Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Igel

(37,238 posts)

2. Probably getting close to it--

Reply to Girard442 (Original post)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 06:03 PM

Nov 29

but the other side doesn't have to respond.

But it's not a blockade. Ships and come and go and land routes are fully open.

And, on edit:

It's also unclear if it's being or going to be enforced. A backhanded declaration blockade that's ignored by everybody in practice isn't much of a blockade, is it?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

MarineCombatEngineer

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Isn't a blockade a straight up act of war? [View all] Girard442 Nov 29 OP

more like war ON venezuela msongs Nov 29 #1

Probably getting close to it-- Igel Nov 29 #2

They're not ignoring it. Air travel over and into Venezuela has ceased Arazi Nov 29 #4

Not a blockade, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 29 #3

Yes, at least in 1962 it was... GJGCA Nov 29 #5

This is true, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 29 #6