The Netherlands won't condemn US over Venezuela action
(www.dutchnews.nl)
from throws_lemy@reddthat.com to world@lemmy.world on 09 Jan 2026 12:11
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from throws_lemy@reddthat.com to world@lemmy.world on 09 Jan 2026 12:11
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Bro… condemning them is such a low bar and these ass politicians here are not even willing to take that step. It takes almost 0 effort and is very low risk. We have territories that “belong” to the Netherlands close by that are afraid of what’s going on with their neighbor and you won’t even speak up about it. Weak.
There’s a Dutch possession, Bonaire, right off the coast of Venezuela.
It’s only industry is tourism. I have to think that the Dutch don’t want any military operations going on in that area, and don’t want the US to blockade the island.
“Boinaire will be handing over 50 million tourists, that will ‘agree’ to use some money in the US right before we prosecute and expel them to a random South-American dictatorship. This will cover the cost of managing the island indefinitely.”
the US of Europe strikes again!
Silly goose, that's England! Shockingly similar. Makes sense, a decent chunk of us are English.
If you think England out of all the countries in Europe is most like the US, or is really similar in general, you need to learn more about Europe and England
Enlighten me, what countries do you think are more similar, and why?
Damn those… Bicycle highways, just one more lane!
stupid, sexy bicycle lanes
Politicians all over Europe have been utterly limp in reacting to the USA’s attack. They’re sending a strong message of “you can do anything to anyone, including us, and we’ll let you and probably praise you.”
Don’t forget Rutte called Trump daddy. Cockroaches.
Politicians want us to choose them to make the hard decisions. But pussy out when they need to make hard decisions
The Dutch are already fearful of further upsetting the demented old mobster. All it takes is some dance moves and he sends a strike force in.
When we take Greenland they’ll get around to condemning. Nothing more.
All these assholes would have a different song to sing if China did an overnight kidnapping of taiwans leader or Russia did an overnight kidnapping of Zelensky.
Or a kidnapping of Netanyahu
Guys this is horrible and widely reported here, but pls keep in mind we have a “lame-duck” caretaker government atm before the new ruling coalition forms (it’s taking a hell of a long time and is difficult).
This caretaker government was a coalition with the PVV, who are our modern fascist party, and other “normal” conservatives, so it’s sad but not surprising.
The Dutch govenment is a fucking disgrace. I am ashamed to be Dutch.