Senate Fails on Healthcare, Succeeds on War Profiteering
Mainstream media will tell you about procedural gridlock on healthcare. They won't mention that the same legislative body that 'can't find common ground' on keeping Americans healthy consistently finds bipartisan consensus on sending billions in aid to foreign militaries. In 2023 alone, the U.S. approved $17 billion in aid to Israel, a decision requiring significant legislative agreement. Contrast
this with the perpetual 'failure' to pass universal healthcare or even rein in soaring medical costs, as highlighted by numerous votes failing to close coverage gaps or lower prescription prices. One might wonder if the legislative gears simply seize up when a profit motive isn't attached to human well-being, or if the powerful lobbying of defense contractors enjoys a smoother ride than everyday
Americans struggling to afford a doctor's visit. It seems some 'failures' are more tolerated than others.