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“Something strange is going on” - Trump

edited December 16 in Off-Topic
First, I think the drones are what the government suggested: a combination of commercial, law enforcement and amateur drones plus small planes - and in large part operating legally. I’m not scared of them - except for the long known danger drones near airports pose to low flying aircraft. So I see the near hysteria as unwarranted and largely media looking for a new eyeball-grabbing story now that the 4-year long Presidential campaign is over.

Now - Trump’s suggestion (see linked video) that the government is hiding something seems odd. Is it not normal for a Prez-elect to receive security briefings from the outgoing administration? A mere one month out from Inauguration and the Biden Administration hasn’t yet briefed him on matters of national security? That’s what seems “strange” to me.

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  • What makes you think that Trump wouldn't say that even if fully briefed? The "Deep State" folks, up to their usual deep tricks.
  • edited December 17
    Old_Joe said:

    What makes you think that Trump wouldn't say that even if fully briefed? The "Deep State" folks, up to their usual deep tricks.


    Ummm … If he’s getting briefings ISTM he’s now part of the government. Albeit, he has of yet no control. So ….. Do we fire the current national security team and bring in a new bunch? They then may attribute all those drones to some nation or other entity against whom they would launch a punitive attack? I think I’m beginning to get it.

    As a kid growing up near Detroit, I recall family’s would sometimes congregate on lawns at night to watch the moving multi-colored lights in the sky. They mostly originated from blimps. Long time ago, but I believe they featured brightly lighted Ads for various products. Remember one for Pfeiffer beer. Drones? You can buy one at Amazon for $100 or so. Where’s the beef? People just waking up to the fact they’re being watched?
  • edited December 17
    Agree with OJ.

    Trump is 99% deception, lies and conspiracy theories. If nothing is going on, he will look to create distractions. Meanwhile, he rolls out the Project 2025 agenda and seeks full control the media.

    Control the narrative, control the people. He is truly emboldened now.

    Does Orange even pay attention to his debriefs? I doubt it. I doubt it highly.
  • Strangely, it’s illegal to interfere with drone operations. So, don't get into trouble by pulling down a drone over your backyard. Even the law enforcement cannot do anything without warrants.

    This is ridiculous.

    If drones have protections similar to aircrafts, drone operators must follow the same rules for aircrafts – file flight paths/plans, etc.

    Is this more regulations? NO. It's known where all Ubers & Lyfts, & most taxis, are going. It should also be known where each drone is flying & who is operating them. No disclosure, no flying.

    Is the US waiting for a drone disaster?
  • edited December 17
    I absolutely believe drones need to be operated legally. I think that’s what the government assesses is happening. Do we need tougher regulations? I think so, but it’s beyond my expertise. However, homeowners do not own the airspace above their homes! Kripes - Some damn good images of ground objects / activities are routinely captured by satellites. I once counted how many cords of firewood I had stacked out back from satellite images long freely available at Google..

    Link To Joint DHS, FBI, FAA & DoD Statement December 16

    Here’s a portion: ”Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones. We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the northeast.”
  • Why is it that a vagrant can move into your home while you are away travelling, and he can claim residency? The cops will not help you.

    Why are there NO repercussions for thieves who steal from retail stores? Crime pays.

    Why can't women get abortions in half the country?

    The US fails to properly address major legal issues on multiple levels. It might take a "drone disaster", as YBB calls it, to get any legislation going. Maybe one at the White House would spur some action.
  • edited December 17
    It's all smoke and mirrors. Claim your going to do away with Polio vaccine, after everyone screams say just kidding while you plan to get rid of 5 others while everyone is up and arms over the Polio vaccine == distraction. Hank is absolutely correct, the media needs something sensational to talk about to attract viewers and sell ads. DRONES!! I expect Trump any day to blame Canada for the drones. Canada is bad, that's why I have to tariff them! Congress is too old. 60,70,80 year old folks don't understand technology and it changes too fast for them to keep up. I'm not sure what the solution is for fast changing technology. AI is going to be a nightmare for them and us.
  • Interesting article about the potential of bad drones. The local law enforcement is basically powerless in countering bad drones - they have to use secondary methods (traffic cameras, local intelligence, etc) to detect bad drones.
    The only federal agencies that can bring down drones are DHS, DOD, DOE, DOJ.
    https://www.wired.com/story/intel-officials-police-us-cities-drones-dhs/
  • Interesting article about the potential of bad drones. The local law enforcement is basically powerless in countering bad drones - they have to use secondary methods (traffic cameras, local intelligence, etc) to detect bad drones.
    The only federal agencies that can bring down drones are DHS, DOD, DOE, DOJ.
    https://www.wired.com/story/intel-officials-police-us-cities-drones-dhs/

    ..."And what's wromng with this picture?"

    Only everything. Just EVERYTHING.
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