Michael Schellenberger

Rank 41 of 47
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Score -109
Michael Spyker
@ShaleTier7
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19d
I have spent a lot of time talking shit at people with opinions on Venezuela's oil production potential, and how it's going to "RePLaCe CanADa". So here's my contribution -- how I see the cost of replacing Canadian crude with Venezuelan heavy.

I think it's a nearly $1 trillion
1/5/2026, 12:30:30 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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19d
@realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio 🚨⚠️💀
InteractivePolls
@IAPolls2022
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19d
Gallup - George W. Bush’s approval trend on handling "the situation in Iraq" (polling archive)

Mar 2003
🟢 Approve: 71% (+46)
🟤 Disapprove: 25%

Jan 2007
🟢 Approve: 28% (-42)
🟤 Disapprove: 70%

Net 88-point negative swing

https://news.gallup.com/poll/261…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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19d
Americans 18-29 oppose intervention in Venezuela 48-29.

There is no popular support for the US trying to control an uncontrollable country.

@realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio
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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19d
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.

But
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 public discourse by discussing U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its oil industry. It uses a comparison between Venezuelans and Canadians, which could be seen as a generalization and potentially disrespectful.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement may cause harm by making a broad and negative generalization about Venezuelans, which could perpetuate stereotypes. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not respect the dignity of Venezuelans by implying they are the opposite of Canadians, which could be interpreted as derogatory. [-2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it dismisses the potential for U.S. involvement in Venezuela without constructive dialogue. [-1]