European morals explained…

January 3rd: The Day the Hypocrisy Broke

On the 3rd of January, the world split into two realities. Across Miami, Madrid, and Bogotá, eight million exiled Venezuelans erupted in celebration as U.S. special forces finally removed the narco-dictator Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the commentary streaming out of European capitals is a masterclass in moral paralysis. The prevailing narrative? “Trump only did it for the oil.”

Let us unpack this cynicism. It ignores history. Critics conveniently forget that the Venezuelan oil industry was largely built by U.S. investment, only to be nationalized—aka stolen—under Hugo Chávez. When the U.S. speaks of restoring the industry, they are not invading; they are returning to a crime scene.

Then there is the hypocrisy. It is funny how Germans complain about high energy prices—caused by a forced transition to green energy that rendered their economy uncompetitive—yet simultaneously complain about the vastest petrol reserves on earth finally being accessed. They decry the method while desperate for the resource.

While Europe debates the motives, let us look at the facts. The Maduro regime was not some misunderstood government; it was a machine of misery. The national intelligence service (SEBIN) was a torture squad. Special Action Forces (FAES) conducted extrajudicial executions. Starvation was weaponized. This was the status quo European diplomacy failed to change.

This brings us to the “European logic” on display. Imagine a man drowning in a river. A guy jumps in to save him. Is the savior a hero? No, says the European on the bank. He just did it for the fame. Therefore, the action is wrong.

This is the absurdity of prioritizing intent over action. To the drowning man—and the millions of Venezuelans who can finally breathe—the savior’s internal motivation is irrelevant.

Finally, the media screams “Invasion,” but Maduro was not a statesman; he was a narco-dictator who faked elections. Since there was no legitimate government, the U.S. always reserved for itself the right to protect.

Is that arbitrary? Is it up to the U.S. to decide? Welcome to the world, my dear. International law is made by the global hegemon. And looking at the state of affairs, thankfully so.

Let God judge the intention. We must look at the action. For there is no good unless good is done. And the U.S. did extremely well.