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In reply to the discussion: I am amazed at the fact that zero news has been posted about the Venezuelan election fraud. [View all]Marcus IM
(3,001 posts)45. I support democracy where the winner gets the most votes.
So, unfortunately, despite my love for this country, that excludes the US because the winner of the most presidential votes often loses by the contorted US's undemocratic electoral college system.
Then, here, we vote for electors - that are not required to cast their votes as their constituency elected them to do. In some states ... but not others.
My parents taught me to get my own house in order before I insist others do. I think it's pretty good advice.
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I am amazed at the fact that zero news has been posted about the Venezuelan election fraud. [View all]
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
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Not true... Several articles have been posted, including the Carter Center weighing in, another with
hlthe2b
Aug 2024
#3
It would take time to do archival searches. Start with a google search yourself. I'm on a 16 hour shift...
hlthe2b
Aug 2024
#20
There were some articles written about Jason Miller, and a few other Trumpies in Venezueala prior to 2020
hlthe2b
Aug 2024
#35
This one was years ago. But OK, I guess I have missed the few that have been posted, maybe I was expecting a
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
#11
There are plenty of Maduro apologists ready to attack you as a MAGA or Heritage Institution lackey if you question their
tritsofme
Aug 2024
#5
To intervine to stop Maduro is in USA interests, you don't want Russians, Chinese, and Arabs who hate the USA
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
#14
So why do you suppose that Biden/Harris, the EU, and basically all governments not connected to Putin
tritsofme
Aug 2024
#39
Because I have not seen any of what has been pointed out, felt it premature to say something.
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
#18
You're suggesting our military is not aware of and prepared for the threat? That's laughable....
Sogo
Aug 2024
#8
I think you greatly overestimate the importance of DU discussions to global politics.
yardwork
Aug 2024
#13
Where do you get I am not doing my part to make sure the DNC, for example, does more to sway and to make
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
#22
OK, I googled, found 19 posts with news about the Elections in Venezuela, the rest is old, as far as I found.
Escurumbele
Aug 2024
#25
God, yes there was, including a post with DUers who have relatives and friends there asking for help
obamanut2012
Aug 2024
#37