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Scruffy1

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21. The answer to Venezuela is Paul Singer.

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:46 AM

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The well known "vulture capitalist" managed to pick up Venezuela owned Citgo through a bankruptcy sale last year. The bankruptcy was caused by the sanctions forcing Citgo to buy product from outside the company. Now the that the oil is available he stands to make 5 billion dollars, or over a 1000% profit on his investment in the 2024 election.

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A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers [View all] WestMichRad Wednesday OP

That's an interesting analysis Farmer-Rick Wednesday #1

That's basically what Curtis Yarvin and his acolyte, Peter Thiel want. SharonAnn Wednesday #10

These psychos are free to leave the US. valleyrogue Wednesday #15

I think this is pretty obvious. Trump has never cared about the well-being of the American people Ocelot II Wednesday #2

Agreed. I feel as though Trump's "elites" are also the tech broligarchy underpants Wednesday #26

He wants Greenland so he can rename it Trumpland Seinan Sensei Wednesday #48

Neo-Royalism Kid Berwyn Wednesday #3

This is more than obvious. Duh. Global billionaires are the new ruling class. Irish_Dem Wednesday #4

Warlords of the 21st century Attilatheblond Yesterday #55

Yes global crime syndicate mob bosses and warlords. Irish_Dem Yesterday #56

No nations, no national laws, only renegade war lords thumbing their noses at law, people, decency Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #60

Our planet is descending into darkness. Irish_Dem 22 hrs ago #63

I know some middle aged women (I am OLD) who are rooting for 'the big giant meteor' Attilatheblond 20 hrs ago #64

The battle between good and evil is the iconic human condition. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #65

Same old Imperialism. Humanity needs to be done with this way of life. Clouds Passing Wednesday #5

True creon Wednesday #6

He's just getting started C_U_L8R Wednesday #7

Yeah and his mouth. A reporter asks "What about Greenland?" He of course says "Yes" underpants Wednesday #28

I think the usual term for this is oligarchy. highplainsdem Wednesday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author SharonAnn Wednesday #9

They were given the opportunity... kentuck Wednesday #11

Much like Putin has done. nt moniss Wednesday #12

It has now become "royal" entertainment for his cachukis Wednesday #13

THIS IS CORRECT. And has been in the works for 50 years, globally. MSM is part of the new royalists now. nt wiggs Wednesday #14

Don't muddy the waters with alternative terms for what this is. Martin Eden Wednesday #16

There is an organization of international actors on the right that works to see Bev54 Wednesday #17

K&R. Royal Houses run the Country. House of Musk, bronxiteforever Wednesday #18

Considering our access to reasonable health care is tied to our employment, Indentured Servitude Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #61

Excellent point bronxiteforever 23 hrs ago #62

What does this "theory" help us understand that we didn't already understand? Prairie Gates Wednesday #19

Kinda rude. What's your point? All it does is alienate you. Joinfortmill Wednesday #32

More like azureblue Wednesday #20

The answer to Venezuela is Paul Singer. Scruffy1 Wednesday #21

Kicked and recommended with one quibble Uncle Joe Wednesday #22

Trump's primary motive is to enable looting. hay rick Wednesday #23

This is what fascist oligarchy IS. I've been talking about the billionaire parasites for years now, and AOC PatrickforB Wednesday #24

Why a new name for an old problem? Bernie called it: Oligarchy Raven123 Wednesday #25

how about Feudalism Hieronymus Phact Wednesday #27

Possibly. Raven123 Wednesday #37

I prefer feudalism to fascism as a description. hay rick Wednesday #41

Accurate, though implying these assholes are "royal" in any way is far too kind. unblock Wednesday #29

Jeezus. I'm really sick of his shit. And so are a lot of others. He may just bite off more than he can chew. Joinfortmill Wednesday #30

They need to be checked. pandr32 Wednesday #31

From "Network" (this year will be its 50th anniversary) BumRushDaShow Wednesday #33

welcome to 5000 BCE Tetrachloride Wednesday #34

What we have now is a plutocratic kakistocracy. Ol Janx Spirit Wednesday #35

I agree with this analysis. ShazzieB Wednesday #43

The old markodochartaigh Wednesday #36

Ms. Shaffer, my history teacher Zackzzzz Wednesday #38

We have to disempower I_UndergroundPanther Wednesday #51

I read the full article. In the end we are merely seeing a repeat of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. flashman13 Wednesday #39

Neo-royalists, same as oligarchs, SergeStorms Wednesday #40

It's the Vladroe Doctrine applied to the western hemisphere. Justice matters. Wednesday #42

I read the linked mother jones article and the linked article to cksmithy Wednesday #44

Been saying for a while that Trump is monarchist rather than fascist (though the MAGA movement is fascist). paulkienitz Wednesday #45

I will add to this theory some of my own speculation neohippie Wednesday #46

Money! Money! Money! BarbD Wednesday #47

Heritage Foundation BurnDoubt Wednesday #49

Billionaires are sociopaths I_UndergroundPanther Wednesday #50

A much simpler answer is that Trump has just lost it Rstrstx Wednesday #52

Reminds me of a scene in the X-Files -- a flashback of the Cigarette Smoking guy as young man. Beartracks Wednesday #53

in other words TRUMP IS A BIG FUCKING MANBABY Skittles Wednesday #54

What do you mean, 'creating'? They have already done it! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #57

Absolutely this. The LOVE of money MaeScott Yesterday #58

The rich have Trump ear. BradBo Yesterday #59