I’m surprised by the letters that seem confused as to why there are protests against the Venezuelan War. I am a veteran who served overseas in the War on Terror — I know not every intervention has been like the Iraq War, but how quickly some of my countryman have forgotten any lessons from that conflict. Saddam was a bad man, as is Maduro. Saddam was quickly overthrown, as has Maduro. And yet the chaos of postwar management continued, even though we ultimately prevailed against two insurgencies and a government friendly to us still remains in power.
The Iraq War was used by Russia to defend their actions in Ukraine. And probably most concerning, the Trump administration ignored the Congress and the Constitution entirely to start a war on a foreign land that was not threatening American lives or interests in any immediate sense. There are dozens to hundreds of unforeseen consequences to the war itself. But we have already seen this president use the military in tyrannical ways and use his power to attempt to overthrow Congress and his successor. We have seen this president unilaterally threaten Greenland. We have seen him envious of tyrants like Xi, Kim and Putin.
Anyone who doesn’t understand the concern of liberals, veterans or any other Americans is not being honest about recent American history, both before and during the Trump regime.
Vasav - I think you have omitted the fact that we have a Congress and a Judiciary who can, and will, put the brakes on any roque action by any President. To compare the dictators in Russia and China with our democratically elected President makes me believe that you did not review your off-the- wall opinion before you submitted the LTE. Of course it provided grist for the usual TDS afflicted gang who will buy anything as long as it smells like Anti-Trump. Note the reactions from the two traditional group thinkers.
Thanks for your letter, Vasav, but these days, when you have protestors protesting law and order to secure our borders and oust criminals and terrorists in our country illegally, then it is obvious not all protests are valid or should be supported. How many of the folks protesting against the Venezuela arrest of Maduro (not a war, as you’re attempting to imply) are from Venezuela or are living in Venezuela? Anyone who is protesting is doing so because they live in America. Perhaps these protesters should wonder what would happen to them if they lived in Venezuela. As it is now, these folks can protest all they want, as long as it remains peaceful. We don’t want them to Find Out what happens when, you know… Their actions have consequences and they may not like them.
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Vasav - I think you have omitted the fact that we have a Congress and a Judiciary who can, and will, put the brakes on any roque action by any President. To compare the dictators in Russia and China with our democratically elected President makes me believe that you did not review your off-the- wall opinion before you submitted the LTE. Of course it provided grist for the usual TDS afflicted gang who will buy anything as long as it smells like Anti-Trump. Note the reactions from the two traditional group thinkers.
Great letter, and on point. Thank you for your perspective, and for your service.
Great letter. Thank you.
Thanks for your letter, Vasav, but these days, when you have protestors protesting law and order to secure our borders and oust criminals and terrorists in our country illegally, then it is obvious not all protests are valid or should be supported. How many of the folks protesting against the Venezuela arrest of Maduro (not a war, as you’re attempting to imply) are from Venezuela or are living in Venezuela? Anyone who is protesting is doing so because they live in America. Perhaps these protesters should wonder what would happen to them if they lived in Venezuela. As it is now, these folks can protest all they want, as long as it remains peaceful. We don’t want them to Find Out what happens when, you know… Their actions have consequences and they may not like them.
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