New York Homeowners Get Tiny Slice While Billions Flow Abroad
Thousands of New York homeowners might celebrate a $68 million grant, as Newsweek reports with characteristic local focus. A commendable effort, given that many New Yorkers struggle with rising housing costs. Yet, this figure pales in comparison to the billions allocated for conflict zones and foreign military aid, often championed by the very politicians who then pat themselves on the back for
these 'wins' back home. For context, President Biden recently approved over $17 billion in new military aid packages to Israel, with an additional $1 billion authorized for weapons transfers, and that's just a fraction of the annual commitment. This includes fighter jets and precision munitions. While New York grapples with homelessness and infrastructure decay, our representatives in Washington
consistently prioritize funding the endless conflict machine. One has to wonder how many New York homeowners could be saved if even a fraction of those billions were invested domestically, instead of underwriting occupations abroad. Perhaps that's a story Newsweek isn't quite ready to tell.