Aaron Rupar: WATTERS: Taking out a dictator in Venezuela -- how does that help the average American?

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JD VANCE: First of all, what it means is we're gonna be able to control the incredible natural resources of Venezuela


https://substack.com/@aaronrupar/note/c-196779283


This is yet another example of why I'll be out today protesting, NO KINGS DAY. Dangerous criminal minds. Stay safe out there, everyone.

[House of Roberts]

1. The Venezuelan dictator was not paying tribute to the US crime lord.

JD: First of all, what it means is we're gonna be able to steal the incredible natural resources of the people of Venezuela.

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3. Exactly.

[sop]

2. Does anyone ever bother asking any longer why the U.S. has a right to control Venezuela's incredible natural resources?

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4. It is scary how some accept it as a right.

[Johonny]

6. Are we even controlling it?

We are preventing oil from flowing to Cuba to try to destabilize Cuba leading to a likely awful humanitarian problem there. But I have heard nothing about boots on the ground to "control" Venezuela oil. I assume the current regime is doing the same shit as ever.

[SamuelTheThird]

5. BBC- Venezuela reports of detainees still being tortured are concerning for UN

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7. Senator Murphy posted this recently on the subject:

Link to tweet