Trump's critics are falling into an "obvious trap."

[littlemissmartypants]

Some think that Trump’s critics are getting it wrong when it comes to Venezuela. Michelle Martin of Amanpour and Company leads the discussion with
David Frum.

January 8, 2026 | Clip | 18:08
As President Trump ruminates on a long-term role for the U.S. in Venezuela, The Atlantic's David Frum argues that Trump's critics are falling into an "obvious trap." In a new essay, Frum warns that opponents of the administration are bogged down in the legalities of the military operation. He joins Michele Martin to explain why he believes their message is failing to break through.

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RESIST!!✊️

[Trueblue Texan]

1. Venezuela is a distraction...

Frum has fallen into an obvious trap.

[littlemissmartypants]

3. Did you watch the video?

[Trueblue Texan]

4. yes, I did. nt

[littlemissmartypants]

7. Thanks so much for your reply, Trueblue Texan. ❤️

Any thoughts on the Cuba American influence and the role of Cuba in general?

[Uncle Joe]

2. I think the answer to Frum's last question,

regarding looking inward and asking "why Americans harm themselves with drugs" is because our society in general doesn't send enough messages of support or caring for the American People.

Why do we do not have universal health care like every other advanced nation on Earth, why do we make our people go heavily into debt to better their prospects with a higher education?

Why did we have more people in prison than any other nation on Earth even before the *rump administration waged their war against our Constitution and the American peoples' freedom. Why do have industries that profit from imprisoning those people?

It may sound corny but there's just not enough love reflected from our culture or government to insulate the people, thus making the people ever more vulnerable to seeking means of escape by deadening the pain or seeking temporary pleasure whether it be drugs, alcohol or some other potential addiction. Our society is too mercenary and that mindset especially over the long term leaves ever increasing numbers of people behind.

I believe that's one reason as to why out mortality and addiction rate is approximately 400% higher than more enlightened nations such as Norway or Sweden

I'm thinking maybe having the Nobel Peace Prize as an institution based in that region since the beginning of the 20th century had beneficial subliminal effects on their societies' development.

Thanks for the thread littlemissmartypants

[littlemissmartypants]

5. ❤️ My pleasure, UJ. What did you think of the revelations about Cuba?

[Uncle Joe]

8. That *rump probably believes Venezuela's government will be more amenable now unlike Cuba after Castro?

[Trueblue Texan]

6. I agree...most people don't get enough love...

But it's when they're hopeless to make their lives better that they start looking to drugs, IMO.