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SamuelAdams

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4. This makes little sense for the oil companies.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 09:23 AM

12 hrs ago

They would need to invest billions to fix the infrastructure. It will take years to fix. A new president takes office in less than 3 years. Us stealing Venezuelan oil will require spending heavily on ongoing military security so private oil companies can make a profit. There's no reason to think that would have bipartisan, long-term support.

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This makes little sense for the oil companies. SamuelAdams 12 hrs ago #4