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highplainsdem

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7. The tech bros want guaranteed power for their data centers. They'd have it with that oil, and a

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #5)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:17 PM

Jan 3

Venezuela under Trump's thumb could build a lot of data centers currently being opposed in the US.

The tech bros have made no secret of wanting independent network states. Trump would probably give them quasi-independence, freedom from most US regulations, to keep them as partners.

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Reportedly US oil companies told Trump they didn't want to return to Venezuela. I wonder if the tech bros want it. [View all] highplainsdem Jan 3 OP

I don't really buy that he is in control BootinUp Jan 3 #1

He thinks he is, though. He repeated the "run the country" line so often he sounded like a broken record. Clearly highplainsdem Jan 3 #8

They'll take the oil, they just don't want to risk any capital to do so. If the US gov pays for RockRaven Jan 3 #2

I've said that to anyone who would listen Wiz Imp Jan 3 #3

I think you're onto something here SheltieLover Jan 3 #4

Well, Chevron has been there all along. markodochartaigh Jan 3 #5

The tech bros want guaranteed power for their data centers. They'd have it with that oil, and a highplainsdem Jan 3 #7

Yeah, the tech bro billionaires have had their eyes on South and Centeral America for a while. GoCubsGo Jan 3 #6

If has to appeal to them more than Gaza or a DMZ in Ukraine ever could. And they're getting highplainsdem Jan 3 #9