NY Times: Venezuela’s economic devastation comparable to countries destroyed by war

[daveman]

me: oh, look, another leftist bot who spews his leftist programming and believes he's thinking for himself

you: I AM NOT A BOT BY THE WAY HERES SOME LEFTIST PROGRAMMING FROM ANOTHER LEFTIST BOT

me: oh, look, another leftist bot who spews his leftist programming and believes he's thinking for himself

you: I AM NOT A BOT BY THE WAY HERES SOME LEFTIST PROGRAMMING FROM ANOTHER LEFTIST BOT

What are you hearing from Venezuelans?

US Sanctions Leave Millions of Venezuelans Without Water

"'Because of the international economic blockade the United States has imposed on Venezuela it’s been impossible to buy the pumps, because the Venezuelan government has tried to send the funds twice in order to acquire the pumps, since we don’t have them here, because of the blockade. And it has never worked, because they have blocked the companies and the countries that have been trying to help us.'"

"President Donald Trump intensified sanctions on Venezuela in August 2017.

"According to Venezuela, the U.S. government has frozen $5.5 Billion U.S. dollars of Venezuelan funds in international accounts in at least 50 banks and financial institutions."

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Nicolás Maduro Burned Aid Convoy

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

 

[Ropey]

What are you hearing from Venezuelans?

US Sanctions Leave Millions of Venezuelans Without Water

"'Because of the international economic blockade the United States has imposed on Venezuela it’s been impossible to buy the pumps, because the Venezuelan government has tried to send the funds twice in order to acquire the pumps, since we don’t have them here, because of the blockade. And it has never worked, because they have blocked the companies and the countries that have been trying to help us.'"

"President Donald Trump intensified sanctions on Venezuela in August 2017.

"According to Venezuela, the U.S. government has frozen $5.5 Billion U.S. dollars of Venezuelan funds in international accounts in at least 50 banks and financial institutions."

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Nicolás Maduro Burned Aid Convoy

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

 

[daveman]

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Nicolás Maduro Burned Aid Convoy

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

It must just absolutely suck to be a Communist or socialist. I can't imagine hating myself that much.

 

[georgephillip]

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

All the Venezuelan government had to do was stop oppressing their people.

But they weren't about to do that.

Venezuela’s Maduro regime burns humanitarian aid

Can't wait to hear how you blame Trump for this, Comrade.

Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Nicolás Maduro Burned Aid Convoy

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

 

[daveman]

Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Nicolás Maduro Burned Aid Convoy

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

 

[georgephillip]

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

Why did Maduro's forces blockade the bridge?

It's simple. He doesn't want the whole world to know how badly he fucked up a once-prosperous country.

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Nobody hates like Trump.

YES, TRUMP IS MAKING THE COUNTRY MORE VIOLENT | AFROPUNK

 

[Ropey]

 

[daveman]

How would Maduro have known what was included in that "humanitarian aid"? The US has demonstrated its hypocrisy on issues like this for decades:

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

"These tensions could become a full-blown crisis, as has become clear along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where Maduro is blocking the entry of U.S. humanitarian aid.

"The United States says it is sending US$20 million in food and medical supplies to alleviate suffering at a time when Venezuelans are experiencing widespread malnutrition and lack access to health care.

"Maduro contends that these shipments are a plot to meddle in his country’s internal affairs – a Trojan horse courtesy of Uncle Sam to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

"Although there is no clear evidence of an ulterior motive, history does give Maduro reasons to be skeptical of U.S. intentions. As a political scientist who studies both the political ramifications of international assistance, and Venezuela’s growing instability, I find that humanitarian aid is rarely just about saving lives."

The $20 million in food and medical supplies would not have been necessary if the US hadn't inflicted illegal billion dollar sanctions on the Venezuelan economy.

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Nobody hates like Trump.

YES, TRUMP IS MAKING THE COUNTRY MORE VIOLENT | AFROPUNK

So, leftists commit more hate crimes...and blame it on Trump.

Say, did they count the fake Smollett case?

 

[georgephillip]

Your sympathy for and support of the leftist dictator is not at all surprising.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Nobody hates like Trump.

YES, TRUMP IS MAKING THE COUNTRY MORE VIOLENT | AFROPUNK

So, leftists commit more hate crimes...and blame it on Trump.

Say, did they count the fake Smollett case?

So, leftists commit more hate crimes...and blame it on Trump.

Say, did they count the fake Smollett case?

Smollet deserves jail time almost as much as Trump does.

Do you blame leftists for the rise in hate crimes committed by white nationalists?

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim about white nationalism

"Documenting incidents of white nationalism can be challenging. Nevertheless, data from multiple sources suggest extremist attacks associated with white nationalism and far-right ideology is on the rise.

"High-profile incidents in recent years include the mass shootings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and at a black church in Charleston, as well as pipe bombs sent to prominent Democrats.

"Trump’s statements about the 'fine people' on both sides at the 2017 Charlottesville, Va., march, as well as his travel ban which lists several Muslim-majority nations, have all drawn more attention to reports about extremism.

"We sent the White House a summary of reports showing a rise in extremism or white nationalism. Spokesman Hogan Gidley did not counter those reports."

 

[daveman]

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

George is a nihilist and so supports anything that leads to death.

It's just his niche.

Your niche

MAGA yet?

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Seems like most of the hate is coming from the left. Your silly image is evidence.

Nobody hates like Trump.

YES, TRUMP IS MAKING THE COUNTRY MORE VIOLENT | AFROPUNK

So, leftists commit more hate crimes...and blame it on Trump.

Say, did they count the fake Smollett case?

So, leftists commit more hate crimes...and blame it on Trump.

Say, did they count the fake Smollett case?

Smollet deserves jail time almost as much as Trump does.

Do you blame leftists for the rise in hate crimes committed by white nationalists?

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim about white nationalism

"Documenting incidents of white nationalism can be challenging. Nevertheless, data from multiple sources suggest extremist attacks associated with white nationalism and far-right ideology is on the rise.

"High-profile incidents in recent years include the mass shootings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and at a black church in Charleston, as well as pipe bombs sent to prominent Democrats.

"Trump’s statements about the 'fine people' on both sides at the 2017 Charlottesville, Va., march, as well as his travel ban which lists several Muslim-majority nations, have all drawn more attention to reports about extremism.

"We sent the White House a summary of reports showing a rise in extremism or white nationalism. Spokesman Hogan Gidley did not counter those reports."

Politifact. Not credible.

Meanwhile, any shooter who's not white and doesn't use an AR variant is quickly buried by the media...so you weenies can pretend it didn't happen.