Posted on 09/14/2019 2:57:29 PM PDT by McGruff
The socialist-driven economic and humanitarian crisis ravaging the beautiful country of Venezuela should give every American pause. It is not just that this ideology, which has failed the people of this South American nation, is now establishing a footing here in the United States—but it’s also because our beacon of hope that shines throughout Latin America is being threatened by America’s adversaries.
As White House Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump met with Venezuelan refugees in Colombia last week, she promised, “we stand with the people of Venezuela in their struggle to restore democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.” No doubt this was heartening to the four million Venezuelans who have fled a dictator and the devastation caused by his socialist policies.
Yet, lofty promises can so often ring hollow to victims suffering the consequences of violence, corruption, and totalitarianism. However, the sincerity of Ivanka’s pledge was matched by the U.S.’s meaningful efforts to support the people of Venezuela and its return to democracy. On the occasion of her visit, this meant a $120 million aid package to assist the country’s displaced.
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Don’t bring them here! They’ll vote for the same shiite that got them into their current predicament.
Actually, immigrants escaping communism or socialism make the best citizens and reliable votes for Republicans.
The teat of freedom made by whitey is clearly visible.
In order for Venezuela to economically rebuild towards its former glory, it will need to rely on its natural resources—and the American technical expertise to extract it. At an estimated value of $25 trillion, these resources represent a new future for the country and its 30 million citizens.
Saudi Arabia just lost 50% of it's oil production due to that drone attack and US Secretary of State directly blames Iran for attack on Saudi oil facility. Things could get worse.
Everywhere catholicism is entrenched there are incredible problems. Until the values change, the nation will never get better.
“Beacon of Hope”: good.
Military invasion of other countries because we don’t like them: not good.
Wisely and justly supporting freedom-fighter citizens against their own oppressive, dictatorial nation: good.
Military invasion of other countries because we don’t agree with them or don’t like them: not good.
I honestly feel very bad for the Venezuelan people, HOWEVER they are living with what THEY VOTED for as sad as it is these are the consequences for STUPIDITY!!! We are headed in the same direction, it is right around the corner!!!
The Totalitarian Federal Government: THE greatest threat to our freedom, our lives, our Free Constructional Republic.
The question is what are WE going to do about it?
My brother dates a Venezuelan. She’s a solid conservative
Emulate us. Don’t invade us. Thanks in advance.
You are not wrong, but unfortunately both China and Russia are hovering over Venezuela, eager to expand their influence in Central and South America. We can't just hide behind a new wall and let things go downhill everywhere else.
Ivanka, it’s none of our business.
They voted their way into socialism, they’ll have to fight their way out.
Since when? They were loving it when Chavez said that Bush was the devil? They were loving it when they voted in socialism and hugging with Sean Penn?
In fact, they are a bunch of low-IQ folks who live in a now-shithole country. I hope they rot.
If only American leftists had the regard and admiration for America that foreign victims of socialism and Communism do.
However, if we are behind them apparently they cannot expect us to offer military intervention. After just letting John Bolton go supposedly because President Trump was tired of him saying that the U.S. must intervene militarily, it would make President Trump look bad for sure.
What’s the difference between Kimberly Gilfoyle and Kamala Harris?
Kimberly is beautiful, Kamala is not
Damn... We could use a little of that ourselves.. The rule of law means squat and DC is completely out of control..!!
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