To start . . .
Credit to TKC readers for predicting this move that was telegraphed months ago given that U.S. Presidents typically use Third World Latin America as a punching bag when polling numbers sag . . . We disagree with Kander, a comparison of the conflict to the take down of Manuel Noriega in Panama is actually more apt with Prez Reagan's excursion into Grenada deserving mention as well.
And now . . . For context on the inspiration for today's lead story . . .
Jason Kander remains the leading voice amongst Kansas City Democratic Party leaders on the national stage.
Mr. Kander hosts a popular podcast, he has more influential social media following on a national level than any other local politico and he has demonstrated over the years the ability to garner the mainstream media spotlight for both his veteran's advocacy and political opinions.
We note just a bit of his influential resume if only because so many of our conservative friends often need help seeing outside of their right-wing bubble and don't understand why Kander's statements merit attention.
Accordingly . . .
Jason Kander's comment seems to define the progressive response to U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and it's a good place to start the conversation in a town that's dominated by Democratic Party public officials.
Here's what he recently posted to social media . . .
"Going to war STRICTLY to get access to another country’s natural resources - and for no other pretext or partial moral reason at all - is the type of thing Putin, Stalin, Hitler, and whoever is president in Avatar would do."
Worthwhile follow-up from Jason Kander posted just moments ago . . .
"A war has to be especially stupid for a U.S. president to have to do it without authorization from a Congress controlled by his own party."
Meanwhile . . .
The comment sparks us to share some of our reading from "many sides" of the conversation.
Take a look via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Aircraft fly low over Caracas as explosions hit Venezuelan capital - video
Venezuelan government confirms attacks made on the capital, as well as three other states
Trump vows US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition of power
Venezuela intervention announced as President Donald Trump says U.S. will run the country until safe transition after special forces allegedly captured dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Trump: Maduro 'Captured and Flown Out Of' Venezuela
President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been "captured and flown out of the country"
Republicans largely back Trump on Venezuela action, Democrats decry it as unjustified
Democrats said he needed congressional authorization to use military force.
'Mix of emotions': Kansas City's Venezuelan community reeling amid Maduro's capture
Trump announces Maduro and wife 'captured and flown out'; KC resident of Venezuelan descent expresses relief and concern
Local leaders respond to US military action in 'Operation Absolute Resolve'
Why did the US capture Nicolas Maduro? US will now run Venezuelan government, oil production. Trump shares photo of Maduro on USS Iwo Jima
Mo. lawmakers react to U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader
The United States successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, al
Kansas leaders react to U.S. military strike on Venezuela
Senator Roger Marshall and Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson took to social media to comment on U.S. military strike on Venezuela.
Schmitt says 'this is our hemisphere.' Then Trump takes Venezuela's Maduro | Opinion
Missouri's junior senator said the U.S. should start acting like a superpower again. The "peacemaker and unifier" president did it without Congress' approval. | Opinion
World leaders denounce U.S. operation to capture Maduro
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the bombings and capture "cross an unacceptable line."
Trump Teases Next Potential Target For Military Intervention After Capture Of Venezuela Dictator
President Donald Trump hinted Mexican drug cartels could be the next target of American military action during a phone interview on "Fox and Friends Weekend."
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