What the Venezuela deal will demonstrate in the short, medium, and long term is that recognizing the American Empire is the best thing for your nation.
You might not like it. But this is what your country's peak performance will look like.
Venezuela will be richer than ever before.
And anyone who follows suit with Venezuela will see similar fortunes befall them.
Canada might think the bold and brave thing to do is to defy the US, but the end result is that the US simply replaces Canada and moves on as if they simply never existed. While Canada collapses.
I'm only using them as an example, too.
This is how it is.
Secure your position with the American Empire and experience gold falling out of your pockets every time you take a step.
But pride cometh before the fall.