We live in an era of blatant contradictions, where the narrative matters more than reality, and the identity of the person committing the act weighs more than the act itself. The Rubiales case in Spain is proof of this.
Luis Rubiales was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and UEFA vice president. After the Spanish women’s football team won the World Cup in 2023, during the victory celebration, in a moment of emotion, he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips, one of the best players in the tournament and an influential figure on the team.
A non-consensual kiss, criticizable and reprehensible, but far from any serious sexual assault, has been turned into a scandal of historic proportions. A disproportionate media and judicial lynching could potentially result in a man serving more than two years in prison. In England, for decades, the horror of sexual exploitation networks in cities like Rotherham, Rochdale, or Telford, where thousands of girls were raped and abused by gangs of Pakistani origin, was covered up. The media and authorities looked the other way for fear of being labeled racist. In Germany, France, and Sweden, hundreds of women have been victims of sexual assaults during events such as the 2015 New Year’s Eve in Cologne and in other systematic attacks, yet these incidents do not receive the same outraged media coverage as a kiss at a sports celebration. Why?
This double standard is one of the most significant aberrations of our time. Selective justice and outrage have created a system where the crime does not matter as much as the identity of the perpetrator. If the offender is a white European man of a certain status, the machinery of cancellation and public condemnation is unleashed without restraint. If, on the other hand, the aggressor belongs to a group considered vulnerable under the progressive dogma, accusations are minimized, victims are left unprotected, and indignation vanishes.
We are witnessing the destruction of values and social cohesion based on hypocrisy and political convenience. In this dystopia, the truth is hidden, justice is selective, and equality before the law has become an illusion. The message is clear: the crime does not matter; who commits it matters.
Throughout history, justice has been a fundamental pillar of societal stability. However, today, the legal and media system seems more concerned with complying with the ideological dictates than with ensuring equal standing before the law. The criminalization of specific sectors of the population while absolving others under the premise of “historical oppression” only generates divisions and resentment.
But let’s not fool ourselves: this is not accidental. They know that resentment is a powerful weapon that, when well-nurtured and directed by the usual media propaganda, can yield electoral victories for aligned politicians. Today’s Left thrives on resentment; it needs it to remain in power. Spain also saw a similar case involving one of the leaders of the radical left: Íñigo Errejón. The former leader of Podemos, later one of the key figures of the Sumar party led by Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz, was accused of sexual abuse by a woman he allegedly tried to sleep with. Following the accusation, it was revealed that Errejón is addicted to sex and drugs while simultaneously being a staunch feminist—or so he claimed. The entire Left quickly covered up the case, which, although discussed and commented on, did not affect his political sphere. Why?
Well, Errejón does not fit the idea they want to impose on, white, heterosexual, men of a certain status. But Rubiales does. He is white, heterosexual, a man with some power and influence. In a way, tearing down certain towers sends a powerful message: if they have fallen, anyone can fall. It is a perfect way to instill self-censorship and fear of others.
These narratives affect justice, security, and trust in institutions. When specific perpetrators are protected for ideological reasons, the entire system is delegitimized. The victims of these crimes are doubly silenced, first by their aggressors and then by a society that refuses to acknowledge the problem.
True equality starts with everyone being judged by the same criteria, regardless of race, gender, or social status. Until this happens, we will continue to live in a distorted reality where justice is nothing more than a farce serving a political ideology that prioritizes its agenda over truth and fairness.
For a Kiss? The Left’s Double Standards on Trial
Spain’s defender #20 Rocio Galvez is congratulated by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England in Sydney on August 20, 2023.
Franck Fife / AFP
We live in an era of blatant contradictions, where the narrative matters more than reality, and the identity of the person committing the act weighs more than the act itself. The Rubiales case in Spain is proof of this.
Luis Rubiales was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and UEFA vice president. After the Spanish women’s football team won the World Cup in 2023, during the victory celebration, in a moment of emotion, he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips, one of the best players in the tournament and an influential figure on the team.
A non-consensual kiss, criticizable and reprehensible, but far from any serious sexual assault, has been turned into a scandal of historic proportions. A disproportionate media and judicial lynching could potentially result in a man serving more than two years in prison. In England, for decades, the horror of sexual exploitation networks in cities like Rotherham, Rochdale, or Telford, where thousands of girls were raped and abused by gangs of Pakistani origin, was covered up. The media and authorities looked the other way for fear of being labeled racist. In Germany, France, and Sweden, hundreds of women have been victims of sexual assaults during events such as the 2015 New Year’s Eve in Cologne and in other systematic attacks, yet these incidents do not receive the same outraged media coverage as a kiss at a sports celebration. Why?
This double standard is one of the most significant aberrations of our time. Selective justice and outrage have created a system where the crime does not matter as much as the identity of the perpetrator. If the offender is a white European man of a certain status, the machinery of cancellation and public condemnation is unleashed without restraint. If, on the other hand, the aggressor belongs to a group considered vulnerable under the progressive dogma, accusations are minimized, victims are left unprotected, and indignation vanishes.
We are witnessing the destruction of values and social cohesion based on hypocrisy and political convenience. In this dystopia, the truth is hidden, justice is selective, and equality before the law has become an illusion. The message is clear: the crime does not matter; who commits it matters.
Throughout history, justice has been a fundamental pillar of societal stability. However, today, the legal and media system seems more concerned with complying with the ideological dictates than with ensuring equal standing before the law. The criminalization of specific sectors of the population while absolving others under the premise of “historical oppression” only generates divisions and resentment.
But let’s not fool ourselves: this is not accidental. They know that resentment is a powerful weapon that, when well-nurtured and directed by the usual media propaganda, can yield electoral victories for aligned politicians. Today’s Left thrives on resentment; it needs it to remain in power. Spain also saw a similar case involving one of the leaders of the radical left: Íñigo Errejón. The former leader of Podemos, later one of the key figures of the Sumar party led by Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz, was accused of sexual abuse by a woman he allegedly tried to sleep with. Following the accusation, it was revealed that Errejón is addicted to sex and drugs while simultaneously being a staunch feminist—or so he claimed. The entire Left quickly covered up the case, which, although discussed and commented on, did not affect his political sphere. Why?
Well, Errejón does not fit the idea they want to impose on, white, heterosexual, men of a certain status. But Rubiales does. He is white, heterosexual, a man with some power and influence. In a way, tearing down certain towers sends a powerful message: if they have fallen, anyone can fall. It is a perfect way to instill self-censorship and fear of others.
These narratives affect justice, security, and trust in institutions. When specific perpetrators are protected for ideological reasons, the entire system is delegitimized. The victims of these crimes are doubly silenced, first by their aggressors and then by a society that refuses to acknowledge the problem.
True equality starts with everyone being judged by the same criteria, regardless of race, gender, or social status. Until this happens, we will continue to live in a distorted reality where justice is nothing more than a farce serving a political ideology that prioritizes its agenda over truth and fairness.
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