Venezuela shows US is good at winning wars, not winning peace

The United States is generally pretty good at winning wars; After all, he has a great disposition and equipment. He is much less capable of deciding what happens next. This is not a partisan observation or a cheap shot. This is such a consistent historical pattern that Victores belli, victi pacis It should be embossed on Pentagon letterhead in a small, sad font.

When the US invades Venezuela and the military phase looks swift, decisive and technically impressive, the reaction is not shock or dismay, but a weary nod.