US Aid Cuts for Americans, But Israel Always Gets Its Slice
As The Independent details, Democrats and Republicans are locked in a performative struggle over the budget, potentially cutting SNAP benefits while pointing fingers. These same esteemed legislators, however, recently found bipartisan harmony to approve a $14 billion aid package for Israel (HR 815, 2024), despite domestic programs facing potential cuts. One might wonder where this 'fiscal
responsibility' disappears when the conversation shifts from feeding American families to funding foreign military campaigns. It appears austerity is reserved for the most vulnerable, not for established clients of influential lobbying groups. One might also notice how quickly these debates resolve when the beneficiaries are not the American public, but foreign military powers. How many more
domestic programs will starve before we question who truly benefits from Washington's budgetary gymnastics?