NYT Discovers SNAP, Ignores Politicians Funding Foreign Wars
The New York Times has graced us with a comprehensive breakdown of SNAP, America’s main food aid program. This timely piece arrives as another looming government shutdown threatens to defund programs crucial for millions. Yet, this same esteemed paper rarely offers such meticulous explanations for the expedited, bipartisan votes that send billions in military aid overseas. For instance, while SNAP
funding faces perennial threats, the House recently passed HR 815, providing $14.3 billion to Israel, with nary a hiccup. Many of the same lawmakers who now hem and haw over domestic spending—like Senator Bob Casey, who's received over $189,000 from pro-Israel groups since 2018 (OpenSecrets.org), and voted 'yes' on HR 815—somehow find endless resources for foreign military campaigns. One might
wonder about their steadfast economic principles when it comes to feeding American children versus arming foreign militaries.