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Correct. We are not at war. The operation took 4? Hours. The people of Venezuela are celebrating. But some people actually hate the people celebrating because they want tyrants running every country.
Goldhedge
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Training exercises are probably harder
They say timing is everything and they are right. Why did Trump swoop in and take Maduro exactly when they did? Because Trump is always 3 steps ahead of his opposition
While it’s true Maduro had a warrant for drug trafficking, while it’s true Biden put a $25 million dollar bounty on his head which was raised to $50 million under Trump, the bottom line is this.
Trump surrounded Venezuela. As evidenced by our military might, the military could’ve taken Maduro any time they wanted to.
You see Trump waited for the perfect time. He waited for that exact moment for a reason. Yes, Maduro is a drug trafficker. Yes the drugs he sent to our country did kill Americans. Maduro’s actions gave us the legality to do what we did
While stopping the drugs is a major win, taking Maduro was only used as a guise for the real purpose.
To show our world enemies what American might is all about. As for the timing? It’s already known Russia is secretly selling oil from Venezuela. That money is funding Putin’s war. This was a direct message to Putin, enough with your stalling bullshit, we are coming straight for you arteries, Putin just got a firsthand look at FAFO when it comes to Trump.
So was that the reason for the timing of the takedown? Just a part of it. Trump demonstrated why no one will ever beat him at his game.
The real reason for the exact timing was to send China a direct message that sent shivers across the global world. You see 3 hrs before we hit, China sent its top brass to meet with Maduro.
China has a big investment in Venezuela. They wanted to control their oil and resources. Iran was also part of the money making melee. The big 3, all with interest in Venezuela knew it was to their best interest to keep Maduro safe and in control.
No one has better surveillance than the U.S. and Trump monitored this situation and knew it was time to break up the party. President Xi supplied Venezuela with the best weaponry China has. China convinced Maduro there is nothing better on the planet. China sold him on all of their bullshit.
Until it was Trump time. Trump knew China was there along with Chinese military personnel and he had them all trapped and helpless. Trump swooped in and out before they can even put their pants on.
This wasn’t just an extraction of a murdering dictator. This was a direct message to Xi & China showing them, they ain’t close to being ready to fuck with the United States.
This message sent humility back to Beijing. Our military disabled every piece of the so called state of the art Chinese crap and we went in unscathed just like we did in Iran.
All the countries depending on China to take their back while feeling safe by partnering with them all just got their asses handed to them when they learned first hand, no one can fuck with the USA especially with Trump calling the shots.
The result? World leader’s second guessing their alliances with the U. S. instantly ended that notion. Iran just realized big brother China can’t save them. Russia? Putin and Russia are fucked. Cuba was warned they might be next. As for the doubters? They now realize this isn’t the Kenyan or Biden. They know they better get on board with the United States before they are left behind and sucked up by one of these Commie regimes.
Yes, we stopped drugs from flowing but that was a pimple compared to what Trump stopped. Trump probably stopped WWIII with his precise timing and mastery.
The result? China has lost all credibility on the world stage. Venezuela is no longer under the stranglehold of the big 3 lil empires. Russia thought they and China were going to partner against the U.S. is now forced to think again. Iran is on verge of collapse as U.S. Cuba. Trump’s message? No one will ever fuck with the United States on his watch. The world just became a much better place. This is exactly what I voted for. Thank you
@realDonaldTrump
. Now it’s time to focus and cleanup our mess within. My two cents
I know that map of Canada pipeline is a joke but they are so nuts they may actually do it to save a fish in a creek.
Hear, hear
I don't think it gets to the judge. Maduro and his wife are singing like birds. What happens when a bird is caged?
Next question will be when are we going to halt Chyna from creating these alternate Panama Canal options?
Yes, China is actively involved in developing infrastructure projects across Latin America that serve as alternatives or competitors to the Panama Canal, effectively creating bypass options for trade routes between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. These efforts focus on ports, railways, and logistics networks rather than digging a entirely new waterway, but they aim to reduce reliance on the Panama Canal for certain shipments, particularly those involving Asia-Latin America trade. Here’s a breakdown of key initiatives based on recent developments:
Chancay Mega Port in Peru
China has financed and developed the Chancay port north of Lima, Peru, which opened in November 2024. Operated by COSCO Shipping (a Chinese state-owned enterprise), this deep-water port on the Pacific coast cuts transit times for goods from Peru to China by about 12 days compared to routes using the Panama Canal. It’s designed to handle large cargo volumes and positions itself as a faster alternative for South American exports to Asia. 0 This project is part of broader Chinese investments in the region, enhancing Beijing’s influence in global shipping lanes. 1
Potential Brazil-Peru Rail Link
China is pursuing a massive infrastructure plan involving a transcontinental railway from Brazil’s Atlantic coast through the Amazon to connect with the Chancay port in Peru. This would create a land-based “dry canal” alternative, allowing goods to move between the Atlantic and Pacific without crossing the Panama Canal. Reports indicate significant Chinese investments in both countries to facilitate this, potentially opening direct access for China to the Atlantic and bypassing Panama entirely. 1 6
Colombia’s Proposed Dry Channel
Colombia has been negotiating with China since at least 2023 to build a railway linking its Pacific port of Buenaventura to the Atlantic coast, forming another “dry channel” alternative to the Panama Canal. This project aims to boost trade flows between Asia and Latin America while countering U.S. influence in the region. 3
Influence Around the Panama Canal Itself
Beyond alternatives, Chinese companies have operated key ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, such as Balboa (Pacific) and Cristóbal (Atlantic), through firms like CK Hutchison Holdings. This has raised U.S. concerns about potential control over canal access and neutrality. However, in March 2025, these ports were sold to U.S.-based BlackRock, reducing direct Chinese management but not eliminating installed Chinese infrastructure like cranes and security systems. 5 7 China also continues work on projects like the fourth bridge over the canal. 5
These initiatives are part of China’s broader Belt and Road strategy in Latin America, which has increased its economic footprint and sparked geopolitical tensions with the U.S. 2 8 While no new canal has been constructed (a proposed Nicaragua canal backed by a Chinese firm in the 2010s was abandoned), these alternatives could reshape global trade dynamics if fully realized.
Chancay Mega Port in Peru
China has financed and developed the Chancay port north of Lima, Peru, which opened in November 2024. Operated by COSCO Shipping (a Chinese state-owned enterprise), this deep-water port on the Pacific coast cuts transit times for goods from Peru to China by about 12 days compared to routes using the Panama Canal. It’s designed to handle large cargo volumes and positions itself as a faster alternative for South American exports to Asia. 0 This project is part of broader Chinese investments in the region, enhancing Beijing’s influence in global shipping lanes. 1
Potential Brazil-Peru Rail Link
China is pursuing a massive infrastructure plan involving a transcontinental railway from Brazil’s Atlantic coast through the Amazon to connect with the Chancay port in Peru. This would create a land-based “dry canal” alternative, allowing goods to move between the Atlantic and Pacific without crossing the Panama Canal. Reports indicate significant Chinese investments in both countries to facilitate this, potentially opening direct access for China to the Atlantic and bypassing Panama entirely. 1 6
Colombia’s Proposed Dry Channel
Colombia has been negotiating with China since at least 2023 to build a railway linking its Pacific port of Buenaventura to the Atlantic coast, forming another “dry channel” alternative to the Panama Canal. This project aims to boost trade flows between Asia and Latin America while countering U.S. influence in the region. 3
Influence Around the Panama Canal Itself
Beyond alternatives, Chinese companies have operated key ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, such as Balboa (Pacific) and Cristóbal (Atlantic), through firms like CK Hutchison Holdings. This has raised U.S. concerns about potential control over canal access and neutrality. However, in March 2025, these ports were sold to U.S.-based BlackRock, reducing direct Chinese management but not eliminating installed Chinese infrastructure like cranes and security systems. 5 7 China also continues work on projects like the fourth bridge over the canal. 5
These initiatives are part of China’s broader Belt and Road strategy in Latin America, which has increased its economic footprint and sparked geopolitical tensions with the U.S. 2 8 While no new canal has been constructed (a proposed Nicaragua canal backed by a Chinese firm in the 2010s was abandoned), these alternatives could reshape global trade dynamics if fully realized.
Was wondering the same. Will they face lawsuits? It’s a resource drag and I’m sure the left will support these.
Thomas W Jones
In 2024 I thought several Conservatives went a little extreme by posting, "if Trump cured cancer, Democrats would complain". I apologize to my fellow Conservatives.
It's the first week of 2026 and Trump frees a country of a Socialist Democrat dictator; and the Democrats complain.
Trump successfully shut down the border; and the Democrats complain.
Trump stops several war; and the Democrats complain.
Trump exposes multiple corruptions in various government agencies and programs; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves America's health by removing petroleum dyes out of our food and toxic metals from shots; and the Democrats complain.
Trump brings trillions of dollars of industry back to America; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves the GDP and lowers inflation; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves the military; and the Democrats complain.
Trump deports illegal alien criminals; and Democrats complain.
Trump pushes a bill to end taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security; and the Democrats complain.
Trump uses tariffs to return the world to fair trade; and the Democrats complain.
Trump has done more in less than a year than most presidents have done in four or eight years... and Republicans complain.
In 2024 I thought several Conservatives went a little extreme by posting, "if Trump cured cancer, Democrats would complain". I apologize to my fellow Conservatives.
It's the first week of 2026 and Trump frees a country of a Socialist Democrat dictator; and the Democrats complain.
Trump successfully shut down the border; and the Democrats complain.
Trump stops several war; and the Democrats complain.
Trump exposes multiple corruptions in various government agencies and programs; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves America's health by removing petroleum dyes out of our food and toxic metals from shots; and the Democrats complain.
Trump brings trillions of dollars of industry back to America; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves the GDP and lowers inflation; and the Democrats complain.
Trump improves the military; and the Democrats complain.
Trump deports illegal alien criminals; and Democrats complain.
Trump pushes a bill to end taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security; and the Democrats complain.
Trump uses tariffs to return the world to fair trade; and the Democrats complain.
Trump has done more in less than a year than most presidents have done in four or eight years... and Republicans complain.
2 hours until ng and oil market opens. Will be interesting where it trades. I’ll post ICE market tonight
What's it at now?
Closed $57 WTI and 61$ Brent.
Henry hub for gas is mid 3.60s l. I think closed at 3.64 on Friday
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