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Poll Results and Comments : Tensions Rise in Venezuela, Secret US-Russia Talks and Diabetic Blindness

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Anna Eisenberg
November 24, 2025

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Given the risks, should the U.S. maintain or reduce its increased Caribbean military presence?


  • 53% Reduce presence
  • 39% Maintain/increase presence
  • 8% Unsure

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dsqu...How do we dare offer money to have the Venezuelan President arrested! And pretend to offer diplomatic solutions at th same time to OUR problem.
mend...This is a war we cannot afford to lose
aunt...It seems our Pres wants to "pull a Putin" and attack a sovriegn nation
fcse...Should the U.
usct...There is no reason to risk American lives to remove a leader in South America.
jmla...Killing people on suspicion of criminal activity is illegal in this country and the world and antithetical to any form of criminal justice system! Except in Russia, North Korea, Hungry, Saudi Arabia, and any of many countries led by dictators, and now in America - thanks to Trump and Hegseth.
chiu...Keep the drugs out of our country!! Blow them up!
tubi...this is about oil. if it were honestly about drugs there would be more pressure on mexico and south america
lkdn...This is an incredible waste of money. All pressure on Maduro should be covert to let the people and patriotic military remove him and the drug cartels. Come to think of it…perhaps the same could be said of the USA.
trag...We should avoid a war with Venezuela. President needs to consult with congress before entering military conflict
jeff...It’s all unconstitutional by Trump!
chab...We don't need any war. The drugs coming from Mexico!!!!!
spro...Amazing, 51.2% for reducing? So you are ok with a narco communist drug trafficker who murders his own people, and poisons ours. This dictator is in our hemisphere and needs to be removed. Or maybe you just really enjoy your Cocaine and don’t want a price increase?
prj1...It is illegal, it I increasing a chance of war and it is killing innocent people. Due process!
tuck...What he’s doing is against the law in our country and internationally. You cannot attack any vessel in international waters and destroy it. That is considered a declaration of war by almost every county in the world, including ours
euge...What Risk, world opinion ? Drugs kill more Americans ea h year than car crashes. Stemming the flow is on part 1 of fixing the problem. Part 2 is fixing the American desire for drugs
cger...It never ceases to amaze me how you and your progressive leftist just LOVE their crime and criminals. Over 100K American citizens are killed each year due to illegal drug use and they don't care. All our personal care products are behind glass due to rampant shoplifting and they don't care. The Biden administration imports gang members from 3rd world countries to terrorize American communities and they just don't care. Half the American population has gone insane.
jean...We have no business interfering another country. Shooting boats “suspected” of being drug runners was simply premeditated murder. If our military vessels in the area cannot capture small boats suspected of illegal activity without loss of life, we as a military are pretty pathetic. Actually, we have no business sending our naval forces there to begin with. Trump and his sycophants would like nothing more than to start a war. Do not let this happen. It benefits no one.
koon...They have killed 83 drug dealers how many American citizens have not died due to those drugs making it to America and into the hands of our children!!!! MAGA!
robb...We don’t spend much time there. It’s good practice. Getting rid of addictive drugs, their cartels and dictators would be good practice too.
gcox...The US has no business trying to enact regime cahnge in a foreign country, let them decide for themselves. eh?
marb...Drugs are killing millions of norteamerican people. Cartel de los Soles and tren de Aragua from Venezuela and the collission with Colombia has only one goal kill innocent young people through drugs additional Venezuela is not representing the Democracy is a group narco regime getting power in all Latinoamérica region representing a real threght to United States.
mmon...Pursue diplomacy. Too much can go wrong with itchy trigger fingers.
leve...This is Trump trying to deflect.
lcrb...This lunatic US president needs to stay out of Venezuela. He is only interested in stealing their oil for his family’s continued grifting of the world.
mcos...It seems like this administration doesn't know what it's doing.
meho...Killing supposed "drug dealers" is optics - not a solution. One more example of a President and his administration that have no viable solutions for solving anything. Name one thing.
mdul...Trump asserts says that each boat he blows up, along with the people he kills without any proof of wrongdoing, saves 25,000 American lives, arguing that they're carrying fentanyl to the US. So far, he has destroyed 21 boats so claims to have saved 525,000 American lives. In all of last year, there were 48,000 fentanyl related deaths in the US. He's feeding the American people lies to justify his unsanctioned and illegal actions. By the way, the number of American deaths from fentanyl and from gun violence are almost identical. Imagine if we had a POTUS and a Republican Party who actually did care about saving American lives through government actions. Just imagine.
debb...Stay out! They’re murdering people
walk...Finish it. If we don’t finish what we started we just look weak like Obama and Biden.
twin...trump is a DEFLECTOR! He has no problem endangering our military for his gains! IMPEACH!!
bjef...These are basically war crimes. If they are in our territorial waters, perhaps a different issue. But right now, it's Trump picking on someone who can't fight back. Pretty basic war crime.
robi...I believe there is still a rule of law and firing on ships in International waters is an act of war and is killing civilians.
katl...Thump thinks he is Putin.
robf...USCG is well capable of leading CN ops in Caribbean. Supplemental DOD resources are only needed for instance national intel assets to ensure targeting is properly vetted and collateral damage is eliminated. The situation diminishes response capabilities to true national level threats and challenges and highlights the short-sided and amateurish National Defense Strategy.
ronp...I don’t trust this I don’t think this a serious threat to the United States especially when the 83 dead they brag about is just flat out murder they didn’t ever recover any of the boats so we have to take a liars word or two liars counting keg breath I call bullshit
nanc...Crazy how he’s spearheading this campaign against Venezuela yet throwing Ukraine under the bus. If those boats are indeed carrying drugs, then seize them and take those on board to court.
erik...The current initiative is not lleagle. Trump should be facing charges for this.
1224...No confirmation on target boats being drug boats. And $50millon could go a long way in helping feed the hungry people
coll...No time to backdown! Time is in our favor. Need to help free a nation in our backyard that has been terrorized with abuse of power and corruption.
jhen...There is little to no evidence the USA is confirming the cargo of these boats. This administration is deploying a massive military front in Venezuela while not informing the House or Senate as the constitution demands. These bodies SHOULD be part of any decision that mimics war just as the constitution rules. Trump is overreaching and likely taking illegal actions against the sovereign nation of Venezuela.
mars...Just another manufactured issue from this administration to deflect attention from the havoc they are creating internally. Not to mention a tremendous waste of military assets and resources.
kart...Reminds me of Reagan’s made up war in the Caribbean. Just an excuse to get attention and to be a “War President.”
19pi...I have seen no proof that these boats had drugs on the boats they have fired upon. I believe they have are killing innocent people. This is NOT OK!!!!!!!!!
wmc5...USA must destroy illegal drug smugglers and manufacturers.
rona...Any country that participates in the destruction of America regardless if Is drugs or other meansfunding organizations like
alis...They need to mind their own damn business.. this ain’t about Maduro.. it never is they just need an excuse to go steal more resources.
mrse...Where was the carrier Ford before? Wherever it was, that area is now weaker because of the redeployment. We need a strong presence to counterbalance against China, our number one maritime threat
sidn...I just cannot trust our present leadership. It seems all Trump is interested in is enriching his family and listening to crackpots like Robert Kennedy, and acting like a king.
k_da...This isn’t about drugs. It’s about oil. Period.
stan...Truth is undercover
sous...Due Process is important - particularly for the US to whom the rest of the world has looked up to until now. This administration Doesn’t understand the morality or the principles by which this country was established. It’s time to replace these fools with people we can respect and admire.
bfph...We need to fix the problem itself
chri...I think Trump’s claims are nonsense. American public needs access to facts surrounding the murderous boat attacks.

Is limiting Ukraine’s military size a necessary compromise for peace?


  • 84% No
  • 9% Depends
  • 7% Yes

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mrse...Not unless the Russian military is similarly limited
newb...Reducing Urania’s forces and giving Russia Ukrainian territory will only embolden Russia to resume the war in a few years’ time with the aim of taking more territory and gaining political control over Ukraine. And it will embolden China to attack China in a few years’ time.
ronp...I say no because Russia isn’t giving up their troop size so why should Ukraine
brad...Ukraine is a free country that can decide on its own, not be forced into bad deals from an orangutan like Trump.
cind...Putin will never stop. Putin wants it all and will move in on more countries if he bullies his way thru Ukraine.
akyg...What, reduce troop size so Russia can invade again?
lkdn...stop sucking up to Putin Trump wants this resolved so he can get his hands on Russian business deals
tous...Why is no one demanding Russia reduced military? How about elections in Russia?
beck...You CANNOT trust Russia
twin...trump is a putin puppet!! Russia is demolishing innocent people, targeting the public (schools, apartment buildings, buses, etc.). He needs to be impeached for his reliance with Russia!
jenn...a country should be able to protect itself! If Russia and the Ukraine would just stay within their borders and offer an olive branch, there wouldn’t be a war! They need to quit seizing other people‘s territory. They need to come to an agreement and if they want someone else’s property, buy it/acquire it properly. Like the US did with Alaska and Hawaii.
marv...This is the most shameful peace plan , for the aggressor to to be rewarded by Trump the draft dodgers!
jose...Russia operated as the aggressor. Cappin the Ukraine military with no NATO acceptance leaves them weak and vulnerable to an eventual invasion and further annexation by Russia
robi...Ukraine did not start this war, they are defending themselves against Russia. Russia should end the war before they have no men left.
jeff...This is all Putin inspired. Shame on Trump!
doro...It is merely pretense to allow further aggression by Putin
bdh2...Just another Trumpy failure
mend...Cap on Troop amounts only depending on security guarantees and admission into NATO
kind...Ukraines military size is the only thing standing between further Russian aggression and full blown world war. Trump administrations plan is calculating will likely help this 80 year old idiot stay in power beyond his term.
aunt...Putin has disregarded treaties before
sous...The last time Ukraine signed an agreement to hand over their nuclear arsenal to the Russians in return for peace, the agreement was grossly violated. Why should the Ukraine or the rest of the world trust a psychopath like Putin again???
vtgr...Russian objectives will not end.
mads...no compromises! Reagan must be spinning in his grave over Trumps peace plan.
nanc...Everything about this plan stinks. The fact that it was leaked and written in Russian is a testament that it’s their plan. trump is so anxious for a “win” by Thanksgiving, he’ll agree to anything. I hope Ukraine can stay strong and refuse to accept it.
cger...Progressive Leftist love war and killing. They would rather see the continuation of Russians and Ukrainians destroying each other than compromise on ANYTHING. What would they need a large Military if they have the protection of NATO nations willing to step in if needed. Democrats are despicable people and prove it on a daily basis.
robo...Ukraine was attacked. Twice. Russia was not provoked. Anyone that stands up to a bully deserves respect and support
mich...Witkoff is clearly in over his head and has prioritized satisfying Trump over rationale diplomacy. He is compromising our values and responsibilities as The world superpower. Europe and the Western alliances cannot depend on us. It is heartbreaking. Give Trump and his loyalists credit--they consistently compromise decisions and the world is hostage to them. Disgusting.
lcrb...So Russia conducts periodic invasions, gaining territories and costing the US and European allies billions of dollars with each excursion. So the message we are sending is that their strategy should continue and we will stupidly finance their land expansion at the tragic price of lives and assets on the ground.
brod...As long as Ukraine lives next door to Vladimir Putin, it needs all the defenses it can get.
jhen...There is NO EVIDENCE that Russia would agree with or abide by ANY restrictions that Putin himself has composed and included in any agreement. Because he has demonstrated his untrustworthiness Eukraine should maintain a large, strong military so they will be more prepared for the next conflict that Putin will most certainly mount upon them and other NATO countries.
katl...Do not trust Thump or Putin. Americans support Ukraine.
tyle...This isca plow by Russia to weaken Ukraine so that Russia can again attack in the future. Our goal should be total Ukrainian independence with a full military, acceptance into NATO and massive help from the United States.
susa...Absolutely absurd that the country being invaded has to shrink their military. That will put them in more risk and we have no guarantee that Russia isn't going to attack again.
jvh....The answer would be no in the event that Ukraine was NOT guaranteed sovereignty by the US and Europe with clearly defined and enforceable restrictions on Russia.
mdul...Trump's peace plan aligns precisely with every point that Russia has said they want and provides none of the things Ukraine has said they need. Once again, this is simply and clearly just Trump doing what his mentor and handler, Putin, want him to do.
meho...That just guarantees that Russia wins.
chri...This is more evidence that Trump’s Russia ties are highly suspect. I think he is a traitor.

How would you best describe your trust in major banks’ ability to protect your sensitive mortgage information after this breach?


  • 80% Trust has significantly decreased
  • 13% Trust remains strong
  • 7% Other

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jeff...TransUnion just informed me that they leaked all of my sensitive personal information was exposed. And they incur no responsibility. The CFPB is dead. And now the people that have no ability to face a huge corporation that holds an enormous amount of power of how our lives can be managed, we are stuck wondering when our lives will be upended by nefarious actors
sgle...an old saying “ one bird in the hand is better than two birds in the bushes”. Or, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Banks are good, but not the best all/end all!
bjef...Well, the biggest breaches are from within our own government as it weaponizes mortgage information to build up MAJOR cases against opponents (actually they are joke case, but hey, it's a Trumpism.)
trag...This is not the only breach that I have encountered over the past few years, including health care providers and health insurance companies, brokerage firms. The affected agency will typically provide a year or two of free credit monitoring and I have a few of these services. They all need to find more effective ways to safeguard the consumer’s information
cger...Hackers never sleep, Financial institutions need to be one step ahead instead of one step behind.
wlof...We have had so many data breaches already from pediatrician office, to sony, to experian. Freezing credit is our only option. The ice age began years ago for us.
42ms...This is a threat to society. Blaming 1 or several banks won't solve anything. The proper question is how can we effectively stop the cyber terrorism long term and invest on ongoing measures more effectively?
coll...Reliance on third party services is hard to manage.
mbec...My opinion is that the CEO’s and officers of these organizations should stop paddling their wallets and spend their resources on protecting their customers first and foremost. By now they should know the enemy’s capabilities in cyber warfare and defend themselves and us. We are at war, why can’t they grasp the concept.

Do you think the focus on "teen time spent" by social media companies reflects a harmful exploitation of young users?


  • 93% Yes
  • 5% No
  • 2% Other

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rumr...They should be held accountable for assault on the psyches of children--and put in prison, not just fined.
cger...It's up to PARENTS to be PARENTS and step up to do their job to raise responsible, America loving, industrious children.
mike...Social media is a plague on America
nanc...No question it’s extremely harmful for young users. These platforms hold significant power and are not socially conscious anymore. They have become greedy and it will have long term consequences for our society.
sgle...Being able to monitor exposure to minors is essential! Their minds and bodies are not fully developed to encompass evils of the world.
meho...Just as it does in setting up algorithms that keep everyone in their own dedicated echo chamber.

Would you be willing to replace your current mouthwash with a garlic extract mouthwash?


  • 65% No
  • 23% Yes
  • 12% Unsure

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nanc...I’d be willing to give it a try.
rbar...Garlic is natural, and has been used by the Greec over 20000 years.
trag...It sounds gross! It may be highly effective but if it doesn’t taste good, I won’t use it. Listerine is more potent and effective than the more mint flavored kinds that I use, but the taste is not very palatable so I don’t use it
meho...too many new pathogens out there to take that risk
sgle...Anything that’s natural and not ridden with chemicals would be a first choice. Your body absorbs, chemical additives and it becomes residual.

If an early biomarker-based test for diabetic retinopathy was available, would you want to know your risk even if no symptoms exist?


  • 87% Yes
  • 7% Maybe
  • 5% No

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elan...Absolutely! This is critical & life changing information. I’m a controlled T1D but just the length of time I’ve had it made me prone to a vascular hemorrhage even tho I had a clear annual diabetic eye exam 10 days before it happened and my A1Cs have been under 7 consistently for years. I work so hard at being in control and don’t want to live if I can’t see. My personal perspective.
bjef...I'd want to know my risk to motivate me to prevent it, if possible. If there is no cure or prevention, then why live in fear?