Do the disingenuous dims remember gibbering joe increased the price on Maduro's head

[Irie]

To $ 25 MM.  Probably "conveniently" forgot.

[Irie]

Facts; dimlib cryptonite.

[Navy]

I haven't seen one leftist on this forum bring this up or address the hypocrisy. Par for the course!

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:27:17 PM UTC-6 Irie wrote:

[Rick Richardson]

It was never cashed in was it?

$25 Million could have made it possible for  many Free Taco Tuesdays.

[Irie]

Lmfao, THAT'S the defense?

[Navy]

I'm with Guttfield...give the 25 million that Braindead Biden put up for Maduro's capture to the Delta Force who risked it all to get that asshat .  They deserve every penny.  You Got a problem with that?

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:15:22 AM UTC-6 Rick Richardson wrote:

[Rick Richardson]

No one wanted to die even for all of the tacos they could eat and most likely had faith in God to where they to perservered for justice to come.

[Rick Richardson]

Yes, military members can sometimes receive public rewards, but it's complex due to strict ethics rules: they can accept inexpensive items or public offers like contest prizes (not related to duty), but generally can't receive gifts based solely on their military status or significant value from those seeking favors, though specific allowances exist for combat zones or specific performance-based awards. The key is ensuring fairness, preventing conflicts of interest, and adhering to Department of Defense (DoD) and agency-specific guidelines. 

When They Can (Generally)

• Public Contests/Drawings: Military personnel can often accept rewards from public contests or random drawings, provided their entry wasn't part of their official duties.
• Combat Zone Gifts: The DoD specifically allows accepting certain gifts, travel, meals, and lodging in combat zones.
• Inexpensive Items: Small, inexpensive mementos from the public promoting agency programs (like pens or notepads at an outreach event) are usually okay.
• Performance-Based Awards: Military (and civilian) employees can receive monetary or honorary awards for suggestions, inventions, or outstanding performance, but these follow specific government regulations. 

When They Cannot (Generally)

• ** Gifts for Official Action:** They cannot accept gifts from individuals or entities seeking official action, business, or regulation from the military.
• Gifts Based on Status: Accepting gifts primarily because they are in the military (especially valuable ones) can be prohibited to avoid favoritism or the appearance of impropriety, notes a 2020 Yahoo article.
• Gift Certificates: Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance indicates gift certificates aren't appropriate for official honorary awards because they have a clear monetary value. 

Key Takeaway
It comes down to ethics: public rewards must not create a conflict of interest or appear to influence official duties, and must align with rules from the DoD Standards of Conduct Office and eCFR (5 CFR Part 2635). 

Sounds like if it could be possible the congress would have to change the law.

They must take under consideration if they really want to elevate our soldiers to be mercenaries. 

[Rick Richardson]

https://www.google.com/search?q=Can+the+military+be+rewarded+with+rewards+offered+to+the+general+public&oq=Can+the+military+be+rewarded+with+rewards+offered+to+the+general+public&aqs=chrome..69i57.63275j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[PirateLT]

Shit dude, you are talking ethics and rules.  Do you honestly think any of that pertains in this administration of do what you want and get what you can.

[Rick Richardson]

We are a nation of laws are we not?

Are we as a citizens wanted to use ethics and rules expected to use them in our daily lives or do you want it to be blown up more from what we see in our society today?

We need to understand that capitalism has brought us very far but has also made many hardships by people just thinking for themselves so bad that ethics and rules are cast out the window.

[PirateLT]

Not really anymore.  They are the law and other laws are just guidelines.  

Capitalism is the single greatest thing to happen to society.  It has taken more people out of poverty than any other system. Sure there are hardships, but EVERY single ideology has that issue.  Not that we should improve on what we have or evolve it more, but make no mistake we are lucky to have it.  Now, Trump is trying to destroy it, but hopefully it can hold out.

[plainolamerican]

We are a nation of laws are we not?

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Considering the amount of corruption in the US, I suggest not.

Our government has become a land of milk and honey.

I never thought that our citizens would become so corrupted by greed.

That orange pos and his supporters want more than everything.

Again ... 'A life of endless wanting is a life of never well.'

[Rick Richardson]

It has also has many in a I world instead of we when it comes to the progression of all.

Sure all can have it if they can afford it.

The great American Dream is just the big carrot that not all get to eat as we are just guaranteed the Pursuit of Happiness

Like a friend told me it is a recession when your neighbor is out of work it is a depression when your out of work.

So you made it with the thought without it you would not have as much as you have now and if it were gone you would lose alot.

It has many in fear of losing much of what little they have.

Crime, addiction, gated communities and greed are a gauge of what it does to ruin society

One for all and all for one.

[Rick Richardson]

I don't like the way he makes his money either in office or with his business dealings that bring to strong arm his way to the top.

Him not paying taxes for 18 years because some law on the IRS books says he can.

It was said he lost $900 million losing his casino, that is in fact the money owed to creditors.

How much cash did actually take out of his own pocket?

[Irie]

Not one of these rods has shit to say about the leftist position on taking Maduro down.

Wow.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:27:17 PM UTC-6 Irie wrote:

[Rick Richardson]

Are you getting weaker?

[Rick Richardson]

Maduro could not take a chance getting of there by YUber they don't take pesos and boat was out of the question.

So he sent a video message to Trump to come get him.

It was answered very quickly was it not?

[Irie]

Ummmm, no.  You are a lefty, why the Maduro flip flop on taking out maduro?

[plainolamerican]

Not one of these rods has shit to say about the leftist position on taking Maduro down.

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Yes ... he's another pos greedy asshole who is getting what he deserves.

The problem is the greedy motherfuckers in America have been given a green light to plunder by that orange pos in our White House.

So a corrupt America persists.

It's a shame.

[Irie]

So gibbering joes $25mm bounty wasn't a green light?

Wtaf?

[Rick Richardson]

Why must bloodshed the only thing you cons have a thrist for?

[Irie]

Dementia Joe puts up the bounty and cons are the only ones thirsting for blood.

Oy....

[plainolamerican]

So gibbering joes $25mm bounty wasn't a green light?

Wtaf?

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Not compared to using the US military to abduct a leader/criminal in a foreign country. 

Who get's to say which presidents get ousted ... the US?

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If you don't have a problem with that we'll just have to agree to disagree.

[Irie]

Trump should have just droned him, obomber style...eh?

That would have been better,  right?

[Lobo]

For information leading to Maduro's arrest and conviction in court for alleged drug trafficking. He didn't have Maduro kidnapped in order to steal Venezuela's oil for Big Oil contributors.

That's a pretty major difference.