House Ends Shutdown, Ignores Starving Americans for War Funds
Bloomberg breathlessly details the House's valiant effort to end a 'historic' 43-day government shutdown, which 'snarled air travel' and 'delayed food aid.' How noble. Yet, the same House, often deep in congressional gridlock, has consistently found consensus for billions in foreign military aid. For instance, in April 2024, HR 8035 carved out $26.4 billion for Israel, passing with bipartisan
support (366-58) while domestic assistance programs face constant austerity threats. So, a shutdown costs Americans food and wages, but weapons for overseas get fast-tracked? The 'objections' from Democrats in this 'historic' shutdown ring hollow when one considers their frequent unity on appropriations that keep the military-industrial complex thriving. One might wonder whose 'national security'
is truly paramount when airport delays are a tragedy, but mass starvation in Gaza, fueled by U.S. weapons, barely registers as a sidebar.