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Auggie

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5. The reason why (Maddow quote, from the link):

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 08:07 AM

Jan 6

"What (Trump) really wants is totally unilateral, totally unaccountable, unquestioned ability, to use the U.S. military anywhere, for any purpose, against anyone, even if it is inexplicable, or unpopular, or even illegal.

He wants to break the perceived connection between public legitimacy for military action and the use of the United States military.

He wants the ability to use the U.S. military with the consent of no one.

And so we are seeing him use the U.S. military in the Middle East, and also in Nigeria, and also in Iran, and also now in the Caribbean, and the Pacific, and in South America, and in Los Angeles, and in Portland, and in Chicago, and in Washington.

And, and, and ..."

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Rachel Maddow calls out the real reason Trump invaded Venezuela - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jan 6 OP

Rachel knows her stuff. Valuable info flowing oasis Jan 6 #1

I sure agree, she's the best of explaining everything no matter how complicated Rhiannon12866 Jan 6 #2

Thank you, Rachel! wackadoo wabbit Jan 6 #3

Agreed, she really is the best at understanding what's going on and informing the rest of us... Rhiannon12866 Jan 6 #4

The reason why (Maddow quote, from the link): Auggie Jan 6 #5