iam90sbaby 2,085 Posted January 23, 2019 Maduro severing Venezuelan relations with US https://www.foxnews.com/world/maduro-severing-venezuelan-relations-with-us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,446 Posted January 23, 2019 Maduro severing Venezuelan relations with US https://www.foxnews.com/world/maduro-severing-venezuelan-relations-with-us Ah! Socialism at its best. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted January 23, 2019 I fully support the USA not supporting a wannabe dictator. Can't we all agree here? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,085 Posted January 23, 2019 All US diplomats must be out within 72 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted January 23, 2019 All US diplomats must be out within 72 hours. Â I bet Venezuelan Diplomats defect here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 23, 2019 All Venezuelans just dream of being Americans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 986 Posted January 23, 2019 If basher al Assad and Maduro both died in a duel at 50 paces I would smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 23, 2019 I fully support the USA not supporting a wannabe dictator. Can't we all agree here? Thought you liked Trump? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 23, 2019 Spent my 29th birthday in a mountain stream in the jungles of Venezuela. That was almost 22 years ago. We were on one of the last US cruise ships to make a port of call there. It was a shithole then. Can only imagine how bad it is now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted January 24, 2019 I read a story on this and it told me who the elected leader was and who the opposition leader we are recognizing is....but it didnt really tell me the backstory as to why their is opposition, why the election was or wasnt legit, or why we are picking the guy we are picking. Â So whats the story? Is this a consensus right move or is it something Americans will debate? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted January 24, 2019 And whose side is Fernando on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 24, 2019 Still owes Exxon and others over $12B from when they stole their assets in 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted January 24, 2019 I read a story on this and it told me who the elected leader was and who the opposition leader we are recognizing is....but it didnt really tell me the backstory as to why their is opposition, why the election was or wasnt legit, or why we are picking the guy we are picking. Â So whats the story? Is this a consensus right move or is it something Americans will debate? Putin and Mexico support the Maduro guy who has led them from solid second world country to complete shithole third world country in 5 short years. Â Brazil, Britain, and Trump support the new guy. Â I don't think there was a general election, their equivalent of Congress voted the new guy in, which is legal according to whatever their version of a Constitution is. Â Source: read it on the internet, so take it as gospel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,412 Posted January 24, 2019 So if Trump supports the new guy, who do the democrats support? And more importantly, how can they blame this on Trump? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 24, 2019 Build a Wall between Brazil and Venezuela. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,374 Posted January 24, 2019 South America overall is mostly a sh!thole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 24, 2019 South America overall is mostly a sh!thole I hear they haven't even paid their employees in like a month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumpurethra 42 Posted January 24, 2019 need to find someone to go to war with....they good as any I suppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 24, 2019 I'd rather go to war with the Vuvuzuelas. Â Remember them during the world cup? God they're annoying. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,374 Posted January 24, 2019 I hear they haven't even paid their employees in like a month. Â That would be the least of their worries at this time. Â Their dizzying inflation rate is causing a max exodus of people to the point where the erosion of skilled labor is starting to really impact just everything. On the ground the people are starting to turn to some macabre activities just to eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 24, 2019 Â That would be the least of their worries at this time. Â Their dizzying inflation rate is causing a max exodus of people to the point where the erosion of skilled labor is starting to really impact just everything. On the ground the people are starting to turn to some macabre activities just to eat. So you were right all along about hyperinflation. Just the wrong country. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sorry, had to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,374 Posted January 24, 2019 So you were right all along about hyperinflation. Just the wrong country. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sorry, had to do it. Â No worries, when you are right about many things people relish in that one thing you get wrong, sometimes its all they have to hang on to in order to ease their sadness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted January 24, 2019 Â No worries, when you are right about many things people relish in that one thing you get wrong, sometimes its all they have to hang on to in order to ease their sadness. Now you're sounding like MDC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,374 Posted January 24, 2019 Now you're sounding like MDC Â Good lord i hope not, now you have me checking myself, no way so I want to come across as a 14 year old girl..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,446 Posted January 24, 2019 Hugo Chavez promises universal medical care  When Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela in 1998, he promised health care for all. In 1999, he got it written into the Constitution, which stated: "Health is a fundamental social right, an obligation of the State  Chavez also promised to make wealth more equal, overcome poverty and mandate higher wages. He made initial progress in expanding medical care and reducing poverty, which was praised by Americans from Sean Penn to Michael Moore.  However, the success was short-lived. Experts say it was based on using existing wealth rather than creating new wealth.  He took from the private sector that existed, and enjoyed buoyant oil prices, to buy off the electorate, said Fergus Hodgson, executive editor of Antigua Report, a Latin American business consulting agency.  By 2018, the Venezuelan health system was a disaster. Hospitals were out of basic medicine, and also without food for children who were starving due to extreme poverty.  Medical care and the economy itself have since fallen into shambles under Chavez successor Nicolas Maduro, sparking widespread protests. The turmoil intensified this week as numerous countries, including the U.S., recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president -- and Maduro responded by saying he's cutting off relations with the U.S. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-5-failed-socialist-promises-from-lenin-to-chavez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted January 24, 2019 need to find someone to go to war with....they good as any I suppose  Funny, Trump announces he is bringing soldiers home and you people go ape about how we need to be the world police.  Make up your mind orange man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,085 Posted January 24, 2019 This is our foot in the door to Venezuelan oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,085 Posted January 24, 2019 Another example how socialism is just fascism. Didnt Bernie and Co tell us Maduro is good example of socialism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 24, 2019 Well I think it's really great that our apparent big Time Ally Russia has sent Russian nuclear bombers to Venezuela. Â You know, for all you Russia is our friend! Types. Â http://time.com/5478644/venezuela-russian-bombers/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,695 Posted January 25, 2019 Relax. It's all part of the collusion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,431 Posted January 25, 2019 Hugo Chavez promises universal medical care  When Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela in 1998, he promised health care for all. In 1999, he got it written into the Constitution, which stated: "Health is a fundamental social right, an obligation of the State  Chavez also promised to make wealth more equal, overcome poverty and mandate higher wages. He made initial progress in expanding medical care and reducing poverty, which was praised by Americans from Sean Penn to Michael Moore.  However, the success was short-lived. Experts say it was based on using existing wealth rather than creating new wealth.  He took from the private sector that existed, and enjoyed buoyant oil prices, to buy off the electorate, said Fergus Hodgson, executive editor of Antigua Report, a Latin American business consulting agency.  By 2018, the Venezuelan health system was a disaster. Hospitals were out of basic medicine, and also without food for children who were starving due to extreme poverty.  Medical care and the economy itself have since fallen into shambles under Chavez successor Nicolas Maduro, sparking widespread protests. The turmoil intensified this week as numerous countries, including the U.S., recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president -- and Maduro responded by saying he's cutting off relations with the U.S. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-5-failed-socialist-promises-from-lenin-to-chavez  This is what AOC, Bernie and the Democrats are promising us. We're f@cked if they ever do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 986 Posted January 25, 2019 He is gonna get assassinated by one of his body guards. Fall of Rome style. On the toilet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,524 Posted January 25, 2019 Well I think it's really great that our apparent big Time Ally Russia has sent Russian nuclear bombers to Venezuela. Â You know, for all you Russia is our friend! Types. Â http://time.com/5478644/venezuela-russian-bombers/ Â but you think Trump and Russia are a thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted January 25, 2019  This is what AOC, Bernie and the Democrats are promising us. We're f@cked if they ever do this.   A few relevant memes:  https://i.redd.it/r1rjzye6busy.jpg   http://media.factmyth.com/2016/12/hitler-not-a-progressive-despite-some-planks.jpg   https://i.4pcdn.org/pol/1524296961916.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 683 Posted January 25, 2019 So if Trump supports the new guy, who do the democrats support? And more importantly, how can they blame this on Trump? Â Â The dems will support whoever Trump doesn't. Same reason why dems support MS-13 and terrorist groups. (D) Joe Crowley said that its disgusting that Trump would want to get rid of MS-13, and that MS-13 are humans also, and they are entitled to operate as they see fit, just as Trump believes he is entitled as he sees fit. Â So don't ask who the Dems will support. Its the opposite of who Trump supports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,618 Posted January 25, 2019 Â Â The dems will support whoever Trump doesn't. Same reason why dems support MS-13 and terrorist groups. (D) Joe Crowley said that its disgusting that Trump would want to get rid of MS-13, and that MS-13 are humans also, and they are entitled to operate as they see fit, just as Trump believes he is entitled as he sees fit. . So, I just had to unpack that one. please do show me the quote where he says what you've typed in the quote above. Because here's what I found. Â Â "REP. CROWLEY: He does. That's also unfortunate, because what hes doing, look, we can all agree, to suggest that Nancy Pelosi or any of us do not want to rid our society of MS-13 or any gangs, whether it be foreign born or domestic born, is absolutely outrageous. Outrageous. But he also, with that same brush, paints all immigrants as animals." Â Â Jesus, how can you guys just swallow propaganda Hook line & sinker without even trying to source of yourself? Â I mean, stand back for 2 seconds. Does that even pass the sniff test? Would any politician say what you typed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,695 Posted January 25, 2019 So, I just had to unpack that one. please do show me the quote where he says what you've typed in the quote above. Because here's what I found. Â Â "REP. CROWLEY: He does. That's also unfortunate, because what hes doing, look, we can all agree, to suggest that Nancy Pelosi or any of us do not want to rid our society of MS-13 or any gangs, whether it be foreign born or domestic born, is absolutely outrageous. Outrageous. But he also, with that same brush, paints all immigrants as animals." Â Â Jesus, how can you guys just swallow propaganda Hook line & sinker without even trying to source of yourself? Â I mean, stand back for 2 seconds. Does that even pass the sniff test? Would any politician say what you typed? Â Â Clearly Trump doesn't paint all immigrants as animals but that doesn't stop the dunderheads from believing he does. Which morphs into Trump's a racist, which morphs into Trump supporters are all racists, which morphs into MAGA hats are the new clan hood... Â Â People don't have time for sniff tests anymore, they simply believe what they want to believe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,085 Posted January 26, 2019 Russian bombers buzz North American coastline https://www.foxnews.com/world/russian-bombers-buzz-north-american-coastline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,524 Posted January 27, 2019 Russian bombers buzz North American coastline https://www.foxnews.com/world/russian-bombers-buzz-north-american-coastline  collusion again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted January 27, 2019 If you add up every place I ever worked at in my career as a pipefitter and figured the one place I worked the most, it would by far be the Citgo refinery in IL, owned by the Venezuelan gov aka Hugo Chavez. It's weird being so tied to a company owned by Ven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites