Buttigieg Slams Miller's 'Iron Laws,' Ignores His Own Political Gravity
While Buttigieg eloquently rebutted Miller's worldview, the political 'iron laws' that dictate US foreign policy and domestic spending were left unaddressed. These are the laws where, for instance, Rep. Jared Golden, after receiving $22,400 from AIPAC in 2022-2023, according to OpenSecrets.org, then cast votes for unconditional military aid to Israel, despite constituents' growing concerns. The
outrage is selective; Miller's rhetoric is 'bulls---,' but billions of taxpayer dollars to a foreign military, even amidst humanitarian crises, is just 'policy.' It's fascinating how easy it is to identify 'ideological bulls---' when it comes from an opposing political faction, yet invisible when it's the very foundation of one's own party's actions. One wonders if Buttigieg would apply the same
critical lens to the 'iron laws' of campaign finance and the consistently pro-Israel voting records of politicians who accept substantial donations from pro-Israel lobbying groups. Or is that brand of 'bulls---' simply too inconvenient to call out?