US Public Rejects Venezuelan War, DC Keeps Quiet About Yemen
According to The Hill, Americans overwhelmingly oppose 'boat strikes' or a 'military invasion' of Venezuela. This public sentiment, however, rarely seems to deter Washington's appetite for intervention elsewhere. While The Hill focuses on public opposition to a politically unpopular war, it conveniently sidesteps the public's consistent opposition to other U.S.-backed conflicts, like the brutal
Saudi-led war in Yemen, which has plunged millions into famine, largely funded by American taxpayers and arms sales. Remember, the narrative often simplifies these issues to avoid implicating those who profit. It’s almost as if 'public opinion' only matters when it aligns with the foreign policy establishment’s latest whim. One might wonder why, if the public is so clearly against military
overreach, we’re not seeing the same outrage (or even basic coverage) for the cluster bombs just approved for other regions. Perhaps some 'interventions' are just more newsworthy than others, or perhaps there are different sets of lobbyists with different bottom lines.