U.S. Seizes Tanker as Congress 'Presses' on Strikes
While NPR highlights the Trump administration's seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela, framing it against a backdrop of congressional inquiries into alleged drug boat strikes, the narrative conveniently sidesteps the real issue: the U.S.'s decades-long history of economic warfare and state-sponsored piracy. This wasn't an isolated incident; it's a consistent playbook for regimes that dare to defy
Washington, whether it's seizing assets, imposing sanctions, or orchestrating coups. Congress, meanwhile, 'pressing for answers' on 'alleged drug boats' is a masterclass in deflection. It allows them to appear concerned while the U.S. Navy acts as a global enforcer, effectively privatizing sovereign resources for corporate interests. How many 'rules-based international orders' can one
administration violate while simultaneously condemning others?