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Wednesday, September 02, 2026

The US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, President Donald Trump announced.

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As I expected, Trump will not be replacing oil he took out of the SPR because of his Iran War with any oil from Venezuela. Another con from America's Huckster.

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-- Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 4:41 PM · Aug 30, 2026

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"Control" = "Steal"

#1 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-08-29 05:24 AM | Reply

"Thank you, Mr President, sir! Your check is in the mail!" - Chevron

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-09-02 11:48 PM | Reply

Just like "vandals" defaced the Reflecting Pool.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-03 12:01 AM | Reply

"Trump says..."

So it's a lie?

#4 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-09-03 12:28 AM | Reply

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