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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:25 AM Jan 5

Trump's Venezuela coup sends America down a dark path [View all]

Reposted by Aaron Rupar
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Susan McPherson
‪@susanmcp.bsky.social‬

Spot on in @atrupar.com’ s PN:

“We have the foreign policy of a personalist dictatorship” — and the dictator’s personal preference is to watch TV shows in which the US military blows things up at his whim. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, we’re about to find out.

By @nberlat.bsky.social

Trump's Venezuela coup sends America down a dark path
He got a taste of violence and clearly wants more.
open.substack.com
9:27 AM · Jan 5, 2026

Spot on in @atrupar.com’ s PN:

“We have the foreign policy of a personalist dictatorship” — and the dictator’s personal preference is to watch TV shows in which the US military blows things up at his whim. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, we’re about to find out.

By @nberlat.bsky.social

Susan McPherson (@susanmcp.bsky.social) 2026-01-05T14:27:26.783Z
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