Venezuela: Resistance or disintegration?
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angelburst29
The Living Force
OH! That's really cool, Goyacobol! Hat-tip! Russia: presence of 'Russian specialists' in Venezuela is governed by mutual accord
The presence of "Russian specialists" in Venezuela is governed by a military-technical cooperation agreement between the two countries, Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Wife of Venezuela's Guaido to visit Pence, Melania Trump
Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, will meet U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the White House on Wednesday and first lady Melania Trump in Florida on Thursday, White House.
angelburst29
The Living Force
Second major blackout leaves Venezuelans fearing power cuts will be the norm
Venezuela's government told workers and school children to stay home on Tuesday as the second major blackout this month left the streets of Caracas mostly empty and residents wondering how long power would be out amid a deepening economic crisis.
Activity halted at Venezuela's oil port, upgraders after blackout: sources
Venezuela's main oil export port of Jose and four crude upgraders have been unable to resume operations following a power blackout on Monday, according to industry workers and a union leader close to the facilities.
Venezuela's government told workers and school children to stay home on Tuesday as the second major blackout this month left the streets of Caracas mostly empty and residents wondering how long power would be out amid a deepening economic crisis.
Activity halted at Venezuela's oil port, upgraders after blackout: sources
Venezuela's main oil export port of Jose and four crude upgraders have been unable to resume operations following a power blackout on Monday, according to industry workers and a union leader close to the facilities.
Here's something peculiar about the latest blackout. Vicepresident Delcy Rodríguez said that if had been a sabotage, like the previous one, but that this time they had used "electromagnetic tools".
These are pictures of the fire and damage to the plant:
People might think that EM weapons is far-fetched, but then just yesterday we read this on the news:
Trump Orders Study on Risks of Electromagnetic Weapon Attack
Another funny item - related or not - is that apparently there has been a UFO wave in Venezuela since the beginning of March. One of them was sighted 70 km away from the Guri hydroelectric plant that has been at the center of the problems, and it left some weed crunched on the ground. However, that one in particular was on the 7th of March, in-between blackouts. Here's a video of the Venezuela UFOs, for the curious:
These are pictures of the fire and damage to the plant:
People might think that EM weapons is far-fetched, but then just yesterday we read this on the news:
Trump Orders Study on Risks of Electromagnetic Weapon Attack
Another funny item - related or not - is that apparently there has been a UFO wave in Venezuela since the beginning of March. One of them was sighted 70 km away from the Guri hydroelectric plant that has been at the center of the problems, and it left some weed crunched on the ground. However, that one in particular was on the 7th of March, in-between blackouts. Here's a video of the Venezuela UFOs, for the curious:
Technology is probably a bit ahead of what the public is aware if considered in light of what this forum considers.
Session 25 January 1997:
As for the possibility of energy weapons being used for the sabotage of the Venezuelan power stations I have no problem seeing that as a possibility.
Session 7 November 2015:
As for who exactly was responsible for the sabotage is difficult to know. As far as U.S. technological hubris the Cs give pause for thought:
Session 14 April 2018:
angelburst29
The Living Force
UFO sightings - that's really interesting. Thanks for the video, Windmill Knight!
I found another video that shows some good footage of the March 4th flap near Trugillo, Venezuela and the March 7th - similar to the video above in Loreno, Venezuela.
In this video: it starts out with a March 21 sighting in California (USA) - then at the (5:03 mark) March 15th in Poland, with another sighting in Poland on 19th (5:45 mark) - then Trugillo, Venezuela at the (6:58 mark) - then Loreno, Veneguela at (8:18 mark).
I agree "electromagnetic sabotage" doesn't sound far fetched, either. Pompeo, Bolton, Pence AND Trump - seem desperate for a Coup?
Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to pull its troops from Venezuela and said that "all options" were open to make that happen.
Trump says Russian military must leave Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Russian soldiers needed to leave Venezuela, days after a Russian military contingent arrived just outside of Caracas, saying "all options" were open to make that happen.
March 27, 2019 - Venezuelan parliament set to demand withdrawal of Russian military
Venezuelan parliament set to demand withdrawal of Russian military
Venezuela's parliament, the National Assembly © Valery Sharifulin/TASS
Members of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled parliament are set to demand the withdrawal of Russian military from the country, lawmaker Sirit Eliezer told a parliamentary session on Tuesday.
We join lawmaker Marquina’s demand that Juan Guaido [who declared himself Venezuela’s acting president] as a commander in chief order those people, who trespassed on Venezuela’s territory, to leave immediately," he said, adding that only the National Assembly (parliament) had the exclusive authority to invite foreign armed forces to the country’s territory.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday Russian military specialists arrived to the country in strict compliance with the republic’s constitution. "The Russian specialists’ presence in Venezuela is regulated by an agreement between the Russian government and the government of Venezuela on military-technical cooperation signed in May 2001, which passed all ratification procedures in both countries in due time. No additional authorization by Venezuela’s National Assembly is required for steps to develop bilateral military-technical cooperation taken within the framework of that agreement," she pointed out.
Russian deployment in Venezuela includes 'cybersecurity personnel': U.S. official
A Russian military contingent that arrived in Venezuela over the weekend, drawing U.S. condemnation, is believed by the U.S. government to be made up of special forces including "cyber security personnel," a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday.
March 27, 2019 - US can ramp up pressure on Venezuela through use of military force, says Trump
US can ramp up pressure on Venezuela through use of military force, says Trump
The US is able to increase pressure on the Venezuelan government headed by President Nicolas Maduro using military force, US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday.
"They’ve got a lot of pressure right now. They have no money, they have no oil, they have no nothing. They’ve got plenty of pressure right now. They have no electricity," Trump said. "Other than military, you can’t get any more pressure than they have... All options are open," he added.
Bolsonaro says Brazil military does not want Venezuela intervention
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro said in a TV interview on Wednesday that the country's armed forces had no interest in military intervention in neighboring Venezuela.
Guaido calls for protest as Venezuela blackout drags into third day
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Wednesday called on supporters to take to the streets this weekend in protest of a major nationwide blackout that has left millions without power for three straight days.
U.S.' Pompeo says Venezuela 'rebuilding' estimates of between $6 billion-$12 billion
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he had seen estimates of between $6 billion to $12 billion for "rebuilding" Venezuela.
March 27, 2019 - Russia, Venezuela to sign over 20 cooperation agreements in April — Maduro
Russia, Venezuela to sign over 20 cooperation agreements in April — Maduro
In April, a high-level working session on intergovernmental cooperation between Russia and Venezuela will take place. We will sign over 20 documents on cooperation in economy, trade, culture, energy and education," he said.
According to the Venezuelan leader, ties between the two states have become stronger in the past 20 years. "Our cooperation is mutually beneficial, and our relations will only get better with time," he said.
Besides, Maduro thanked Russia for its humanitarian assistance to Venezuela. "Two weeks ago, a real humanitarian delivery came to us, a shipment measuring in tonnes. Soon we expect another aid delivery, with medicines," he said.
Earlier, Maduro announced that the country was to receive about 300 tonnes of humanitarian cargo from Russia, primarily medicines.
angelburst29
The Living Force
Several cities in Venezuela, including most of capital Caracas, recovered electricity gradually on Thursday, according to Reuters witnesses, after the second blackout in less than a month left the oil-rich country without power for days.
Venezuela slowly gets back electricity after massive blackout
President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday night blamed the outage, which began on Monday afternoon, on a “terrorist attack” on the Guri hydroelectric facility that provides electricity to most of the country, and announced a plan of “load management” for the coming days, without providing details.
Generally, load management refers to the process of balancing the supply of electricity on a network with the electrical load.
The blackout came less than two weeks after electricity returned to most of the country following an outage that began on March 7 and lasted as long as six days in some cities. The blackout was the longest and most widespread incident of its kind in a country that has grown accustomed to unreliable public services.
After blaming a “cyberattack” by the United States for the first outage, Maduro on Wednesday said this week’s blackout was caused by a gunman linked to the “perverse, diabolical right-wing” who fired on Guri.
The blackout also halted operations at the Jose terminal, the main port for oil exports, and the country’s four crude upgraders. Venezuela’s oil industry is the lifeblood of its economy.
Russia says it sent 'specialists' to Venezuela, rebuffs Trump
Russia said on Thursday it had sent "specialists" to Venezuela under a military cooperation deal but said they posed no threat to regional stability, brushing aside a call from U.S. President Donald Trump to remove all military personnel from the country.
Kremlin rejects Trump's call for Russia to pull out of Venezuela: RIA
The Kremlin on Thursday rejected a call from U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to pull out of Venezuela and said its actions there were lawful and agreed with the Latin American country's legitimate government, RIA news agency reported.
March 28, 2019 - Russian servicemen to remain in Venezuela as long as Caracas needs it, diplomat says
Russian servicemen to remain in Venezuela as long as Caracas needs it, diplomat says
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova © Mikhail Tereshchenko/TASS
Russian military experts will remain in Venezuela as long as the republic’s government needs it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at Thursday’s briefing.
"How long? As long as they need it, and as long as the Venezuelan government needs them. It all is being done based on bilateral agreements," the diplomat said in response to a question. "There are international and bilateral legal frameworks for it."
El Comercio earlier reported the arrival of An-124 and Il-62 planes to Caracas Airport on March 23, carrying Russian servicemen and 35 tonnes of cargo on board. Venezuelan President of the Constituent Assembly Diosdado Cabello later confirmed the information about two Russian planes. In a comment released on March 26, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that experts from Russia arrived in Venezuela in strict compliance with the country’s constitution and the bilateral intergovernmental agreement on military-technical cooperation signed in May 2001.
Venezuela has no plans to use Russian military in any operations— military attache'
Venezuela has no plans to use Russian military in any operations— military attache
© EPA/CRISTIAN HERNANDEZ
The Venezuelan government has no plans to use Russian military servicemen in operations on its territory, Venezuela’s military attache in Russia Jose Torrealba Perez told reporters on Thursday.
"No plans to use the Russian military in any military actions," he said.
Diplomat excoriates US for deliberately inciting government collapse, chaos in Venezuela
Diplomat excoriates US for deliberately inciting government collapse, chaos in Venezuela
She pointed to a series of actions aimed at destabilizing Venezuela, which include sanctions slapped on its financial, oil and gold mining sectors, sowing discord in society and in the armed forces, and attempts to force humanitarian aid down the country’s throat, in addition to actions that "could be branded as acts of sabotage against the country’s electric power system."
"All that is deliberately stoking chaos and the collapse of the state, which can result in no winners," Zakharova said. She was curious if officials in Washington realized that.
"We asked that question in the context of other states, and discovered that we were right, fortunately or unfortunately," the diplomat pointed out.
US can use Curacao island for intervention in Venezuela, warns diplomat
US can use Curacao island for intervention in Venezuela, warns diplomat
The United States has got cart blanche from The Netherlands to use the Curacao island (which is part of the kingdom) as a springboard for aggressive intervention in Venezuela, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on Thursday.
"We’ve taken note of the agreement signed between the Netherlands and the United States on using the infrastructures of the Curacao island for humanitarian supplies to Venezuela," she said. "At first sight this agreement merely opens access for US officials to Curacao’s infrastructures exclusively for providing humanitarian aid, but, as it has turned out, this deal does not rule out the possibility of using not only civilian but other means of delivery. Of what type? Clearly, military ones."
"In the context of the current realities The Hague has in fact given the Americans a free hand to use its former colony as a springboard for aggressive intervention in Venezuela’s affairs under the cover of humanitarian slogans," Zakharova stated. "We hope that the Curacao authorities will not allow the island’s territory to be used as a springboard for another Western adventure capable of destabilizing the situation in the region."
Venezuela slowly gets back electricity after massive blackout
President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday night blamed the outage, which began on Monday afternoon, on a “terrorist attack” on the Guri hydroelectric facility that provides electricity to most of the country, and announced a plan of “load management” for the coming days, without providing details.
Generally, load management refers to the process of balancing the supply of electricity on a network with the electrical load.
The blackout came less than two weeks after electricity returned to most of the country following an outage that began on March 7 and lasted as long as six days in some cities. The blackout was the longest and most widespread incident of its kind in a country that has grown accustomed to unreliable public services.
After blaming a “cyberattack” by the United States for the first outage, Maduro on Wednesday said this week’s blackout was caused by a gunman linked to the “perverse, diabolical right-wing” who fired on Guri.
The blackout also halted operations at the Jose terminal, the main port for oil exports, and the country’s four crude upgraders. Venezuela’s oil industry is the lifeblood of its economy.
Russia says it sent 'specialists' to Venezuela, rebuffs Trump
Russia said on Thursday it had sent "specialists" to Venezuela under a military cooperation deal but said they posed no threat to regional stability, brushing aside a call from U.S. President Donald Trump to remove all military personnel from the country.
Kremlin rejects Trump's call for Russia to pull out of Venezuela: RIA
The Kremlin on Thursday rejected a call from U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to pull out of Venezuela and said its actions there were lawful and agreed with the Latin American country's legitimate government, RIA news agency reported.
March 28, 2019 - Russian servicemen to remain in Venezuela as long as Caracas needs it, diplomat says
Russian servicemen to remain in Venezuela as long as Caracas needs it, diplomat says
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova © Mikhail Tereshchenko/TASS
Russian military experts will remain in Venezuela as long as the republic’s government needs it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at Thursday’s briefing.
"How long? As long as they need it, and as long as the Venezuelan government needs them. It all is being done based on bilateral agreements," the diplomat said in response to a question. "There are international and bilateral legal frameworks for it."
El Comercio earlier reported the arrival of An-124 and Il-62 planes to Caracas Airport on March 23, carrying Russian servicemen and 35 tonnes of cargo on board. Venezuelan President of the Constituent Assembly Diosdado Cabello later confirmed the information about two Russian planes. In a comment released on March 26, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that experts from Russia arrived in Venezuela in strict compliance with the country’s constitution and the bilateral intergovernmental agreement on military-technical cooperation signed in May 2001.
Venezuela has no plans to use Russian military in any operations— military attache'
Venezuela has no plans to use Russian military in any operations— military attache
© EPA/CRISTIAN HERNANDEZ
The Venezuelan government has no plans to use Russian military servicemen in operations on its territory, Venezuela’s military attache in Russia Jose Torrealba Perez told reporters on Thursday.
"No plans to use the Russian military in any military actions," he said.
Diplomat excoriates US for deliberately inciting government collapse, chaos in Venezuela
Diplomat excoriates US for deliberately inciting government collapse, chaos in Venezuela
She pointed to a series of actions aimed at destabilizing Venezuela, which include sanctions slapped on its financial, oil and gold mining sectors, sowing discord in society and in the armed forces, and attempts to force humanitarian aid down the country’s throat, in addition to actions that "could be branded as acts of sabotage against the country’s electric power system."
"All that is deliberately stoking chaos and the collapse of the state, which can result in no winners," Zakharova said. She was curious if officials in Washington realized that.
"We asked that question in the context of other states, and discovered that we were right, fortunately or unfortunately," the diplomat pointed out.
US can use Curacao island for intervention in Venezuela, warns diplomat
US can use Curacao island for intervention in Venezuela, warns diplomat
The United States has got cart blanche from The Netherlands to use the Curacao island (which is part of the kingdom) as a springboard for aggressive intervention in Venezuela, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on Thursday.
"We’ve taken note of the agreement signed between the Netherlands and the United States on using the infrastructures of the Curacao island for humanitarian supplies to Venezuela," she said. "At first sight this agreement merely opens access for US officials to Curacao’s infrastructures exclusively for providing humanitarian aid, but, as it has turned out, this deal does not rule out the possibility of using not only civilian but other means of delivery. Of what type? Clearly, military ones."
"In the context of the current realities The Hague has in fact given the Americans a free hand to use its former colony as a springboard for aggressive intervention in Venezuela’s affairs under the cover of humanitarian slogans," Zakharova stated. "We hope that the Curacao authorities will not allow the island’s territory to be used as a springboard for another Western adventure capable of destabilizing the situation in the region."
angelburst29
The Living Force
The Venezuelan government said opposition leader Juan Guaido would be barred from public office for 15 years on Thursday, as it seeks to crack down on the U.S.-backed rival to President Nicolas Maduro.
March 28, 2019 - Venezuela's Guaido barred from public office for 15 years
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognized as the country's rightful interim ruler, speaks during a meeting regarding the condition of the water and electricity systems in Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuela, March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero
Guaido has called for fresh protests on Saturday against Maduro, following a blackout this week that left the country without power for days.
In February, Venezuela’s state comptroller, Elvis Amoroso, launched an audit of Guaido for allegedly lying on his personal financial disclosures and receiving funds from unauthorized sources.
In a Thursday state television address, Amoroso said Guaido had not explained the source of funds he used to pay for foreign trips he took since joining the assembly. Amoroso said his office had decided to bar Guaido from public office for up to 15 years, the maximum for public servants who commit irregularities.
Pentagon chief dismisses Russian assurances on Venezuela
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan dismissed Russian assurances on Thursday that its troops in Venezuela posed no security threat, saying: "I'm not sure I always believe what they say."
Kremlin: our military specialists are in Venezuela to service arms deals
Russian military specialists are in Venezuela to service pre-existing contracts for the supply of Russian arms, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
March 28, 2019 - Venezuela's Guaido barred from public office for 15 years
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognized as the country's rightful interim ruler, speaks during a meeting regarding the condition of the water and electricity systems in Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuela, March 28, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero
Guaido has called for fresh protests on Saturday against Maduro, following a blackout this week that left the country without power for days.
In February, Venezuela’s state comptroller, Elvis Amoroso, launched an audit of Guaido for allegedly lying on his personal financial disclosures and receiving funds from unauthorized sources.
In a Thursday state television address, Amoroso said Guaido had not explained the source of funds he used to pay for foreign trips he took since joining the assembly. Amoroso said his office had decided to bar Guaido from public office for up to 15 years, the maximum for public servants who commit irregularities.
Pentagon chief dismisses Russian assurances on Venezuela
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan dismissed Russian assurances on Thursday that its troops in Venezuela posed no security threat, saying: "I'm not sure I always believe what they say."
Kremlin: our military specialists are in Venezuela to service arms deals
Russian military specialists are in Venezuela to service pre-existing contracts for the supply of Russian arms, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
angelburst29
The Living Force
First article I've have come across that gives some background on Guaido's wife.
Venezuela's Fabiana Rosales, a young activist, emerges into the political spotlight
FILE PHOTO: Fabiana Rosales, wife of Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido, smiles after a meeting at Peru's Foreign Ministry in Lima, Peru March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Janine Costa/File Photo
Rosales’ husband is Juan Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly who invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency in January. While she was drumming up support at the White House, Guaido was calling for protests against a nationwide blackout, the second to hit the oil-rich country in a month.
A day earlier, assailants had thrown stones and attempted to enter Guaido’s car in downtown Caracas, according to a Reuters witness.
Officials in President Nicolas Maduro’s government have launched criminal investigations into Guaido - recognized by the United States and most Western countries as Venezuela’s rightful leader.
“What they don’t know is that, when they do that, what they’re doing is pushing us forward,” Rosales said at the White House. “We will not rest. We are here to save lives and to give back freedom.”
The HQ of Venezuelan Security Service where Guaido's chief of staff Roberto Marrero was held, caught fire.
29.03.2019
FIRE AT SECURITY SERVICE HQ CONTINUED SERIES OF ‘ACCIDENTS’ TARGETING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE (video)
29.03.2019
FIRE AT SECURITY SERVICE HQ CONTINUED SERIES OF ‘ACCIDENTS’ TARGETING VENEZUELA INFRASTRUCTURE (video)
Looking at the clothes of the wife of Juan Guaido Random Dude, Fabiana Rosales, it is seems clear that it is designer clothes:
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This is not clothes that you get for a few hundred dollars and Random Dude is not in office as the president of anything, thus he does not get paid as such. Perhaps part of the $30 billion that the US has stolen from Venezuela has helped grease the wheels.
It is a big PR campaign to sell this new young couple as the new God given rulers as if they had a mandate of heaven to rule. Somehow most of the world is not buying it.
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This is not clothes that you get for a few hundred dollars and Random Dude is not in office as the president of anything, thus he does not get paid as such. Perhaps part of the $30 billion that the US has stolen from Venezuela has helped grease the wheels.
It is a big PR campaign to sell this new young couple as the new God given rulers as if they had a mandate of heaven to rule. Somehow most of the world is not buying it.
And thank goodness for that. Their usual dirty tricks are not working in Venezuela. Fancy thinking they can intervene in yet another sovereign state and declare Random Dude as the new president. Sheesh, the hubris! Can you imagine any other country doing that to the US? Would have loved to be a fly on the wall at the meeting with Elliott Abrams and Vasily Nebenzya
Brazil is obediently supporting the US and telling Russia not to prop up Maduro, but instead support Random Dude: Brazil Calls on Russian Military to Exit Venezuela if 'Propping Up Maduro'
One wonders if the Brazilian elite will sacrifice all their lucrative business deals with the fellow BRICS countries just to please the US. Trade is the way forward and they should know it.
So it will be interesting to see for how long the various countries will continue to support Random Dude. There will, I think likely be more attempts to escalate this whole thing as the Empire of Chaos will try to avoid a defeat at all cost. I sometimes think that the only thing that will stop the US is, if major disasters strike at home, such as extensive flooding causing destruction of infrastructure and a collapse in crops and thus food. Other natural disasters would also fit the bill if on an unprecedented scale.
The current WH administration seems intent on picking major fights with a lot of countries: Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, India, the EU and many more. This is to me a sign that they are desperate. If the US would be happy to share and get along with other countries, then there would be no need for desperation. They would just have to act according to international law, diplomacy, transparency, integrity, fairness and honesty and a lot of countries would happily deal with the US. But a psychopathic elite intent on continuing to dictate, rape and plunder will not change its ways and thus will reap the consequences.
One wonders if the Brazilian elite will sacrifice all their lucrative business deals with the fellow BRICS countries just to please the US. Trade is the way forward and they should know it.
So it will be interesting to see for how long the various countries will continue to support Random Dude. There will, I think likely be more attempts to escalate this whole thing as the Empire of Chaos will try to avoid a defeat at all cost. I sometimes think that the only thing that will stop the US is, if major disasters strike at home, such as extensive flooding causing destruction of infrastructure and a collapse in crops and thus food. Other natural disasters would also fit the bill if on an unprecedented scale.
The current WH administration seems intent on picking major fights with a lot of countries: Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, India, the EU and many more. This is to me a sign that they are desperate. If the US would be happy to share and get along with other countries, then there would be no need for desperation. They would just have to act according to international law, diplomacy, transparency, integrity, fairness and honesty and a lot of countries would happily deal with the US. But a psychopathic elite intent on continuing to dictate, rape and plunder will not change its ways and thus will reap the consequences.
It's the strangling and making war on a country in broad daylight. Different day same agenda.
