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Saying U.S. sanctions didn’t cause Venezuela’s collapse because “socialism did it” is like saying a man who was starving before being strangled only died from hunger. Yes, Venezuela had economic problems before sanctions, but cutting off its main source of revenue (oil exports) and restricting its access to global finance massively accelerated the collapse—just like strangling a starving man finishes the job faster.

Russia and Venezuela are not comparable in economic resilience. Russia is a major global power with a diversified economy, vast reserves, and strong trade partners like China and India. Venezuela, on the other hand, relied almost entirely on oil exports, which were directly targeted by U.S. sanctions. Key points: Russia had alternatives; Venezuela didn’t. Russia maintained access to global energy markets, selling oil to China, India, and others. Venezuela’s oil sector was sanctioned, leaving it with few buyers and crumbling infrastructure. Swift access means little if banks won’t process transactions. Sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank, debt markets, and financial transactions have made international trade difficult, even if Swift is still technically available. Pre-existing economic mismanagement doesn’t mean sanctions had no effect. Yes, Venezuela had deep structural problems, but sanctions massively accelerated its collapse, cutting off vital revenue and worsening humanitarian conditions. Blaming everything on “socialism” ignores the direct role of U.S. sanctions in strangling Venezuela’s economy, much like sanctions have done in Iran, Iraq, and Cuba.

That’s misleading. The U.S. has effectively crippled Venezuela’s economy through broad financial and sectoral sanctions, not just individual restrictions. Key points: •PDVSA (state oil company) is sanctioned, cutting off Venezuela’s main revenue source and limiting its ability to sell oil globally. •Sovereign debt and financial restrictions block Venezuela from accessing international credit or restructuring debt. •Central Bank sanctions restrict transactions, isolating Venezuela from global banking. •Gold and other key industries are sanctioned, further limiting trade. •Secondary sanctions discourage foreign companies from doing business with Venezuela, even if not explicitly banned. Saying only “leaders” are sanctioned ignores that these measures function as an economic blockade, devastating the broader population.

Sanctions Are Immoral and Ineffective Sanctions function as collective punishment, hurting ordinary people far more than the governments they target. Instead of fostering democracy or justice, they cripple economies, fuel black markets, and strengthen authoritarian regimes. •Civilians, not elites, suffer most. Sanctions lead to food and medicine shortages, inflation, and job losses, while ruling elites bypass restrictions and tighten their grip on power. •They create humanitarian crises. By devastating economies, sanctions force mass migration, worsening regional instability. Venezuela, Iraq, and Cuba are clear examples. •They empower criminals and corrupt officials. With legal trade blocked, black markets and cartels profit from smuggling essential goods. •They rarely achieve their goals. Decades of sanctions failed to overthrow governments in Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea. Instead, these regimes use them as propaganda to justify repression. •They are economic warfare. Cutting off access to trade and finance starves populations, not dictators. If the goal is justice, sanctions are the wrong tool. Sanctions don’t bring freedom—they create suffering, instability, and failed states. If a policy routinely harms millions while failing to achieve its aims, it’s not just ineffective—it’s immoral.

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@lhk79cfc Ah, the art of performatively dismissive communication: telling Elon to shut up while simultaneously amplifying his voice to your followers. A masterpiece of modern paradox.