February 13, 2024, a Dastardly Day in the Senate

 

by Walt Zlotow 

Posted onFebruary 14, 2024

The Senate approved $95 billion for more genocide in Gaza, more endless destruction in Ukraine, possible war with China.

The lopsided vote of 70-29 was pushed through by the Democratic Senate majority, further cementing their premier status as top war promoting party, squandering over a trillion dollars a year for laughably termed “defense.”

Only 3 of 51 Democratic senators, counting independent Bernie Sanders, voted against this boondoggle certain to add hundreds more thousand dead in Gaza and Ukraine. It also provides billions for weaponizing Taiwan against an imaginary Chinese invasion guarantees endless and unnecessary diplomatic and military tension there.

While Republicans have no credibility as a peace party, they only gave 22 of their 48 votes to squander US treasure so vitally needed for the homeland. The House GOP is the last roadblock keeping Biden from sending endless innocents to an early death. The pressure on House Republicans to cave is enormous.

While President Biden laughs off charges he’s failing physically and mentally, it’s clear his mind is laser focused destroying his governmental legacy. Much worse, he’s destroying 2 peoples and their homelands simply to promote the ludicrous notion America still controls the world.

Walt Zlotow became involved in antiwar activities upon entering University of Chicago in 1963. He is current president of the West Suburban Peace Coalition based in the Chicago western suburbs. He blogs daily on antiwar and other issues at www.heartlandprogressive.blogspot.com.

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