U.S. & Venezuela Thread - Energy Secretary: "The U.S. will control Venezuela oil sales indefinitely"

[thegeneral 3,773]

44 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

Meh. Trump pardoned him. It was for a good reason I'm sure.

Captain Kneepads!

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

9 minutes ago, dogcows said:

I guess you missed it when they asked Trump why. He didn’t give a reason, he said he didn’t even know him.

You’re right, there is a very good reason: more money for Trump and his kids.

Hanging on every word Trump says is working great for you guys. It worked so well leading up to the 2016 and 2024 elections. You people haven't learned in a decade. What a bunch of dopey fks

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

4 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Captain Kneepads!

Hey my guy won the election. Stop being a loser about it. Move on.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

12 minutes ago, MDC said:

Blindly. Like a cultist.  

Or, I'm right, and Trump does have a good reason for doing things.

You will see one day.

[Gepetto 1,497]

We obviosly want regime change or regime cooperation to benefit us with oil reserves and to keep China and Russia from making deals with Venezuela.

[SaintsInDome2006 847]

4 minutes ago, Gepetto said:

We obviosly want regime change or regime cooperation to benefit us with oil reserves and to keep China and Russia from making deals with Venezuela.

A lot of assumptions here. But I agree in a normal traditional administration all of Thats oils make sense.

The Chavistas are still in power right now.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

Just now, SaintsInDome2006 said:

A lot of assumptions here. But I agree in a normal traditional administration all of Thats oils make sense.

The Chavistas are still in power right now.

Trump will fix that.

[SaintsInDome2006 847]

Maduro has hired Barry Pollack & Bruce Fein to his legal team. Pollack repped Assange & Fein is a well known conservative constitutional litigator who was an associate AG in the Reagan administration.

Not sure who SDNY has lined up.

[SaintsInDome2006 847]

2 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

Trump will fix that.

I saw his plane interview & I came away with the impression he doesn’t even know the name of the current VZ president.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,155]

30 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

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the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

That’s great booger boy. But I never used the word terrorism. How about you throw up the meaning of terror and terrorized?

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

2 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

I saw his plane interview & I came away with the impression he doesn’t even know the name of the current VZ president.

Good, then you have some surprises in store for you. Us Trump voters already have a solid idea of what's going down, so we don't get to enjoy the surprise as much, but it should be entertaining for all.

[MDC 8,190]

12 minutes ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

Or, I'm right, and Trump does have a good reason for doing things.

You will see one day.

And if we never get any better reason than $ for pardoning CZ, you’ll go on believing it was for a good cause anyway.  

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

4 minutes ago, MDC said:

And if we never get any better reason than $ for pardoning CZ, you’ll go on believing it was for a good cause anyway.  

Thank you for helping to get Trump elected twice. We appreciate it.

[MDC 8,190]

1 minute ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

Thank you for helping to get Trump elected twice. We appreciate it.

You wouldn’t appreciate it if you knew what a colossal fool he makes of you on the regular.  

[Fnord 2,684]

1 hour ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

All of that to agree. None of us know all of the details. You refuse to accept this. I have. Which means I get to live a better life than you. Trump makes you miserable. Life makes me joyful and content. Therefore I live better. You should try my secret so that you can live better too.

LOL.

You're a special kind of delusional, boss.

Carry on.

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

11 minutes ago, Fnord said:

LOL.

You're a special kind of delusional, boss.

Carry on.

Thank you for helping to get Trump elected. Your efforts to continually keep the spotlight on him do not go unnoticed.

[dogcows 1,379]

The Venezuelan regime is cracking down on people in Venezuela. Armed gangs sponsored by the regime are being deployed, and journalists are being arrested.

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In the western state of Mérida, two people in their 60s were arrested for shouting anti-government slogans and “celebrating the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores,” according to state police.

Across Caracas, pro-government paramilitary groups known as “colectivos” — a hallmark of the informal security state built by former president Hugo Chávez and inherited by Maduro after his death — set up checkpoints, including along the Cota Mil highway that runs north of the city. Residents described being pulled over, questioned and forced to hand over their phones. Some said the armed men scrolled through their messages and social media, looking for anything that could be construed as support for the U.S. raid.

Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela

[thegeneral 3,773]

1 hour ago, Frozenbeernuts said:

Hey my guy won the election. Stop being a loser about it. Move on.

You stop with the absurd takes first

[thegeneral 3,773]

42 minutes ago, dogcows said:

The Venezuelan regime is cracking down on people in Venezuela. Armed gangs sponsored by the regime are being deployed, and journalists are being arrested.

Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela

Donald wishes he could arrest the press. He’s super jealous here.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,155]

18 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Donald wishes he could arrest the press. He’s super jealous here.

Like Obama did? 

[thegeneral 3,773]

8 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Like Obama did? 

Only if they say bad things about him.

How did you celebrate Jan 6th? Parade or candle vigil

[Ron_Artest 2,649]

1 hour ago, dogcows said:

The Venezuelan regime is cracking down on people in Venezuela. Armed gangs sponsored by the regime are being deployed, and journalists are being arrested.

Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela

Magas told me they were dancing in the streets.

[dogcows 1,379]

14 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Magas told me they were dancing in the streets.

 

[Hardcore troubadour 16,155]

5 minutes ago, dogcows said:

 

They weren’t celebrating? 

[Maximum Overkill 2,691]

1 hour ago, dogcows said:

The Venezuelan regime is cracking down on people in Venezuela. Armed gangs sponsored by the regime are being deployed, and journalists are being arrested.

I thought this Vice President was peaceful?? 

[Maximum Overkill 2,691]

600,000 Venezuelans face U.S. deportation after Maduro raid

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are being encouraged to go home or face deportation following the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Why it matters: Venezuelan immigrants had temporary U.S. legal protections until last year, in part due to poor economic conditions and human rights abuses under the Maduro government.

 

"President Trump's decisive action to remove Maduro marks a turning point for Venezuelans. Now, they can return to the country they love and rebuild its future," said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Matthew Tragesser in a statement.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,155]

They need to go back and rebuild their country. 

[Horseman 2,800]

20 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

600,000 Venezuelans face U.S. deportation after Maduro raid

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are being encouraged to go home or face deportation following the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Why it matters: Venezuelan immigrants had temporary U.S. legal protections until last year, in part due to poor economic conditions and human rights abuses under the Maduro government.

 

"President Trump's decisive action to remove Maduro marks a turning point for Venezuelans. Now, they can return to the country they love and rebuild its future," said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Matthew Tragesser in a statement.

That's what I'm talking about!

[Maximum Overkill 2,691]

Just now, Horseman said:

That's what I'm talking about!

Go home!!!! 

[dogcows 1,379]

On 1/5/2026 at 4:25 PM, Fnord said:

Maybe. I've heard dumber theories than your quid pro quo one. On this board. Today. Several times.

Read this report today that says it might be true…

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/trumps-former-russia-adviser-says-russia-offered-us-free-rein-in-venezuela-in-exchange-for-ukraine/

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Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time. 

The Russians repeatedly floated the idea of a “very strange swap arrangement between Venezuela and Ukraine,” Hill said during a congressional hearing in 2019. Her comments surfaced again this week and were shared on social media after the U.S. stealth operation to capture Maduro. 

Hill said Russia pushed the idea through articles in Russian media that referenced the Monroe Doctrine — a 19th century principle in which the U.S. opposed European meddling in the Western Hemisphere and in return agreed to stay out of European affairs. It was invoked by Trump to justify the U.S. intervention in Venezuela.

 

[Ron_Artest 2,649]

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Told you so.  Maga so stupid.

[seafoam1 3,565]

5 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Told you so.  Maga so stupid.

What time did you start whiining about Trump this morning? 

[dogcows 1,379]

2 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Told you so.  Maga so stupid.

Real story of Venezuelan oil from investors. TLDR; it will be years before the oil production can be increased, and their heavy crude is expensive and slow to process.

https://www.investopedia.com/why-does-venezuela-struggle-with-oil-production-despite-having-the-worlds-largest-reserves-11879080

[seafoam1 3,565]

2 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Real story of Venezuelan oil from investors. TLDR; it will be years before the oil production can be increased, and their heavy crude is expensive and slow to process.

https://www.investopedia.com/why-does-venezuela-struggle-with-oil-production-despite-having-the-worlds-largest-reserves-11879080

[Ron_Artest 2,649]

13 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Real story of Venezuelan oil from investors. TLDR; it will be years before the oil production can be increased, and their heavy crude is expensive and slow to process.

https://www.investopedia.com/why-does-venezuela-struggle-with-oil-production-despite-having-the-worlds-largest-reserves-11879080

He's talking about current production.  He's stealing the oil they already produce.

[seafoam1 3,565]

1 minute ago, Ron_Artest said:

He's talking about current production.  He's stealing the oil they already produce.

What time did you start crying this morning? On this very site.

[dogcows 1,379]

22 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

He's talking about current production.  He's stealing the oil they already produce.

They used to put out 3 million barrels a day in the 90s. Now it’s less than a million.

Thanks for pointing out he’s planning on buying oil from their reserve. Also, he said we will get it at market price. So… all of this violence and the big reveal is that we’re gonna buy some oil? That’s it?

Remember when he and the rest of the GOP were all saying we should ‘Drill Baby Drill” and have energy independence? I guess that’s just another lie to throw on the pile.

[Hardcore troubadour 16,155]

2.79 a gallon today. Promises made, promises kept. 

[Frozenbeernuts 2,527]

2 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Told you so.  Maga so stupid.

This is a bad thing?

[Maximum Overkill 2,691]

6 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Told you so.  Maga so stupid.

Link?

BTW, that's awesome if true but you rarely post anything that's true