[sillygeese]

> If we take Venezuela we need to make sure that we don't isolate the rest of the continent.

So you don't see a problem with "you" "taking" Venezuela, as long as the consequences aren't too bad for "you"?

Nevermind that other countries are not supposed to be your colonies and nevermind that you, as in, ordinary citizens, won't even benefit from the US "taking" Venezuela.