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highplainsdem

(60,076 posts)
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 11:55 AM Jan 3

Trump: We're going to run the country....Our oil companies will take over theirs...We have a 2nd attack wave ready if

necessary...

Paraphrased, but that's the gist. He loved repeating, over and over, "We're going to run the country."

At least until an acceptable puppet regime can be installed to do the bidding of the Trump thugocracy and US oil companies.

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mucifer

(25,529 posts)
1. It's just that the president is more honest about it this time. It's NOT the first time the USA has done this
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 11:57 AM
Jan 3

to a country for oil.

SheltieLover

(76,906 posts)
9. Maybe he isn't prosecuting him. Maybe he kidnapped them
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
Jan 3

to solicit bribes.

Maybe even to recruit this thug for his regeime.

Hugin

(37,448 posts)
6. He was miffed he didn't get to dip his beak in Gaza...
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
Jan 3

This is better for the Trumpian Riviera anyway. It’s got the oils!

Walleye

(43,844 posts)
11. He wants some of that glory that W. Got after 9/11 just by repeating the words ""war on terror"
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
Jan 3

Hugin

(37,448 posts)
13. He wants a "We got him." moment so bad.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 12:24 PM
Jan 3

Feels entitled to it. Along with the Nobel prize it will surely render.

Raftergirl

(1,804 posts)
15. This has disaster written all over it.
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:51 PM
Jan 3

I’m just gonna sit back with boatloads of popcorn at the ready.

lanlady

(7,222 posts)
16. What happens if this turns into a jungle war?
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 02:05 PM
Jan 3

There are extensive rainforests and jungle areas in Venezuela. What happens if we get dragged into that kind of war? Is Trump going to send in his dope-ass son-in-law and Steve Witless to get us out?

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