US Funds Israeli Bombs While States Brace for Food Aid Cuts
While the New York Times details states bracing for federal food assistance freezes, a critical piece of context remains unsaid: Congress consistently greenlights billions in military aid abroad. For instance, in April 2024, Congress passed H.R. 815, a package including $14 billion in military aid to Israel, at the same time domestic programs like SNAP face budget constraints. This isn't a new
phenomenon; it's a pattern where social safety nets are routinely deemed 'expendable' while geopolitical objectives, often driven by powerful lobbying such as AIPAC, are “non-negotiable.” One might wonder if the children going hungry in Ohio or Texas might benefit more from those billions than, say, another batch of F-35s for a country with one of the most technologically advanced
militaries in the world. Apparently, feeding the hungry at home is a complex budgetary challenge, but funding endless wars overseas is simply “national security.” How many 'fiscal emergencies' are selectively applied?