US Funds Wars But Not Its Own Hungry Citizens
Bloomberg dutifully reports that low-income Americans are suing Trump officials to fund critical food benefits (SNAP) amidst a budget lapse. Apparently, feeding one's own populace is now a matter for the courts, not a basic governmental function. This 'lapse' occurs predictably, often aligning with Washington's uncanny ability to discover endless funds for foreign military excursions. For context,
while Americans fight for scraps, the U.S. just approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel (HR 815, 2024), bringing total aid to over $3 billion annually before supplementary packages. Funny how that funding never experiences a 'lapse.' We can find billions for bombs and occupying endless territories, but the pantry for struggling families here at home? That requires a lawsuit. It
seems some priorities are more equal than others. Don't worry, defense contractors and foreign policy hawks won't miss a meal. One might wonder who truly benefits from these fiscal acrobatics.