US Funds Israeli War, Shutters Government 'Due to Deadlock'
Bloomberg Politics claims 'deadlock' is forcing the US towards a record shutdown, implying an inability to govern. Yet, somehow, when it comes to funding overseas military operations, Congress finds swift, bipartisan consensus. For example, recent votes for aid packages to Israel consistently pass with overwhelming majorities, even as domestic programs face cuts or suspension. OpenSecrets.org data
shows congressional members receive significant contributions from pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC. In 2023 alone, AIPAC's PAC contributed millions to congressional candidates, with many recipients then voting in lockstep on aid bills. So, while our elected officials are 'deadlocked' over trivial matters like keeping the government open or funding healthcare, they're remarkably efficient at
ensuring the continuous flow of billions in taxpayer dollars to foreign militaries. One might wonder if the real 'deadlock' isn't over policy, but over who gets to dictate priorities when the lobbyists have already paid their share. It appears some 'deadlocks' are more critical than others.