seunmohmoh:
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greatermeme:
seun! You're the BOMB! A CNN news reporter! Well done! I'm following your news reports as they unfold. Why not start a news blog? I like the reportage!

seunmohmoh:
Thank you.I am not interested in blogging.

greatermeme:
OK!

seunmohmoh:
I do it for fun.

greatermeme:
Great companies started as hobbies! It was like doing what you find joy in , And eventually start earning a passive income!

seunmohmoh:
HORRIFYING video and images shows President Nicolas Maduro's armoured cars ploughing into anti-regime protesters in Venezuela.

The under-siege dictator ordered loyal troops onto the streets of Caracas after opposition leader Juan Guaido issued a call for a popular uprising supported by soldiers who had defected from the regime.Disturbing TV footage showed three Venezuelan National Guard armoured personnel carriers arriving at a demonstration before two turn into the crowd.

At least one person appears to fall under the wheels amid the mayhem.

Other images — which appear to have been taken in a different spot to the footage — also show a demonstrator being run over.

It came as Maduro today called for his supporters to take to the streets with "nerves of steel" after his US-backed rival Mr Guaido called for a military uprising ahead of a major march in the capital tomorrow.

The "interim president" made his call to arms surrounded by dozens of troops outside an air force base in the capital Caracas.

In a dawn address he declared the "beginning the final phase of Operation Freedom" had begun.

He was pictured near an air force in Caracas flanked by a group of men in uniform - many wearing blue ribbons on their sleeves.ANTI-REGIME DEMONSTRATORS FLEE AMID GUNFIRE
Government security forces fired tear gas at Guaido, his supporters and around 70 armed men in military uniform.

Video footage showed people fleeing as the sound of bullets being fired rang through the air.

So far, the military, and in particular the higher ranks, have repeatedly pledged their loyalty to President Maduro.

He defiantly tweeted: "Nerves of steel. I call for maximum popular mobilisation to assure the victory of peace. We will win!"

Maduro said he had spoken with military leaders and they had shown him "their total loyalty".

But in a bid to gain armed forces support, the opposition has developed an amnesty proposal that would grant amnesty to soldiers who willingly break ranks with the current government."The FANB must protect the Constitution and the Venezuelan people. It should stand by the National Assembly and the legitimate institutions against the usurpation of democracy.

"The United States stands with the people of Venezuela," Bolton tweeted, referring to the FANB armed forces.

Meanwhile, Venezuela's socialist party boss, Diosdado Cabello, called on government supporters to amass at the presidential palace to defend Maduro from what he called a small uprising of traitorous military soldiers backed by the US.

He desperately tried to downplay the significance of the rebellion, saying Caracas is calm and that the air base near where the rebellious soldiers are gathered had not been touched.

Cabello said the opposition had not been able to take over the air base, which he said remained "absolutely under the operational control" of the government.

In the three-minute video, Guaido said any soldiers who took to the streets would be acting to protect Venezuela’s constitution.

He made the comments a day before a planned anti-government rally due to be held on Wednesday.

“The moment is now,” he said, as his political mentor Leopoldo Lopez and several heavily armed soldiers backed by a single armoured vehicle looked on.

CORBYNISTAS SLAM UPRISING AS 'PINOCHET-STYLE COUP'
Meanwhile supporters of UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn — a vocal supporter of Maduro and his embattled socialist regime — dubbed the uprising a "Pincohet-style coup".

Corbynista MP Chris Williamson said: "It appears that the USA is ramping up its efforts to overthrow the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in a military coup."

"I stand in full solidarity with the people of Venezuela against this attack on their democracy and sovereignty."Lopez has been under house arrest for leading an anti-government push in 2014.

Guaido later told CNN Espanol: "“Evidently, there is no such backing of the armed forces to Maduro’s regime.

"Communication was blocked between civilian leaders and the democratic armed forces of Venezuela … but we have been able to pierce through that.

“It’s great news for the entire country that the military of Venezuela’s armed forces have taken this step. They were an important part of this.

"This was fundamental not only for a transitioning, but to recover Venezuela’s sovereignty. Here we are next to our legislators, the military and soon with the people of Venezuela.

"We are determined to conquer freedom for our country.”

Regarding Lopez, Guaido said: “We have decreed amnesty and the release for jailed politicians. This is the beginning of the (release) of political leaders and military personnel.”What is the military's stance in Venezuela?
While most military leaders openly back Maduro, the lower ranks are ill-equipped and are constantly monitored by the intelligence services.Salaries have hugely decreased over the years and more than 4,000 low-ranking officers have deserted during the last 12 months."The middle ranks are earning around $3 to $4 a month, and that is impacting their own structure," said one expert on Venezuela's armed forces.The military has also struggled to maintain its equipment as it suffers from a shortage of spare parts.According to some analysts, intelligence agents are also embedded among the military forces to guard against anti-regime activity.Those troops who support the opposition have been accused of betrayal and have been arrested, according to Human Rights Watch.Authorities have also arrested the family members of some suspects in an effort to determine their whereabouts, the rights group said.
Venezuelan Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez tweeted that the government was confronting a small group of "military traitors" seeking to promote a coup.

Guaido, in the video posted on his Twitter account, spoke in the company of men in military uniform and opposition politician Lopez, who is under house arrest.

"The national armed forces have taken the correct decision, and they are counting on the support of the Venezuelan people," Guaido said.

President Donald Trump is monitoring the situation in Venezuela, the White House said this afternoon.

Spain said it did not support any military coup, even though it considered Guaido as the country's legitimate leader.

Guaido, the leader of Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, in January invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency, arguing that Maduro's re-election in 2018 was illegitimate.

He has been travelling outside the capital, Caracas, more and more in recent weeks to try to put pressure on Maduro to step down.

Protests are planned for Wednesday including what Guaido has said will be "the largest march in Venezuela's history", part of what he calls the "definitive phase" of his effort to take office in order to call fresh elections.jackpot
Around 50 countries including the United States have recognised Guaido as Venezuela's interim president.

Maduro calls Guaido a US-backed puppet (a.k.a Zelensky or Jewlensky) who seeks to oust him in a coup. The government has arrested his top aide, stripped Guaido of his parliamentary immunity and barred him from leaving the country

Last week, Guaido said his congressional ally - opposition lawmaker Gilber Caro - had been detained, and that 11 members of his team had been summoned to appear before the Sebin intelligence agency.

Whyem15:

Like the Libyans are enjoying since America collected gold from them and gave them ceramic?
Like Ukraine is enjoying since the US backed coup?
Like Iraq is enjoying since the invasion by nato?

BidenDTrounced:
Gas prices dropped during covid (in Canada) why? Movements were restricted, lock downs, fewer cars on the road and therefore less demand for gas. When demand is high, price is high and when demand is low, price is low. There was low demand and production was reduced. Biden actually blamed President Putin for the increase in gas prices but you're saying it's Saudi Arabia. Americans blamed Biden and held him responsible so he had to save his own skin. It falls in the category of selfish interest. "Meanwhile, countries that do not abandon thier national interests by refusing to jump on the isolation/sanction bandwagon of the West gets a lecture. Sermons that the West itself doesn't practice.." Why do other countries get a lecture when they have to 'cave in'

BidenDTrounced:
Your statement long gan. I've concluded this topic already so I'll only highlight some interesting areas from your post and rephrase them. What did you want the US to do about Khashoggi (a US citizen that wasn't killed on US soil)? The question is what did the US do about Khashoggi? (You only mentioned threats) What would the US have done if it was a country that wasn't as influential and powerful as Saudi Arabia? Did the US impose sanctions on Korea(DPRK)?Zimbabwe? Yes Why didn't the SAUDIS rise up against MBS for the killing of Khashoggi? The majority of Saudi citizens found Khashoggi to be a traitor and agent of destabilization/division groomed by the US to make thier country a Libya 2.0 He wasn't missed by many. You said Biden threatened hail and brimestones to sanction Saudi. Shireen Abu Akleh was also a US citizen and a Journalist (that wasn't killed on US soil). She got a cold treatment because she had no political value to the schemings of Washington. Your writings and admissions further buttresses the fact that Khashoggi had indeed been a tool crafted by the US to orchestrate the breakdown of peace and order in an attempt to overthrow the legitimate govt of Saudi Arabia. You said "That is why we have diplomats. They work in the best interest of the collective MANY, not the few minorities." This closely mirrors my earlier statement "Meanwhile, countries that do not abandon thier national interests by refusing to jump on the isolation/sanction bandwagon of the West gets a lecture. Sermons that the West itself doesn't practice.." Biden went begging for oil and the Saudi Prince proved himself to be an excellent negotiator. He acquired revenue for his country while simultaneously placing Biden in his place. Brilliant diplomacy. Very brilliant. Khashoggi is another classic example of a person that allied himself to a country under the leadership of a man that's not worthy of trust or loyalty. He allowed himself to be used. Meanwhike, real journalists like Shireen Abu Akleh gets the cold shoulder.

BidenDTrounced:





I've received reports on Juan Guaido, I'll take action on that later in the day.





Joe Biden vowed to make Saudi Arabia a pariah state. He failed, he bent the knee, crown prince MBS prevailed. He blamed President Putin

During the Iran hijab/regime change protests, suggesting a Libya/Gaddafi 2.0:
"We're going to free Iran" Joe Biden
What happened? He failed.

BidenDTrounced:
I like this version better

US-backed Venezuelan opposition figure expelled by neighbor

https://www.rt.com/news/575304-colombia-expels-juan-guaido/

BidenDTrounced:
Guys, this is competing with Juan for topic of the day.





South Africa’s ruling party decides to withdraw from ICC — president
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has decided to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC), South African president Cyril Ramaphosa reported on Tuesday.

"The decision of the ANC to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court is due to the ICC’s bias in certain situations," he said after talks with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto in Pretoria.

As the official spokesman for the South African president told TASS, to withdraw from the ICC, the parliament needs the corresponding decision of the National Assembly. The ANC has a majority in the lower house of the South African parliament.
https://tass.com/world/1609393

It's no surprise that SA is significantly much more developed than Nigeria.


The ICC has basically lost credibility and whatever prestige that might have been attached to it.

BidenDTrounced:


My interests is a developed and prosperous Africa where ordinary Africans have the resources to travel and explore the world without having to dehumanize themselves.



The reason I'm relaxing on the RUS - UKR conflict is because the war is over, my aspirations came to fruition much more rapidly than I expected.
The West has receded and declined, we're now in a multipolar world where Yuan is an acceptable alternative to the dollar, sanctions are impotent, the West has been unable to isolate Russia (the West still has embassies in Russia sef...they could communicate with Russia via Nigeria or cnn), the West has been unable to prevent trade between Russia and the relevant stakeholders (China and India).. plus, Nazi Ukraine has lost territory that is comparable to the size of some countries and the West is unable to achieve any of it's intended goals/ambition (the West is incapacitated).

In addition to this, President Peter Obi, President of Biafra, some parts of Nigeria and commander in chief of obidients worldwide has submitted an application for Africa (yes, he also doubles as the president of Africa) to join NATO. Our enormous natural resources is too dear to allow it to fall into Russian hands.


and

As a matter of "leaks", resources rich Africa was next on the Russian agenda. But thanks to the sacrifices of Jewlensky and the benevolent West, Russia is unable to invade Nigeria. Tinubu has traveled to Ukraine to thank the Nazi militant for fighting for our freedom.

BidenDTrounced:
The West CANNOT survive without Africa/China but Africa/China does not need the West for survival. Africans should recognize thier exalted position.

mysticwarrior:
Venezuela has never been the same again after Chavez.

dermmy:


Honestly. Nicholas Maduro destroyed Chavez's Bolivarian Revolution. He destroyed the Venezuela Chavez worked hard to build.

BidenDTrounced:
From every indication, the intention was to disintegrate and subjugate Russia. Now that they've seen the results of thier miscalculations, they're aimless and they're basically using the RUS-UKR crisis as a distraction to divert attention away from domestic failures.
Nazi Ukraine has lost territory that is comparable to the size of some countries

BidenDTrounced:


My interests is a developed and prosperous Africa where ordinary Africans have the resources to travel and explore the world without having to dehumanize themselves.



The reason I'm relaxing on the RUS - UKR conflict is because the war is over, my aspirations came to fruition much more rapidly than I expected.
The West has receded and declined, we're now in a multipolar world where Yuan is an acceptable alternative to the dollar, sanctions are impotent, the West has been unable to isolate Russia (the West still has embassies in Russia sef...they could communicate with Russia via Nigeria or cnn), the West has been unable to prevent trade between Russia and the relevant stakeholders (China and India).. plus, Nazi Ukraine has lost territory that is comparable to the size of some countries and the West is unable to achieve any of it's intended goals/ambition (the West is incapacitated).

In addition to this, President Peter Obi, President of Biafra, some parts of Nigeria and commander in chief of obidients worldwide has submitted an application for Africa (yes, he also doubles as the president of Africa) to join NATO. Our enormous natural resources is too dear to allow it to fall into Russian hands.


and

As a matter of "leaks", resources rich Africa was next on the Russian agenda. But thanks to the sacrifices of Jewlensky and the benevolent West, Russia is unable to invade Nigeria. Tinubu has traveled to Ukraine to thank the Nazi militant for fighting for our freedom.

BidenDTrounced:
The West CANNOT survive without Africa/China but Africa/China does not need the West for survival. Africans should recognize thier exalted position.

Lavrov urged the audience "to stay optimistic."

"We hope that the desire to join forces will prevail, that it will be understood that splitting the global community into one billion and seven billion is wrong, that putting yourself above others is also wrong," the top Russian diplomat said.

https://tass.com/politics/1609589

BidenDTrounced:

This is called Trauma Bonding.
We have been exposed and accustomed to mistreatment, corruption, misrule, maladministration etc. so when our government faithfully executes NORMAL EXPECTATIONS, it seems like a magnanimous, selfless and philanthropic act, we thank them for it and it endears them to us.
This is a legacy of Western colonialism.

Origins of Corruption In Africa
https://panafricanreview.rw/origins-of-corruption-in-africa/

Colonialism is alive and well in Africa, but goes by many nice names
https://roape.net/2022/01/26/colonialism-is-alive-and-well-in-africa-but-goes-by-many-nice-names/

The New Intellectuals of Empire
https://roape.net/2021/07/01/the-new-intellectuals-of-empire/




Although, the West has been able to create a 'garden' (Borrell, EU official) for itself at the expense and continuous exploitation of those it has condemned and confined to the 'jungle' (Borrell)

Corruption is more rampant in the West but it's much more subtle and covert (I wrote about this in 2020 based on my observations, exposure and personal experience...then I saw the authors/writers in the aforementioned links use the same words I used..it was affirming and vitalizing)
Westerners are also exposed to to "mistreatment, corruption, misrule, maladministration" BUT in the sense that developing countries are thier specimens (they're well indoctrinated in that 'knowledge' by Western mechanisms).
The" garden vs the jungle" division creates an aura of superiority (and they're emboldened by the inferiority complex of thier subjects/the colonized)....
These circumstances leads to the conditioning by means of distractions and manipulations (which I've already touched on in this discourse) that the worst scenario in the West
is better than the best of developing countries.
In conclusion, just like inhabitants of developing countries, majority of westerners are also 'trauma bonded' in the context of this writing and we're the samples/specimen for thier exposure to to "mistreatment, corruption, misrule, maladministration."


The attached is just for lols

BidenDTrounced:
Why Tinubu floored Atiku, Obi, by President Buhari

Overconfidence and poor tactical moves led to the failure of the
opposition to defeat the ruling party in the February 25 presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday.
Besides, the President explained that the All Progressives Congress (APC) got its act together by employing cautious confidence and hard work to retain power, won by President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He defeated Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP).

The President criticised the PDP and LP for relying on external backers.

Speaking to APC governors during a visit to his residence at Aso Villa, he said: “They were already telling their foreign backers that they would defeat the APC.”

He added: [Our Party blended confidence with caution. We worked hard and won. Now, their overconfidence is creating more problems for the opposition than anyone else.

“They are finding it hard to convince those who supported them from outside why they are unable to beat us.”

Speaking further on the election, the President added: “An important reason I congratulate Asiwaju (Tinubu) on winning is that the opposition got support and false hope from outside and went on to create the impression that they will win, that they will defeat us. How more wrong could anyone be?” he asked.

He thanked Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for the infrastructure he has provided to make life easy for him in retirement.

He explained that Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had equally done the same thing, but he did not elaborate on it.

Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, said the visit was to say “Happy Sallah” to the President and to thank him for the leadership he had given to the party and the nation.

He congratulated the President on the party’s victory in the Presidential election, saying: “Your party won the Presidency, a majority in the Senate and for being the leading party in the House of Representatives. These successes would not have happened without your support.

“History will remember you kindly. Around the world, the election is being celebrated because of the turbulence in the region and in the developing world, all courtesy of your leadership.

‘We won by sheer hard work, the same thing you have always encouraged us to do. We thank you immensely for everything.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/why-tinubu-floored-atiku-obi-by-president-buhari/

BidenDTrounced:
Dangote (a black man) is the richest man in Africa (one would have expected it to be an igbo guy.. given the ostensible business acumen the igbos are known for). The igbos are the real definition of empty barrel makes the loudest noise. Dangote has been very vital to Nigeria's economy. Dangote's success is Nigeria's success.

BidenDTrounced:
Yorubas, silent billionaires.
Hausas ...it speaks for itself.
igbo people...always looking for validation



The owner of a giant multinational telecommunications company that is indigenous to Nigeria is an omoluabi.

As a matter of "leaks", resources rich Africa was next on the Russian agenda. But thanks to the sacrifices of Jewlensky and the benevolent West, Russia is unable to invade Nigeria. Tinubu has traveled to ukraine to thank the nazi militant for fighting for our freedom. Nigeria has struck a defensive alliance with NATO (or a millitary agreement equivalent or superior to NATO)....lol jk

BidenDTrounced:
"Majority of Ukrainians do not support the West/Zelensky's vendetta against Russians (Russians generally, including Russian speaking Ukrainians and the Russian culture). Majority of Ukrainians had preferred that the country should be divided with one going to Russia and the other as the new Ukraine (NK SK scenario) with security guarantees from the US, France and the UK. Security guarantees that ensures that if Russia invades the new Ukraine, then France, US, the new Ukraine and the UK will jointly invade Russia (are those countries scared? They have a lot of mouth). Also, they recently promised to nuke NK (a nuclear country) so they shouldn't be scared. I find Russia to be more credible. I don't even need to listen to Russia..I just need to look at the behaviour of the West. They appear to be confirming Russia's claims with thier actions."

BidenDTrounced:
Saudi Arabia evacuated Russians from Sudan

Saudi Arabia evacuated several dozen Russian nationals from Sudan aboard military ships, Ruslan Usmanov, Spokesman of the Russian Consulate General in Jeddah told TASS Sunday.

"Russian nationals do not evacuate on their own. They are being evacuated by Saudi military ships. They took this issue upon themselves. They evacuate from Port Sudan and take them to the Port of Jeddah, to the naval base. We meet them here," the diplomat said. "So far, about 40 Russian have arrived. Most of them have already departed: some back to Russia, and some to other countries - depending on their destination."

Usmanov specified that Russian citizens travel to Russia through transit countries, such as Egypt, Qatar and the UAE.

According to the spokesman, Saudi Arabia also evacuates American and European citizens. Saudi authorities provide lists of evacuated people to the consulate general several hours in advance.

"Saudi Arabia also pays for their two-day stay in hotel, with catering," Usmanov. "After that, Russian citizens depart to Russia. If necessary, we escort them to the airport, resolve some issues, but, usually, everything goes smoothly. There have been no problems so far."

The situation in Sudan escalated amid disagreements between the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who also heads the ruling Sovereignty Council, and the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (known as Hemedti), who is al-Burhan’s deputy on the council.

The main points of contention between the two military organizations pertain to the timeline and methods for unifying the armed forces of Sudan, as well as who should be appointed as commander-in-chief of the army: a career military officer, which is al-Burhan’s preferred option, or an elected civilian president, as Dagalo insists.

On April 15, armed clashes between the rival military factions erupted near a military base in Merowe and in the capital, Khartoum.

https://tass.com/society/1611769