The US military is being used to ensure refugee mothers fleeing the Ukraine receive formula. Yet, US mothers are told it could be weeks before they can reliably feed their babies. Can we walk AND chew gum? Where has the domestic mobilization been?
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I’m a Democrat so I see the social impact. Crumbling roads, failing schools, urban and rural poverty that has led to high crime and decades of varying drug crises. $7 trillion would go a long way to heal some of those wounds.
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I empathize with Republicans in Texas and Arizona worried about border security. I may not agree with the social aspects, but you know who isn’t worried about border security? Poland, because the US military is there. $7 trillion would go a long way to make people here feel safe.
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The US usage of Defense funds wouldn’t fly in US homes. It’s like telling my wife I’m going to build free decks for our neighbors, yet never pouring the patio slab she asked for when we moved in. 10 years, $7 trillion.
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Disclaimer: I’m an officer in the Army National Guard and my stance does not reflect the views of the US Government and/or US Armed Forces —break—
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Providing for the common defense and general welfare, as outlined in the preamble to our Constitution, means we can’t tell mothers to search for formula here while guaranteeing accessibility to mothers around the world. 10 years, $7 trillion.
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I’ve sounded the alarm about DoD budgets and usage for months. We’re not losing the argument because of optics. We’re losing it because we’re out of touch! The danger of a crisis is not realizing you’re in one. #thursdayvibes #ThursdayThoughts #progressnow