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30. Maduro is just a "younger" (albeit 62 year old) despot like 45

Fri Oct 10, 2025, 10:30 AM

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who completely upended their previous governing bodies and documents and essentially put himself in for life (an apparent goal of 45).

I expect the real fervor between them is that Maduro doesn't want to "play ball" with 45.

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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 Oct 12 #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 Oct 12 #132

Thanks Cirsium Oct 12 #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 Oct 12 #131