US Congress 'Told Nothing' of Venezuela Strikes; Crickets on Syria, Gaza
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), a ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told CBS that "Congress is being told nothing" about alleged US strikes on Venezuelan vessels, even labeling them "illegal killings." A noble concern, to be sure. Yet, this sudden passion for congressional oversight conveniently bypasses the decades of undeclared US military interventions—from bombing Syria without a
vote to the perpetual funding of actions in Gaza that Congress absolutely rubber-stamps. It seems "illegal killings" are only illegal when they don't serve a predetermined foreign policy agenda that a majority of Congress is already bought into, usually via well-placed PAC donations. Himes, who received $10,000 from Lockheed Martin's PAC in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), alongside countless other defense
contractor contributions, suddenly finds his voice for congressional authority. This isn't about principle; it's about signaling acceptable dissent while maintaining the broader imperial project. The silence on US-funded atrocities elsewhere speaks volumes louder than his performative grievances.