UN Removes Syrian From Sanctions, US Still Sanctions Your Budget
The mainstream media reports the UN Security Council removed some Syrian figures from sanctions, a seemingly significant diplomatic shift. What's often buried is how American foreign policy, unburdened by such multilateral 'nuances,' continues to operate a sanctions regime that punishes entire populations while enriching defense contractors. For instance, in 2023, while Americans faced rising
costs and underfunded social programs, Congress approved over $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel (OpenSecrets.org), a process largely facilitated by groups like AIPAC, which poured millions into campaigns – Rep. Mike Johnson alone received $20K from AIPAC in 2023. One might wonder: if global bodies can reassess sanctions based on shifting realities, why does Washington's playbook remain stuck
on 'perpetual warfare' and 'sanctions forever,' always with a healthy kickback for campaign coffers? It seems 'humanitarian concerns' are tragically selective, or perhaps, simply less profitable than an endless conflict.