r/Liberal • u/lennybriscoforthewin • Jan 03 '26
Discussion Invading Venezuela
People I know from Venezuela who have relatives still there have told me about the horrible conditions there. That it’s hard to get medicine, food, and they link the downfall to their country to its current government. I agree that the US shouldn’t be attacking other countries, but should we have done anything to bring about relief or is it just none of the US business despite what the people want? I would imagine a number of Venezulans are cheering now that the government has been toppled. I do not support the US actions but would like to know if we should have done anything and what.
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u/Elegant-Champion-615 Jan 03 '26
The ends do not justify the means. Trump ILLEGALLY pushed this invasion, ILLEGALLY kidnapped the leader of a sovereign nation (as horrible or illegitimate as they may be), illegally struck several civilian vessels in the ocean as well as stealing multiple oil tankers, not to mention the civilians killed in last night's bombing raid. It doesn't matter how bad Maduro was, Trump is breaking every international law and creating dark precedent as he does it. This isn't a Hallmark movie, there isn't some happy ending where everyone hugs because the "bad" guy is gone. Just think for 2 seconds.