Bad Faith Episode 539 Promo - The "Donroe Doctrine" (w/ Eugene Puryear)
Jan 5, 2026
Eugene Puryear, a Breakthrough News journalist and political commentator, returns to explore U.S. actions in Venezuela. He tackles Donald Trump's illegal strike and the mainstream media's complicity in supporting it. Eugene unpacks the U.S. strategies to undermine Venezuela's government and the historical context of oil control. Additionally, he discusses the implications of promoting Maria Corina Machado and possible outcomes following the strike. The conversation also addresses the broader implications of U.S. intervention in Latin America.
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Elite Opposition Figurehead
- Maria Corina Machado represents a wealthy, white elite faction of Venezuela's opposition aligned with U.S. interests.
- The U.S. has used such figures to try to fracture the Bolivarian base rather than because they have mass support.
Sanctions As Political Warfare
- U.S. strategy has relied on sanctions and political maneuvers to weaken Chavez-era support rather than winning elections.
- Washington prioritized breaking the Bolivarian movement's base and used exile figures and pressure tactics to create instability.
Regime Change Risks Shape U.S. Moves
- Trump and allies acknowledge regime change may cause catastrophic collapse, forcing tactical shifts.
- The U.S. may pivot between coercion and negotiation, with threats of further strikes if Venezuela resists.