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Originally Posted by Ashes
Man, sometimes I forget how Liberal most of CP really is (at least in the off-topic forum), this has been quite the refresher.
Venezuelan people partying in the streets around the world. Even over here in Europe I ran into a family on vacation and they were celebrating, but the left hates Trump so much they can't accept it. Carry on I guess.
Bigger "issue" I see here is the repercussions of the US gaining access to the largest raw minerals market on the planet, Venezuela has the largest oil and gold deposits on earth I believe, and now the US has even more reason to reduce their reliance on Canada going forward. THATS the issue for us.
Carney couldn't get a deal done with the US to ensure our economic future, and the US pivoted - while also freeing the people of Venezuela from a dictator. All in all, great day for the US and the people of Venezuela, and as for Canada.. we lose again.
Someone with better knowledge of oil and gas can explain this much better than I can... but I believe the "type" of oil that they extract in Venezuela is different than what we have here in Alberta, and so US refineries are still setup to convert Canadian oil for now? But after a few years, that wont be a problem. Also I believe Russian and Venezuelan oil are essentially the same "type", any oil gurus out there care to explain the implications better?
Regardless, Keystone not getting built a decade ago is such a colossal failure.
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A lot of Venezuelans are under the impression that this move will guarantee them free elections.
Personally, I'm not sure that's the Republican plan. Trump keeps referring to putting his own people and big business in charge. Kidnapping the leader also doesn't seem like the most effective way to ensure a free election. I do want freedom for Venezuelans. The question is will Trump's actions accomplish that goal? Is that even Trump's goal?