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s-a-p ◴[] No.45536751[source]
I know a big baby that isn't going to be happy about this one :)
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WinstonSmith84 ◴[] No.45537344[source]
It was a MAGA talking point from the start, meant for MAGA ppl... The chance he got it was 0%, because:

1- The Nobel Peace Prize is chosen by a committee of 5 Norwegians. Having Russia or Israel expressing support doesn't help, it's probably even counterproductive. Random endorsements on Twitter don't matter either..

2- The committee values international cooperation, not trade wars, isolationism, or cozying up to dictators.

3- They prize the defense of democracy, not attacks on it.

4- The cherry on the cake: Machado got the prize while he's been threatening war with Venezuela itself. It almost feels like a big f*ck off

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onetimeusename ◴[] No.45539937[source]
Your last comment isn't very consistent. For one thing the US recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez as the rightful president[1]. Machado helped him during the campaign last year. For another, Machado opposes Maduro's regime and she actually dedicated her prize to Trump.[2]

[1]: https://www.state.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-the-rightfu...

[2]: https://x.com/MariaCorinaYA/status/1976642376119549990

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1. WinstonSmith84 ◴[] No.45540649[source]
Yes, she dedicated her prize to Trump, and that's easy to understand. It's a way to flatter his ego so that:

1- He doesn't turn against her or try to undermine her (he certainly would otherwise)

2- He publicly supports her cause.

3- His attention stays on Venezuela .. I really doubt she wants a full-scale US intervention.