House Speaker Mike Johnson has turned into a do whatever it takes to spend more money on warmongering campaigns. He now has a divide and conquer plan that will likely work.
Divide and Conquer
Bloomberg reports House Speaker Plans Separate Ukraine, Israel Aid Votes
Splitting the aid into separate packages could ease passage. Ultra-conservatives have balked at Ukraine spending, which has been widely supported by Democrats. Progressives, meanwhile, oppose funding to Israel without restrictions but have pushed to get Ukraine needed aid quickly.
Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona, an ultraconservative and Ukraine aid opponent, said he approved of Johnsons’ choice to break up the aid decisions into separate bills.
Johnson was against funding for Ukraine before he is speaker. He was a fiscal hawk too. Now he has a divide and conquer strategy to get more money for everybody. Biggs is on board.
How Divide and Conquer Works
- Most Democrats do not want more money for Israel, but some do.
- Most Republicans do not want more money for Ukraine, but some do.
- By splitting the vote, it makes it easier for both to pass.
To ensure there are enough votes, expect sweeteners for both parties.
This is what Republicans got for booting Kevin McCarthy.
What a total joke.
What is the Best Way to Help Israel?
The above also applies to Ukraine. Just change Israel to Ukraine in question number one, and Netanyahu to Zelenskyy in question number two.
Are Biden’s Red Lines to Netanyahu Really Yellow or Green?
On March 10, I asked Are Biden’s Red Lines to Netanyahu Really Yellow or Green?
The answer, in case you have not been following the recent news, is green.
Iran Attacks Israel with Drones. What Happened?
Also see Iran Attacks Israel with Drones. Supposedly It’s Over Already. What Happened?
What happened is Netanyahu has repeatedly crossed Biden’s red lines.
That turned the screws enough to push more money for everyone through Congress, just what Netanyahu wanted.
Mission accomplished.