TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 I think the most frightening thing is that we won't be told much of anything until it's too late. China is totally surveilling us and it's so obvious. They are basically waiting until our resources are so depleted and we are so divided, that they can move on Taiwan and we will be too weak to fight them. We are sending so much to Ukraine right now, our country is divided (race, politics, orientation, you name it), and our children are being raised to "hate" their country, to disrespect the flag, the anthems (don't stand for this nation!). You raise your kids to hate their country and they won't fight for it. We are taxed to death, social programs are draining our working class, no one wants to go back to work when they can get govt assistance,...no one will fight for the US when we spend our time and money helping others. Russia isn't coming to our aide when we've given so much to Ukraine. China is just waiting for the perfect moment. Fock me, I sound like Justin. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,911 Posted February 13, 2023 The Gooks don't seem to care that we are shooting them down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, League Champion said: The Gooks don't seem to care that we are shooting them down. Yes, they do, didn't they say that shooting it down was uncalled for or something like that? https://time.com/6253137/china-response-shoot-down-balloon-retaliate/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,911 Posted February 13, 2023 Just now, TheNewGirl said: Yes, they do, didn't they say that shooting it down was uncalled for or something like that? https://time.com/6253137/china-response-shoot-down-balloon-retaliate/ They did but they keep sending them, that was my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, League Champion said: They did but they keep sending them, that was my point. Got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 57 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: I think the most frightening thing is that we won't be told much of anything until it's too late. China is totally surveilling us and it's so obvious. They are basically waiting until our resources are so depleted and we are so divided, that they can move on Taiwan and we will be too weak to fight them. We are sending so much to Ukraine right now, our country is divided (race, politics, orientation, you name it), and our children are being raised to "hate" their country, to disrespect the flag, the anthems (don't stand for this nation!). You raise your kids to hate their country and they won't fight for it. We are taxed to death, social programs are draining our working class, no one wants to go back to work when they can get govt assistance,...no one will fight for the US when we spend our time and money helping others. Russia isn't coming to our aide when we've given so much to Ukraine. China is just waiting for the perfect moment. Fock me, I sound like Justin. Well aren't we the rainbow-pooping unicorn today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, TheNewGirl said: I think the most frightening thing is that we won't be told much of anything until it's too late. China is totally surveilling us and it's so obvious. They are basically waiting until our resources are so depleted and we are so divided, that they can move on Taiwan and we will be too weak to fight them. We are sending so much to Ukraine right now, our country is divided (race, politics, orientation, you name it), and our children are being raised to "hate" their country, to disrespect the flag, the anthems (don't stand for this nation!). You raise your kids to hate their country and they won't fight for it. We are taxed to death, social programs are draining our working class, no one wants to go back to work when they can get govt assistance,...no one will fight for the US when we spend our time and money helping others. Russia isn't coming to our aide when we've given so much to Ukraine. China is just waiting for the perfect moment. Fock me, I sound like Justin. and if you had my balls in your mouth, it would like this: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrob wllllantysiliogogogoch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 13, 2023 what i read is that the only thing that has changed is that weve upgraded our radar to sport smaller objects. these things have been going on but were just undetectable or too hard to reliably spot with the tech we were using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: what i read is that the only thing that has changed is that weve upgraded our radar to sport smaller objects. these things have been going on but were just undetectable or too hard to reliably spot with the tech we were using. Much like your intelligence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,510 Posted February 13, 2023 So Biden has nothing to say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,400 Posted February 13, 2023 37 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: So Biden has nothing to say? There's a lot that's happened in the last week that he needs to address to the nation. It's been too quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted February 13, 2023 Those Chinese balloons were getting ready to seed our clouds with Lab made bioweapons they bought from the Bidens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,510 Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, paulinstl said: Those Chinese balloons were getting ready to seed our clouds with Lab made bioweapons they bought from the Bidens. The Bidens got a fortune from China. Keep making light of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: Well aren't we the rainbow-pooping unicorn today. Rusty, leave me alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted February 13, 2023 3 hours ago, TheNewGirl said: I think the most frightening thing is that we won't be told much of anything until it's too late. China is totally surveilling us and it's so obvious. They are basically waiting until our resources are so depleted and we are so divided, that they can move on Taiwan and we will be too weak to fight them. We are sending so much to Ukraine right now, our country is divided (race, politics, orientation, you name it), and our children are being raised to "hate" their country, to disrespect the flag, the anthems (don't stand for this nation!). You raise your kids to hate their country and they won't fight for it. We are taxed to death, social programs are draining our working class, no one wants to go back to work when they can get govt assistance,...no one will fight for the US when we spend our time and money helping others. Russia isn't coming to our aide when we've given so much to Ukraine. China is just waiting for the perfect moment. Fock me, I sound like Justin. Nixon supporters made these exact claims in 1968. 55 years later and one thing remains true, we pull together when it matters most. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: Rusty, leave me alone. I understand. Those heavy-hearted moments when I want to be left alone often drive me to come here and post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 Just now, paulinstl said: Nixon supporters made these exact claims in 1968. 55 years later and one thing remains true, we pull together when it matters most. LEAVE HER ALONE, PAUL! SHE WANTS TO BE LEFT ALONE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, paulinstl said: Nixon supporters made these exact claims in 1968. 55 years later and one thing remains true, we pull together when it matters most. My parents weren't even married in 1968; I think my dad was off in Vietnam...my mom was still in HS. I'll take your word for it, hahaha. How old are you?! (Also, kidding, Paulie, you know I you). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: My parents weren't even married in 1968; I think my dad was off in Vietnam...my mom was still in HS. I'll take your word for it, hahaha. How old are you?! (Also, kidding, Paulie, you know I you). What's happening now has nothing on 1968. The country was violently divided over the Vietnam War. MLK and Robert Kennedy were assassinated. The Democratic convention was a total sh!tshow. Culture war. Civil unrest. Racial unrest. It was a terrible year for our country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,691 Posted February 13, 2023 Countries spy on each other guys. We used to fly U2s over countries because they couldn't shoot them down. This isn't really a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, nobody said: Countries spy on each other guys. We used to fly U2s over countries because they couldn't shoot them down. This isn't really a big deal. I think it's a big deal only that China has been so brazen about it, to the point of acting butthurt for shooting down the balloon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,899 Posted February 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: The Bidens got a fortune from China. Keep making light of it. What was it? "Man who stands on toilet is high on pot." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,691 Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Pimpadeaux said: I think it's a big deal only that China has been so brazen about it, to the point of acting butthurt for shooting down the balloon. First time seeing a country saber-rattle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 Just now, nobody said: First time seeing a country saber-rattle? Balloons don't rise to saber-rattling levels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,691 Posted February 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pimpadeaux said: Balloons don't rise to saber-rattling levels. The bluster around shooting them down that you think is a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted February 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: My parents weren't even married in 1968; I think my dad was off in Vietnam...my mom was still in HS. I'll take your word for it, hahaha. How old are you?! (Also, kidding, Paulie, you know I you). Old enough to take you over a knee, youngster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,691 Posted February 13, 2023 Just now, paulinstl said: Old enough to take you over a knee, youngster. Not cool, bro. Not cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,498 Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, paulinstl said: Old enough to take you over a knee, youngster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulinstl 296 Posted February 13, 2023 Here is Nixon's acceptance speech at the GOP National Convention in 1968. There are so many things said in it that sound like any conservative now. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Richard M. Nixon 1968 Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech (4president.org) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,691 Posted February 13, 2023 It probably cost the US about a mil to shoot one of these things down. I'd send china a bill for every one we have to deal with just to needle them. Actually, they should just take it out of what we owe china. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 13, 2023 26 minutes ago, nobody said: It probably cost the US about a mil to shoot one of these things down. I'd send china a bill for every one we have to deal with just to needle them. Actually, they should just take it out of what we owe china. They should capture it, spray FFToday on it and re-deploy it over China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 398 Posted February 13, 2023 46 minutes ago, nobody said: It probably cost the US about a mil to shoot one of these things down. I'd send china a bill for every one we have to deal with just to needle them. Actually, they should just take it out of what we owe china. Seems like a good way to fine them per incident. Or perhaps take back some of the acreage they’ve purchased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,344 Posted February 14, 2023 So a US general said would not rule out that it could have been an extra-terrestrial aircraft. The level of stupidity of this administration is off the charts. They simply cannot be truthful to the public. Its like they come up with any lie just so they don't tell the truth. Obviously it wasn't because if it was, A. You would not even see the spacecraft and B. the object would have smoked the fighter jet long before it could shoot the 2nd sidewinder after the 1st one missed. That being said they are so stupid to not come out and say "don't be ridiculous. Also, we certainly would never just shoot down a spacecraft that is not showing hostile agression." Well.... this incompetent administration most certainly would. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: What's happening now has nothing on 1968. The country was violently divided over the Vietnam War. MLK and Robert Kennedy were assassinated. The Democratic convention was a total sh!tshow. Culture war. Civil unrest. Racial unrest. It was a terrible year for our country. absolutely and totally false. they actually have polling data on the public from back then all the way to today. back in the 1960s, the level of trust in major institutions was vastly higher than it is now. trust in police, government, education, the military, religion, etc was much much higher. the media had a narrative to sell back then but today things are much worse. people trust nothing anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,510 Posted February 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: absolutely and totally false. they actually have polling data on the public from back then all the way to today. back in the 1960s, the level of trust in major institutions was vastly higher than it is now. trust in police, government, education, the military, religion, etc was much much higher. the media had a narrative to sell back then but today things are much worse. people trust nothing anymore. Rusty doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He never heard of the hard hat riot in NYC when construction workers, who were all union members and overwhelmingly democrats, beat the snot out of a bunch of leftist hippies protesting. The counter culture hippie movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s were the equivalent of the modern day woke morons. It looked like their numbers were a lot bigger than they were and everyone else hated them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted February 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, lod001 said: So a US general said would not rule out that it could have been an extra-terrestrial aircraft. The level of stupidity of this administration is off the charts. They simply cannot be truthful to the public. Its like they come up with any lie just so they don't tell the truth. Obviously it wasn't because if it was, A. You would not even see the spacecraft and B. the object would have smoked the fighter jet long before it could shoot the 2nd sidewinder after the 1st one missed. That being said they are so stupid to not come out and say "don't be ridiculous. Also, we certainly would never just shoot down a spacecraft that is not showing hostile agression." Well.... this incompetent administration most certainly would. i do not believe it is space aliens but i disagree with your reasoning. space aliens would be the equivalent of gods to us. they would have fantastical levels of abilities that would be the stuff of movies. reasons could be bizarre to mundane: 1. they are time travelers and we were supposed to shoot down alien craft at this moment in time. if it doesnt happen, the space aliens do not exist. 2. they are bored and want to start world war 3 by stirring the pot and hoping we think China is spying. 3. we shot down derelict space alien ships. 4. their defense in that situation is to make us think we shot them down, but they actually fled. there is no debris. 5. their defense in that situation is to destroy their own ship by obliterating it at the atomic level so there is no trace. 6. their defense in that situation is to morph the ship into a simple airplane or something and that will be the debris we find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: absolutely and totally false. they actually have polling data on the public from back then all the way to today. back in the 1960s, the level of trust in major institutions was vastly higher than it is now. trust in police, government, education, the military, religion, etc was much much higher. the media had a narrative to sell back then but today things are much worse. people trust nothing anymore. What don't you put your money where your mouth is and post that polling data? But aside from the polls, prove that what's going on now is oh so much worse than what was happening in 1968, but you don't want to do that because that would take the edge off the raging boner you get from catastrophizing current events. But no, child, what's happening now pales in comparison to 1968. Instead of looking a polls you haven't produced, how about looking at actual events? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Rusty doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He never heard of the hard hat riot in NYC when construction workers, who were all union members and overwhelmingly democrats, beat the snot out of a bunch of leftist hippies protesting. The counter culture hippie movement of the late 60’s and early 70’s were the equivalent of the modern day woke morons. It looked like their numbers were a lot bigger than they were and everyone else hated them. So you're saying we're in way-worse times now than we were in 1968? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,510 Posted February 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Pimpadeaux said: So you're saying we're in way-worse times now than we were in 1968? Yup. Much more divided. Not even close. No one was calling anyone Nazis and fascists back then. The modern left has injected a whole new level of vitriol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,406 Posted February 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Yup. Much more divided. Not even close. No one was calling anyone Nazis and fascists back then. The modern left has injected a whole new level of vitriol. Wrong. Historians put 1968 as the fifth worst in U.S. history. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9096543/2020-EIGHTH-worst-year-live-history.html For right-wing sheeple such yourself, it's not uncommon to see the world through your narrow political keyhole and not fully understand the big picture and an in-depth look into American history. Our jobless rate is historically low. Consumer confidence is high. Myriad facets of our economy are humming. America is strong and a great place to be. The greatest country on Earth. The biggest threat to our culture is the dangerous MAGA agenda to tear up the Constitution and install a fascist autocracy to shove their disturbing agenda down America's throat and keep everyone who disagrees with them in line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites