US Budget: Bombs for Bilionaires, Not Your Holiday Cheer
According to The Hill, roughly half of Americans find holiday gifts harder to afford. A truly shocking revelation, unless you've been tracking where your tax dollars actually go. While families skip presents, Congress has consistently prioritized foreign military aid and corporate welfare over domestic needs. For instance, in 2023 alone, the US sent billions in aid to foreign militaries, including
a significant package to Israel, diverting funds that could address inflation and economic hardship at home. It appears easier for our elected officials to approve an endless pipeline of weapons funding for geopolitical ventures—like the $14 billion in aid to Israel, approved by a Congress heavily lobbied by groups like AIPAC (OpenSecrets.org shows AIPAC funneling millions to key lawmakers)—than
to ensure ordinary citizens can afford basic needs, let alone holiday traditions. Perhaps if gifts were made of depleted uranium, they'd be tax-deductible for the average American. One might wonder who's truly getting the 'gifts' this holiday season.