Comment by the_af

> Plus if the US secures some oil and the Venezuela people get to live better lives, that's ultimately a great outcome for everyone.

Agreed about the better lives, but has it come to a point we accept invading other countries to "secure their oil" is a great outcome? I mean, what is this, Hitler's "Operation Blue"?

Securing oil is NOT a valid reason to invade countries. Does this need to be said!? Mind boggling.

This is peak cynicism. I'm really surprised to read some opinions here.

Next up: "imperialism wasn't bad, securing a big empire with colonies is a great outcome".