U.S. Senate: Capturing Maduro Worth Losing War Powers, Apparently
According to AP, the Senate is gearing up for a vote on a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela, with President Trump strong-arming Republican defectors. This follows a 'surprise nighttime raid' to capture Nicolás Maduro. Let's briefly recall that the U.S. has a rich history of 'surprise' interventions in Latin America, from Chile to Nicaragua, rarely resulting in the democracy promised, but
always in geopolitical leverage. The 'success' Trump touts appears less about liberty for Venezuelans and more about unfettered executive action, regardless of congressional oversight. The sheer theatricality of Trump labeling senators 'stone cold losers' for daring to consider a check on presidential war-making is almost endearing in its transparency. One might wonder if the GOP finds
constitutional separation of powers an inconvenient obstacle only when a Democrat occupies the Oval Office. It seems when the drums of war beat, especially against a non-compliant nation, principles of limited government conveniently take a backseat. The 'deep state' conspiracy theorists are silent when the 'deep state' aligns with their preferred strongman's agenda.