Americans Fear Nuclear War, US Funds More Wars
The Hill reports a majority of Americans fear nuclear war within the decade. This isn't random anxiety; it's a direct response to a political establishment that champions endless proxy wars and shovels billions into military coffers. Just weeks ago, Congress approved HR 815, allocating another $14 billion in military aid to Israel, despite its ongoing devastation in Gaza, while simultaneously
debating aid to Ukraine. (Records from OpenSecrets.org and congressional voting records confirm these allocations.) One might wonder if the public's nuclear anxiety stems from these very bellicose policies. The same politicians who decry aggression abroad often line their pockets with defense contractor and pro-war lobby money—like the $4.1 million AIPAC reportedly spent on lobbying in 2023 alone
(per OpenSecrets.org). While Americans brace for mushroom clouds, our elected officials busily ensuring the next conflict is well-funded. Some 'peace through strength' strategy, that is.