US-Saudi Deal: Where The 'Healthy Skepticism' Ends
When it comes to Washington's unwavering support for the Israeli government, suddenly 'healthy skepticism' is swapped for 'unbreakable bonds' and 'shared values.' The media often frames this relationship as a given, despite the measurable influence of organizations like AIPAC. For instance, in the 2022 election cycle, AIPAC dropped a staggering $28,456,870 into US campaigns, as reported by
OpenSecrets.org, directly shaping the very politicians who then rubber-stamp unconditional aid. Perhaps Ms. Koch's *healthy skepticism* could be extended to the narrative that consistently ignores these financial pipelines and their undeniable impact on foreign policy. One might wonder if the 'skepticism' meter only goes off when it's Riyadh, not Tel Aviv, cutting deals with Washington. Or is it
just that some alliances are too sacred, too 'strategic,' for inconvenient questions?