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EX500rider

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122. The so what is the EU isn't far right and they have sanctions so it isn't just us
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 04:48 PM
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They know a repressive dictator when they see one

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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 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. 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 Saturday #128
She was involved in a coup Cirsium Saturday #130
One that was well deserved Polybius Sunday #134
I care about context. cab67 Oct 10 #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 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 Saturday #111
I don't think we disagree..... cab67 Saturday #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 Saturday #118
This selection is a direct rebuke of HappyLarge Oct 10 #49
How, exactly? IbogaProject Oct 10 #60
Foolish. ForgoTheConsequence Saturday #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 Saturday #124
Heh! TY. (boo, hoo 😄) electric_blue68 Saturday #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 Saturday #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 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 Sunday #131
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