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LymphocyteLover

(9,385 posts)
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:03 AM Wednesday

Apparently the insane orange dictator wants to go after Cuba and his delusional regime seem happy to go along with it

I'd like to see them try. I don't think it will go so well. Certainly there would be US troop involvement, boots on the ground and intense fighting and casualties. I don't think they can get in and out with a strike force like they did with Maduro.

Anyone seen a good analysis of what US regime change in Cuba would look like?

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DetroitLegalBeagle

(2,468 posts)
1. The Venezuelan military was generally seen as better equipped and more modern
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 08:47 AM
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Than Cuba's. And we see how that worked out for them. US would likely have air dominance over the island within hours. Ground occupation might be a different story, but a in and out like Venezuela is very likely successful.

LymphocyteLover

(9,385 posts)
10. the Venezuelan military didn't fight though... from what I understand they collaborated with the US to abduct Maduro
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 03:05 PM
Wednesday

Easterncedar

(5,545 posts)
2. Rubio has put up with a lot to get Cuba
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:24 AM
Wednesday

The USSR used to be the guarantor of Cuban independence. What will Putin get for Cuba?

LymphocyteLover

(9,385 posts)
9. that's the big question.... I suppose you could say Putin already has the US in his pocket though
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 03:04 PM
Wednesday

UTUSN

(76,995 posts)
3. The Exile bunch will deify KRASNOV - the Cubans have hated JFK and Dems
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:30 AM
Wednesday

since Bay of Pigs, besides their roots in wingnut/mob BATISTA. Now add the Venezuela ones.

What about the other Hispanics here who have been taken for granted? The Cubans have two Senators and presidential candidates and glorified Secty of State plus vast immigration perks not given to others.




LymphocyteLover

(9,385 posts)
8. assuming the orange shit can pull off regime change-- which I tend to doubt, at least not without massive casualties and
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 03:03 PM
Wednesday

damage to Cuba

mitch96

(15,663 posts)
4. TSF and his crime family wants to bring back the Cuban mafia with tRump as Batista. wash rinse repeat..nt
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:47 AM
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USS_Dauntless

(222 posts)
5. If that fat orange pedophile wants war with Cuba,
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:49 AM
Wednesday

he can waddle his fat ass to the front lines himself.

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