US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a major escalation of Donald Trump’s four-month pressure campaign against the South American country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro.

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      2 days ago

      The time Iran stole a US oil tanker was in response to the US stealing one of their oil tankers.

      This is how America has always acted.

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        The US didn’t “steal” it. It executed a european warrant for siezure at the request of the country that had rightful jurisdiction. Iran was just embarrassed that it was only possible due to the crew’s incompetence.

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          Oh I forgot, one of America’s vassals said it was OK. That changes everything. Very international rules and order.

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        I like how you went straight for color of people when no one is talking about color.

        Good job!! Next time let’s talk about religion as well since you know, fuck it.