The GOP has control of the House and they are promising more scrutiny on the aid being sent to Ukraine in their fight against Russia.
I will admit that I have been bitching and writing about our waste of aid on a massive scale and this idle promise I can get behind (you understand I am in favor of this policy…not the party)…..
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) indicated that a Republican-controlled Congress might scale back support for Ukraine’s military and civilian population in the ongoing war with Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February. McCarthy voiced support for Ukraine, but called for increased oversight and scrutiny of aid packages, pointing to financial problems faced domestically by American taxpayers.
Key Quotes: McCarthy stated that “I think people are gonna be sitting in a recession and they’re not going to write a blank check to Ukraine. They just won’t do it,” later adding, “It’s not a free blank check. And then there’s the things [Biden] is not doing domestically. Not doing the border and people begin to weigh that. Ukraine is important, but at the same time it can’t be the only thing they do and it can’t be a blank check.” Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) called McCarthy’s comments “disgraceful” and added, “I don’t know that I can say I was surprised.”
For Context: Should the Republican Party gain a majority in Congress, McCarthy is expected to be voted Majority Leader. A $12.3 billion additional aid package for Ukraine was part of last month’s government spending bill. The statements come as the war in Ukraine escalates among a string of victories for the Ukrainian military and increasingly nuclear rhetoric from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How the Media Covered it: Outlets across the spectrum honed in on the “blank check” statement. The Hill categorized opposition to Ukraine support as “America First” ideology.
McCarthy warns no ‘blank check’ to Ukraine in GOP majority
As I said I am behind this attempt to make all accountable for this use of US foreign aid dollars.
The problem I see is that the defense industry owns most of our Congress so I do not see any progress being made on accountability.
Just my thoughts.
Do you have any to share?
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
In Saner Thought 
Yes, I have a thought: McCarthy is crazy and reckless and is a danger to The United States — as are most of the new breed of crazies now entrenched in their new positions in the House of Representatives.
Promises from these guys are like farts in a wind. chuq
Oh I don’t know, Chuq — when they promise to f**k us, I believe we can take it to the bank.
The problem is they disguise their promises under the cloak of helping the ‘peasants’ and the peasants gladly allow it to happen. chuq
I would like to see a full accounting of all the financial support given to Ukraine by western countries. But I am realistic, so remain doubtful that will ever happen.
Best wishes, Pete.
Probably not but there will be an investigation and it should be made public…..that is if it is possible. chuq