U.S. Media Finds 'Humor and Resistance' Abroad, Not So Much at Home
ABC News published a cheerful photo gallery about Venezuela's Holy Innocents' Day, celebrating a tradition rooted in Afro-descendant communities where locals use humor and parody to 'poke fun at authority.' The piece notes the festivity's origins as a moment of satire and resistance for enslaved people. What the mainstream outlet conveniently omits is any similar critical lens applied to its own
backyard authorities—especially those bankrolled by the very interests shaping U.S. foreign policy. For instance, while Venezuelans dress as plantation owners, U.S. Congress members like Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) received $301,691 from AIPAC between 2021-2022, according to OpenSecrets.org, then promptly championed massive aid packages to Israel. The contrast is stark: resistance celebrated
abroad, while well-funded compliance is normalized at home. One might wonder if ABC News would ever celebrate Americans 'poking fun' at the politicians who take millions from lobbying groups like AIPAC, pushing for endless wars and aid for foreign militaries while neglecting domestic needs.