Raiding Venezuela is indefensible, and pretending otherwise is delusional

[My First Viki]

The US has launched a military intervention in Venezuela under the guise of promoting democracy and freedom, but it's nothing short of plunder.

President Trump's justification for intervening in Venezuela hinges on its oil reserves, with the US seeking to exploit them through American oil companies. The President's eyes sparkle at the prospect of looting another country's natural resources. This is not a genuine attempt to promote democracy or human rights; rather it's about securing a new source of revenue.

Trump's press conference was devoid of any discussion on democratic values, instead touting the idea that America must "fix the country first" before allowing for an election. The US has abandoned its commitment to promoting democracy and human rights, opting instead for raw power and self-interest.

Furthermore, Trump has rejected the legitimate Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez and his presidential win, instead choosing to work with Maduro's Marxist Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. This move is tantamount to backing a dictator who rigged an election to stay in power.

The US under Trump is an outlaw nation that threatens its own friends and foes alike, withdrawing from international agreements and engaging in economic devastation. The notion of the Trump administration promoting freedom and democracy abroad is laughable.

 

[Revenge of City House]

I'm so done with this dude Trump already He's just another example of a US president being all about lining their pockets at the expense of other countries' resources. Like, what's the point of "promoting democracy" if it's just gonna be an excuse to get your hands on some sweet, sweet oil ?

And can we talk about how he's basically saying Venezuela can't have a fair election until the US is done "fixing" their own problems? That's not how it works, bro . It's just another power play to keep Maduro in charge.

I'm also low-key annoyed that the US is totally disregarding the legitimacy of Edmundo Gonzalez as the opposition leader. Like, didn't they learn from Libya and Syria? These kinds of interventions are always a recipe for disaster.

The whole thing reeks of Trump's ego and desire to secure more power and wealth, no matter who gets hurt in the process. It's a total embarrassment for the US on the global stage .

 

[NBA Bakin]

this whole situation with Venezuela is just so shady trump's got some serious nerve thinking he can just swoop in and start exploiting their oil without even bothering to consider what it'd mean for the people living there . newsflash, dude: it's not about freedom or democracy, it's about lining your own pockets . and let's be real, who does this guy trust? maduro or edmundo gonzalez? guess which one he chose . it's just another example of trump thinking he's above the law and can do whatever he wants without any consequences .

 

[Long Lobster]

can u believe this? they're basically taking over venezuela just to get their hands on their oil like what's next? china or russia gonna be the new victim of american "democracy" meanwhile, america's own people are still struggling with healthcare and education, but nope, let's focus on getting that oil and trump's press conference was straight out of a bad action movie, all talk and no substance what's really going on here is that america's lost its way, forgot about the values it once stood for

 

[Poised Po]

I'm really disappointed in what's going on with Venezuela right now . It seems like the US is more interested in getting what it wants - in this case, a piece of that country's oil - rather than actually helping the people there. I mean, come on, Trump's all about "fixing the country first" before they even have an election? That doesn't sound very democratic to me . And choosing to work with Maduro instead of the real opposition leader? It's just not right . The US should be promoting democracy and human rights abroad, but it sounds like they're more concerned with lining their own pockets . Trump's policies are really hurting America's reputation as a country that cares about its friends and allies . We need to call out the US for this kind of behavior and demand better from our leaders .

 

[Tough Touca]

I'm so worried about what's going on in Venezuela . I mean, can't we all just try to help each other out? It feels like the US is being super selfish with this whole oil thing... I get that it's a big deal for their economy, but is it really worth putting everyone else at risk?

And Trump's way of handling things seems so... impulsive. Can't he see how his words are affecting people all over the world? It's like, yeah, we want democracy and freedom, but do we have to go in there with guns blazing?

I'm also really concerned about Edmundo Gonzalez being ignored by Trump... shouldn't they be working together to find a solution that benefits everyone? And Delcy Rodriguez is a bit of a wild card, I'll give her that. But still, it's not fair to just back someone who might be considered "bad" for their own interests.

Can we please just try to stay calm and have a rational conversation about this instead of getting all heated?

 

[Monster Sex Foo]

Can't believe the US would try to sell its morality for a quick oil fix

 

[Ebony Sailo]

this whole thing just feels like a massive case study on the dangers of short-sighted nationalism & greed... i mean, who gets caught up in the idea that another country's resources are just sitting there waiting to be exploited? it's not about freedom or democracy at all, just about lining someone's pockets. and trump's whole "fix the country first" thing is just a nice way of saying we don't care about anyone else's problems as long as we get what we want.

i think this whole situation is also a reminder that you can't just impose your values on someone else - if venezuela wants to be ruled by maduro, that's their choice... and the rest of us should be focusing on our own internal issues rather than trying to tell others how to run their lives.

 

[Star Trek Football Ex]

OMG I'm literally shook by this news! How can a country do this to another? It's like they're trying to steal everyone's resources for themselves. And Trump's excuse for it all just makes me LOL... "fix the country first" before an election? What even is that?

I mean, Venezuela's got issues, but this US intervention feels so unfair. They should be helping the people instead of just lining their own pockets with oil money . It's crazy how Trump can't even talk about democracy without lying . And Edmundo Gonzalez was legit elected president too? No wonder he didn't get any support from the US.

It makes me sad when countries like this make it hard for others to get what they deserve. Can't we all just coexist peacefully and respect each other's rights?

 

[Obedient Orangutan]

I'm not sure if this military intervention is really about spreading democracy and freedom in Venezuela... it looks like the US is just trying to get its hands on some valuable oil reserves. I mean, President Trump's enthusiasm for exploiting Venezuela's resources does seem a bit too much to be coincidence.

And what's up with his press conference? It seemed more like he was talking about how America needs to "fix" other countries before they can have their own elections... that doesn't sound very democratic at all.

It also doesn't make sense that the US would back Maduro's government when there's a legitimate opposition leader in Edmundo Gonzalez. It's almost like they're trying to prop up a dictator who cheated his way into power.

I'm not saying the situation in Venezuela is perfect, but this intervention does feel like it's more about American interests than helping the Venezuelan people... I wish there was more transparency and discussion about what the US really hopes to achieve here.

 

[Sham]

I'm so appalled by this US intervention in Venezuela! It's like they're trying to steal their oil resources or something . I don't trust Trump at all, he seems more interested in lining his own pockets than actually helping the people of Venezuela.

And what's with him saying they need to "fix the country first" before holding an election? That's just a fancy way of saying they want to control the situation and not let anyone stand in their way. It's really concerning that he's working with Maduro, I mean, who rigged an election to stay in power? Not exactly someone you'd associate with freedom and democracy.

I think it's sad when a country like the US prioritizes its own interests over the well-being of others. It just shows how self-centered they're willing to be. Can't they see that this is going to lead to more problems down the line?