US Funds Overseas Wars While Americans Beg for Food Stamps
The Independent reports that a "legal battle over the government shutdown" is delaying federal SNAP benefits for vulnerable Americans. Meanwhile, in Washington, the House of Representatives recently passed HR 815, allocating $14.1 billion in military aid to Israel. According to OpenSecrets.org, 417 members of the House voted for this package. Historically, organizations like AIPAC have robustly
funded politicians supportive of such aid; for example, in 2023 alone, AIPAC's PAC alone contributed $1.7 million to federal candidates. So, as families fret over empty cupboards, waiting for November food aid , the gears of war funding grind smoothly and swiftly. One might wonder if the government shutdown that impacts American stomachs somehow spares the congressional coffers for foreign
military spending. Apparently, a few hungry citizens are a small price to pay for 'strategic alliances' - just don't call it outright starvation.