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Yes, we keep using same terms

PeraclesPlease — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:15:00 +0000

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Yes, we keep using same terms, same demonization, for dissimilar situations. Maduro is not an arch-villain in the Hussein or Assad or Papa/Baby Doc or Milosevic sense. He is just simply mismanaging his country and driving it to ruin. Similar to Greece, but there the EU and IMF had some tools to help handle the crisis - there will be disagreements how well - and yes, it was as much a regime change as this one in Venezuela.

In Egypt, a more oppressive

ocean-kat — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:53:50 +0000

In reply to Venezuela's Maduro breaks relations with Colombia in standoff over aid

In Egypt, a more oppressive regime than Venezuela, there were 2 million protestors in Tahir Square alone with protestors in several other cities. The numbers I've been seeing in Venezuela is several hundred, at most a few thousand. The military in Egypt killed more protestors than took part in protests this day in Venezuela. I think we have to face the reality that Maduro is not as hated and the Guaido doesn't have as much support as portrayed in the media. Perhaps that will change, we'll see.

Trump admin does agitprop

artappraiser — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:55:03 +0000

In reply to Venezuela's Maduro breaks relations with Colombia in standoff over aid

Trump admin does agitprop support on Twitter:

The people of Venezuela stand at the threshold of history, ready to reclaim their country – and their future.... pic.twitter.com/ajxd1EN64c
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2019

To @jguaido & all the people of Venezuela taking a stand for freedom & humanitarian relief: Estamos con ustedes. We are with you. As @POTUS said: ‘The people of Venezuela are standing for freedom and democracy, and the USA is standing right by their side.’ ¡Vayan con Dios!
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) February 23, 2019

We denounce Maduro’s refusal to let humanitarian assistance reach #Venezuela. What kind of a sick tyrant stops food from getting to hungry people? The images of burning trucks filled with aid are sickening. pic.twitter.com/bJ1Qsxkgx8
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) February 24, 2019

and Marco Rubio is doing a tweetstorm, too many to quote here

WaPo Update - Amid chaos and

artappraiser — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:47:40 +0000

In reply to Venezuela's Maduro breaks relations with Colombia in standoff over aid

WaPo Update - Amid chaos and defiance, Venezuelan opposition faces off against security forces as Maduro digs in https://t.co/fIiMuQFtwS
— Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) February 24, 2019

NYT's Update - Some Aid From

artappraiser — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:42:00 +0000

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NYT's Update - Some Aid From Brazil Pierces Venezuela’s Blockade, but Deadly Violence Erupts https://t.co/gotMxmk6EN
— Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) February 24, 2019