On 1/11/2026 at 9:52 PM, puck2 said:

Trumps behaviour within the last months reminds me of Hitler who occupied neighborts of Germany

Yes, the dictator is planning his future empire, will probably even set up a McDonald's in Greenland in case he ever sets foot in the place........🫨

On 1/11/2026 at 9:51 PM, wombat said:

I wouldn't call it either of them I call it common sense.... the Silent majority are speaking

Shhh some will think you have decent analytical skills.

On 1/12/2026 at 1:10 PM, Thingamabob said:

Trump is addressing issues which his predecessors have failed to do. Domestically, illegal border crossings have virtually been stopped, and the trade deficit has been halved. Abroad, the Venezuelan exports of narcotics to the USA have been significantly reduced.

Venezuela sends most of the cocaine to Europe. And how do you know that what little that does go to the USA has been significantly reduced?

25 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

how do you know

When the street prices rise would be an indication of success?

36 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Venezuela sends most of the cocaine to Europe. And how do you know that what little that does go to the USA has been significantly reduced?

Venezuela has exported cocaine and marjuana sourced from Columbia mostly to the USA, but also to Europe, the Caribbean and, allegedly, south and east Asia. This trade has been significantly reduced by the actions of the current US government.

22 minutes ago, wombat said:

When the street prices rise would be an indication of success?

According to what I've read Street prices have actually reached record lows. The head of the DEA claims that wholesale prices are up by 30 to 45%. On the other hand, production of cocaine is also hit record highs.

5 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Venezuela has exported cocaine and marjuana sourced from Columbia mostly to the USA, but also to Europe, the Caribbean and, allegedly, south and east Asia. This trade has been significantly reduced by the actions of the current US government.

From Gemini AI

The Europe Connection: A significant portion of the cocaine transiting Venezuela is destined for Europe and West Africa, rather than the United States.

The 74% vs. 8% Split: Historically, DEA data cited in these reports shows that roughly 74% of U.S.-bound cocaine moves through the Eastern Pacific Vector (from Colombia/Ecuador toward Mexico). Only about 8% to 10% typically transits the "Caribbean Corridor" involving Venezuela.

Logistical Logic: Traffickers use Venezuela for European shipments because its Atlantic-facing coastline and lack of cooperation with U.S. authorities make it an ideal "jump-off" point for long-haul maritime vessels and "air bridge" flights to West Africa (a common stopover for the European market).

6 minutes ago, Alan Zweibel said:

From Gemini AI

The Europe Connection: A significant portion of the cocaine transiting Venezuela is destined for Europe and West Africa, rather than the United States.

The 74% vs. 8% Split: Historically, DEA data cited in these reports shows that roughly 74% of U.S.-bound cocaine moves through the Eastern Pacific Vector (from Colombia/Ecuador toward Mexico). Only about 8% to 10% typically transits the "Caribbean Corridor" involving Venezuela.

Logistical Logic: Traffickers use Venezuela for European shipments because its Atlantic-facing coastline and lack of cooperation with U.S. authorities make it an ideal "jump-off" point for long-haul maritime vessels and "air bridge" flights to West Africa (a common stopover for the European market).

Your reference to West Africa as a destination is correct.

The 10 tons that was busted in Spain hidden in salt the other day is going to put a hell of a dent in someone's pocket