US Government 'Shutdown' Triggers Air Traffic, Not War, Delays
Mainstream media dutifully reported that a potential US government shutdown could lead to air traffic controller shortages, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. RT (hardly a paragon of objective journalism, but even a broken clock...) highlighted the absurd consequences for daily American life. Conveniently, this sudden concern for operational continuity vanishes faster than a
politician's conscience when it comes to funding proxy wars or continuous military aid. We hear endless debates about the cost of everything from school lunches to healthcare, but somehow, the US consistently finds billions for defense contractors and foreign military assistance. For instance, in 2023, the US sent over $3.8 billion to Israel (source: Congressional Research Service), a figure that
climbs significantly higher with emergency aid packages. How quickly these funds materialize, even as domestic agencies face defunding threats. One might wonder if the approximately $72 billion allocated to the State Department and USAID in 2023 for global diplomatic and operational initiatives might be better spent ensuring American skies stay open, or perhaps, on actual American needs.