The fact that Trump did this is not surprising at all, but what is shocking is that the military carried out his orders. These were patently illegal orders. There was no reason for us to do this as evidenced by the fact that he has stated multiple reasons why he wanted to do this. We all knew it was the oil. The World Court should drag his ass out of the White House, just like he had his military drag Maduro and his wife out of their beds, and put him on trial at The Hague. This is a war crime. This is Putin territory. If nothing is done about this, what is to stop him from putting the military, who seem to be very willing to follow illegal orders, on the streets and prevent the November elections from happening?
Alas, the US is not a signatory to the a Rome Treaty of 1998, establishing the International Criminal Court. There is jurisdiction only over signatory countries who agreed to be subject to its jurisdiction.
I don’t disagree with you but that’s not the way international laws and treaties work. Shamefully, the US withholds its agreement to most international agreements along with North Korea, Iran and Russia.
However, if the ICC brings criminal charges against you and you travel to a signatory country, you can be detained, charged and tried. Ever wonder why Bibi and Putin travel to so few countries?
I received a great tee shirt as a Christmas gift from my niece that says “Everything Looks Like A Conspiracy When You Don’t Know How Anything Works “. Made by a printer in Iowa City called Ray Gun (haha)
Thanks to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, who did not want to be hauled into court for being war criminals, which they are for the torture they bragged about in Guantánamo. They bragged, but never paid the price. The underlings did.
First the ICC has to bring criminal charges against the named defendant but cannot go into a nonsignatory country to make the arrest. The arrest can be made when the named defendant travels to a signatory country.
Well the Donfather in 2024 told big oil if they “donated” a billion to his campaign he would bring back oil and drill, baby, drill. Then when they couldn’t take the National Parks land for the oil and gas, he went to South America and used our military to conduct a “disappearance” just like they do to brown people in this country. The grift will include a hefty share of profits for the crime family in charge.
And they mentioned that, like Russia, they bombed military and NON-MILITARY sites. Does that mean residential? And did Congress vote on any of this. Looks like we've become just another "shithole dictatorship"
The US cannot wait until November to oust this corrupt cult regime. Elected democrats need to make a statement today against this illegal invasion. The people need to rise up and resist this fascist dictator and the whole republican MAGA cult. They must pay for these crimes
I don’t get why everyone seems to think there will be fair elections in November … all they have to do is put ICE on the streets in key swing areas and bang, low turnout … I hope I’m wrong
What’s apeshit is that the conman claims the US will take control of Venezuela until a suitable government can be assembled. I can see where this is going.
Trump is already doing all he can to rig the midterms. He will cheat and steal them if we are not careful and if we go about campaigning as usual and expect to win! We must be steadfast in monitoring all that he is doing now to stack the deck and confronting it head on. Then we have to make sure the Elon doesn't "help" count the votes again as he did in the swing states in 2024.
Hey KL., If starting a totally illegal occupation of another country was cool. Do we really think we are going to have elections? When they say , hey yea, we did this cause we wanted their oil. Do we think they are not just going to say..." Nah...we're at war, elections, what elections, we don't need no stinking elections". Who's going to make them hold elections?
Well, well, well...If our military thought that was OK...Just think what's next...Hey it's cool to go into American cities and start rounding up people the Regime doesn't like. A No Kings rally? Those people are terrorists right? SCROTUS seems ok with that idea. And if any of you SP's were wondering where the feckless congress is:
On January 2, 2026, the U.S. Congress was largely out of session but preparing to return to Washington, D.C. the following week, with members potentially working in their home offices or on joint committees, as shown in Senate Calendars for that date listing committee meetings in the Capitol Hill area. The official meeting place for Congress is the United States Capitol Building.
Hey Adam, Hey Sam, Thanks for reporting on all this shit. I'm very sorry that we don't have anything really positive that you can report on.Thanks for Hanging in there. And the swearing is GOOD.
I agree. Thanks, Adam and Sam for getting up this morning to cover this 💩. I am just seeing the tangerine terrorist’s remarks that the US is going to be very involved with running the Venezuelan oil industry. Oh boy…
Well we all knew he was going to invent another distraction from the Epstein files but this is outrageous! What a corrupt insatiable dumbfuck monster he is! Remove him from office now!
The fact that Trump did this is not surprising at all, but what is shocking is that the military carried out his orders. These were patently illegal orders. There was no reason for us to do this as evidenced by the fact that he has stated multiple reasons why he wanted to do this. We all knew it was the oil. The World Court should drag his ass out of the White House, just like he had his military drag Maduro and his wife out of their beds, and put him on trial at The Hague. This is a war crime. This is Putin territory. If nothing is done about this, what is to stop him from putting the military, who seem to be very willing to follow illegal orders, on the streets and prevent the November elections from happening?
I agree with your comment 💯
Alas, the US is not a signatory to the a Rome Treaty of 1998, establishing the International Criminal Court. There is jurisdiction only over signatory countries who agreed to be subject to its jurisdiction.
So what? Trump broke international law and has committed multiple serious war crimes.
Hey, I didn't sign on to the laws of the US, so, I'm immune? Not a fucking chance. And there shouldn't be one for him and his lackeys, either.
I don’t disagree with you but that’s not the way international laws and treaties work. Shamefully, the US withholds its agreement to most international agreements along with North Korea, Iran and Russia.
However, if the ICC brings criminal charges against you and you travel to a signatory country, you can be detained, charged and tried. Ever wonder why Bibi and Putin travel to so few countries?
Ah well, a guy can dream.
To be honest with you, I don't follow Bibi or Putin's activities too closely, so I can't say.
Unfortunately, you’re correct. But people don’t understand how this works.
I received a great tee shirt as a Christmas gift from my niece that says “Everything Looks Like A Conspiracy When You Don’t Know How Anything Works “. Made by a printer in Iowa City called Ray Gun (haha)
Thanks to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, who did not want to be hauled into court for being war criminals, which they are for the torture they bragged about in Guantánamo. They bragged, but never paid the price. The underlings did.
See Dean Obeidallah’s take on The Hague. https://substack.com/@deanobeidallah/note/c-194654444?r=z48gs&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
First the ICC has to bring criminal charges against the named defendant but cannot go into a nonsignatory country to make the arrest. The arrest can be made when the named defendant travels to a signatory country.
Makes sense.
what about that military guy who did the thing and then gave that blowhard speech about it - military is gonna follow orders
Great points!
I no longer recognize my country or what's being done in my name.
Well the Donfather in 2024 told big oil if they “donated” a billion to his campaign he would bring back oil and drill, baby, drill. Then when they couldn’t take the National Parks land for the oil and gas, he went to South America and used our military to conduct a “disappearance” just like they do to brown people in this country. The grift will include a hefty share of profits for the crime family in charge.
Time to call Trump what he is. He’s a DESPOT. A vile, greedy, despicable human being. Despotism at its worst.
And they mentioned that, like Russia, they bombed military and NON-MILITARY sites. Does that mean residential? And did Congress vote on any of this. Looks like we've become just another "shithole dictatorship"
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The US cannot wait until November to oust this corrupt cult regime. Elected democrats need to make a statement today against this illegal invasion. The people need to rise up and resist this fascist dictator and the whole republican MAGA cult. They must pay for these crimes
I don’t get why everyone seems to think there will be fair elections in November … all they have to do is put ICE on the streets in key swing areas and bang, low turnout … I hope I’m wrong
Don't hold your breath ... Unfortunately
Such a terrible way to start my new year, with anger & dread, but also the determination to do what I and WE can do to end this apeshittery…
What’s apeshit is that the conman claims the US will take control of Venezuela until a suitable government can be assembled. I can see where this is going.
Trump is already doing all he can to rig the midterms. He will cheat and steal them if we are not careful and if we go about campaigning as usual and expect to win! We must be steadfast in monitoring all that he is doing now to stack the deck and confronting it head on. Then we have to make sure the Elon doesn't "help" count the votes again as he did in the swing states in 2024.
Hey KL., If starting a totally illegal occupation of another country was cool. Do we really think we are going to have elections? When they say , hey yea, we did this cause we wanted their oil. Do we think they are not just going to say..." Nah...we're at war, elections, what elections, we don't need no stinking elections". Who's going to make them hold elections?
The Congress? lol
Anyone who does this to OUR dictator will be greeted as liberators.
“This should be the final wake up call” is exactly right.
Well, well, well...If our military thought that was OK...Just think what's next...Hey it's cool to go into American cities and start rounding up people the Regime doesn't like. A No Kings rally? Those people are terrorists right? SCROTUS seems ok with that idea. And if any of you SP's were wondering where the feckless congress is:
On January 2, 2026, the U.S. Congress was largely out of session but preparing to return to Washington, D.C. the following week, with members potentially working in their home offices or on joint committees, as shown in Senate Calendars for that date listing committee meetings in the Capitol Hill area. The official meeting place for Congress is the United States Capitol Building.
So yeah....we're f Ed.
seriously F Ed.
And his whole presidency is in the shitter so this is what happens.
He doesn’t fit the definition of a president anymore, if it ever did.
Wag the Dog
Start a war to stay in power
Despicable
Hey Adam, Hey Sam, Thanks for reporting on all this shit. I'm very sorry that we don't have anything really positive that you can report on.Thanks for Hanging in there. And the swearing is GOOD.
I agree. Thanks, Adam and Sam for getting up this morning to cover this 💩. I am just seeing the tangerine terrorist’s remarks that the US is going to be very involved with running the Venezuelan oil industry. Oh boy…
Are these just military exercises to prepare for the midterm elections that will probably be cancelled?
Oil and drugs don’t mix.
Well we all knew he was going to invent another distraction from the Epstein files but this is outrageous! What a corrupt insatiable dumbfuck monster he is! Remove him from office now!