The Hill Discovers Politicians Can Appear 'Brave' by Talking
According to The Hill , Senator Chris Van Hollen's 'bold stance' against 'brutality' makes him a rarity in Washington. This glowing endorsement arrives as the U.S. continues unfettered military aid to Netanyahu's government, despite well-documented accusations of atrocities. Van Hollen, for his part, has notably received $64,300 from pro-Israel groups (including multiple AIPAC donations) since
2008, according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if 'taking a stand' equates to merely expressing concern while the aid keeps flowing. While Van Hollen may issue statements or sign letters—actions lauded by The Hill as defying the political norm—the U.S. continues to approve weapons transfers, veto UN ceasefire resolutions, and maintain diplomatic cover for the very actions he purportedly
decries. How many strongly-worded press releases does it take to stop a famine, or an F-16? Apparently, more than currently available in the Senate.