wiffleball 4,790 Posted February 3, 2023 CNN: Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US. https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/02/politics/us-tracking-china-spy-balloon/index.html Okay so any of you guys who have you know rifles and whatnot, if you happen to see a big Chinese balloon, probably has a dragon on it or some s***. Feel free to blast it out of the sky. You just know there's a bunch of rednecks in Montana just blasting their guns into the sky like the British during a Nazi air raid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,878 Posted February 3, 2023 Don’t mind the Chinese Balloon overhead it’s only dropping their latest virus on us. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,296 Posted February 3, 2023 1 red balloon Floating in the summer sky Panic bells, it's red alert There's something here from somewhere else The war machine springs to life Opens up one eager eye Focusing it on the sky The 1 red balloon goes by Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted February 3, 2023 Hopefully the Biden's got their cut. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,151 Posted February 3, 2023 Looking for more land to buy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,031 Posted February 3, 2023 We're seeing this thing in the sky today over Missouri. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,714 Posted February 3, 2023 Biden Says He’ll Shoot Down Chinese Spy Balloon As Soon As He’s Done Letting It Spy https://babylonbee.com/news/biden-says-hell-shoot-down-chinese-spy-balloon-as-soon-as-hes-done-letting-it-spy U.S. — Americans are up in arms after a Chinese high-altitude spy balloon was seen hovering over sensitive nuclear sites in Montana. Biden was quick to quell fears, vowing to shoot down the hostile balloon as soon as he's done letting it spy. "Listen folks, that balloon came a long way to do a little spyin'," said Biden in a meeting with military leaders. "Would be a shame to shoot the poor thing down before it even gets a chance to take some pictures! I remember when me and the boys used to spy on Suzie Anne McGillicutty through her bedroom window after a long day of protesting the civil rights movement. It's all in good fun, folks!" According to anonymous sources, several Pentagon officials asked how soon they would be able to knock the balloon out of the sky, insisting it was a matter of national security. "Come on, man! I'll let you shoot it down. Just let me check to make sure the Chinese have what they need and that the million-dollar check for Hunter's painting came through from my buddy Xi. Then, have at it, boys!" At publishing time, Eric Swalwell had been seen approaching the spy balloon and asking for its number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,714 Posted February 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: We're seeing this thing in the sky today over Missouri. So it isn't seeing anything important then... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,344 Posted February 3, 2023 1 minute ago, posty said: So it isn't seeing anything important then... One Chinese spy to the other: "Should we nuke this area?" "No, no one would even know we did'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,102 Posted February 3, 2023 Seriously WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,321 Posted February 3, 2023 How does it get passed the Air Force into the country? You'd think it'd be given a warning, then dropped into the ocean once it entered US territorial waters. Now it's three states in. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted February 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, Voltaire said: How does it get passed the Air Force into the country? You'd think it'd be given a warning, then dropped into the ocean once it entered US territorial waters. Now it's three states in. C'mon man!!! Biden is too busy securing the southern border to keep an eye on other parts of the country. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 997 Posted February 3, 2023 What could that balloon possibly see that ya can't already see on Google Earth? If it flew over protected air-space, they'd just blow it out of the sky.?. I don't get it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,703 Posted February 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Voltaire said: How does it get passed the Air Force into the country? You'd think it'd be given a warning, then dropped into the ocean once it entered US territorial waters. Now it's three states in. We have open borders, everyone and everything is welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,911 Posted February 3, 2023 Chinese spy balloon over central US, will be in US airspace for 'a few days,' Pentagon says https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chinese-spy-balloon-central-usus-airspace-few-days-pentagon-says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Dizkneelande said: Seriously WTF? With that very likely means is we sent up an EA 6B prowler and fried the s*** out of anything electrical on that balloon. Rendering it about as dangerous as a Macy's parade float. Stupid move on china's part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted February 3, 2023 Reminds me. General consensus is that we were never attacked on American soil during world war ii. But the Japanese would send over balloons filled with gasoline bombs released them into the jet stream and have them land, explode whatever on the western coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,031 Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Voltaire said: How does it get passed the Air Force into the country? You'd think it'd be given a warning, then dropped into the ocean once it entered US territorial waters. Now it's three states in. Three states in? I'm in Missouri. Kind of smack dab right in the middle of the country, not far from Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha... I saw a weird ass plane flying around St. Joe a lot yesterday, and I thought to myself "wtf is that?". It was hovering around the city a ton. Our guard air force unit locally has a fleet of C-130s which I wouldn't see as a huge target for intelligance, but I guess what they can deploy overseas would be of interest to someone like China. Not far down the road is Whiteman Air Force Base and the B-2 Stealth Bombers. The fact they are just letting this thing float around and check things out is interesting. Of course I have no idea what kind of James Bond counter surveillance measures we are capable of either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,361 Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Dizkneelande said: Seriously WTF? I heard they had all the guys at the bases just hold up mirrors, so the chinese think we only have balloons ourselves 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,031 Posted February 3, 2023 I think this is what I saw flying around town, hovering low yesterday https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104507/e-8c-joint-stars/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,373 Posted February 3, 2023 This is US surveillance, not China. The attribution of this to China is to keep up US surveillance by us for our own defense. Keep this in mind when you listen and think about all the talk from the Pentagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted February 3, 2023 Well, when they finally pop the balloon, I hope they reveal what the fortune is inside and our lucky numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,878 Posted February 3, 2023 Maybe China is sending us a big gender reveal balloon that won’t be pink or blue when popped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,400 Posted February 3, 2023 It's funny seeing all the people on social media saying how they would shoot it down if it was in their state. Bunch of morons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,307 Posted February 3, 2023 (Ancient) Chinese secret, huh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,227 Posted February 3, 2023 If it is a "super secret" Chinese surveillance aircraft, how come people on the ground can see it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,608 Posted February 3, 2023 Ancient Chinese Secret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,714 Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, edjr said: Ancient Chinese Secret Especially on the moon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,878 Posted February 3, 2023 32 minutes ago, squistion said: If it is a "super secret" Chinese surveillance aircraft, how come people on the ground can see it? Montana is full of vigilant patriots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,321 Posted February 4, 2023 5 hours ago, cmh6476 said: Three states in? I'm in Missouri. Kind of smack dab right in the middle of the country, not far from Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha... I saw a weird ass plane flying around St. Joe a lot yesterday, and I thought to myself "wtf is that?". It was hovering around the city a ton. Our guard air force unit locally has a fleet of C-130s which I wouldn't see as a huge target for intelligance, but I guess what they can deploy overseas would be of interest to someone like China. Not far down the road is Whiteman Air Force Base and the B-2 Stealth Bombers. The fact they are just letting this thing float around and check things out is interesting. Of course I have no idea what kind of James Bond counter surveillance measures we are capable of either. I didn't realize it was in Missouri.... Montana is three states in from Washington/Oregon and Idaho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,321 Posted February 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Tree of Knowledge said: Montana is full of vigilant patriots. "Full" and "Montana" are opposite concepts. You could say that amongst the small pockets of people inside the vast emptiness of Montana reside a greater percentage rate of patriots than elsewhere in the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerDodger 798 Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, GobbleDog said: What could that balloon possibly see that ya can't already see on Google Earth? If it flew over protected air-space, they'd just blow it out of the sky.?. I don't get it. ??? Zoom in isnt very good in Google Earth. And Malmstrom airforce base has to be protected airspace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,031 Posted February 4, 2023 The local airport, which operates in conjunction with the air guard unit, said on their Facebook page this thing hovered the airport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,031 Posted February 4, 2023 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0gzAu8aY6e8nt26ZHmR9qn2r6H6Ysvnw8V3AGTazPWuN6BjcwsPbbtQFNjj5RnxrAl&id=100086723702182&mibextid=Nif5oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,361 Posted February 4, 2023 good to know if anyone wants to invade, take balloons and we will not oppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 4, 2023 5 hours ago, squistion said: If it is a "super secret" Chinese surveillance aircraft, how come people on the ground can see it? It's a wayward surveillance balloon, and the Chinese admitted as much and apologized. The Chinese also have these crazy things called satellites, which are far more effective at spying on stuff than this weather balloon. The balloon is the size of three buses, and it hasn't passed over anything that would result in an acceptable risk in shooting it down. I say just let the thing float around forever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 4, 2023 https://www.yahoo.com/news/shooting-down-suspected-chinese-spy-210053701.html Quote Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said on Friday that the Chinese balloon is estimated to be operating at about 60,000 feet, "well above the range of civilian air traffic or where civilian air traffic would normally fly." That puts it in range of some systems, but there are other challenges. And it is still a potential stretch for many fighter aircraft. The US Air Force's top air superiority fighter, the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor, which the US military scrambled in response to the Chinese balloon, has a maximum operating altitude of over 50,000 feet, according to the Air Force. That could be pushed higher though, even if it's less than ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 2,227 Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Pimpadeaux said: It's a wayward weather balloon, and the Chinese admitted as much and apologized. The Chinese also have these crazy things called satellites, which are far more effective at spying on stuff than this weather balloon. The balloon is the size of three buses, and it hasn't passed over anything that would result in an acceptable risk in shooting it down. I say just let the thing float around forever. Or like Skylab and hope it don't squish some poor people when it hits earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
