering is a fool. And whoever says the empire's economic and other warfare on Venezuela (sponsored coups, regime change, collusion, interference, NGO's disruptions, economic warfare, sanctions, economic blockade via sanctions and threats to other nations, outright stealing Venezuelan assets, sabotage, etc) has not contributed to Venezuelan economic suffering is also a fool or worse.
Any form of socialism/economic statism is doomed to cause more harm to the people, including socialism by Washington's BFFs and US socialism itself. If a country acts to harm itself, that is no justification for Washington to cause additional harm to the people. Venezuela socialized its oil industry and some utilities. But so has Washington's satraps and vassals such as BFF's Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Argentina, Mexico, even Canada socialized large swaths of its petroleum industry. USA itself has extreme central planning socialized programs (Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment, Obamacare, Federal Reserve, an Alphabet soup of agencies, subsidies, special interest tariffs, and a list of others that could fill a book) causing severe harm to the U.S. economy and people that it should be focused on eliminating.
Venezuela on socialism is like a sickly fat man in poor health due to his bad health choices. Washington’s sanctions, theft, seizures, financial blockade, is like going up to that sickly man and cracking his kneecaps with a metal bar and then saying – “see what your poor health choices did.” Yes the sick man is responsible for his own poor health choices, but Mr. Washington is still responsible for kneecapping the man, regardless of his poor health choices.
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting) Study Finds US Corporate Media Opinion Pieces Uniformly 100% in Support Venezuelan Regime Change. Imaging that
Zero Percent of Elite Commentators Oppose Regime Change in Venezuela
A FAIR survey of US opinion journalism on Venezuela found no voices in elite corporate media that opposed regime change in that country. Over a three-month period (1/15/19–4/15/19), zero opinion pieces in the New York Times and Washington Post took an anti–regime change or pro-Maduro/Chavista position. Not a single commentator on the big three Sunday morning talkshows or PBS NewsHour came out against President Nicolás Maduro stepping down from the Venezuelan government. ...
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
From the Saker: Behold the Breathtaking Weakness of the Empire!
The Empire has suffered painful defeats in Afghanistan and Iraq … The Empire also appears to have lost control of Libya … We also saw all the pathetic huffing and puffing with the DPRK. But, let’s be honest, the USA never stood a chance to bully the DPRK into submission, nevermind invading or regime-changing it. Syria was much weaker, but here Russia, Iran and Hezbollah did a world class job of repelling all the AngloZionist attacks, political and military. …
But Venezuela?!
No Hezbollah or Iran backing Maduro there. And Venezuela is way too far away from Russia to allow her to do what she did in Syria. … Venezuela is in the proverbial “backyard” of the USA and is surrounded by hostile puppet regimes. And yet … US puppet Guaidó has failed in his coup attempt.
Moon of Alabama did a great job covering the events of the day … “Venezuela – Random Guyaidó’s New Coup Attempt Turns Out to Be A Dangerous Joke“. …
the truly breathtakingly pathetic weakness of the clowns who launched this latest failed operation: Pompeo and Mr MAGA. … Let’s begin with Pompeo. According to him, the coup failed because of Russia (what else is new?)! Not only that, but Maduro had already decided to run to Cuba, but then the Russians stopped him. Really? … Maduro is safe in Caracas and the coup plotters are on the run. ... only a loser and imbecile like Pompeo could come up with such a lame excuse in a desperate attempt to “cover his ass” and blame his failure on the Neocon’s favorite scapegoat: Russia.
Now let’s check what his boss had to say:
Trump does not blame Russia. Instead, he blames Cuba! I don’t know what kind of silly scenarios Mr MAGA ran in his head to come up with “the Cubans did it” but that is even more ridiculous than “the Russians did it”. … In the real world, however, Cuba did nothing of the sort. But, really, who cares?!
In the Empire of Illusions fact don’t matter. … In the case of Venezuela, spin alone failed.
So what’s next? According to the typical scenario revealed to us by John Perkins, the next step should be a full-scale US invasion. … Eric Prince wants Blackwater to send 5,000 mercenaries to Venezuela … Prince would have never made this offer in the first place if the US military was up to the task. It is not, and Prince knows that very well. …
As for Maduro, he seems to have the support not only of a majority of his people, but of the Venezuelan armed forces. As for the armed forces, they are clearly enjoying the support of the people. This is a very bad combination for the Empire. …
this is not about Chavez or Maduro, this is about the rule of law inside and outside Venezuela. This is about the people of Venezuela, even the suffering ones, not willing to renounce the sovereignty of their country. … to deliver the country to the Empire would mean crushing any hope of true, real, people power. The Venezuelan people apparently have no illusions about their Yankee neighbors and they don’t want the Empire-style “democracy” to turn Venezuela into the next Libya. …
the Empire “injected” itself into Venezuela just enough to trigger an immune reaction, like a vaccine, but not enough to infect Venezuela with a toxin powerful enough to kill it.
In the meantime, US aircraft carriers are in the Mediterranean trying to scare Russia, Syria and Iran all at the same time. … Even Hezbollah remains utterly unimpressed.
The truth is that the only people who have not come to the realization that the Empire is broken and defeated are the rulers of the Neocon deep state … By now everybody else has realized who utterly impotent the Empire has become. …
The Empire only *appears* to be strong. In reality it is weak, confused, clueless and, most importantly, run by a sad gang of incompetent thugs who think that they can scare everybody into submission in spite of not having won a single significant war since 1945. The inability to break the will of the people of Venezuela is only the latest symptom of this mind-boggling weakness.
Last edited by AZJoe; 05-04-2019 at 06:36 PM.
"Let it not be said that we did nothing." - Dr. Ron Paul. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." - Sophie Magdalena Scholl
"War is the health of the State." - Randolph Bourne "Freedom is the answer. ... Now, what's the question?" - Ernie Hancock.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to AZJoe again.
Venezuela - Forensics Of A Clownish Coup
The BEST president for Venezuela, no wonder Donnell/Bolton/Pompeo/Pence/Abrams love him.
Have you seen anything so hot since Ruby Giuliani?
Last edited by RonZeplin; 05-04-2019 at 10:25 AM.
Make America the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave again
Venezuela: Establishment Talking Points Translation Key
Things keep heating up in Venezuela, with possible “military options” now being seriously discussed at the Pentagon. And of course you know what that means! That’s right, it means we can expect to see even more lies and manipulations from the political/media class as the narrative managers try to get their rapey little fingers into our minds to manufacture support for unconscionable acts.
This can create a very confusing environment for everyone, where up means down and black means white and “humanitarian intervention” means “murdering thousands and thousands of innocent human beings”. With that in mind, here’s a handy translation key to help you understand what the establishment mouthpieces are really saying:
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“I stand with the people of Venezuela” = I stand with some of the people in Venezuela, specifically the ones who support US government interests.
“Interim President” = Some guy most Venezuelans had never heard of until January of this year.
“Brutal dictator” = Elected leader who opposes US dictates.
“Usurper” = The guy calling the shots and leading the country.
“Opposition-led, military-backed challenge” = Coup.
“The people of Venezuela are starving” = Oil! Oil! Oil!
“All options are on the table” = One option is on the table.
“Popular uprising” = Unpopular uprising.
“Grassroots activists” = Let’s pretend the CIA’s not a thing.
“Freedom and democracy” = US control of Venezuela’s petroleum resources.
“Humanitarian aid” = Pretext for further escalations.
“Failed socialist policies” = Inability to overcome US economic warfare.
“Foreign interference” = An ally of Venezuela supporting its ally.
“We support the National Assembly” = Foreign interference.
“The Venezuelan Constitution” = Our convenient interpretation of the Venezuelan Constitution.
“We can’t just sit around and do nothing” = I have learned nothing since the Iraq War.
“54 countries recognize Guaido as president” = 141 countries don’t recognize Guaido as president.
“Troika of tyranny” = John Bolton’s second-favorite masturbatory fantasy.
“Special Envoy to Venezuela” = Convicted war criminal.
“The Monroe Doctrine” = I think all the countries on this side of the planet are my personal property.
“Operación Libertad” = Operación Libertad para el Petróleo de Venezuela.
“Shut the $#@! up, bitch.” = Standard talking point from Venezuela coup narrative managers on social media.
“Talk to Venezuelans” = Talk to the wealthier, English-speaking Venezuelans with abundant free time and internet access who support a coup.
“You love Maduro” = I don’t have an argument for your opposition to US interventionism.
“You’re just a socialist who loves socialism” = I don’t have an argument.
“Go live in Venezuela if you love socialism so much” = I don’t have an argument.
“Maduro is killing his own people” = Yeah I’m just making $#@! up now.
“Maduro refuses to let in aid” = I just believe whatever the TV says.
“Trump is liberating the people of Venezuela” = I just believe whatever QAnon says.
“This US regime change intervention will be different” = I have replaced my brain with shaving cream.
Make America the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave again
What's a Congress? What's a Constitution? This would be 100% illegal domestically and internationally, and orders must be refused. The President does not have the authority to launch wars at will. He must be impeached and Pence also impeached for being an accessory and co-conspirator. American military force against Venezuela without explicit approval by Congress would be a criminal violation of the Oath of Office.
This is THE BEST thing I've read in weeks!
There is no spoon.
Lavrov & Venezuelan FM Jorge Arreaza was LIVE just finished
Lavrov begins @ 12:30 Arreaza @ 18:00 Q&A @ 22:13
Sergey meets w the other assshole tomorrow in Finland.
Last edited by goldenequity; 05-05-2019 at 12:56 PM.
https://sputniknews.com/world/201905...anitarian-aid/
An interesting report, for several reasons. First, the source is attributed to "US media", but is not named. When other media have been quoted on the above site, the sources have always been named. Secondly, if this report is true (I haven't seen this reported anywhere else), it doesn't make any sense from the stated perspective. Why not send medical supplies or staff to Columbia? What are people in need of medical treatment supposed to do, swim out to the ship? Seems like just a ruse to park our navy off their coast, to either intimidate, or to provoke further confrontation by violating Venezuela's territorial limits.The Pentagon plans to send the US Navy's Comfort hospital ship to help resolve what the Department of Defence describes as a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, US media reports, adding that an official announcement is expected next week.
The media quoted Pentagon officials as saying that the 1,000-bed vessel is due to be sent off the coast of northern Colombia in order to treat those who may flee Venezuela.
And of course, a remember that the thread discussing the CIA puppet's coup attempt is here:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...ed-at-Air-Base
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Will the Real Moron Please stand up.
Well worth the read.
The wisdom of Swordy:
On bringing the troops home
On fighting corruption:
Fascism Defined
Will the Real Moron Please Stand Up?
by Justin Raimondo Posted on May 03, 2019
“I wonder how he goes to work every day,” says a longtime aide to John Bolton, “because deep in his heart he believes the President is a moron.”
thnx todd.
+rep
this belongs right HERE.
(if you've been able to get past the neocon curtain BLACKOUT in the last few weeks.... you'll KNOW about the active protests going on against the Honduran puppet gov.)
Looks like the Empire is sending in muscle...
from Zion.
teleSUR English
@telesurenglish
8 min.
A multilateral military treaty between Honduras, Israel, and the United States will see the deployment of 1000 Israeli soldiers at Honduras.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/...9YGWnPhR85WQtE
There are big protests in Honduras against the government. MSM does not mention it...
no wait. on 2nd thot... going to make this a thread. K? K.
Last edited by goldenequity; 05-06-2019 at 02:34 PM.
Complete fiction. Who is being 'polled' where do they come UP w/ this bs???
Guaido's approval rating has plummeted from 84 per cent in January to just 50 per cent. However he is more popular than Maduro - whose approval rating is just 4 per cent.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...nt-Maduro.html
Maduro has been getting 'weaker and weaker' after years of protests against his regime, Guaido told reporters yesterday.
He claimed it paints a picture of a leader surrounded by the last of his support in his Miraflores presidential palace.
'They say that Maduro is in Miraflores, but they also say that he's in a bunker with a main security ring composed of Cubans and a second ring made up of soldiers from the Casa Militar,' Guaido said, referring to Venezuela's elite presidential protection corps.
'He no longer trusts even in his high command, he doesn't even have any trust in his environment.'
Should be a sticky.
On Trump:
How conservative Republicans can continue to support this arrogant imposter—the man who brags about inflicting the world with the Covid mark of the beast; the man who said, “Take the guns first, go through due process second”; and the man who deliberately played and then set up Stewart Rhodes (of course, Stewart was all too eager to be Trump’s patsy) for an 18-year prison sentence—is truly beyond my comprehension.” Chuck Baldwin
SouthFront
US Lifts Sanctions From Ex-Venezuelan Intelligence Chief For Turning On Maduro, Announces Deployment Of Hospital Ship
https://southfront.org/us-lifts-sanc...hospital-ship/
strangles economy. embeds manchurian president. sends pretty white boat.
Last edited by goldenequity; 05-08-2019 at 12:53 PM.
I am truly speechless...
If this was Waco (and not Washington,DC) they'd burn them alive.
U know they would.
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Gestapo on steroids comes to my mind. This is where our country is at.I am truly speechless...
If this was Waco (and not Washington,DC) they'd burn them alive.
U know they would.
On Trump:
How conservative Republicans can continue to support this arrogant imposter—the man who brags about inflicting the world with the Covid mark of the beast; the man who said, “Take the guns first, go through due process second”; and the man who deliberately played and then set up Stewart Rhodes (of course, Stewart was all too eager to be Trump’s patsy) for an 18-year prison sentence—is truly beyond my comprehension.” Chuck Baldwin
Now the same blackout tactic is being applied to the embassy.
https://sputniknews.com/us/201905091...mentpower-cut/
Earlier, US authorities cut power supplies to the Venezuelan embassy in Washington DC.
According to a statement, the Protection Collective was expecting and prepared for a power cut, and has no intention of leaving the embassy.
The activists drew a parallel between US "attacks" on Venezuela's electric grid, and this attack on the power supply at the embassy of Venezuela.https://www.rt.com/usa/458837-embass...ts-collective/Earlier in the day, the Collective released a series of videos showing strange activity by police and utility workers around manholes nearby.
The Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC was plunged into darkness after the US authorities shut down power in the building. The anti-coup activists hunkered down inside say they are not leaving despite the blackout.
After weeks of tense standoff between the 'Embassy Civilian Protection Collective' and supporters of US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido outside the Venezuelan diplomatic compound, the US authorities attempted to drive the temporary occupants out by depriving them of electricity.He compared the shutdown to the alleged US attacks on Venezuela's infrastructure.
"It's ironic that the US government attacked Venezuela's electric grid and now they are attacking the embassy of Venezuela's electricity," he said. Caracas previously blamed the US for inciting sabotage and waging an "electricity war" against Venezuela after it suffered several country-wide power outages in a row due to some of its key infrastructure being crippled.
The activists in the embassy are staying put despite the cut-off.
"We are not leaving. We are gonna resist. We are going to stay in solidarity with Venezuelan people and elected government of Venezuela," the activist in the video says.
The blackout was reportedly ordered by Guaido's 'ambassador' to Venezuela, Carlos Vecchio, who announced the move to loud applause and cheers from the crowd outside the building.
"We have decided to give them a bit of the experience of living in Venezuela under the failed socialism of Maduro. As of this moment they will not have electric power. Next step: your exit ," Vecchio tweeted.
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A purge of the traitors in the military.
https://sputniknews.com/latam/201905...ficers-maduro/
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree either reducing in rank or expelling dozens of officers, including high-ranking ones, from the country's armed forces due to their involvement in a recent coup attempt, local media reported.
According to Gaceta Oficial cited by local radio, these measures affected the former head of the Bolivarian intelligence service SEBIN, Gen. Manuel Figuera, five lieutenant colonels, four majors, four captains, six lieutenants and 35 sergeants.
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