It even touched on a point about the quality of the in-ground oil in Venezuela that I believe William Farrar brought up a couple of days ago. And, it also, once more, beautifully illustrated the mind-set of these individuals who manipulate the economic system to become the billionaires/trillionaires who negatively effect the lives of the vast majority of people not only in the US but around the world with their manipulative tactics.
This is a criminal mindset—a belief system—that is set on having the illusion of power by making as much money for themselves as they possibly can, regardless of the consequences to the rest of humanity. Their ruthless techniques of financial manipulation for the sake of power and their money hoarding are criminal, not behaviors to emulate and envy, yet, so many in this world do.
I still think all these people, Singer included, are being played by our local Batistianos.
The Miami Herald has been reporting. At best, Dulce Rodriguez is a political figure and doesn't control the military and the police.
The current Minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela is Diosdado Cabello.
Appointed to the position in August 2024 and is widely considered the most powerful and influential figure in the Venezuelan government. He is a long-time ally of former president Hugo Chávez and the recently ousted Nicolás Maduro. He is also the head of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
In January 2026, after the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Maduro, Cabello remained in control of the nation's internal security apparatus and paramilitary forces. Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela following the incident.
Cabello has been a controversial figure throughout his career, facing sanctions from the United States, Canada, and the European Union, and is wanted by the Department of State on drug charges.
The general consensus here is that everybody, including Dulce Rodriguez is corrupt and has a price.
It kind of looks like what he really is doing is 1. Setting the stage for Technate of America, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland and even Canada are on the list..
But also repaying his pal Paul Singer, for his co financing of his inaugaration and the $50 million he donated to his campaign, and who knows what else. As Greg Palast said, Paul heads a vulture fund, and in November bought, pennies on the dollar, Citgo.
Citgo was the Venesuelan oil company and it has purposed built refineries located at Lake Charles, LA that can handle the heavy sulfur laden sour crude that comes from Venezuela.
This crude if it sits too long, becomes tar, then becomes asphalt
Chevron, Exxon are not interested, the oil is too expensive to refine, requires more energy, although they too have refineries that can process Venezuelas sour crude.
Yes, it is always about the oil. And DT is now moving into a place where the MAGA power-wand cannot be waved to get him out of this, while looking good. As Thom alludes to, he is in a BS-free zone reminiscent of the Bushie alt-right era of power plays within deeper power plays...
Not Donnie's strong point. Here he is playing in the big-boys end of the sandbox, with guys who can eat him as a snack: The old money that looked down their noses at him for years.
What I will be looking for is who gets his ear and can offer what may be a reliable path away from Rubio and his patron's scheming, while letting him come out looking good.
What an article, and education!
It even touched on a point about the quality of the in-ground oil in Venezuela that I believe William Farrar brought up a couple of days ago. And, it also, once more, beautifully illustrated the mind-set of these individuals who manipulate the economic system to become the billionaires/trillionaires who negatively effect the lives of the vast majority of people not only in the US but around the world with their manipulative tactics.
This is a criminal mindset—a belief system—that is set on having the illusion of power by making as much money for themselves as they possibly can, regardless of the consequences to the rest of humanity. Their ruthless techniques of financial manipulation for the sake of power and their money hoarding are criminal, not behaviors to emulate and envy, yet, so many in this world do.
I still think all these people, Singer included, are being played by our local Batistianos.
The Miami Herald has been reporting. At best, Dulce Rodriguez is a political figure and doesn't control the military and the police.
The current Minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela is Diosdado Cabello.
Appointed to the position in August 2024 and is widely considered the most powerful and influential figure in the Venezuelan government. He is a long-time ally of former president Hugo Chávez and the recently ousted Nicolás Maduro. He is also the head of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
In January 2026, after the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Maduro, Cabello remained in control of the nation's internal security apparatus and paramilitary forces. Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela following the incident.
Cabello has been a controversial figure throughout his career, facing sanctions from the United States, Canada, and the European Union, and is wanted by the Department of State on drug charges.
The general consensus here is that everybody, including Dulce Rodriguez is corrupt and has a price.
I am in classes with several natives. Until yesterday, there has been an ongoing civil war -- not with any group that supports us. Here's this morning's news. https://globalpost.com/stories/colombian-rebels-call-for-peace-talks-amid-worry-over-us-strikes/?utm_source=get.globalpost.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=unhappy-ugandan-voters-to-decide-if-they-want-more-of-the-same&_bhlid=e6a051d36e1732706bd1e94537951875e9fa9b9e
At noon, PBS ran an interview re Rubio. The goal is Cuba. Venezuela is the means.
It kind of looks like what he really is doing is 1. Setting the stage for Technate of America, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland and even Canada are on the list..
But also repaying his pal Paul Singer, for his co financing of his inaugaration and the $50 million he donated to his campaign, and who knows what else. As Greg Palast said, Paul heads a vulture fund, and in November bought, pennies on the dollar, Citgo.
Citgo was the Venesuelan oil company and it has purposed built refineries located at Lake Charles, LA that can handle the heavy sulfur laden sour crude that comes from Venezuela.
This crude if it sits too long, becomes tar, then becomes asphalt
Chevron, Exxon are not interested, the oil is too expensive to refine, requires more energy, although they too have refineries that can process Venezuelas sour crude.
In this universe, fossil fuels are obsolete. Trump is taking us back in time....
The sales pitch for Venezuela is the same as for Iraq - that intervention will pay for itself.
Meanwhile Exxon, and probably Chevron are controlled by the Saudis and the Middle East oil moolahs.
Well researched, and well written.
Yes, it is always about the oil. And DT is now moving into a place where the MAGA power-wand cannot be waved to get him out of this, while looking good. As Thom alludes to, he is in a BS-free zone reminiscent of the Bushie alt-right era of power plays within deeper power plays...
Not Donnie's strong point. Here he is playing in the big-boys end of the sandbox, with guys who can eat him as a snack: The old money that looked down their noses at him for years.
What I will be looking for is who gets his ear and can offer what may be a reliable path away from Rubio and his patron's scheming, while letting him come out looking good.
D. Laghezza