Michael Schellenberger

Rank 41 of 47
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Score -109
1/4/2026, 11:57:52 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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19d
Americans disapprove of this 46-39 and those numbers will get worse over time.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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19d
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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20d
The United States will “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” can be ensured, says President Donald Trump. Venezuela’s new president, Delcy Rodriguez, is “essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,” he said.

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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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20d
It's honorable to want to help Venezuela, but it can't be helped. Its oil-fueled corruption is endemic. We don't need its oil and trying to rebuild its industry would require a dangerous level of intervention that would harm the US and destroy the @realDonaldTrump presidency.

The statement critiques U.S. intervention in Venezuela, suggesting a lack of popular support among young Americans and questioning the feasibility of controlling the country. It engages in public discourse by addressing foreign policy and public opinion.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm but could be seen as dismissive of efforts to assist Venezuela, potentially lacking empathy for the situation. [-1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding of public opinion but could be more empathetic towards the complexities of international intervention.
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in criticism of U.S. policy without personal attacks, maintaining a focus on policy rather than individuals. [+1]