They are this predictable. From the New York Times Editorial Board, one of the world’s least distinguished assemblages:
Of course they do! Whether a military or law enforcement action by the U.S. government is “legal” or “illegal” depends on whether the president is a Republican or a Democrat. So, bombing Libya, creating massive civil disorder and thus driving Qaddafi out of power was A-OK. Killing American citizens with missile strikes was regrettable, but certainly “legal,” when Obama was the president. But capturing a wanted narco-trafficer in a brilliantly executed surgical strike? Illegal!
As for “unwise,” time will tell. It will certainly turn out to be wise for the people of Venezuela. I am pretty sure it will be wise for us, too, but let’s see how events unfold. The New York Times Editorial Board, of course, has no more insight than the rest of us as to how the future will go. Less, in fact.
