"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Gilbakka posted:

"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Little to do with Guyana.  This is Russian/ American rivalry and a reaction to the USA position in Ukraine!  Russia is a signatory to the 1899 arbitration and has stood with the UK on the issue. Russia may seek to be mediator!  I don’t see them flipping 180 on this!

Gilbakka posted:

"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Bai Gilly, What can the GDF really do with their AK 47s? If dem man see tigah an run, imagine wha dem go do wen dem see plenty plenty man wid machine gun ah run dem? They only use their AK47s for supplemental income. The GDF is a waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money.

skeldon_man posted:

 

Bai Gilly, What can the GDF really do with their AK 47s? If dem man see tigah an run, imagine wha dem go do wen dem see plenty plenty man wid machine gun ah run dem? They only use their AK47s for supplemental income. The GDF is a waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money.

You out like South.  Dem disgruntled ex GDF did an efficient job in Lusignan and Bartica few years ago!

Dont think so?

Every Guyanese want a potent military, but historically they are know to turn their guns and training on the mostly Indian masses.   I have a feeling we will see this again.  And don’t expect outcry from Volda and her backers!

Pompeo Blasts Russia for Strategic Bombers Sent to Venezuela

BloombergDecember 11, 2018, 4:01 AM EST

Is a war in the making? Hummm 

“After meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month, Maduro said he secured support from Russia to increase oil production by 1 million barrels a day, as well as for mining investments and maintenance of weapons and defense systems.”

jus asking,

is this support of 1 billion barrel per day coming from Guyana side - don’t think Venezuela has the potential anymore to increase production. 

According to this article by, Venezuela can only produce under 700,000 barrel per day.

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/ww...ded-toward-zero/amp/

GDF should send their EX army personnel to the border- that’s where they are needed, not to sit on a desk and get tax payers money. 

Where or what would the Venezuelans attack first if they decide to invade Guyana? Would they just attack targets in Essequibo or direct bombings on government headquarters in Demerara?

Strategic move by Russia with a signal to the US_of_A.

Within the scheme of issues, Guyana is insignificant to both the US_of_A and Russia and will be used simply as a "bait".

Russia needs to focus on building an efficient western style economy. 

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Where or what would the Venezuelans attack first if they decide to invade Guyana? Would they just attack targets in Essequibo or direct bombings on government headquarters in Demerara?

They would or should attack the nearest kitchen first. Cant fight war on hungry belly.

skeldon_man posted:

Gilbakka posted:

"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Bai Gilly, What can the GDF really do with their AK 47s? If dem man see tigah an run, imagine wha dem go do wen dem see plenty plenty man wid machine gun ah run dem? They only use their AK47s for supplemental income. The GDF is a waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money.

U can arm and equip the GDF how much u want. They cannot defend the land from any outside invasion. Too few troops. How many was the last count? 200 or so?. Now that guyana will start to get the oil money,  the Govt. should start encouraging guyanese from every ethnicity to join. But of course, dem coolies bai nah gon want guh. Strange how they can wake up 4 ' o clock in the morning to cut cane or plant rice in the hot biling sun but they cant wake up at 5 am to run 5 miles at Tacama What's wrong with dis picture.

Sheik101 posted:

skeldon_man posted:

Gilbakka posted:

"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Bai Gilly, What can the GDF really do with their AK 47s? If dem man see tigah an run, imagine wha dem go do wen dem see plenty plenty man wid machine gun ah run dem? They only use their AK47s for supplemental income. The GDF is a waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money.

U can arm and equip the GDF how much u want. They cannot defend the land from any outside invasion. Too few troops. How many was the last count? 200 or so?. Now that guyana will start to get the oil money,  the Govt. should start encouraging guyanese from every ethnicity to join. But of course, dem coolies bai nah gon want guh. Strange how they can wake up 4 ' o clock in the morning to cut cane or plant rice in the hot biling sun but they cant wake up at 5 am to run 5 miles at Tacama What's wrong with dis picture.

Actually, with the proper weapons and equipment, they can mount a proper and effective defense. The problem is we don't have the money for those defense systems. If I am correct, troop strength should be around 3-4,000. Think it was around 7000 when augmented with National Service  and People's Militia Units.

When dem GDF buys pull out dem sling shot, the Russian Tu-160 bombers will skedaddle straight back to Moscow.

The GDF combs the sugar cane for the 5 famous bandit, and what did they do  .

Sheik101 posted:

skeldon_man posted:

Gilbakka posted:

"Demonstration of strength," says Venezuela's Defence Ministry. Coming just days after Ram & McRae suggested that budgetary allocation for Guyana's military is too much. With Venezuela's territorial claim of Essequibo very much active as a volcano, we should not grudge the GDF its share of the budget pie. National defence trumps party differences.

Bai Gilly, What can the GDF really do with their AK 47s? If dem man see tigah an run, imagine wha dem go do wen dem see plenty plenty man wid machine gun ah run dem? They only use their AK47s for supplemental income. The GDF is a waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money.

U can arm and equip the GDF how much u want. They cannot defend the land from any outside invasion. Too few troops. How many was the last count? 200 or so?. Now that guyana will start to get the oil money,  the Govt. should start encouraging guyanese from every ethnicity to join. But of course, dem coolies bai nah gon want guh. Strange how they can wake up 4 ' o clock in the morning to cut cane or plant rice in the hot biling sun but they cant wake up at 5 am to run 5 miles at Tacama What's wrong with dis picture.

Sheik, most people in the Corentyne would not be able to handle the city life. Like the city dwellers, they have established a life style that is hard for them to change. I am telling you from experience.  They like their simple way of living.

Billy Ram Balgobin posted:

Where or what would the Venezuelans attack first if they decide to invade Guyana? Would they just attack targets in Essequibo or direct bombings on government headquarters in Demerara?

I wouldn’t be surprised if they go straight to Congress Place.

The GDF will blunt and bloody the conquistadors until the Mexicans or Brazilians show up!  Guyana plans on moving the fight into Venez proper and enter Caracus if necessary!