Originally Posted by Comrade Joe

You lot still dont even get it. This is not a militaristic move by Venezuela, it is political strategy. They are sending out a message, not that they will defeat a US invasion but that they will fight it and American will lose lives, many. They are making the more intelligent think about more Americans coming home in bodybags, which such people do not want. Again no one is saying Venezuela will defeat an initial US invasion but they could hurt you in the process and then another quagmire you will be stuck in. It is a political move designed to sway public opinion away from any such imperialist agenda concerning Venezuela.