It's apparently something in the genetic make-up of liberals/progressives/leftists that they almost inevitably side with the enemies of this nation. Apparently they just can't help themselves. Upvoted.
You act this was one of Bush II or Obama's little adventures which resulted in the ruination of Iraq and Afghanistan. Venezuela is still in one piece and they will hopefully have a real leader and they will greatly profit with a real partnership between countries.
Would you be happier if we had deposed him, because he's a POS as you acknowledged, but then told China or Russia to take over the job of keeping the country stable?