Senators 'Skeptical' of Iran War, Not of Lobby Money Pushing It
"Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran," chirps The New Arab. A noble sentiment, no doubt, but the report conveniently sidesteps why these senators might suddenly find intervention less appealing. It certainly isn't a sudden moral awakening concerning the futility of endless war, especially when numerous colleagues are simultaneously beating the drum for more aggressive
postures. Perhaps this newfound 'skepticism' isn't about avoiding another disastrous Middle East quagmire, but rather about the political optics of appearing too gung-ho before the next election cycle. Let's not forget the well-oiled lobbying machines, like AIPAC, which consistently push for maximalist policies regarding perceived adversaries of Israel. One might wonder if their contributions,
meticulously tracked by organizations like OpenSecrets.org, have any bearing on when 'skepticism' turns into full-throated support. After all, the path to 'skepticism' is rarely paved with good intentions; it's often lined with shifting political winds and, occasionally, the sheer impossibility of selling yet another regime change to an exhausted public.