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As the Venezuelans endeavor to oust Maduro and give power to Juan Guaidó (who I understand is the lawful leader as of January), do you think the US military should intervene?An MSNBC reporter helpfully pointed out this week that firearms were seized in Venezuela a few years ago, so the people are definitely at a disadvantage, though it seems that they may not be fully without military support. (I doubt the MSNBC talker realized the point they were making here.)I'm torn on this, but probably leaning toward no. I am more neocon-y then most conservatives nowadays, but less so than I used to be. I think both sides have made strong arguments here, and I'm not sure who is right.

No intervention.Money, arms, but no troops. Period

And then we can open up their borders

Let the illegals go south for a chang

Naval and air blockade. Enforce the Monroe doctrine. Contact opposition members of the military, help them organize, and arm them. But no U.S. troops

I was a supporter of Senior Bush the time we got it right. In, do the job, and out. We just can't seem to do that anymore, so I am NOT for troops. I do believe they need assistance.I am just hoping that a 'wise' advisor and a diplomat can work this out. It is beyond my pay gradeI backed Bush Jr. but I was wrong.I am not smart enough to see past my nose at times, we have some leaders in world affairs who are the same. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

Democracy must be from within the borders of a nation, not from outside forces. We have failed at nation building by invasion (even Europe hates us and wants to be socialist), and we are foolish if we think we can change the culture of a nation with with force of arms. Look where we are actively fighting now, and may be fighting into most of the next decade or two. The people of any nation deserve to live under the conditions brought about by the government they voted for or allow to stay in power. Any humanitarian aid is just a feel-good but will prolong the power of those in power.

Exactly. Great post. The only observation I would add is that the Monroe Doctrine compels us to keep powers located outside of the western hemisphere from intervening in western hemispheric nations' affairs. This is why I advocate a naval and air blockade to give teeth to the Monroe Doctrine. Russian and Chinese military assets must be kept out

And that is the gospel my friend, it is the truth. Amazing stepping back, even using hind sight it looks like a , dummy, could read that book. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

I always felt bad for the South Vietnamese, but they were not South Korea. There just were not enough of them that could see past short term corruption to live free long term