Newsweek Discovers Poverty, Excludes Pentagon Budget
The story of 'Benji' is indeed sad, highlighting how inflation and stagnant wages squeeze ordinary Americans. Yet, the framing conveniently ignores the elephant in the room – the astronomical US defense budget, which siphons trillions that could otherwise shore up domestic programs, healthcare, or housing stability. For instance, in 2023, the US military budget was $886 billion. That's
$886,000,000,000 NOT going to help people keep their pets, let alone their homes. While Newsweek carefully details personal financial woes, one might wonder if they'll ever publish a piece on how politicians like Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA), who took $12,700 from defense contractors in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently vote to inflate that budget, indirectly contributing to the very economic pain
Benji's owner experienced. Is it just 'too expensive' for regular people, or are some expenses untouchable?