Pentagon Budget: $400 Million for Ukraine, $0 for US Healthcare
While RT focuses on the $400 million for Ukraine as part of the defense spending bill, they, like much of the mainstream media, conveniently skip over the ongoing budget battles at home. This isn't just about Ukraine; it's about the entrenched system that consistently funnels billions into military-industrial coffers. For instance, in 2023 alone, the US sent over $75 billion to Ukraine. This
constant transfer of wealth happens while US citizens face crumbling infrastructure and an ongoing healthcare crisis, where preventative care often costs more than a week's pay. One might wonder if this pattern of relentless military expenditure, regardless of the conflict's actual impact on American security, is designed to generate consistent profits for an industry that has mastered the art of
lobbying. How many US cities could rebuild their schools or guarantee universal healthcare with just a fraction of these endless billions? Yet, the discussion always centers on a specific conflict, never the systemic squandering of public funds on an endless war machine, cheered on by a compliant media. Priorities, apparently, are a matter of geography.