Browsing: The greatest danger from these extrajudicial killings is that the administration might extend them to what Trump calls “the war within.” Gunboat diplomacy might transfer to the home front where

     The Trump administration has now conducted 10 known strikes on boats off the Venezuelan and Colombian coasts that supposedly carry drugs destined for the US. The administration has now amassed a veritable armada in the region—several attack boats, a nuclear-capable submarine, an aircraft carrier strike group, a Marine expeditionary unit, and 10 F-35 fighter jets. In all, around 10,000 soldiers and sailors are involved. It’s a rather extraordinary show of force, out of proportion to the alleged problem.