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MarineCombatEngineer

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14. And just how are they going to protect Ven.?
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 12:14 PM
Nov 2025

You think Russia, who can't even invade and conquer a nation right on their door step, are going to engage US forces in our own back yard?
Of course not, they're not stupid, the Generals and Admirals know it would be a disaster and humiliation for them.

And what about China?
China certainly isn't going to send combat troops or the PLAN into our back yard, the same thing would happen and the Chinese are no fools.

About the only thing they can do is go the UN to denounce this illegal action, which we all know, will amount to nothing, considering the US can veto any proposed actions.

I am hoping cooler heads step in and say no, but the reality of the situation is that if Pedonald does order an invasion of Ven., there is very little militarily that either Russia or China can do to stop it.

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Ass orangecrush Nov 2025 #1
In reaction to this? mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2025 #2
Not "in reaction" to that; that was the result of the original warning muriel_volestrangler Nov 2025 #20
Will Trump now order the shooting down of aircraft, too? sop Nov 2025 #3
Yes how is he going to enforce this? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #26
I wouldn't put it past him to order a shoot down of a civilian plane, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #28
Exactly my thoughts MCE. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #31
After what he's done with the boats... ananda Nov 2025 #32
I've no doubt he and his pet monkey, Kegsbreath, would order a shoot down, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #33
I'm hoping the Russian presence in Venezuela... ananda Nov 2025 #34
More than likely, the only Russians in Ven. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #35
Well... it is true that Trump has virtually no impulse control these days... ananda Nov 2025 #36
Haven't seen any orders ignored yet BlueSpot Nov 2025 #38
Russia is sending troops.................... Lovie777 Nov 2025 #4
Proxy war with Russia. FalloutShelter Nov 2025 #6
Whose side will MAGA be on? travelingthrulife Nov 2025 #8
Shall we ask them now? FalloutShelter Nov 2025 #10
Air defense system(s). Igel Nov 2025 #11
"Russia is sending troops.." What troops? EX500rider Nov 2025 #21
Did F45 wait until Putin was already in V. before issuiing this memo? nt in2herbs Nov 2025 #23
Or what? NickB79 Nov 2025 #5
We supported a bombing of a Cuban flight IbogaProject Nov 2025 #22
The first step in a military assault is always control the airspace. JohnnyRingo Nov 2025 #7
Both China and Russia support Venezuela. They will protect their oil sources and travelingthrulife Nov 2025 #9
And just how are they going to protect Ven.? MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #14
I would assume Russia and China would send cheap armed drones NickB79 Nov 2025 #18
That's the most likely scenario, any guerilla was would be a disaster for the US, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #19
Well GCG Nov 2025 #30
Dumb question, I know, but House of Roberts Nov 2025 #12
You make entirely too much sense 🙄 😒 🤣 😂 😑 Srkdqltr Nov 2025 #27
That Is An Act Of War DallasNE Nov 2025 #13
I seriously doubt that Russia is sending combat troops to Ven. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #15
You Could Be Right DallasNE Nov 2025 #37
Here's hoping the military ignores this order sakabatou Nov 2025 #16
This act of war brought to you by... mn9driver Nov 2025 #17
Ummm that's against international law isn't it? cstanleytech Nov 2025 #24
Pedonald says: MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #25
We must be at war... Mike Nelson Nov 2025 #29
EMPEROR of the WORLD! Fla Dem Nov 2025 #39
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