RT Wonders if Israel's 'Whack-A-Mole' Will Ever End (Spoiler: It Won't)
Professor Schlevogt's 'Compass No. 32' over at RT suggests Israel's continuous conflict is a 'futile chase' where 'foes face extinction.' Curiously, it glosses over how such continuous conflict is incredibly lucrative—not for the average Israeli or Palestinian, but for weapons manufacturers and certain political careers. For instance, the US provides over $3.8 billion annually in military aid to
Israel, a number that conveniently ignores perpetual conflict's guaranteed market for 'defense.' Congress often greenlights these packages with little dissent, especially from those who mysteriously receive significant campaign contributions from organizations like AIPAC. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC spent $3.3 million in lobbying in 2023 alone, ensuring that the 'whack-a-mole' machine
remains well-oiled and incredibly profitable. So, is it 'futile,' or is it just business as usual? How many 'existential threats' are required to secure another multi-billion dollar aid package? One might wonder if the 'futile chase' is less about eliminating foes and more about guaranteeing perpetual funding for the pursuit.