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In reply to the discussion: Greg Palast: I met Chavez and Maduro. I know drugs are not the reason Trump wants war with Venezuela [View all]Wednesdays
(21,182 posts)33. More than half a century ago.
        Weapons and tactics have changed enormously since. This war is be mostly coming from out of the skies, as we have seen with those fishing boats.
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                        Greg Palast: I met Chavez and Maduro. I know drugs are not the reason Trump wants war with Venezuela [View all]
							cbabe
							Saturday
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        alternative:  I doubt Russia and SAE and Qatar would like us taking over Venezuela's oil...UNLESS
        wiggs
        Saturday
        #10
      
        
        We all know how it ends up for the warlords who "agree" to divvie up the resources.
        erronis
        Saturday
        #15
      
        
        He's goading them into fighting back and use it as an excuse to start a war there
        kimbutgar
        Saturday
        #3
      
        
        I read that the Venezuelan oil is "so called" dirty oil and is difficult to refine and turns out a sub-standard product.
        wcmagumba
        Saturday
        #5
      
        
        In 1953 the CIA overthrew the democratically elected government of Iran for their oil.
        Lonestarblue
        Saturday
        #12
      
        
        I agree, U.S. and EU oil corporations want control of Venezuela's oil and other resources as well. nt
        ShazamIam
        Saturday
        #16
      
        
        Trump needs no excuse to invade Venezuela. He will just do it because he can.
        flashman13
        Saturday
        #31
      
        
        Yep and if things keep going the way they are, Canada may well have to impose tariffs on the
        Bev54
        Saturday
        #38
      
        
        When you are going to start a World War you must first secure the energy reserves you need to keep...
        Ol Janx Spirit
        Sunday
        #58
      
  