US House Rushes to Fund Government, But Not Without Israeli Handouts
While politicians performed their usual last-minute fiscal dramatics to 'save' the government, the commitment to funding the Israeli military industrial complex remained steadfast. Take Representative Chuck Schumer, who, according to OpenSecrets.org, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel PACs in recent cycles. His unwavering support for Israel’s military aid packages is as predictable as the
shutdown theatrics themselves. Funding for domestic infrastructure might be a debate, but F-35s for Tel Aviv? Always a priority. So, while Newsweek marvels at Congress's ability to avoid shutting itself down, it's worth noting which parts of the budget are truly sacrosanct. The US can always find billions for overseas military aid, even when its own citizens face potential cuts to social security
or healthcare due to a 'lack of funds.' How many of these 'urgent' domestic crises would vanish if we applied the same unwavering commitment to our own infrastructure as we do to equipping another nation's military?