In the latest bombshell to hit President Trump, Bloomberg reports his administration may have inadvertently taken money from an enemy of the U.S. - but this time it's the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad... via Venezuela.
In a report published Thursday, Bloomberg alleges that Citgo officials were involved in a plot to illegally disguise Syrian crude and sell it at gas stations in the U.S..
Via TheAntiMedia.org,
There’s no denying that Venezuela is deeply embroiled in a significant crisis. While most are aware of the country’s recent string of violent protests, food shortages and government crackdowns on opposition protesters, few are aware of the opposition’s use of underhanded and downright illegal tactics, as well as the United States’ role in funding opposition forces.
Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute,
During the 2016 presidential election, Bernie Sanders refused to answer questions about Venezuela during an interview with Univision. He claimed to not want to talk about it because he's "focused on my campaign." Many suggested a more plausible reason: Venezuela's present economy is an example of what happens when a state implements Bernie Sanders-style social democracy.
Authored by Simon Black via SovereignMan.com,
Jose Rafael Torrealba wins the award for biggest scumbag on the planet today.
Torrealba is a Venezuelan army general who was featured in a leaked audio recording that was just published yesterday.
The recording is of a meeting that took place a few weeks ago in Venezuela in which he and his fellow generals discuss how to keep the civilian population under control.
Torrealba’s solution? Use snipers against his own people.
Authored by Jose Nino via The Mises Institute,
This is Part Two of a two-part series. Part One is here.