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In reply to the discussion: Russia Snubs Trump's Invite For Second Summit: 'Not Now' [View all]Perseus
(4,341 posts)"who bought up industries that were de-nationalized following the collapse of the USSR for a penny on the dollar."
The above is exactly what Hugo Chavez did, a little worst because they also "appropriated" many industries and businesses, they invented excuses and created accusations on fraud, etc. to take those industries from the owners. They did the same with ranches, the ones that produced the best agriculture, the best cattle, and destroyed everything. They also destroyed the Venezuelan Oil industry, they pocketed most of the money that came in for oil sales. These people are billionaires, and it is interesting the fact that they cannot enjoy that money because if they set foot outside of Venezuela, they will be caught.
The tariffs, and possibly a war will bring the economy to its knees, and that is what he, and his Russian accomplices and those on the GOP who are already compromised, want. If he is able to confirm the new judge, that will be the beginning of the end, anyone who truly loves the USA would do whatever he/she can to make sure he is not confirmed, I am only hoping that Corker and Flake have the balls and are true patriots to help avoid that catastrophe.