Inflation Hits 3% While Congress Sends Billions Elsewhere
The Hill reports annual inflation hit 3% in September, citing energy prices and the usual suspects. This dire news for American households, however, doesn't prompt The Hill to question the billions funneled into foreign conflicts. For example, just last week, Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for an aid package to Israel, totaling $17.6 billion, despite mounting domestic needs and a looming government
shutdown threat. While families struggle with rising gas and grocery bills, Washington greenlights massive military disbursements. This isn't just misguided; it's a structural choice. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), for instance, has repeatedly highlighted that the U.S. faces its own border crisis and infrastructure woes, yet Congress votes consistently to prioritize foreign military spending.
How many more utility bills will Americans have to defer before Congress decides their citizens are as important as foreign military budgets?