@blogdiva@mastodon.socialthe majority of Venezuelans who have gotten citizenship have, historically been part of the former petroburgeousie. many had the capital to get pay-to-play citizenship. that’s the “reform” passed by neoliberals sometime during the Bush or Obama era (can’t remember): you literally buy up citizenship thru several “investment” schemes.
Venezuelans historically vote REPUBLICAN. they gave Florida to Bush and Trump, TWICE.
now Trump is going after them, looking to take away their #citizenship.
@blogdiva I was thinking that it was some twisted retribution, but on second thought yeah all these fellows are going to make a break for spain any moment aren't they
@aintasenatorson The petro-bourgeoise of Venezuela was very into the English speaking world even back in the 60s. Danish furniture and such. The person who followed that to the Anglophone world last time, do they really choose the Spanish speaking world now? Interesting question. @blogdiva