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35. Molly Jong-Fast: It really feels like they're trolling our autocrat.

Fri Oct 10, 2025, 11:07 AM

Oct 10

I do believe they were!

Molly Jong-Fast
‪@mollyjongfast.bsky.social‬
It really feels like they’re trolling our autocrat.
‪Reuters‬
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

It really feels like theyâ€™re trolling our autocrat.
— Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) 2025-10-10T11:20:58.507Z

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Venezuela's opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 10 OP

We need her here in the US. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #1

That selection BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #2

My thoughts exactly Bum. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #5

And Venezuela BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #6

Just another reason popsdenver Oct 10 #22

Maduro is just a "younger" (albeit 62 year old) despot like 45 BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #30

Mara Corina Machado Parisca born 7 October 1967 (age 58) twodogsbarking Oct 10 #38

Nicols Maduro born November 23, 1962 (age 62) BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #44

Yes indeed. It was early and I was confused, and as my Latina doctor has told me "you are male, and old". twodogsbarking Oct 10 #45

I figured that... BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #47

Yes that piece too. Nobel committee knocked it out of the park. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #25

Who told you she is brown? You are wrong about that. Escurumbele Oct 10 #19

I've heard Mediterranean skin tone referred to as an "Olive complexion". Eom Karma13612 Oct 10 #27

The topic of my discussion with Bum is about a targeted message to Trump. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #28

"She is a very intelligent woman, well educated, the color of her skin is not important" BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #36

And don't forget the Venezuelan Karma13612 Oct 10 #24

A small piece of justice for those murdered in cold blood by Trump. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #29

She supports that Cirsium Oct 10 #70

I just read that. :( Irish_Dem Oct 10 #84

She's right-wing, supports the sanctions and would love regime change by the US. e AloeVera Oct 10 #87

"supports the sanctions and would love regime change by the US" EX500rider Oct 10 #96

Right Cirsium Oct 11 #121

The so what is the EU isn't far right and they have sanctions so it isn't just us EX500rider Oct 11 #122

But that isn't the issue Cirsium Oct 11 #123

Pedofelon will blow a few more fishing boats. Justice matters. Oct 10 #41

What difference does that make? Cirsium Oct 10 #64

Yes it doesn't matter to Trump. Loyalty/ ass kissing is the only thing he cares about. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #68

Exactly avebury Oct 10 #8

She is a Trump supporter Cirsium Oct 10 #71

She is not the anti-Trump Shrek Oct 10 #79

You're exactly right. LisaM Oct 10 #11

No Doubt! the US Traitor Lost to Cha Oct 10 #53

She is an extreme right winger Cirsium Oct 10 #72

Wow... then why is she fighting for Democracy Cha Oct 10 #73

She isn't Cirsium Oct 10 #75

Okay.. then the Peace Committee was Cha Oct 10 #78

Yes Cirsium Oct 10 #80

She's exhausting. Thanks for Cha Oct 10 #81

Or the person you are talking to is wrong EX500rider Oct 10 #97

There have been lots of receipts all Cha Oct 10 #102

Agree. riversedge Oct 10 #3

Why? Do think she will stand up to Trump? GusBob Oct 10 #54

I just read her quote. They should take away the Peace Prize right away. Irish_Dem Oct 10 #57

We have plenty Cirsium Oct 10 #63

Good choice bmichaelh Oct 10 #4

From the country drumpf is trying to start a war with JoseBalow Oct 10 #7

exactly! LymphocyteLover Oct 10 #15

With her support Cirsium Oct 10 #85

Pop goes the slap in the face. gordianot Oct 10 #9

Take that, Mr. Dictator-Wannabe. MLWR Oct 10 #10

Pedofelon will never get this prize. Justice matters. Oct 10 #42

I bet Donny Dementia's BP will be a record high at his doctors appointment today. Gimpyknee Oct 10 #12

HAHAHAHAHA! Paladin Oct 10 #13

Schweeeeeet!!! LymphocyteLover Oct 10 #14

Donnie Two-scoops is gonna have a hissy!! Mawspam2 Oct 10 #16

If it was ever awarded to him it would tarnish the meaning of it forever. Katinfl Oct 10 #17

I'm very glad Trump didn't win, but.. karin_sj Oct 10 #18

Well, then I need to read more about what is happening there. Karma13612 Oct 10 #31

more will come out about her that is... unpalatable. druidity33 Oct 10 #34

Agree. That "Machado insisted to The Sunday Times that Trump was right to bomb the boat" does not sound peaceful, imo. ancianita Oct 10 #67

She has supported many Cirsium Oct 10 #86

I share your opinions here. druidity33 Oct 10 #92

You know what? cab67 Oct 10 #46

Maduro is not relevant Cirsium Oct 10 #88

Oh, it absolutely matters. cab67 Oct 10 #90

You don't care? Cirsium Oct 10 #91

Maduro is far worse Polybius Oct 10 #93

Wow Cirsium Oct 10 #107

Wow what? Polybius Oct 11 #128

She was involved in a coup Cirsium Oct 11 #130

One that was well deserved Polybius Sunday #134

I care about context. cab67 Oct 10 #94

Anything? Cirsium Oct 11 #120

I don't know what their limits are. You'd have to ask them. cab67 Oct 11 #126

OK Cirsium Oct 11 #129

I've already expressed them. cab67 Sunday #132

Thanks Cirsium Sunday #133

"Many apologists for Maduro in the US point to the way he, and Chavez before him, lavished resources on impoverished.." EX500rider Oct 10 #99

I stand by what I wrote. cab67 Oct 10 #109

facts show otherwise IMO EX500rider Oct 11 #111

I don't think we disagree..... cab67 Oct 11 #112

She praised him on Twitter Shrek Oct 10 #50

What Was That!! Cha Oct 10 #55

Where is the "praise" in that statement? EX500rider Oct 10 #100

The "fishing boat" meme is kind of silly IMO EX500rider Oct 10 #98

ROFLMAO. Glad they didn't fold to pressure from old Voldy. spudspud Oct 10 #20

The Committee should award dumpie The Nobel PIECE Prize KS Toronado Oct 10 #21

Must burn his fat orange ass that Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama have won the award. Ziggysmom Oct 10 #23

Gloria al Bravo Pueblo Wild blueberry Oct 10 #26

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #32

CONGRATULATONS "Maria Corina Machado, for her tireless work upholding democratic rights for Venezuelans" riversedge Oct 10 #33

She is an extreme right winger Cirsium Oct 10 #89

Molly Jong-Fast: It really feels like they're trolling our autocrat. riversedge Oct 10 #35

The US may have lost its mind, but Norway hasn't. Sneederbunk Oct 10 #37

Kicked! Wonderful news to wake up to and start the day. Can't help smiling already. KPN Oct 10 #39

The orange one having a bad day. chuckle chuckle republianmushroom Oct 10 #40

And Dedicates it to Trump Akakoji Oct 10 #43

She is a staunch defender of capitalism Farmer-Rick Oct 10 #48

Yes, this is a hero of the right. thought crime Oct 10 #58

Right, cause the current command economy has worked so well for Venz. EX500rider Oct 10 #101

She just dedicated her "peace" prize to pedo Trump Farmer-Rick Oct 11 #118

This selection is a direct rebuke of HappyLarge Oct 10 #49

How, exactly? IbogaProject Oct 10 #60

Foolish. ForgoTheConsequence Oct 11 #115

Take a Letter Maria eringer Oct 10 #51

EDITED.. I was WRONG to think she was a good Cha Oct 10 #52

I'm surprised at this GusBob Oct 10 #105

I didn't know what she was when Cha Oct 10 #108

"Extreme neoliberal shock therapy" Cirsium Oct 10 #56

Yeah, all our "critical thinkers" might want to check it out a little before cheering. thought crime Oct 10 #61

I know Now... Cirsium, the first reply to Cha Oct 10 #106

Yep horrible choice for the "Peace" prize IbogaProject Oct 10 #62

"The problems in Venezuela are mostly due to our Embargo depriving the country of needed trade" EX500rider Oct 10 #103

Heartsick. Would you consider posting this as its own OP for wider niyad Oct 10 #65

Yes, it is Cirsium Oct 10 #74

Greatly appreciated and thank you. niyad Oct 10 #76

Peace Prize Remball Oct 10 #59

Bookmarking. niyad Oct 10 #66

Sanity will out Montauk6 Oct 10 #69

suck it DoBW Oct 10 #77

BAAAHAHAHAAAAA! Ok, maybe AI is good occasionally... electric_blue68 Oct 10 #110

hear this one? DoBW Oct 11 #124

Heh! TY. (boo, hoo 😄) electric_blue68 Oct 11 #125

It's complicated . . . Aussie105 Oct 10 #82

Press release Cirsium Oct 10 #83

She is sickening for all the reasons you've laid out throughout this thread. AloeVera Oct 11 #127

Kick BlueWavePsych Oct 10 #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 Oct 10 #104

Hypocrisy: When Zelensky is allowed to praise Trump to free his country but Machado isn't. mathematic Oct 11 #113

Exactly, but Tankies gonna Tank..... nt EX500rider Oct 11 #116

Weird that people are celebrating her. ForgoTheConsequence Oct 11 #114

Bomb Venezuelan boats lose to a Venezuelan LetMyPeopleVote Oct 11 #117

...who supports him Cirsium Oct 11 #119

A hard right Latin American róisín_dubh Sunday #131