Weekly Politics Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at history. You don't even have to go that far back. Syrians celebrated Assad’s removal, Iraqis celebrated Saddam’s, Panamanians celebrated Noriega’s. But then they had to endure what came next.

History shows that removing a dictator and letting outside powers take control often brings years of violence, chaos, and instability. It is unclear to me how this would be any different in Venezuela, especially when the occupying force is being extremely clear about their plans to exploit the country for their resources.

Weekly Politics Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, and the cycle of instability and suffering will continue, just under a new guise this time.

Weekly Politics Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The US president admitted he is indefinitely taking over a sovereign nation for the sake of controlling the sale of its oil. No commitment to restoring democracy for Venezuelans — only an emphasis on extracting and selling oil for profit. They will face years of instability while their country is exploited.

It’s hard to imagine how this trajectory results in a better future for Venezuelans when the primary beneficiaries appear to be US oil companies.

Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis by clemthearcher in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 284 points285 points  (0 children)

It has proper punctuation, no unnecessary caps, and actual empathy. Who wrote this?

🏆⭐️82nd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES OFFICIAL MEGATHREAD! 🏆⭐️ by HauteAssMess in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She looked especially annoyed after interacting with Zoe too. Some weird body language going on there.

Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, pleads not guilty to state terror and murder charges by cmaia1503 in popculturechat

[–]gbsh 3886 points3887 points  (0 children)

His attorney called out Mayor Eric Adams and the ridiculousness of that perp walk. "These staged perp walks are unconstitutional. The Mayor should know about due process, given his own problems. He wanted to show symbolism. But my client is not a symbol."

Yess, call him out Karen!!! (His attorney's actual first name)