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In reply to the discussion: White House gives Maduro ultimatum as U.S. moves toward land operations [View all]GreenWave
(12,111 posts)36. Venezuela is awash with Mal de Chagas, With RFK jr to "protect" our soldiers
read the worst case scenario...
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chagas-disease-(american-trypanosomiasis)
Also if they try to seize the Orinoco oil fields and go for a swim in that sweltering heat, there are often tiny parasites that enter through the body's lower orifices. Then they attack and begin munching away!
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Smash and grab theft is not all that sophisticated, especially for a mob boss.
Irish_Dem
19 hrs ago
#63
Xi is getting his panties in a bunch because the Japanese defense minister
RazorbackExpat
Sunday
#52
We know there is ratfuckery afoot. We just don't yet know the nuances of it.
Irish_Dem
19 hrs ago
#65
Yes but Russia is depleted from the Ukraine war, and China is preoccupied with trade negotiations.
Irish_Dem
19 hrs ago
#64
"...trying to oust a democratically elected leader " Maduro? Lost the last 2 elections but held on to power
EX500rider
Sunday
#24
I read your attached article and once again, as I've said before..this is the best place to learn about issues
Deuxcents
Sunday
#48
This oil was likened to the filthy oil field Canada that went through Keystone XL,
GreenWave
Sunday
#41
That's largely because Venezuela doesn't have the tech or knowledge base to maintain domestic oil production
NickB79
Sunday
#46
It is commonly understood that Maduro has stolen elections and maintains power by force.
everyonematters
Sunday
#13
The Carter Center was not happy with the last elections and thought it was very improper
EX500rider
14 hrs ago
#68
I have a better idea, tRump and his fascist regime leave the US so democracy can return. Nt
yaesu
Sunday
#27
"...that is a state whose air I would not want to breathe in the near future."
LudwigPastorius
8 hrs ago
#69