• lectricleopard@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    There’s no way that happens. The oligarchs would lose money in the conflict. They gain money in a Venezuela conflict presumably. They have a lot of oil, like almost Saudi levels of oil, and there isnt enough trade with Venezuela for a war to upset the pocket books of the wealthy.

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      17 hours ago

      I’m sure the US could feel entitled to Canadian oil too, and then make up a justification afterwards.

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        9 hours ago

        Yes, I agree in principle. However, the economics (well, monied interests) of it right now are not favorable. Too many people with money to make in US-Canadian trade would pull support for the politicians that push for it. That may change over time.

        I think the idea was floated in the media by Mr Asshat because someone wanting the oil was interested in capturing it, but the push back from other donors was clear, and we dont hear them talking about it anymore other than to defend their “right” to float such ideas.

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          9 hours ago

          Your points are correct. There was also congressional vote condemning tariffs on Canada.