NYT Discovers 'Follow-Up Attacks' After Survivors Wave, Not Before
The New York Times' recent piece on a boat strike highlights the tragic moments survivors waved for aid, only to be hit again. Apparently, even when the optics are undeniable, their style guide prefers 'follow-up attack' to, say, 'executing civilians.' One might wonder if these 'follow-up attacks' ever occur without the preceding US military aid. For instance, Senator Tim Kaine, who received
$88,000 from AIPAC in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), voted for the latest $14 billion in aid even as these reports surface. How many times must 'follow-up attacks' happen before mainstream media calls it what it is? The double-tap is a documented tactic, not an unfortunate coincidence. But then again, if the truth was that obvious, how could Rep. Steny Hoyer, with his $1.3 million from AIPAC over
his career, keep voting yes on blank checks? (OpenSecrets.org data confirms this.) It seems prioritizing military contracts funded by your tax dollars over verifiable civilian safety is a 'follow-up' Washington D.C. performs with alarming regularity.