The US forces buildup in the Caribbean, including lethal action against alleged drug boats, and President Trump acknowledging that he had approved a finding of covert action in Venezuela, has all the pundits talking.  While enormous ink has been spilled, three aspects of the recent events have not received the attention they deserve, so I thought I’d attempt to shed some light on them.  Up front, I’m just calling balls and strikes as I see them.  I’ve honestly tried to present my opinions through the lens of decades [...]