War Hawks Use “Balloon Threat” For More War Spending

The Chinese “spy” balloon may have turned out to be a lot of hot air and not the dangerous invasion of U.S. airspace some believed, but that’s no reason not to panic. Republican Senators like Alaska’s Dan Sullivan and Idaho’s Jim Risch have shifted into full-on fearmonger mode, demanding that the U.S. respond forcefully to this threat, ideally with ramped up military spending. What a surprise! Guest host Aaron Maté reviews some of the more intense efforts at beating the drums of war over this balloon non-story. Follow Aaron’s Substack here: Follow Aaron on Twitter: Become a Premium Member: Go to a Live Show: Subscribe to Our Newsletter: LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: Twitter: