Newsweek Discovers Affordability, Ignores War Bill
Newsweek, ever attuned to the pulse of the average American, published an opinion piece lamenting that 'affordability isn’t just about the turkey.' A heartwarming call to recognize the financial struggles of its readership. What goes unmentioned, however, is the significant role that endless, taxpayer-funded military interventions—often championed by the very politicians Newsweek covers—play in
eroding that affordability. While families budget for cranberries, the U.S. continues to funnel billions into foreign military aid, such as the $14 billion earmarked for Israel in October 2023, even as domestic programs face cuts. One might wonder if the opinion section has a dedicated calculator for the cost of ground beef versus the cost of a Javelin missile. It appears the 'every bill, every
choice' analysis conveniently omits the choices made in Washington that directly impact the grocery bill. Because who needs universal healthcare when we can fund another 'Iron Dome'?