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druidity33

(6,838 posts)
34. more will come out about her that is... unpalatable.
Fri Oct 10, 2025, 10:53 AM
Friday

Personally i do not think she deserves this prize. Maybe if the Nobel was about promoting Democracy? (Even then someone should ask her if Trump won in 2020)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/maria-corina-machado-nobel-prize-trump-venezuela-b2843103.html

"Some Venezuelans distrust her as a result of thinly veiled calls for a foreign military intervention to unseat Maduro in the past. She argued in 2019 that only a “a real, credible severe and imminent threat” of the use of international force would convince Maduro to leave power.

Others are suspicious of her ties to radical rightwing politicians such as Trump and Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/maria-corina-machado-nobel-prize-trump-venezuela-b2843103.html

"In September, the U.S. military attacked a Venezuelan speedboat carrying 11 people. The army claimed that the boat was carrying drug traffickers, but Venezuela insisted that only fishermen were on board.

Tensions between Venezuela and America soared following the attack, but Machado insisted to The Sunday Times that Trump was right to bomb the boat.

“I totally support his strategy,” Machado said. “And I’ve said on behalf of the Venezuelan people that we are very grateful. I think it is the right thing to do. It’s courageous. It’s visionary.”"



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We need her here in the US. Irish_Dem Friday #1
That selection BumRushDaShow Friday #2
My thoughts exactly Bum. Irish_Dem Friday #5
And Venezuela BumRushDaShow Friday #6
Just another reason popsdenver Friday #22
Maduro is just a "younger" (albeit 62 year old) despot like 45 BumRushDaShow Friday #30
Mara Corina Machado Parisca born 7 October 1967 (age 58) twodogsbarking Friday #38
Nicols Maduro born November 23, 1962 (age 62) BumRushDaShow Friday #44
Yes indeed. It was early and I was confused, and as my Latina doctor has told me "you are male, and old". twodogsbarking Friday #45
I figured that... BumRushDaShow Friday #47
Yes that piece too. Nobel committee knocked it out of the park. Irish_Dem Friday #25
Who told you she is brown? You are wrong about that. Escurumbele Friday #19
I've heard Mediterranean skin tone referred to as an "Olive complexion". Eom Karma13612 Friday #27
The topic of my discussion with Bum is about a targeted message to Trump. Irish_Dem Friday #28
"She is a very intelligent woman, well educated, the color of her skin is not important" BumRushDaShow Friday #36
And don't forget the Venezuelan Karma13612 Friday #24
A small piece of justice for those murdered in cold blood by Trump. Irish_Dem Friday #29
She supports that Cirsium Friday #70
I just read that. :( Irish_Dem Friday #84
She's right-wing, supports the sanctions and would love regime change by the US. e AloeVera Friday #87
"supports the sanctions and would love regime change by the US" EX500rider Friday #96
Right Cirsium Saturday #121
The so what is the EU isn't far right and they have sanctions so it isn't just us EX500rider Saturday #122
But that isn't the issue Cirsium Saturday #123
Pedofelon will blow a few more fishing boats. Justice matters. Friday #41
What difference does that make? Cirsium Friday #64
Yes it doesn't matter to Trump. Loyalty/ ass kissing is the only thing he cares about. Irish_Dem Friday #68
Exactly avebury Friday #8
She is a Trump supporter Cirsium Friday #71
She is not the anti-Trump Shrek Friday #79
You're exactly right. LisaM Friday #11
No Doubt! the US Traitor Lost to Cha Friday #53
She is an extreme right winger Cirsium Friday #72
Wow... then why is she fighting for Democracy Cha Friday #73
She isn't Cirsium Friday #75
Okay.. then the Peace Committee was Cha Friday #78
Yes Cirsium Friday #80
She's exhausting. Thanks for Cha Friday #81
Or the person you are talking to is wrong EX500rider Friday #97
There have been lots of receipts all Cha Friday #102
Agree. riversedge Friday #3
Why? Do think she will stand up to Trump? GusBob Friday #54
I just read her quote. They should take away the Peace Prize right away. Irish_Dem Friday #57
We have plenty Cirsium Friday #63
Good choice bmichaelh Friday #4
From the country drumpf is trying to start a war with JoseBalow Friday #7
exactly! LymphocyteLover Friday #15
With her support Cirsium Friday #85
Pop goes the slap in the face. gordianot Friday #9
Take that, Mr. Dictator-Wannabe. MLWR Friday #10
Pedofelon will never get this prize. Justice matters. Friday #42
I bet Donny Dementia's BP will be a record high at his doctors appointment today. Gimpyknee Friday #12
HAHAHAHAHA! Paladin Friday #13
Schweeeeeet!!! LymphocyteLover Friday #14
Donnie Two-scoops is gonna have a hissy!! Mawspam2 Friday #16
If it was ever awarded to him it would tarnish the meaning of it forever. Katinfl Friday #17
I'm very glad Trump didn't win, but.. karin_sj Friday #18
Well, then I need to read more about what is happening there. Karma13612 Friday #31
more will come out about her that is... unpalatable. druidity33 Friday #34
Agree. That "Machado insisted to The Sunday Times that Trump was right to bomb the boat" does not sound peaceful, imo. ancianita Friday #67
She has supported many Cirsium Friday #86
I share your opinions here. druidity33 Friday #92
You know what? cab67 Friday #46
Maduro is not relevant Cirsium Friday #88
Oh, it absolutely matters. cab67 Friday #90
You don't care? Cirsium Friday #91
Maduro is far worse Polybius Friday #93
Wow Cirsium Friday #107
Wow what? Polybius Saturday #128
She was involved in a coup Cirsium Saturday #130
One that was well deserved Polybius 20 hrs ago #134
I care about context. cab67 Friday #94
Anything? Cirsium Saturday #120
I don't know what their limits are. You'd have to ask them. cab67 Saturday #126
OK Cirsium Saturday #129
I've already expressed them. cab67 Yesterday #132
Thanks Cirsium Yesterday #133
"Many apologists for Maduro in the US point to the way he, and Chavez before him, lavished resources on impoverished.." EX500rider Friday #99
I stand by what I wrote. cab67 Friday #109
facts show otherwise IMO EX500rider Saturday #111
I don't think we disagree..... cab67 Saturday #112
She praised him on Twitter Shrek Friday #50
What Was That!! Cha Friday #55
Where is the "praise" in that statement? EX500rider Friday #100
The "fishing boat" meme is kind of silly IMO EX500rider Friday #98
ROFLMAO. Glad they didn't fold to pressure from old Voldy. spudspud Friday #20
The Committee should award dumpie The Nobel PIECE Prize KS Toronado Friday #21
Must burn his fat orange ass that Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama have won the award. Ziggysmom Friday #23
Gloria al Bravo Pueblo Wild blueberry Friday #26
This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Friday #32
CONGRATULATONS "Maria Corina Machado, for her tireless work upholding democratic rights for Venezuelans" riversedge Friday #33
She is an extreme right winger Cirsium Friday #89
Molly Jong-Fast: It really feels like they're trolling our autocrat. riversedge Friday #35
The US may have lost its mind, but Norway hasn't. Sneederbunk Friday #37
Kicked! Wonderful news to wake up to and start the day. Can't help smiling already. KPN Friday #39
The orange one having a bad day. chuckle chuckle republianmushroom Friday #40
And Dedicates it to Trump Akakoji Friday #43
She is a staunch defender of capitalism Farmer-Rick Friday #48
Yes, this is a hero of the right. thought crime Friday #58
Right, cause the current command economy has worked so well for Venz. EX500rider Friday #101
She just dedicated her "peace" prize to pedo Trump Farmer-Rick Saturday #118
This selection is a direct rebuke of HappyLarge Friday #49
How, exactly? IbogaProject Friday #60
Foolish. ForgoTheConsequence Saturday #115
Take a Letter Maria eringer Friday #51
EDITED.. I was WRONG to think she was a good Cha Friday #52
I'm surprised at this GusBob Friday #105
I didn't know what she was when Cha Friday #108
"Extreme neoliberal shock therapy" Cirsium Friday #56
Yeah, all our "critical thinkers" might want to check it out a little before cheering. thought crime Friday #61
I know Now... Cirsium, the first reply to Cha Friday #106
Yep horrible choice for the "Peace" prize IbogaProject Friday #62
"The problems in Venezuela are mostly due to our Embargo depriving the country of needed trade" EX500rider Friday #103
Heartsick. Would you consider posting this as its own OP for wider niyad Friday #65
Yes, it is Cirsium Friday #74
Greatly appreciated and thank you. niyad Friday #76
Peace Prize Remball Friday #59
Bookmarking. niyad Friday #66
Sanity will out Montauk6 Friday #69
suck it DoBW Friday #77
BAAAHAHAHAAAAA! Ok, maybe AI is good occasionally... electric_blue68 Friday #110
hear this one? DoBW Saturday #124
Heh! TY. (boo, hoo 😄) electric_blue68 Saturday #125
It's complicated . . . Aussie105 Friday #82
Press release Cirsium Friday #83
She is sickening for all the reasons you've laid out throughout this thread. AloeVera Saturday #127
Kick BlueWavePsych Friday #95
Who will Trump murder next to satisfy his rejected ego? Will Miller present a new killing as a salve to his boss? Blues Heron Friday #104
Hypocrisy: When Zelensky is allowed to praise Trump to free his country but Machado isn't. mathematic Saturday #113
Exactly, but Tankies gonna Tank..... nt EX500rider Saturday #116
Weird that people are celebrating her. ForgoTheConsequence Saturday #114
Bomb Venezuelan boats lose to a Venezuelan LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #117
...who supports him Cirsium Saturday #119
A hard right Latin American róisín_dubh Yesterday #131
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