Trump Has Turned The United States Into A Lawless Rogue State

It was bad enough that Donald Trump was flouting United States laws to gain more power (and wealth) for himself. But now he's decided that's not enough. He has begun to ignore and violate international laws.

Trump's is trying to justify his actions against Venezuela by claiming he is doing it to protect Americans from illegal drugs. That's ridiculous. Grabbing and kidnapping Maduro (and his wife) will do nothing to decrease the amount of drugs available on the streets of the United States. 

Venezuela (and Maduro) was not a major importer of drugs in this country. Other countries are far bigger importers of hard drugs - Colombia and Ecuador (cocaine), China (fentanyl), Afghanistan (heroin). And Trump's pardon of the Honduran president, who was convicted of exporting over 400 tons of hard drugs to the United States, also gives lie to Trump's claim.

The truth is that Trump doesn't care about the drugs or the plight of Venezuelan citizens. He wanted Venezuela's oil reserves - generally considered to be the largest in the world. And he didn't care what he had to do to get them.

Trump's bombing of small boats and killing those on them is a violation of international law (and U.S. due process laws).

Trump's seizing of tanker ships and stealing their oil is a violation of international law.

Trump's bombing of Venezuela and killing of its citizens is a violation of international law (and an act of war).

Trump's kidnapping Of Venezuela's leader is a violation of international law.

And Trump's current attempt to steal Venezuela's oil reserves is a violation of international law.

The United States used to be a freedom-loving country that supported democracies around the world. But Trump has turned it into a lawless rogue state that threatens democracy and world peace. All Americans who love democracy (at home and abroad) should be ashamed of Trump's actions - and dedicate themselves to opposing his lawless regime.