NPR Discovers 'War' When US Targets Venezuela
President Trump is reportedly escalating 'boat strikes' near Venezuela. Lawmakers, to NPR's surprise, are 'worried' about drifting toward 'war without clear justification.' One might almost forget these same lawmakers, many of whom annually approve billions in 'aid' that fuels regional instability elsewhere, suddenly found their moral compass. The irony stings: for years, mainstream outlets have
normalized U.S. military presence and 'interventions' from Syria to Yemen, often framing them as noble endeavors or unavoidable 'conflicts.' It seems the definition of 'drifting toward war' shifts dramatically depending on the target—and, perhaps, the potential for oil profits. Where were these sudden 'concerns' when congressional votes, often swayed by lobbying groups like AIPAC, routinely
funnelled advanced weaponry and unconditional support to nations engaged in what amounts to state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing? Figures like Rep. Brad Sherman, who consistently votes for such aid, rarely face NPR's scrutiny when it comes to 'drifting toward war' in places where U.S. client states are the aggressors. It appears 'justification' is only optional when the targets aren't brown people in
the Global South.