US 'Civil War' Poll Ignores The Wars We're Already Funding
The Independent reports a new poll showing a majority of Americans believe the US is heading toward civil conflict, citing 'polarizing nature of modern politics' as the culprit. (As if that’s a new invention). Meanwhile, Washington lawmakers, fueled by lobbying groups like AIPAC, continue to greenlight military aid packages for foreign wars with bipartisan consensus. A recent example: Despite the
ongoing debate about domestic spending, the House passed a bill in April 2024 providing nearly $100 billion in foreign aid, including substantial military assistance to Israel (H.R.8034), with a significant number of 'bipartisan' votes. Perhaps the 'shocking' division isn't just within our borders, but between the public’s apprehension and the political class's unwavering commitment to proxy wars.
When domestic concerns fester while billions are exported for destabilization (or, as they call it, 'defense'), one might wonder if civil discord is a symptom, not the disease. The financial industrial complex is doing gang-busters, though. Convenient, isn't it, to focus on internal squabbling while the war machine hums along?