very little is what it seems to be in venezuela, which is in truth just another american-dominated plantation. i don't think the americans actually want a change of government in the country.

whatever you think of the situation - and i would have difficulty taking a side here - the fact is that the current venezuelan election system has been monitored for years, and is freer and fairer than most nato countries. maduro is a dictator in the same way that iraq had weapons of mass destruction - it's an easily debunked lie. on the other hand, it is deeply irregular for the opposition leader to declare himself president like this, and whatever protests are happening are clearly not reflective of an actual mandate. the fact that he's openly calling for a military coup is really rather troubling.

but, this is nothing new.