BREAKING: U.S. poised to strike military targets in Venezuela
[media=https://youtu.be/KCiFiTOdrvE]LETS BE CLEAR HERE i believe this is for oil and not drugs
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Chilling.
That repoert shows that whatever it is, the real motive for wanting to attack a foreign country is not clear. Everyone will know only if the President explains it. Speculation does not help.
The constitutional aspect is murky: does the American President have the authority to launch attacks on a foreign country without full Congress knowledge and approval?
Is such attacking legal internationally? I expect the USA's enemies would find great propaganda value in it; and her allies are not likely to support her.
Will the strikes take place? That doesn't seem clear either. Readiness to attack does not mean it will happen, but Venezuela has not threatened the USA. This is the US President wanting to strike without clear purpose, planning or governmental permission.
Though her government ought be working with the US to crush the drugs trade; preferably without the cold-blooded murders those video clips show.
If the order to attack is illegal under international law, would the US Services top-brass refuse to carry it out? If so, then what?
What is the likely result? No advantage to the USA, loss of life among both Americans and Venezuelans, no ending of the drugs-running. Possibly turning most of the South American countries against her; to the delight of Russia and China, and strategic advantage of the latter.
That repoert shows that whatever it is, the real motive for wanting to attack a foreign country is not clear. Everyone will know only if the President explains it. Speculation does not help.
The constitutional aspect is murky: does the American President have the authority to launch attacks on a foreign country without full Congress knowledge and approval?
Is such attacking legal internationally? I expect the USA's enemies would find great propaganda value in it; and her allies are not likely to support her.
Will the strikes take place? That doesn't seem clear either. Readiness to attack does not mean it will happen, but Venezuela has not threatened the USA. This is the US President wanting to strike without clear purpose, planning or governmental permission.
Though her government ought be working with the US to crush the drugs trade; preferably without the cold-blooded murders those video clips show.
If the order to attack is illegal under international law, would the US Services top-brass refuse to carry it out? If so, then what?
What is the likely result? No advantage to the USA, loss of life among both Americans and Venezuelans, no ending of the drugs-running. Possibly turning most of the South American countries against her; to the delight of Russia and China, and strategic advantage of the latter.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@markinkansas Yes... that could be.
President Xi has frequently boasted he wants Taiwan. Never mind its residents who, by and large, seem unenthusiastic about it.
President Xi has frequently boasted he wants Taiwan. Never mind its residents who, by and large, seem unenthusiastic about it.
swirlie · 31-35
@markinkansas
China will invade Taiwan regardless of America presence in the region. China controls the USA in all facets of Trade and Commerce and China will do what China wants to do with Taiwan anytime China is ready.
China will invade Taiwan regardless of America presence in the region. China controls the USA in all facets of Trade and Commerce and China will do what China wants to do with Taiwan anytime China is ready.
markinkansas · 61-69, M
@swirlie so much easy when we are not on that side of the world... why not take advantage of it
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
I rather doubt that this is about the oil. The US is gulping oil from Canada and really doesn't need the oil from Venezuela. I also don't think this is about drugs. I think this is about evil men trying to show they can still win a war even after they have lost pretty much every war they got into since 1945.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@hippyjoe1955 I have not had that experience personally, no, as I was never in the Services; but there have been cases of British servicemen charged under civilian law for going too far.
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@ArishMell Yes you are right. If the military wants to hang you out to dry it will. If it wants to protect you it will. It is quite whimsical that way. Of course at Kent State the National Guard was doing what its political masters wanted so it was protected. Had it sufficiently sullied the escutcheon of the political elite the guardsmen would have been charged with murder.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Been saying that oil in Venezuela is the reason all along. It's more profitable than narcotics.
Why isn't Trump dealing with the fentanyl problem in Mexico? Which is the worst narcotic.
He doesn't care about drugs unless they can bring him a profit... like Big pharma, which rarely deal in narcotics.
Why isn't Trump dealing with the fentanyl problem in Mexico? Which is the worst narcotic.
He doesn't care about drugs unless they can bring him a profit... like Big pharma, which rarely deal in narcotics.
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Roundandroundwego · 61-69
It's kind of about oil. The politics part was important.
SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@SumKindaMunster The USA may not need it for itself but is the argument actually one of competition for exports to other nations?
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M
I'm not even sure it's that noble
Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M
Of course it’s for the oil
markinkansas · 61-69, M
[media=https://youtu.be/UIXy7KyhIok]
‘TAKE THE OIL’: MAGA Rep Says The Quiet Part Loud
‘TAKE THE OIL’: MAGA Rep Says The Quiet Part Loud
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
Once again Congress will not do their job.
markinkansas · 61-69, M
@swirlie and fracking can pollute the water table ..
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SomeMichGuy · M
wtaf
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@jshm2 Good.
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markinkansas · 61-69, M
@LordShadowfire they call that national security .. its the resources the usa needs to stay strong
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NativePortlander1970 · 51-55