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I know we're all IR experts now, after spending the last two years becoming epidemiologists. In that spirit, I'm offering a very specific policy suggestion here that I am stealing from Gregg Palast: LIFT TRUMP'S EMBARGO ON VENEZUELA. As I am sure many commenters here know, Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world -- by far -- and the capacity to pump 2 million barrels a day for export. In addition to easing fuel prices and global inflation more generally, it will choke off Putin's windfall which makes many of the sanctions being levied against Russia ineffective. (Not to mention, it will stop choking Venezuela’s economy and starving the Venezuelan people -- though sadly that's probably not the chief selling point to the US Congress.) As Palast writes, "So let’s make a deal: We recognize the elected government in Venezuela and Putin recognizes the elected government of Ukraine. And if Putin doesn’t like that deal, we still recognize Venezuela, and unleash their oil, without doubt the greatest weapon on this battlefield."

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Well said Michael!

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I sure hope you're right! It's time for this megelomaniac to be ousted, and he should take Donny with him! They can kiss each other's asses.

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Michael Moore, you always hearten me. My grandparents fought against the czar's brutality over 110 years ago in Ukraine. Their spirit and courage live on. So, thank you for saving time and writing Putin's surrender document. The only question I have is why do we watch long convoys of Russian weapons being transported 40 miles away from Kyiv? Why does Ukraine not bomb them? Why are they allowed to lumber on toward Ukrainian destruction? How I would love your thoughts on this. And thank you again from my heart.

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My heart is sadden, as this unfolds. More deaths today. I'll never understand how we allow men like Putin and Trump to continue their hateful messaging. Thank you, Michael for giving democracy a voice!

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Michael...your verbal and writing skills are amazing. You say/write on genius level. I am grateful for your unrelenting need to speak the truth and seek justice for all. I thank you!

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It's fun watching the trumpers jump the shark on this one. They through their support behind the ultimate fascist authoritarian and have wet dreams of doing the same thing to us "libtards". Only problem is with each stupid remark, they convert 1000 more on the fence peeps to the side of democracy.

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Did you really hop onto the stage in 1993 in Moscow and take the mic from a drunk Yeltsin while Vlad did nothing? I always thought you were courageous, but WOW! Nice cojones, Michael!

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Nicely done Mike!!

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Those satellite pictures of the 17 mile convoy sitting on a highway like ducks in a barrel. Perfect gater bait for the stalwart heroes of Ukraine. I am sure they are being picked off, bit by bit. Lunge and then scatter to organize down the road for their next target. The Ukrainian people are made of titanium, like my knees and will outlast any russian conscript who doesn't know what the hell he is doing and doesn't want to be there.

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Very well said, Mr. Moore. It would be even better if I thought it would phase him one bit; because for that to happen, he would have to have a conscience.

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What can I say Mr. Moore. I just love you and your enormous sense of humanity. Honestly , can I come work for you? I will do it for free. Darleen of Australia.

I stand with Ukraine

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Michael, You are a lifeboat for the hope of millions. You have already done so much, and now the forum you have created here is the ultimate example of how the internet can meet its loftiest goals. You were definitely incarnated into this life for a purpose, and you are fulfilling that purpose with all your might. We know it. The world knows it. I hope you know it as well.

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I believe he can live at Mar A Lago, the property has neutral, protected status in DeSantisvania?

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I LOVE IT!!! It’s absolutely perfect! We love you, Michael Moore! Please run for president in 2024! Michelle probably won’t so you’re our only hope (Obe one Kenobe)! If Trump wins-we dead!

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