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Re:Polymarket refuses to pay bets that US would 'invade' Ven... by Reason077 on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @03:27PM (#46532104)
“Invasion” implies the intent of sustained military occupation/control over some portion a country’s territory. There’s no suggestion that was ever the objective here.
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Re:Polymarket refuses to pay bets that US would 'invade' Ven... by anon84873628 on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @03:30PM (#46532150)
Idk, Trump seems to have strong intent to control the oil production.
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Re:Polymarket refuses to pay bets that US would 'invade' Ven... by Reason077 on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @03:36PM (#46532249)
Yes, but so far he’s attempting to exert control by coercion and threats, not a military occupation.
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Re:Polymarket refuses to pay bets that US would 'invade' Ven... by WackyFighter on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:47PM (#46533452)
Agreed. However what happened Jan 3rd wasn't an invasion.
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