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In reply to the discussion: Heartbreaking: Here's what a U.S. soldier said when asked to justify the war on terror [View all]nyabingi
(1,145 posts)but I understand a hell of a lot more than you do.
Chavez and Maduro were both elected democratically, enjoying the overwhelming support of the majority of Venezuelans who've benefited from the reforms they brought about. True democracy is anathema to our rulers, and they've been intent on punishing the people of Venezuela for their decisions ever since. These people whom you think will "rise up" tried that already, but they have no popular support among the people or the military, so their efforts failed and many of their coup plotters were convicted and jailed. These wealthy racists you adore will continue in their efforts to destroy their own country, but without popular support they have no chance. If these people want to return to power, they need to convince the majority of voters that their ideas are worth consideration. Instead, they plot with US-based NGO's and our State Department to gain power through violence. Not a good thing.
Yes, we're ruled by corporatists and their government-based allies (they're all the same group of people), all working together for their own benefit, not ours. If you get a chance, look up the activities of the USAID and look at where we have military bases planted around the globe. We're not the cause of all of the problems in the world, but contribute either directly or indirectly to the vast majority of them.