Trump's 'Oil-Centric' Vision for Venezuela: The Usual Suspects Disagree
The Hill's headline frames Trump's Venezuela strategy as an 'oil-centric vision,' as if past interventions were driven by, say, a deep love for Venezuelan democracy. Let’s not forget the long history of U.S. meddling in oil-rich nations—from Iran in '53 to Iraq in '03—always for 'freedom and democracy,' of course, never the black gold. The debate isn't about ethics; it’s about who holds the leash
on the world’s largest proven oil reserves. This 'division' within Congress isn't a moral epiphany but likely a tactical disagreement on the most effective way to seize control of foreign assets. One might wonder if the 'humanitarian concerns' disappear when a more amenable puppet government is installed. It's almost as if the 'principles' of foreign policy are as fluid as the price of crude oil
itself.