My only quick takes on today's actions in Venezuela. [View all]

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1. Maduro was a rotton dictator.
2. People like Maduro and Csstro are why you don't dare run for office in Florida8 and label yourself a socialist.
3. It goes without saying that Trump's actions are illegal but he holds the Power of the Sword and nobody's going to arrest him.
4. Democrats are in the congressional minority and thus we are currently powerless to stop him (See 3).
5. Trump MIGHT get a small boost from this but it will be mostly forgotten by November.
6. Don't agonize over exactly what words Democrats use in reaction. Even if we get coverage, most voters will generally shrug their shoulders as they calculate what groceries they can afford.
7. We regain power by winning elections.
8. HOWEVER, it does create a new opportunity to highlight Trump's preoccupation with everything BUT affordability at home.