Except the Venezuelan people, international law, and US reputation and soul

Author: Chris94 (39130 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 3:32 pm on Aug 29, 2026

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This is a deal we forced on them. Our oil companies will benefit.

Taking another country’s resources is what Russia does. What the Nazis did. Not what we did…until Trump.

Replies to: “Except the Venezuelan people, international law, and US reputation and soul”

Another win for America. Lots of oil coming in. Huge deal! [NT] [LINK] - TampaIrish - 12:00am 8/29/26 (33) [View All]
- A national disgrace. The US is a lawless predator. A rogue state. - Chris94 - 1:59pm 8/29/26
  - They'll figure it out when, after the election, this "deal" is non-existent and prices go back up. - Clem - 3:30pm 8/29/26
    - It is not going to bring prices down. It’s a global market. [NT] - Chris94 - 3:33pm 8/29/26
      - The USA uses a little over 3 billion barrels a year. Do the math. - Hensou - 3:40pm 8/29/26
  - Seems like a good deal for all involved. [NT] [LINK] - iairishcheeks - 3:02pm 8/29/26
    - Except the Venezuelan people, international law, and US reputation and soul - Chris94 - 3:32pm 8/29/26
      - “Bring back Maduro!” [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 3:41pm 8/29/26
        
        I prefer Habano! [NT] - Hensou - 3:52pm 8/29/26
    - Nothing but a knee jerk reaction man. Trump did it and posted about it so they must resist with - TampaIrish - 3:26pm 8/29/26
    - "Trump says". Right there you know it's BS. [NT] - Clem - 3:20pm 8/29/26
- If it helps reduce fuel prices, good! [NT] - LanceManion - 12:08pm 8/29/26
- This is just an obvious (pathetic) media ploy to sway votes, nothing more. - Clem - 10:13am 8/29/26
  - You must be being sarcastic.It is a great deal. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 12:57pm 8/29/26
    - We stole it. You’re cool with that. Because, Trump. [NT] - Chris94 - 3:33pm 8/29/26
    - Wait until after the elections and get back to me. It's a ploy to sway votes, nothing more. - Clem - 3:19pm 8/29/26
  - Trump and his “oligarchs”? Tell me you like Bernie Sanders without actually telling me. [LINK] - TampaIrish - 12:20pm 8/29/26
    - I'm conservative and voted republican in every election except '16 and '24. - Clem - 3:17pm 8/29/26
      - I’m extremely proud. Can’t wait to vote for him in 2028. No conservative screams about oligarchs - TampaIrish - 3:24pm 8/29/26
        
        They do when those oligarchs threaten democracy, comrade. - Clem - 3:26pm 8/29/26
        
        Settle down, Bernie. It’ll be ok. Again, no serious conservative thinks Democracy is being - TampaIrish - 3:29pm 8/29/26
        
        Weak sauce. [NT] - Clem - 3:31pm 8/29/26
- Seems like a good thing, why would anyone oppose trying this? [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 2:41am 8/29/26
  - Fruit of the poisonous tree. Operation Resolve in January was unlawful. - conorlarkin - 1:47pm 8/29/26
    - Lol. Ridiculous. And you need AI to think for you now? [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 3:37pm 8/29/26
    - Rambling AI crap doesn’t make you sound more intelligent. It just proves you - TampaIrish - 2:36pm 8/29/26
      - Venezuelans around the world rejoiced at overthrow of the dictator, & Conor objects to their freedom [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 3:40pm 8/29/26
        
        As I said to Cheeks. Nothing but knee jerk. Must resist Trump at all cost. No we’re hearing about - TampaIrish - 3:46pm 8/29/26
- What’s Trump’s cut? And we also own the Strait of Hormuz, right? - conorlarkin - 1:26am 8/29/26
  - Can care less about the strait. But all that oil will help. Remember all the pearl clutching - TampaIrish - 1:53am 8/29/26
    - He's bummed it will bring prices down before the midterms. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 2:42am 8/29/26
      - Gas prices shouldn’t be where they are now. It’s the majors taking advantage of what is going - TampaIrish - 12:40pm 8/29/26
  - Sounds like a Sequel to "Pirates of the Caribbean"... [NT] - TyroneIrish - 1:46am 8/29/26
- This is by no means "Free", "Easy" or "Quick"...Venezuela's oil industry infrastructure is a Mess... - TyroneIrish - 1:09am 8/29/26

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