Ron Paul Liberty Report Ahoy! Pirate Trump Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker - 'We'll Keep The Oil!'
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Dec 11, 2025 In this engaging discussion, hosts criticize the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, calling it aggressive piracy. They question the official narrative, suggesting oil motives overshadow drug enforcement claims. The operation, involving military forces, raises concerns about potential escalation with Venezuela. The hosts highlight U.S. hypocrisy in condemning similar actions by Iran, while also discussing Trump's provocative rhetoric toward Colombia. They conclude with a call for noninterventionism and the importance of principles over partisan politics.
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Seizing Tankers Risks Major Escalation
- Ron Paul argues the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan tanker is blatant piracy and risks escalating conflict.
- He warns that such actions invite accidents and could spiral into a larger war if policy doesn't change.
Sanctions Used To Justify Double Standards
- Ron Paul highlights hypocrisy when the U.S. enforces sanctions it itself creates.
- He says writing rules then using them to justify seizures undercuts principles and international law.
U.S. Condemned Iran, Then Did The Same
- Daniel McAdams recounts a recent U.S. Central Command press release condemning Iran for boarding a tanker.
- He points out the U.S. performed the same action days later, calling it hypocrisy.