Trump's claims to Venezuelan oil are part of broader 'resource imperialism', experts say

[struth]

So you can't give an opinion as to whether the US is engaging in resource imperialism as the critics assert.

Very MAGAt Meathead.

Oh well.

Americans negotiated for and got property rights in oil there, the leftist regime took power and took those rights by force. Since then the United States on behalf of Americans injured tried to work a settlement but the leftist regime, that is now illegitimate, has refused to…largely due to the leftist in charge using all the countries resources to enrich themselves as leftist do, and brutalizing its citizens

We are trying to help the people there, and liberate them from their evil leftist oppressors

 

[shockedcanadian]

Americans negotiated for and got property rights in oil there, the leftist regime took power and took those rights by force. Since then the United States on behalf of Americans injured tried to work a settlement but the leftist regime, that is now illegitimate, has refused to…largely due to the leftist in charge using all the countries resources to enrich themselves as leftist do, and brutalizing its citizens

We are trying to help the people there, and liberate them from their evil leftist oppressors

What Russia may learn from their death machine in Ukraine is that now they are giving more free license for the West to go after Russia and their big brother Chinas allied friends. This includes Venezuela, Cuba etc. Essentially invoking additional costs to them as they cannot assist financially due to them being spread thin. In some respects the attack on Irans nuclear program performed a similar function in that it undermined Russia and Chinas influence and reputation with Iranian leadership. Imagine how the next phone call with Iran and China/Russia went after the U.S and Israel took out their nuke.program?

 

[TimFitz]

Do you support going head to head with Russia?

Why do you Trump humpers keep trying to pretend that it is an either/or proposition?

It’s a tactic Russian trolls use.

 

[TimFitz]

Is the US taking resources or negotiating for them?
I think we're negotiating for them, so the US is not engaging in imperialism.

Why did we send an “armada” then?

And what negotiations? There aren’t any.

What Trump is doing is textbook imperialism.

 

[struth]

Why do you Trump humpers keep trying to pretend that it is an either/or proposition?

It’s a tactic Russian trolls use.

So what’s your proposition? Nevermind we know you voted for xiden…and the policy there was to allow putin to do whatever he wants and help fund his war by lifting sanctions on gas lines and freezing much needed Ukrainian aid

 

[kyzr]

Why did we send an “armada” then?

To get Maduro out of Venezuela and stop drug flows to the US saving US lives.

And what negotiations? There aren’t any.

Trump said Maduro would be gone "in days". I'm sure Maduro is exploring options.

What Trump is doing is textbook imperialism.

Nope. Imperialism is:
"Imperialism is the maintaining and extending of power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing both hard power and soft power. Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more formal empire. While related to the concept of colonialism, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government."

If Trump gets Maduro to leave, and then does not install Machado, the democratically elected leader, then I'd agree, plus, you need to look at China's expansion into the Americas, as well as Russian influence over Maduro before calling Trump's actions "imperialism".

 

[otto105]

Um that’s been happening

Iran does it all the time and has for years…from oil tankers

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say it seized oil tanker in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they had seized a tanker in the Persian Gulf carrying millions of litres of smuggled fuel, in the latest maritime interception announced by Tehran in the strategic waterway.

www.iranintl.com

To even our own US Navy…when they had their puppet Obama in the White House 2016 U.S.–Iran naval incident - Wikipedia.

The UK does it… Royal Marines' bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East

Royal Navy frigate strikes again with £30m drugs bust in Middle East

The Royal Navy pounced on a drug runner in the Middle East, seizing more than 1½ tonnes of illegal narcotics worth £30m.

www.royalnavy.mod.uk

Well then, it’s perfectly okay for any state now.

 

[struth]

Well then, it’s perfectly okay for any state now.

As I showed you, It’s been happening

 

[otto105]

As I showed you, It’s been happening

Hilarious

You think that you have but how are they comparable?

 

[struth]

Hilarious

You think that you have but how are they comparable?

Well as far as the UK it’s a the same thing

As far as Iran it’s not at all…the tankers rhey seized were not sanctioned and taking our navy ship, completely unconparabke

We weren’t at war with them, in fact that was when they were suppose to be negotiating with Obama in good faith on a nuclear deal

 

[otto105]

Well as far as the UK it’s a the same thing

As far as Iran it’s not at all…the tankers rhey seized were not sanctioned and taking our navy ship, completely unconparabke

We weren’t at war with them, in fact that was when they were suppose to be negotiating with Obama in good faith on a nuclear deal

Does Shitlers! arbitrarily seizing of oil tankers near Venezuela give China validation to do the same to Hong Kong as their national interest.

 

[struth]

Does Shitlers! arbitrarily seizing of oil tankers near Venezuela give China validation to do the same to Hong Kong as their national interest.

Hong Kong is in China, been since July of 1997

Handover of Hong Kong - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Want to learn any more stuff about the world today?

 

[otto105]

Hong Kong is in China, been since July of 1997

Handover of Hong Kong - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Want to learn any more stuff about the world today?

Sorry Taiwan.

Also, can Russia just seize another country as their leader deems in their national interest?

 

[struth]

Sorry Taiwan.

Also, can Russia just seize another country as their leader deems in their national interest?

Isn’t that what Putin has been trying to do???? Where you been?

Um China’s takes Taiwans boat for fishing

China seized Taiwan boat with crew for fishing illegally

Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters.

www.bbc.com

 

[otto105]

Isn’t that what Putin has been trying to do???? Where you been?

Um China’s takes Taiwans boat for fishing

China seized Taiwan boat with crew for fishing illegally

Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters.

www.bbc.com

Yeah, it’s all good now that we set a new precedent.

 

[struth]

Yeah, it’s all good now that we set a new precedent.

How did we set the precedent when it happened before we did this?

Do you not know what the word precedent means ?

Actually i can’t say I’m surprised given how little you knew during this convo

 

[BS Filter]

Why do you Trump humpers keep trying to pretend that it is an either/or proposition?

It’s a tactic Russian trolls use.

Then tell us what you want the President to do.

 

[Meathead]

Also, can Russia just seize another country as their leader deems in their national interest?

You know, if you feel that strongly about it, you could offer yourself as cannon fodder to help Ukraine although I suspect you are too much of a coward. However, you cannot demand others do so.

 

[struth]

Then tell us what you want the President to do.

He can’t, he can only tell you what his cult leaders tell him

 

[BS Filter]

He can’t, he can only tell you what his cult leaders tell him

Yes. Typical propaganda parrot.