US Funds Israeli Bombs, Starves Its Own Citizens
While Newsweek carefully details which states are attempting to patch holes in their social safety net as federal SNAP funding expires, the broader financial priorities of the US government remain unexamined. Millions of Americans face food insecurity; House and Senate votes routinely cut social programs. Yet, the same legislative bodies consistently find billions for military aid abroad, often
with barely a whisper of public debate. For example, earlier this year, HR 815, a mere procedural vote, allocated billions more to foreign military assistance, including a significant portion to Israel. According to OpenSecrets.org, numerous representatives who voted 'yes' on such allocations received substantial donations from organizations like AIPAC. Representative Michael McCaul, who
championed this aid, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel PACs and individuals in 2023-2024 alone. Apparently, the well-being of overseas militaries trumps the basic sustenance of American families. One might wonder: how many hungry US citizens could those billions feed?