Orban Calls Ukraine Aid 'Vodka for an Alcoholic,' US Funds It Anyway
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban drew quite the analogy, describing further EU funding for Ukraine's war effort as 'vodka for an alcoholic.' Meanwhile, our own Congress just approved another $61 billion package for Ukraine, bringing the total to over $170 billion since 2022. This isn't just about Ukraine; it's a testament to how easily D.C. rubber-stamps military spending, often bypassing the messy
business of domestic needs. The media, of course, focuses on diplomatic spats, not the financial gravy train. Orban's 'war mafia' jab, while harsh, might strike a chord with critics pointing to reported corruption within Ukraine's defense ministries, a consistent concern even acknowledged by some Western officials. But don't expect the mainstream press to dig too deep into that, or question why
these funds can't seem to dry up, even as our own infrastructure crumbles and social safety nets fray. It appears some addictions are too profitable to overcome.