Maduro getting spanked it's ON!!!!

[SimonRL]

Ultimate message is a slap to China.

Until they do the same thing to Taiwan. Xi’s
New Year address centered on reunification of Taiwan.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Until they do the same thing to Taiwan. Xi’s
New Year address centered on reunification of Taiwan.

.and the Chinese economy collapses as the western world shuts them off completely. China is bold, but not stupid

 

[HayesGreener]

The Chairman of Joint Chiefs answered my questions about the op very succintly.

 

[BarryinIN]

At first, I have to admit I was disappointed. This is not the “no new wars” we were promised, and this could only bite him in the…Biden.

Then some details came out and it looks like a law enforcement operation. A very well done LE op.

They went into the capitol city of a country, snatched the illegitimate dictator, and blew out of there in 30 minutes with no deaths and few casualties?
Hell yeah!

I’ll also say this:
These kinds of operations don’t get done by a WOKE military like our last administration aspired to building.

 

[ECS686]

At first, I have to admit I was disappointed. This is not the “no new wars” we were promised, and this could only bite him in the…Biden.

Then some details came out and it looks like a law enforcement operation. A very well done LE op.

They went into the capitol city of a country, snatched the illegitimate dictator, and blew out of there in 30 minutes with no deaths and few casualties?
Hell yeah!

I’ll also say this:
These kinds of operations don’t get done by a WOKE military like our last administration aspired to building.

I read an unconfirmed report that the mausoleum where Former Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez is buried was destroyed by a attack…..OOPS

Guess they ain’t playin

 

[Magnum50]

The people from that country seems very happy... right or wrong, I don't know... but it took Bush 8 years to capture Husan, and only 4 hours for Trump to do this... I'm impressed with our military folks.

lol

 

[ECS686]

And some more humor

 

[negolien]

Listening to Trump’s speech…few details but he rambles on. Converging Venezuelan with Memphis and L.A. just reduces the impact, stick to the topic, please!

Ahh did he hurt ur feelings. Just say thanks ... LOL always one.. With that huge success he can ramble on as much as he freakin wants. Biden did.. on the rare occasion he even talked to the press

 

[az4783054]

This should serve as a warning to any dictator tied to organized crime which endangers Americans. Our military can go anywhere on the planet to carry out the orders of this President.

Mexico, are you listening? Cartels and terrorists, FAFO.

 

[3L120]

Ahh did he hurt ur feelings. Just say thanks ... LOL always one.. With that huge success he can ramble on as much as he freakin wants. Biden did.. on the rare occasion he even talked to the press

My point is/was that he starts out talking about how brave the servicemen is and turns it into how great he is. I think the op was a fantastic idea and well executed…well and good…but stop there. Spent too much time in the Nam and later wearing a badge to get too het up about a comment from a stripling.

 

[TurboDog910]

Some folks will always find something to complain about.
Joetatoe could barely string two sentences together and was rarely seen let alone doing pressers.
Sure Trump thumps his chest; he’s earned it. He has the huevos to take action.
Something our country has lacked for a long time.

 

[SimonRL]

.and the Chinese economy collapses as the western world shuts them off completely. China is bold, but not stupid

Here we go…

 

[Talyn]

The Donkeys in Congress are crying that DJT needed a formal declaration of war to do this.

The U.S. has formally declared war 11 times across five major conflicts: the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II, with the last declaration being during WWII; since then, Congress has authorized military action through resolutions like the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, and presidents have often acted without formal declarations for conflicts like Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, using other authorizations or presidential authority.
Wars with Formal Declarations (11 Times)

• War of 1812 (against Great Britain)
• Mexican-American War (1846)
• Spanish-American War (1898)
• World War I (1917)
• World War II (1941-1942) (against Japan, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania) = 6X just for theses in WW2

Major Conflicts Without Formal Declarations (Examples)

• Korean War (1950-1953): Authorized by UN resolution, not a formal declaration.
• Vietnam War (1960s-70s): Authorized by the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964).
• Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Authorized by Congressional resolution.
• War in Afghanistan (2001-2021): Authorized by the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) after 9/11.
• Iraq War (2003-2011): Authorized by AUMF.
• Interventions in Panama, Grenada, Libya, Syria, etc. (various): Often conducted under presidential authority or other authorizations, with varying degrees of Congressional involvement.

Why No Declarations Since WWII?

• Shift to Authorizations: Congress prefers "Authorizations for Use of Military Force" (AUMFs) or UN mandates over formal declarations.
• Political Costs: Formal declarations carry significant political weight, and leaders avoid them if conflicts go poorly.
• International Law: Evolving international laws governing armed conflict make formal declarations less common.
• War Powers Resolution (1973): Attempted to check presidential power but hasn't stopped presidents from acting unilaterally.

To those..."and now you know... the rest of the story"

 

[mikep]

Im guessing his protection was on their lunch break?

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I saw the video from which these pics were grabbed. The woman could barely walk. You’d think the Maduro marketing machine would have done better.

 

[Tinyman]

Here's a Hamas pager we will let you know when we want to hear anything from you.

 

[Wirenut]

 

[Talyn]

Delta Force, other special operations soldiers carried out Venezuela raid

President Donald Trump said no personnel were killed in the attack on Venezuela, dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve.”

taskandpurpose.com

US military captures Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro after striking military sites

Multiple airstrikes hit various sites in Venezuela as helicopters were spotted flying through the capital city of Caracas.

taskandpurpose.com

Fires spew from Fort Tiuna, the headquarters of Venezuela’s armed forces, after midnight on Jan. 3, 2026.

 

[ECS686]

I am just thankful Tim Kennedy and Dan Crenshaw along with the boys at 6 allowed Delta to handle this operation!

(Yes sarcasm and IYKYK)

 

[Shibadog]

At first, I have to admit I was disappointed. This is not the “no new wars” we were promised, and this could only bite him in the…Biden.

Then some details came out and it looks like a law enforcement operation. A very well done LE op.

They went into the capitol city of a country, snatched the illegitimate dictator, and blew out of there in 30 minutes with no deaths and few casualties?
Hell yeah!

I’ll also say this:
These kinds of operations don’t get done by a WOKE military like our last administration aspired to building.

I’ve said for Decades that if Carter had the cajoles to have taken out Iran when they seized the embassy in ‘79 a lot of the BS the world has dealt with in the last 40 years would never have happened. Hopefully this will be a wake up call to all the tinhorn dictators that there’s a new sheriff in town

 

[HayesGreener]

I’ve said for Decades that if Carter had the cajoles to have taken out Iran when they seized the embassy in ‘79 a lot of the BS the world has dealt with in the last 40 years would never have happened. Hopefully this will be a wake up call to all the tinhorn dictators that there’s a new sheriff in town

Agreed. We have owed them a B52 strike or two since 1979, and a lot more since they killed so many of ours in Iraq