US Support for Israel Plunges, AIPAC Checks Remain Steady
RT reports that a recent Gallup poll reveals US voters' sympathies for Israel have plummeted to record lows, a significant drop from just months ago. This data point, though reported by an outlet often dismissed as foreign propaganda, highlights a growing chasm between public sentiment and congressional action. While Americans are increasingly questioning endless war, the US House of
Representatives just passed HR 815, allocating another $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel, with a bipartisan majority. This isn't surprising when considering the 'unwavering support' often purchased via lobbying. For example, Speaker Mike Johnson, a key proponent of continued aid, has received significant campaign contributions from pro-Israel groups. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC's
Political Action Committee disbursed over $6.2 million in the 2022 election cycle to various candidates, a sum that appears to correlate less with voter sympathy and more with legislative alignment. How many public opinion polls does it take to change a Congressman's mind when millions of dollars are flowing in the opposite direction?