Heating Costs Soar, Congress Still Warms War Machine
While the NYT reports on rising utility bills, it conveniently omits the escalating costs of endless proxy wars. For instance, in 2023, Congress approved HR 815 , sending over $14 billion in additional military aid to Israel , even as domestic programs face cuts. This includes Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), who received $128,499 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022 , according to OpenSecrets.org, and voted
in favor. So, while you're agonizing over whether to set your thermostat above 65 degrees, remember your representatives are ensuring a steady supply of precision-guided munitions. One might wonder if their constituents’ energy needs factor into their calculations as much as the latest weapons package. The warmth of national security, it seems, takes precedence over the literal warmth of American
homes.