DH—The US with UK support seized a Russian-flagged tanker on January 6th in the latest escalation that could lead spiral into a major war between great powers. Trump is sending numerous messages that he is in control of Venezuela, but its new president Delcy Rodriguez has hit back. Former U.S. Army officer & military expert Stanislav Krapivnik joins the show to react to these developments and much more as World War 3 moves into a new phase.
US LAWLESSNESS
Diaspora Gusanos celebrate the (momentary) imperialist victory over Bolivarian revolution
The Western media was quick to endorse the Maduro kidnapping by disseminating images of Venezuelans rejoicing around the worldApprox 1 Hr 35 mins • Watch / readVenezuelans living in VARIOUS COUNTRIES gathered to celebrate news that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The operation marks a historic intervention in Latin America and sparked celebrations among the Venezuelan diaspora across Chile.
Did Trump steal Venezuela in order to use its oil to pay U.S. government’s debts?
Trump may use Venezuela's oil to collateralize America's indebtednessby eric zuesse7 minutes readPETER HAENSELER—”The world is selling US bonds and America is running out of money – it’s as simple as that. With the oil that the Americans want to steal, they will once again have assets with which to refinance ailing America. Trump was therefore forced to carry out this raid, because otherwise the empty coffers in Washington would blow up in his face. Being a businessman, he even found a way to make his friends in the oil business rich at the same time.
He was also able to rely on the corrupt military and business leaders in Venezuela – even Maduro’s bodyguards abandoned him. The military, probably in consultation with the CIA, shut down its own air defenses to guarantee safe passage for the robber barons.
The parallels with Syria are obvious, with the difference that Assad smelled a rat and had himself flown out by the Russians.”Prof. Richard D. Wolff : Venezuela Strikes Back! Russian Missiles Challenge U.S. Warships
Approx. 28 Mins • Watch / readR. WOLFF—Beyond military and economic considerations, Venezuela’s alliance with Russia symbolises a broader ideological challenge to neoliberal capitalism and Western political models. By choosing partners outside the Western bloc, Venezuela asserts its right to pursue social welfare, state control, and national sovereignty on its own terms. This defiance resonates with many nations seeking alternatives to the austerity, privatisation, and poverty often associated with IMF and World Bank programs.
ROGER D. HARRIS—he US, under Trump, is unapologetically an empire operating without pretense. International law is for losers. A newly minted War Department, deploying the most lethal killing machine in world history, need not hide behind the sham of promoting democracy.
Recall that in 2023 Trump boasted: “When I left, Venezuela was ready to collapse. We would have taken it over, we would have gotten all that oil.” As CEO of the capitalist bloc, Trump’s mission is not about to be restrained by respect for sovereignty. There is only one inviolate global sovereign; all others are subalterns.
Venezuela – with our oil under its soil – is now in the crosshairs of the empire. Not only does Venezuela possess the largest petroleum reserves, but it also has major gold, coltan, bauxite, and nickel deposits. Of course, the world’s hegemon would like to get its hands on all that mineral wealth.

