Michael Schellenberger

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Score -109
1/5/2026, 12:05:29 AM
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In reply to:
And…we’re back!
@dmurphy910
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19d
@shellenberger @realDonaldTrump Disagree. If we don’t, China will. Or, less likely, Russia. We have to be involved. We don’t need our adversaries running the place, placing missiles there well within range of our shores.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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19d
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 engages in a discussion about geopolitical strategy, specifically regarding the influence of China and Russia in Venezuela and the implications for U.S. security. It challenges the necessity of U.S. involvement in Venezuela by arguing that China and Russia already have the capability to threaten the U.S. without needing Venezuelan resources. The statement also touches on the global oil market dynamics, suggesting that China's acquisition of Venezuelan oil would not significantly alter global oil distribution.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language and focuses on factual assertions about geopolitical capabilities. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It attempts to provide a rational perspective on the geopolitical situation, promoting understanding of the complexities involved. [+1]
  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 constructive dialogue by presenting a counterargument to the previous comment, without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]