First some happy news….A very Happy Valentine’s Day to all.
Now….the rant goes on….
Well just in the Senate the House could stomp all over the newest bi-partisan attempt.
The other day I wrote a post which was shared by my friend over at …..
Absolutely On Target, In Saner Thought!
I thank him for his help.
My rant was about the new deal in the Senate to provide money for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan….not a fan of pissing away money on these three.
Well the Senate had a late night so they could pass this deal that they are proud of…..
The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, pushing ahead amid growing divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States abroad. The vote came after a small group of Republicans opposed to the $60 billion for Ukraine held the Senate floor through the night, using the final hours of debate to argue that the US should focus on its own problems before sending more money overseas. But more than a dozen Republicans voted with almost all Democrats to pass the package 70-29, reports the AP, with supporters arguing that abandoning Ukraine could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin and threaten security across the globe.
The bill’s passage through the Senate was a welcome sign for Ukraine, but the package faces a deeply uncertain future in the House, where hardline Republicans aligned with former President Trump oppose the legislation. Speaker Mike Johnson cast new doubt on the package Monday evening, making clear that it could be weeks or months before Congress sends the legislation to President Biden’s desk—if at all. Still, the vote was a win for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who worked together on it. Sen. JD Vance, an Ohio Republican, along with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and other opponents, dug in their heels to delay a final vote, speaking on the floor until daybreak. A few of the particulars:
- The legislation would purchase US-made defense equipment for Ukraine, including munitions and air defense systems that authorities say are desperately needed as Russia batters the country. It also includes $8 billion for the government in Kyiv and other assistance.
- In addition, $14 billion goes to Israel’s war with Hamas, $8 billion for Taiwan and partners in the Indo-Pacific to counter China, and $9.2 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
I am against sending any more money to these shitholes….if you read this then tell me why we have to send money for the government in Kyiv? If they cannot afford to fight this damn lame war then find away to end it.
Then there is Israel who has sucked on the American taxpayer teat since its inception….I say screw! Either they stand for themselves or go the fuck away.
The only saving grace is the the House will not be so easy to push over….I haste that I am siding with those idiots in the Trump wing but if it stops the flow of cash to these crappy players then so be it.
One last word…..Israel is getting ready to kill a bunch more civilians in Rafah and they have proposed the US do something first….
Israel has proposed creating US-funded tent cities in Gaza as part of an evacuation plan for Rafah as Israeli forces are preparing to invade the city, Egyptian officials told The Wall Street Journal.
It’s estimated that 1.5 million Palestinians are packed into Rafah, which had a pre-war population of about 275,000. Under the Israeli proposal, 15 campsites of around 25,000 tents each would be created along Gaza’s coast to house the millions of Palestinian civilians sheltering in Rafah.
(antiwar.com)
The US needs to pay for their destruction…I say fuck the bastards!
I have gad enough of Israel and those defending their blood lust….and that is all it is now….blood lust…..something they should have memory of from their past.
My rant is over.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
$95 billion! Think how they could do so much good with that money for Americans struggling to pay medical bills and living costs. Those sleeping in cars after work because they cannot afford to pay inflated rents or increased mortgages. This is not a good move in an election year, as the opposition could make much of that foreign aid spending.
Best wishes, Pete.
Surprising what dark money can accomplish….it will be interesting to see who uses the deal as a campaign poster. chuq
Having recently read https://dezayasalfred.wordpress.com/2024/02/12/the-biden-schumer-plan-to-kill-more-ukrainians/ I found that the reason so many Ukrainians are losing therir lives may well have been due to American actions in the past i.e. Removing an elected leader from another Country. Whatever the reason, errors in judgement, unwarranted actions by the CIA or just because it’s a situation now out of control, I think The U.S. has to be commited to peace in the region. They must either help the Ukraininans finish the job of ensuring Russia will never challenge their Sovereignty again or bring both sides to the table to forge a lasting peace. Putin is a War Criminal for having targetted civilians on purpose, so Russia cannot be allowed to get away with this offence to humanity.
Netenyahu is also a War Criminal but this time it’s with American collusion. Even the common Israeli’s are not with him on his actions. No more funding should be given to Israel, they should be able to stand alone now. Force must be applied by Nato to end the conflict and to pursue action against the aggressors in the Knesset who have encouraged and allowed the killing of the innocent in GAZA. It might be difficult to get agreement from other Arab nations in the area to settle on peace in the region but once Hamas is gone it may be possible. Saudi Arabia should not be allowed to go on funding dissent everywhere. Israel should be allowed to survive but in a region where they are not threatened . Jews have a right to live too.
If the Democrats can come back as the majority in the U.S. they must end the interference by the CIA in other Nations and must tax the obscenely wealthy to ensure Americans can be fed and housed with full healthcare. No more ‘Buying’ politicians should be allowed and you can forge ahead and show the world what a real Democracy can be like. Part of the money currently used to fund the military can be used to stop the wastage in that budget and perhaps part to fund real pecekeeping in the World without it being used as a back door to run other Countries whilst pretending to be ‘Aid’.
Just my opinion of course. Feel free to disagree but a path to peace must be found somewhere by those who care about the planet and it’s inhabitants. Hugs
I like you opinion….I read that article on Common Dreams a good look at the situation. chuq