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He Took the Oil. And America Took the Risk. When Donald Trump seized control of Venezuela’s oil revenues, it was sold as strength. Sanctions. Pressure. Power. What it quietly became was something far bigger. For years, Venezuela paid China with oil—billions of dollars’ worth, shipped instead of cash. That oil kept Venezuela’s massive debt alive and China patient. Then the U.S. took the spigot. Overnight, the oil that serviced a $15 billion Chinese debt stopped flowing to Beijing and started flowing under American control. The debt didn’t disappear. It just lost its lifeline. Now China is still owed. Venezuela no longer controls how it pays. And the United States sits squarely in the middle. This isn’t just about Venezuela anymore. It’s about whether the U.S. can seize a nation’s revenue without inheriting its consequences. Because when you control the money, you control the fallout. When repayment collapses, fingers don’t point at the failed state—they point at the power holding the keys. China doesn’t forget unpaid debts. Markets don’t ignore uncertainty. And taxpayers always feel the shockwaves last. This wasn’t just a sanctions move. It was a financial takeover with global consequences. The U.S. didn’t sign China’s loan. But by taking the oil, it took the pressure. So now the real question isn’t what Venezuela owes— it’s what America just took responsibility for. What do you think—strategy or time bomb?
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#hihowaya✊ #westport #art #trippangler
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#hihowaya✊ had the pleasure of having dinner with the World Renowned Artist, Michael Gallagher, who has been commissioned to make something similar for @carmelwlong and myself related to our boat. If you are interested in having one created contact the artist @michaelgrattan615
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