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Unfortunately it was unsuccessful, but I'm sure security details around the world are watching.

https://heavy.com/news/2018/08...sassination-attempt/

Around the 1:34 mark of the video. More details at the link.




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He was blathering on about private auto ownership and the good of society. Yada yada yada.

Noticeably missing were Venazuelans not happy with El Presidente. Just rows of military


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wow.

The red beret point, over El Presidente's left shoulder, had his eyes all over; and in the sky.



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wow.

The red beret point, over El Presidente's left shoulder, had his eyes all over; and in the sky.


Noticed the same thing. Looked like he may be anticipating, or just ever aware of surroundings?



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He saw the blast.


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E for effort. Better luck next time.


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Dang nice try fellas.
 
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Handgrenade has a five second delay...should try that next time



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It wouldn't be the first time a dictator set up a failed assassination attempt on himself or his family in order to galvanize the nation and take its attention from the current ailings and also to cement more power for himself.



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Also wouldn’t be the first time a dictator’s own men tried to kill him with explosives and failed. I referenced it earlier, but the guy behind him gives me a bit of a Von Stauffenberg vibe. Eyes up, lots of deep sighs.


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Flying the damn thing directly to him for detonation would have had a better chance for success. That, or drop a gravity device set to explode on impact from high enough where it couldn’t be heard.

Try, try again...




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They should have gotten one of the eleven year olds from my neighborhood.


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Missed? Its a danged shame. If at first you don't succeed...


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They should have gotten one of the eleven year olds from my neighborhood.

Yeah it's a shame they didn't. A failed coup attempt makes it harder next time. But maduro should sleep with one eye open.



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Might be, might not be?
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Caracas explosions were household gas, not drones sent to kill Maduro, AP sources claim

https://www.rt.com/news/435136...nation-versions-gas/


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Right on cue, he's blaming "right-wing" or "'far-right' groups" (i.e., anyone opposing him) for it. No doubt a new (or renewed) crackdown on them is coming next.
 
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Should have used a Reaper. The seasons, the sun, the wind and the rain may not fear it - but pretty much everyone else starts shittin' kittens when the Reaper arrives. Wink
 
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Right on cue, he's blaming "right-wing" or "'far-right' groups" (i.e., anyone opposing him) for it. No doubt a new (or renewed) crackdown on them is coming next.


In fairness to him, it usually IS the groups that are opposing you that go for the assassination attempts.
 
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JEFE, I'M COMING!!



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