New developments in Venezuela.

[Peter1469]

The inflation rate there is predicted to rise to 10,000,000% in 2019. A cup of coffe will sell for the equivalent of $850.00 US dollars.

Its a Socialist paradise, don't you know.

[Tahuyaman]

Its a Socialist paradise, don't you know.

Those who support socialism claim that it distributes wealth fairly to all throughout the nation. In reality it does just the opposite. The wealth is concentrated to a handful of politically connected elites. They live large while the masses struggle.

The leaders of these nations are among the wealthiest people in the world, while their people are among the poorest of the poor.

[Sergeant Gleed]

Maduro has given US diplomats 72 hours to leave the country. How long can he hold on to power there?


https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...e20_story.html

Venezuelan opposition leader declares himself president; U.S. promptly recognizes him as interim president

The United States does not recognize that dictator as the legitimate leader of that country and thus does not have to obey. In fact, obeying would be a de facto statement of recognition.

[Sergeant Gleed]

Those who support socialism claim that it distributes wealth fairly to all throughout the nation. In reality it does just the opposite. The wealth is concentrated to a handful of politically connected elites. They live large while the masses struggle.

The leaders of these nations are among the wealthiest people in the world, while their people are among the poorest of the poor.

I guess I'm lucky. When they impose the final stages of socialism on California, I live close to the zoo

I'll know where at least a few meals will be coming.

[Tahuyaman]

The United States does not recognize that dictator as the legitimate leader of that country and thus does not have to obey. In fact, obeying would be a de facto statement of recognition.

The only problem is that he is the kind of dictator who would put them in prison if they don’t leave. Maduro is pretty much an evil man. He’s not going to last much longer.

[Peter1469]

This very well may lead to war.

President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday faced the gravest challenge to his authority since assuming power in 2013, as the leader of the U.S.-backed opposition claimed the legitimate mantle of leadership and President Trump and other world leaders promptly recognized him as Venezuela’s interim and rightful head of state.

A defiant Maduro responded by announcing a break in “diplomatic and political relations” with the United States, ordering American diplomats to leave the country within 72 hours.


The high-stakes move set up a looming diplomatic crisis. Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader now recognized by Washington as Venezuela’s interim president, called on diplomats to remain. In a statement late Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo indicated the Trump administration would not heed Maduro’s demand and called on the Venezuelan armed forces to refrain from endangering American personnel or face “appropriate actions.”


“The United States does not recognize the Maduro regime as the government of Venezuela,” the statement said. “Accordingly the United States does not consider former president Nicolas Maduro to have the legal authority to break diplomatic relations with the United States or to declare our diplomats persona non grata.”


Earlier in the day, Trump was asked if military force was being considered. “We’re not considering anything, but all options on the table,” he said. “All options, always, all options are on the table.”

I imagine we have some sort of force in country to protect our diplomats. I also imagine there are air assets nearby.

[Ransom]

I guess I'm lucky. When they impose the final stages of socialism on California, I live close to the zoo

I'll know where at least a few meals will be coming.

Say hi to @alexa and @Safety for me

[Safety]

Say hi to @alexa and @Safety for me

#meltdown

Man, I really got under your skin for you to go from thread to thread clutching your pearls. Have you no dignity?

[donttread]

Maduro has given US diplomats 72 hours to leave the country. How long can he hold on to power there?

So for the few minutes I was at the link before it went full screen and started trying to sell me I gathered we are going to ignore this order? If so why? Sounds like a way to get some people killed and have neocons screaming for invasion and occupation,to me. Just leave and when the new government is official go back.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...e20_story.html

Venezuelan opposition leader declares himself president; U.S. promptly recognizes him as interim president

[Ransom]

#meltdown

Man, I really got under your skin for you to go from thread to thread clutching your pearls. Have you no dignity?

Chock full of dignity. And credibility. I'm not the one that just got caught being a media puppet. You'll say what they tell you when they tell you to say it. I don't need to ask you 'have you no dignity', I already know the answer to that question.

F'n….oops.