Newsweek Discovers Retirees, While US Funds Overseas Wars
Newsweek kindly reminds us that Social Security beneficiaries, facing record inflation, might receive up to $5,108 this week. A poignant detail they omit? The average benefit for a retired worker is $1,907.50 as of January 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. So, while a select few hit the jackpot, most seniors are just trying to keep their heat on. (Meanwhile, Congress just sent
another $14 billion in military aid to Israel, with nary a sniffle about the national debt from our fiscal hawks. Funny how that works.) This week, Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21), who received $20,600 from AIPAC in 2022-2024, voted 'yes' on H.R. 815, facilitating continued military support for a foreign nation, while his constituents fret over medical bills. One might wonder, how many average monthly
Social Security checks could that $14 billion cover? A lot more than $5,108, that's for sure. It seems our legislators prioritize 'security' abroad while ensuring 'social' programs at home remain just barely solvent enough to avoid outright revolt.