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Hurray for Venezuela!!

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ForRedPoet · 04/01/2026 20:13

So disappointed but not at all surprised at the reaction from MNetters safe and cosy who have no real idea of what 26 years run by a drug/sex trafficking dictator has been like.

You have no idea.
Reasonable methods of protest have been shut down and punished, elections are a sham. There were not food let alone arms to do a coup.

We needed an outside force. We are not stupid and contrary to comments on the other thread like "Anyone cheering that is as stupid as it is possible to be", we are sceptical but at least now we have a chance.
How dare left wing keyboard warriors be so priveledged to think they know better than people living there.

Hurray!

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SpringIsComingSoonFolks · 04/01/2026 21:55

Playingvideogames · 04/01/2026 20:55

Asylum for the British perhaps? I would accept, in all seriousness

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Maybe he could provide asylum for the Reform voters?

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:54

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:53

What’s it to you ? Are you the thread police😂😂😂

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Are you? It’s your accusation emoji tastic

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:53

Ilovelifeverymuch · 04/01/2026 21:50

Well said. Many of the people upset have no idea or understanding of what's going on and are just upset because of Trump.

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Yeah, I saw those posts yesterday. They're from Venezuelans in the US. I'd like to know how people on the ground there feel about the vp, who was part and party of the Maduro regime, being installed. Despite the fact that when they had a democratic vote, which was ignored, they voted for different leadership.

Snowywren · 04/01/2026 21:53

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:48

Well the OP says they're Venezuelan, and they and their family are pleased, so I want to know what they think. I'm not interested in random, unverified people on IG or, actually, expats. I want to know what her brother thinks about that aspect. Thanks!

It’s such an important question!

Don’t many Venezuelans believe Edmundo Gonzales won the 2024 elections?

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:53

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:51

Which posters are you sure about, ie which are bots?

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What’s it to you ? Are you the thread police😂😂😂

Happyjoe · 04/01/2026 21:53

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Tbh, I think you're pretending to be Venezuelan.

WiddlinDiddlin · 04/01/2026 21:53

You've swapped one dictator for another, probably more dangerous one. I truly wish Venezuelans the very best of luck, they are going to need it.

reem123 · 04/01/2026 21:52

history tells us this isn’t something to be celebrated. You only have to look at what happened in Iraq with a civilian death toll of 1 million and the theft that occurred there. I don’t believe for one minute that this was done for the Venezuelan people. It’s a mixture of an oil grab and to rock China who are the biggest buyers of Venezuelan oil. Trump is a sleazy, selfish narcissist and couldn’t give a toss about ordinary people.

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:51

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:50

The bot comment probably didn’t help in that regard, but maybe they’ll still answer

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I wasn't implying the OP was a bot. I was saying that when hundreds of social media posts all use the same wording it's generally bots.

Calendulaaria · 04/01/2026 21:51

I'm so glad for you! The massive celebrations in the streets of Venezuela mean the people there are happy and relieved!

cityanalyst678 · 04/01/2026 21:51

I wish you all the very best and hope for a better future. Our friend worked with Shell in Venezuela. Someone attempted to shoot him. I have met some lovely Venezuelans and can understand the desperate need for change.

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:51

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:49

This thread is swarming with bots

Which posters are you sure about, ie which are bots?

Ilovelifeverymuch · 04/01/2026 21:50

ForRedPoet · 04/01/2026 20:13

So disappointed but not at all surprised at the reaction from MNetters safe and cosy who have no real idea of what 26 years run by a drug/sex trafficking dictator has been like.

You have no idea.
Reasonable methods of protest have been shut down and punished, elections are a sham. There were not food let alone arms to do a coup.

We needed an outside force. We are not stupid and contrary to comments on the other thread like "Anyone cheering that is as stupid as it is possible to be", we are sceptical but at least now we have a chance.
How dare left wing keyboard warriors be so priveledged to think they know better than people living there.

Hurray!

Well said. Many of the people upset have no idea or understanding of what's going on and are just upset because of Trump.

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UncannyFanny · 04/01/2026 21:50

ForRedPoet · 04/01/2026 20:19

Exactly what I mean.
Posts like this.
You think you are clever supporting a murderous dictatorship that has ruined my country?
My brother lives on $6 a month. Yes a month.
We now we have oil. Trump has mentioned oil. We do not believe it is entirely from the good of his heart, but at least he has done something to help rescue us.

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No more clever than supporting a war mongering paedophile I suppose…

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:50

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:48

Well the OP says they're Venezuelan, and they and their family are pleased, so I want to know what they think. I'm not interested in random, unverified people on IG or, actually, expats. I want to know what her brother thinks about that aspect. Thanks!

The bot comment probably didn’t help in that regard, but maybe they’ll still answer

Chaibiscuits · 04/01/2026 21:50

It’s not that people are unhappy Maduro is gone but that Trump has unilaterally broken international law, decided he will run a country for an undetermined period and take their oil. If his intentions for your country are good he will ensure you have a democratically elected leader asap and leave your oil and other assets alone so you can build a good economy. Many people fear that will not happen.

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:49

This thread is swarming with bots

Wintersgirl · 04/01/2026 21:49

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:13

Have you any idea how utterly ignorant you sound? If you are not a bot I am embarrassed for you

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I know it's embarrassing isn't it? Thinking the UK needs saving by a foreign power just because things are bit tough at the moment while some countries are living in war zones under despot rulers, Jesus wept I despair sometimes...

Happyjoe · 04/01/2026 21:48

scorpiogirly · 04/01/2026 20:54

Fully with you. I just hope he will hurry up and help us out in the UK too!

Idiotic comment.

Donttellempike · 04/01/2026 21:48

Sequinsoneverythingplease · 04/01/2026 21:38

Proving my point.

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How?

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:48

Well the OP says they're Venezuelan, and they and their family are pleased, so I want to know what they think. I'm not interested in random, unverified people on IG or, actually, expats. I want to know what her brother thinks about that aspect. Thanks!

Snowywren · 04/01/2026 21:47

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:42

So what's the answer to my question? I'm genuinely interested in knowing and no one seems inclined to answer it.

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I am also interested in views on this from the OP.

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:47

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:46

I get that. But how do they feel about her, and about that specific issue? She was a party to the abuses. You can't be someone's VP for seven years and not be. Why are people not speaking up about Trump installing someone from the same corrupt regime?

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Are you on IG? Your best bet is listening to people speak.

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:46

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:44

There’s loads of Venezuelans on IG saying how happy they are, it’s not all bots nowhere near.

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I get that. But how do they feel about her, and about that specific issue? She was a party to the abuses. You can't be someone's VP for seven years and not be. Why are people not speaking up about Trump installing someone from the same corrupt regime?

EasternStandard · 04/01/2026 21:44

user233675892 · 04/01/2026 21:41

It's generally bots when that happens. I'm sure the troll farms are working overtime.

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There’s loads of Venezuelans on IG saying how happy they are, it’s not all bots nowhere near.

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