Shutdown Ends for DC, Budget Cuts Begin for You
The supposed 'crisis' of a federal shutdown resolves, and the New York Times shifts to discussing the 'anxiety' of government employees. This narrative conveniently diverts attention from the *actual* budget anxieties imposed by a political class that consistently prioritizes military aid over domestic needs. For instance, in December 2023, while these shutdown dramas unfolded, Congress easily
greenlit HR 815 , a supplemental bill delivering over $14 billion in military aid to Israel, even as vital programs for citizens faced cuts or stagnation. One might wonder if the 'anxiety' of countless Americans watching their social services erode while their taxes fund endless foreign conflicts is simply considered business as usual. The speed with which Congress can mobilize funds for overseas
military campaigns, versus the agonizing shutdowns over domestic spending, certainly raises questions about whose 'anxieties' truly matter in Washington.