"...The Russian bombers and then the navy battleships are not there by chance. he's got the protection he needs now. and with China and Russia having to much interest in VZ the situation is much tougher for the US administration to handle.

this was carefully planned right around the US election time where the focus is somewhere else."

Sasa...I'll add to that sentiment that the Russian show of force also coincides with the Venezuelan elections. In my view Hugo will NOT go quietly into the night if he loses at the polls. He'll use whatever means is necessary to stay in power. Marshall Law? He has already totally corrupted the legislative process.