The War Drums Are Real—But the Marching Orders Aren’t What You Think
The Venezuela Oil Seizures: A Canary in the Geopolitical Coal Mine
Let’s start with the part Snyder gets right—U.S. aggression in Venezuelan waters is not just about oil, it's about dominance.
The U.S. seizure of multiple oil tankers under the banner of sanctions enforcement is not some isolated maritime incident. This is economic warfare disguised as law enforcement. Venezuela calls it piracy, and they’re not wrong. When a declining empire starts flexing muscle to control dwindling energy flows, you know it’s reaching terminal velocity.
But here's what Snyder doesn't say—these actions are also test runs for broader control mechanisms. It's not just about stopping Maduro or supporting democracy; it's about locking down trade routes, controlling energy flows, and eventually choking off any nation that resists the global digital monetary system waiting in the wings.
Cuba’s Collapse? Not So Fast
Snyder paints a catastrophic picture for Cuba if Venezuelan oil gets cut. He’s partially right—Cuba is vulnerable, no doubt. But let's not pretend this is some unintended consequence.
This is intentional pressure, crafted to break regional resistance to U.S. and IMF-backed restructuring. Cuba has been a thorn in the side of the western financial empire for decades. Starving them out with energy shortages is just another tactic in the hybrid war playbook.
Still, Cuba’s resilience is not to be underestimated. They’ve weathered blockades before. If collapse happens, it won’t be due to oil alone—it’ll be the result of coordinated sabotage from global financial networks seeking regime change on a budget.
Russia, Ukraine, and NATO: The Real Proxy Engine
Where Snyder strays into speculative territory is with Ukraine and the EU/NATO narrative. He rightly quotes Tulsi Gabbard pointing to the deep-state agenda to draw the U.S. into direct conflict with Russia. That’s not conspiracy—it’s observable policy creep. NATO’s arms pipelines, intelligence coordination, and political pressure on Washington are all pointing toward a slow, deliberate escalation.
What Snyder misses is the financial angle: war with Russia isn’t just about defending democracy—it’s about justifying insane defense budgets, expanding surveillance powers, and suppressing dissent back home. Nothing consolidates internal control like an external enemy.
Middle East Madness: Same Script, New Targets
Snyder highlights increasing tension between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran—another familiar tune in the war orchestra. He warns of renewed strikes and a potential preemptive push against Iran’s missile programs. Fair enough.
But let’s be honest—this region has been under perpetual engineered chaos since the petrodollar was born. These flare-ups aren’t spontaneous—they’re orchestrated to justify presence, protect oil routes, and distract from the economic implosion brewing in the West.
Iran’s nukes? Hezbollah’s rockets? The establishment doesn’t care about those weapons unless they threaten the fiat oil game. It’s about control, always has been.
“The World Is Asleep”: A Convenient Myth
One of Snyder’s weaker points is his lament that “nobody is paying attention.” That’s a lazy trope. People are paying attention—they’re just misdirected by corporate media, digital dopamine loops, and government psyops. The problem isn’t apathy—it’s algorithmic hypnosis.
While Snyder rails at the public for being too entertained, he misses the techno-political structure that manufactures consent through distraction. The war drums aren’t just loud—they’re choreographed.
What Snyder Doesn’t Say: This All Feeds Into Digital Tyranny
Here’s what ties it all together, and what Snyder never touches—this global instability is the perfect breeding ground for digital financial control.
Every conflict, every blockade, every collapse sets the stage for FedNow, CBDCs, and programmable currency. It’s problem-reaction-solution. Destabilize regions, crash economies, and then “rescue” the world with total digital dependency.
You think it ends with war? It ends with control. Once your money is digital, centralized, and programmable, you won’t need bombs to force compliance—you’ll just get locked out of the system for wrongthink.
Final Warning: The Clock Is Ticking
2025 was just the preview. 2026 is when the curtain lifts on the main act. Snyder’s right that war is coming—but it won’t look like World War II. It’ll look like financial enslavement wrapped in national security.
If you want to stay ahead of this storm, you don’t need a bunker—you need a blueprint.
Download the Digital Dollar Reset Guide by Bill Brocius right now. This isn’t prepper porn. This is survival intelligence. Learn how to opt out of FedNow, protect your assets from seizure, and reclaim financial autonomy before it’s revoked in the name of “global stability.”
The drums are beating—but you don’t have to march to their tune.
Not now. Not ever.
