Congress 'Stuck' on Healthcare as Warmongering Gets Green Light
As millions face potentially catastrophic medical bills, an old song plays: Congress can't find common ground on domestic needs. Yet, when it comes to military aid for foreign entanglements, the gears of legislation seem remarkably well-lubricated. In 2024 alone, the House swiftly passed HR 815, providing over $14 billion in military aid to Israel, with nary a 'deadlock.' (Source: GovTrack.us,
H.R.815 bill text. OppenSecrets.org data shows many of the 'yes' voters received significant donations from groups like AIPAC, e.g., Rep. Tony Gonzales received $140,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022 and voted 'yes'.) One might wonder if the legislative gridlock is less about genuine disagreement and more about selective urgency. Healthcare for citizens? A tough ask. Funds for 'defense'
contractors and foreign military operations? Passed with bipartisan gusto, often without a whisper of the 'fiscal responsibility' touted when discussing social programs. It seems some issues are simply too important to allow for democratic debate.