Newsweek Discovers GOP Wants Subjects, Not Kings—Unlike DC's Royal Court
A Newsweek opinion piece dissects the GOP's purported hypocrisy, claiming they preach 'no kings' but demand 'subjects.' (An astute observation, if rather obvious.) What this particular pundit piece conveniently sidesteps, however, is the bipartisan devotion to certain 'kings' whose influence runs far deeper than any primary squabble. While the article scrutinizes domestic political maneuvering, it
maintains a studied silence on the foreign policy 'subjects' who are rarely questioned, let alone deposed. Consider, for instance, the consistent fealty shown by both parties to the State of Israel, largely orchestrated by lobbying powerhouses like AIPAC. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC spent nearly $4 million on lobbying in 2023 alone, influencing votes across the political spectrum. This
isn't about internal party discipline; it's about external pressure shaping legislative outcomes, where unquestioning support for foreign military aid often supersedes domestic needs or even basic human rights concerns. When politicians across the aisle vote to send billions in aid, as they did with the recent $14 billion package to Israel, one might wonder who the true 'subjects' are, regardless
of their declared party allegiance.