madcaesar
@madcaesar@lemmy.world
- Comment on If WWIII broke out tomorrow do you honestly believe america would win? 1 day ago:
Caused by ITSELF
All loses the USA is taking are all fucking own goals.
The USA is the equivalent of starting the game up 100-0 (due to WW2) and then proceeding to just unload 30 meter bangers into its own goal…
- Comment on Are you people all bots? 1 day ago:
I don’t know about bots, but there is definitely shills and saboteurs here
- Comment on Has Canada's government done anything concrete to reduce dependence on the US since Trump took office? Maybe even since the first term? 1 week ago:
Quick googling returned all of this. Again, it’s similar to Sadam, W started an illegal war and should have been tried for war crimes, that does NOT mean I’m not happy Saddam is dead.
Two things can be true at the same time, and pretty much any oil rich country inevitably ends up enriching a few and oppressing its populace. There’s been books written on the subject, sadly Venezuela is no different. I’m fairly certain the average Venezuela citizen gives no shits about Maduro if anything they are afraid things will get even worse since Trump is even a bigger piece of shit than him.
Crimes against humanity allegationsInternational bodies and human rights organizations describe a pattern of state policy involving widespread attacks on civilians, which can constitute crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute.���� Key alleged acts include:Systematic persecution of political opponents and perceived critics, including arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearance.����Extrajudicial killings by security forces and pro‑government armed groups (“colectivos”) during protests and security operations.�����The UN Independent International Fact‑Finding Mission on Venezuela and the ICC Prosecutor both state there is a reasonable basis to believe that crimes against humanity (e.g., murder, imprisonment, torture, persecution, sexual violence) have been committed by state agents or groups acting with state authorization or support.�����Specific illegal acts reportedReports by NGOs, the UN, and foreign governments describe concrete categories of unlawful conduct attributed to Maduro‑aligned forces and institutions:�����Arbitrary or unlawful killings of protesters and bystanders during post‑election crackdowns and security operations.�����Mass arbitrary detentions, including of minors, often without warrants or due process, on vague “terrorism” or “national security” charges.����Enforced disappearances, where detainees’ whereabouts are concealed for days or longer from families and lawyers.����Torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees (beatings, asphyxiation, sexual violence, food and water deprivation).�����Politically motivated prosecutions in courts lacking independence, with prolonged pre‑trial detention and denial of fair trial guarantees.�����These acts violate Venezuela’s own constitution and criminal code, as well as international human rights treaties to which Venezuela is a party (e.g., ICCPR, Convention against Torture).����Electoral and political repressionInternational and regional organizations have described the electoral environment and repression of opposition as unlawful or unconstitutional in various respects.���� Reported acts include:Disqualification, arrest, or intimidation of opposition candidates and activists to prevent effective participation in elections.���Violent repression of post‑election protests, including lethal force against demonstrators and collective punishment in low‑income areas.�����Severe restrictions on freedom of expression and the press, including harassment, prosecution, and closure or seizure of independent media outlets.����Regional human rights bodies (like the Inter‑American Commission on Human Rights) characterize these practices as violations of the American Convention on Human Rights and other binding norms.��ICC investigation and international proceedingsThe International Criminal Court has opened a formal investigation (often called “Venezuela I”) into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela, focusing on repression of political opponents since at least 2014.��� Points to note:Multiple states referred Venezuela to the ICC in 2018; the Prosecutor concluded there is a reasonable basis to believe crimes against humanity occurred.���The ICC’s Pre‑Trial Chamber has authorized the continuation of the investigation, finding that domestic proceedings in Venezuela are insufficient.���Analysts now consider sealed arrest warrants against high‑level officials, potentially including Maduro, a real possibility, though any such warrants would not initially be public.���Separately, courts in other countries have pursued cases under universal jurisdiction principles, including an Argentine judge issuing warrants to secure testimony from Maduro and others regarding alleged crimes against humanity.�Narcotics trafficking conspiracy chargesIn addition to human‑rights‑related allegations, US prosecutors have charged Maduro and close associates with participating in a transnational cocaine‑trafficking conspiracy.� According to public indictments:Maduro, family members, and senior officials are accused of working with designated terrorist cartels to move large quantities of cocaine toward the United States.�The charges claim they used state power and public office to protect and facilitate trafficking, corrupting Venezuelan institutions for these purposes.�These are criminal indictments in US courts; Maduro denies the accusations and characterizes them as politically motivated, and the cases have not yet resulted in a US conviction of Maduro personally as of early 2026.���
- Comment on Has Canada's government done anything concrete to reduce dependence on the US since Trump took office? Maybe even since the first term? 1 week ago:
Ok buddy take it easy.
Let’s not equivalate an innocent woman getting shot by thugs to a corrupt president getting arrested.
The Venezuela thing is fucked up for many reasons, but that corrupt president getting fucked isn’t one of them.
- Comment on Has Canada's government done anything concrete to reduce dependence on the US since Trump took office? Maybe even since the first term? 1 week ago:
Yep totally fair. Again, I don’t know if behind the scenes people are just like “he’s done this shit already, nothing we can do about it, so just appease the child with some comments”
A lot of leaders seem to be taking this route publicly while they work behind the scenes to shed themselves of Trump
- Comment on Has Canada's government done anything concrete to reduce dependence on the US since Trump took office? Maybe even since the first term? 1 week ago:
That’s a separate issue and yes I agree, liberals aren’t saints and need to be checked, I’m just focusing on the whole Trump part.
- Comment on Has Canada's government done anything concrete to reduce dependence on the US since Trump took office? Maybe even since the first term? 1 week ago:
Carney is in a tough spot… Canada heavily relies on the US and just giving them the middle finger is not an option.
I know instinctively it would feel great if he just told Trump to eat a bag of dicks, but that would be irresponsible and could spiral Canada into a depression.
People don’t seem to understand that there are different forms of appeasement of lunatics.
The Conservatives wanted to enthusiastically gargle Trump’s balls and move us closer to fascism.
The liberals understand they have to be still play politics to not crash the country but are working behind the scenes to reduce dependencies.
To the uneducated both positions look identical from the outside because neither is telling Trump to fuck off, but there are nuances here.
- Comment on What is with these videos where it's just someone reaction to shit someone else is doing? 2 weeks ago:
Do you count debunking videos as stealing, because I don’t. Some of the best videos is people debunking misinformation posted by assholes like Rogan.
- Comment on [deleted] 1 month ago:
Have you really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
- Comment on Why isn't the rest of the world doing anything about the USA? 2 months ago:
TLDR The USA is the most powerful country in the world, and the world never prepared for a time when the USA would be led by a fascist asshole.
- Comment on Why have so many services started using single-factor passwordless authentication in the last little while? 2 months ago:
I never understood why SMS is insecure, are you saying it’s easy to intercept someone’s number? How would that even work without the SIM?
- Comment on How can a US state block porn? 2 months ago:
Bans implemented poorly don’t work. And it also depends on what you consider a success. Can you ban anything 100 %? No, but that doesn’t mean some shit should not be banned
- Comment on How can a US state block porn? 2 months ago:
I will just add how Republicans try to ban everything they don’t like, but when it comes to banning guns they are like “Bans Don’t Work!”
The point is that Republicans never do anything in good faith. It’s always lies and hypocrisy.
- Comment on Why did Thanos, with the power of all the infinity stones, never think to try doubling the amount of resources in the world? 2 months ago:
Go on
- Comment on Does Coke Zero taste different in the UK vs. the USA? 2 months ago:
Coke Love 🎾
- Comment on Do you think The Boys is an accurate representation if real people had superpowers? 3 months ago:
The fuck?
- Comment on Do you think The Boys is an accurate representation if real people had superpowers? 3 months ago:
Season 4…was…absokutr garbage 1 was solid I enjoyed 2, 3 was fun because of soldier boy… Then the finale was like wtf… And the season 4 is some of the worst television ever made holy shit…
- Comment on do you remember a time when societies were so polarized and shifted so much to the right like today? How long did it last? 3 months ago:
The problem is that the left, progressives, whatever… are usually more open minded and liberal so they bicker and find nuance in EVERYTHING. Which is nice… But also a massive weakness when it comes to building strong coalitions.
The left is endlessly sub dividing… each group gate keeping harder than the previous… each one more white knighting than the previous with endless, useless infighting.
Meanwhile the right is like “brown people are to blame for everything!”
“Sounds, good here’s my vote…”
😐
- Comment on Are the character names in most Anime real Japanese names or just made up? 3 months ago:
DON’T CALL ME YOU, BUD!
- Comment on Are the character names in most Anime real Japanese names or just made up? 3 months ago:
YOU’RE MADE UP
- Comment on [deleted] 4 months ago:
My guess is that the guy has several red hats in his closet
- Comment on would you visit an authoritarian country if you had the chance to live there up to 4 weeks for free even if you believe multiparty democracy to be something non negotiable? 4 months ago:
The judicial system can fuck people up even in Democratic countries. Rolling the dice in dictatorships?
Fuck no!
- Comment on Kawhi Leonard signed a secret $28m deal funded by Balmer. 4 months ago:
This is huge!
- Comment on Bring out the trumpets and pour out the beer 4 months ago:
It would be easy like this
I will make healthcare free for everyone! We’re going to have the best healthcare in the world and billionaires are going to pay for it!
I’m going to start a federal drug program! We’re going to have the cheapest drugs in the world and no-one will have to decide between rent and their medication!
I’m going to start a national Give Parents Freedom Act, where we will provide free daycare for any parent making under 100k/year! We will pay for it by cutting the military budget by 1%!
In my first 100 days I’m going to sign the mothers are awsome executive order mandating 1 year of maternity leave for mothers and 3 months for fathers. Employers will not be allowed to fire any new parent.
I’m also going to divert ICE money into a new consumer agency called “IYCIWFYU” (If you collude I will fuck you up) their entire mission will be to investigate corporations that are price fixing and stealing money from the people.
I’m going to make digital Tax filing FREE for everyone and divert all IRS investigations into people making over 5 million per year!
Instead we get
I’ll try to pass a bipartisan bill to maybe fix some roads… 🤷I don’t know… We’ll see what Republicans let me do 😢
- Comment on Bring out the trumpets and pour out the beer 4 months ago:
Fuck your dad.
No offense.
- Comment on Why are they even doing this, the grass wasn't even that tall 4 months ago:
What is even the point of buying a home in a HOA? You’re getting fucked by the bank on the loan and then by random dickheads about your yard… Might as well get an apartment at that point and get some rest.
- Comment on what are the grievances with the "male loneliness epidemic"? 4 months ago:
I think what’s happening is:
40% of men are good people
40% of women are good people
The remaining 20% are pieces of shit that demonize and demean the other sex, which has caused the 80% to become scared and reclusive.
Social media makes it seem like the percentages are flipped but they are not!
The numbers are made up but you get my point.
- Comment on Teddybears - Punkrocker 4 months ago:
Absolutely.
I know people can call superman boring, but to me what makes him even more amazing is that he has enough power to basically dominate everyone… But he doesn’t, he always chooses to do the right thing and tries to give people a second chance.
It’s part of the reason Zach Schneider’s Superman sucked balls, because they tried to make him some dark edge lord that literally kills in the first fucking movie.
Supes is the last hero that remains as some sort of beacon of hope and fairness, which naturally goes against the fascist mindset.
A red hatter cannot comprehend having power and not using it to subjugate or enforce your will. It simply does not compute in their lead infested brains.
- Comment on [deleted] 5 months ago:
I mean it’s a bit odd, but fuck it man it’s a date. You go out and have fun. If you’re not into it you pull the plug after 15 min.
Honesty we all need a kick in the ass sometimes to go out and do shit.
I don’t know your relationship with your dad, but if you two are on good terms and trust each other than this is actually kinda cool.
Have fun and enjoy.
- Comment on Where are all the successful "red cities"? 5 months ago:
Balkan? The countries that were drawn into a brutal civil war by right wing pieces of shit and are still trying to recover from the bloodshed and brain drain? Those Balkan cities?