Venezuela to hold a referendum on annexation of 70% of Guyana

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Originally Posted by Incal

I knew Maduro was stupid but not that stupid, I hope Uncle Sam takes care of him Gaddafi style.

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The proposal is indeed really objectionable, but the USA (along with the UK) is the last country to have any right to lecture others on respecting national sovereignty.

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Originally Posted by Incal

I knew Maduro was stupid but not that stupid, I hope Uncle Sam takes care of him Gaddafi style.

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Interesting how on one side you criticize US so much, and despise Hispanics that live in there, but now in this case you side with them against Venezuela, when those lands were illegitimately stolen from Venezuela by the British.

I wouldn't be susprised if the US closed their eyes to this situation after having eased their sanctions on Venezuela, including on oil.

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Originally Posted by Tooting Carmen

The proposal is indeed really objectionable, but the USA (along with the UK) is the last country to have any right to lecture others on respecting national sovereignty.

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Originally Posted by alnortedelsur

Interesting how on one side you criticize US so much, and despise Hispanics that live in there, but now in this case you side with them against Venezuela, when those lands were illegitimately stolen from Venezuela by the British.

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Just one word guys: Realpolitik.

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Originally Posted by Incal

Just one word guys: Realpolitik.

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Which using that argument, other countries besides the US itself have the right to practice. (No I am not justifying this proposal, much less any potential invasion that may result from it. Just pointing out the double standards).

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Originally Posted by Tooting Carmen

Which using that argument, other countries besides the US itself have the right to practice. (No I am not justifying this proposal, much less any potential invasion that may result from it. Just pointing out the double standards).

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It's been done since this world exists... is history taught at the UK?

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Originally Posted by Incal

It's been done since this world exists... is history taught at the UK?

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Yes of course. My point is it would be very hypocritical for the US of all countries to criticise a country for invading its neighbour, when they act largely as they please.

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Originally Posted by Tooting Carmen

Yes of course. My point is it would be very hypocritical for the US of all countries to criticise a country for invading its neighbour, when they act largely as they please.

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Because they rule the world: they act or cease to based on their interests and because they can. They don't give a fuck about hypocrisy.

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Originally Posted by Incal

Because they rule the world: they act or cease to based on their interests and because they can. They don't give a fuck about hypocrisy.

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Granted. But why do you call upon the US to prevent Venezuela from doing the same thing the US itself does over and over again?

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Originally Posted by Tooting Carmen

Granted. But why do you call upon the US to prevent Venezuela from doing the same thing the US itself does over and over again?

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Because Venezuela is a fucking shithole... Why should anyone cede territory to that failed country? Also, if the US invades (I hope so) they'll stop exporting their criminals to South America.