What is the deal with the balloon?  Certainly, the Chinese have satellites that are capable of obtaining whatever information that balloon can.  Why haven't we done more?  This administration's response is just yet another example of an exercise in humiliation..............

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Ok so your discussing the potential implications of taking action against the Chinese espionage balloon, considering factors such as media response, propaganda, and military strategy. And you mention that the American response could either be seen as weakness or overconfidence, and that the military may be using the opportunity to gather information.

Waht about the Japanese balloon bombs during World War II, Its a diverent historical context and geopolitical circumstance and such A comparison should be made with caution.

Nevertheless, the use of balloons for military purposes has a long history and underscores the importance of considering all angles when making strategic decisions.

The situation with the Russian aggression and the low-tech Iranian drone, compared to the Chinese espionage balloon, highlights the importance of considering the context and capabilities of different military technologies. The Iranian drone situation can be seen as a demonstration of the effective use of low-tech, low-cost solutions for military purposes.

The military strategies used reflect the goals and resources of the nations involved. However, it's important to keep in mind that the use of military technology is subject to international law and norms, and that actions taken in the use of these technologies can have significant geopolitical consequences.

Low-tech attack methods, such as simple drones or balloons, can be relatively cheap and easily accessible, but can still pose a significant threat to a country like the United States. Defending against such attacks requires sophisticated military technology and resources, which can be expensive.

For example, even a simple drone equipped with a camera or other payload could be used for surveillance or reconnaissance purposes, potentially compromising sensitive information or critical infrastructure. Defending against such a threat would likely require investment in advanced technologies, such as jamming equipment or sophisticated anti-drone systems.

At the same time, large-scale low-tech attacks, such as a massive influx of drones or balloons, could be difficult to defend against. The sheer volume of potential threats would stretch the resources and capabilities of even the most advanced military. In such a scenario, it is possible that some attacks could slip through and cause significant damage.

In summary, while low-tech attack methods may seem relatively harmless, they can still pose a significant threat and require significant investment in advanced military technology to defend against. The cost and effectiveness of such defenses would depend on the specific situation and threat, but it is likely that a large-scale low-tech attack would present a significant challenge for any country to defend against.


High-tech defense systems can be an asset, but they can also be a weakness in the case of war with China. The high cost and complexity of these systems can make them vulnerable to attacks or malfunctions, as well as to cyber attacks that can disrupt their operation. On the other hand, low-tech weapons, such as drones or simple explosive devices, can be relatively inexpensive and difficult to detect and defend against, especially in large numbers. In this sense, a highly advanced defense system may not necessarily be effective against a low-tech attack, and a more balanced approach that includes both high-tech and low-tech solutions may be more effective. The effectiveness of a defense system ultimately depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the threat, the resources available, and the overall strategy and tactics employed by both sides.

Balloon down, balloon down!

Early reports were using language like

High Altitude balloon..
But No reporting of the FRIKKEN ALTITUDE..
The pictures show a sphere and something hanging down...
Not ANY actual reference to the size ,the construction, just devoid of useful information.

The question as to why was it allowed to float its merry way along is as yet not something I understand.
How hard Is it to knock one down? One article I Found said they are about the size of a football stadium. And the pressure differential between inside and outside the balloon
Is about nothing, so poke a few holes! It's NOT going to care.

So, how Did they down it.?
Why wasn't it dropped in the Pacific?

Just because
They Chose
Not to down it and they said
Because
Reasons
Doesn't mean they were using adult thinking.
Remember, these are the same geniuses who screwed the oil industry and erased the border.
Easy to Down? Not if it takesa missile. The stuff I read said it was hard to drop one.
I eventually went looking for information on what altitude they are typically operating at.
The Size of those things, just enormous. A few twenty millimeter cannon rounds doesn't Do much..
Having the instrument so we could Know exactly what itwas doing would have been interesting..

"Easy to Down? Not if it takesa missile. The stuff I read said it was hard to drop one."

 We would have to more clearly define what each of us defines "easy" in relation to "drop" or "down" a device of this nature and structure.

 To me, "easy" and only the word "easy" with the exemption of all other known words, means any trained military gunship pilot could disable the device without risk to himself or his aircraft using the standard weapons loadout of any current operating US fixed-wing gunship aircraft.

 This balloon didn't require any special armament, aircraft, pilot skills, risk mitigation, or defensive actions.  The balloon can't evasively move, is fragile, unmanned, and unarmed.  To me, that is an "easy" device to destroy.  My reasoning is that any other flying craft is typically propelled at higher speed, manned even if remotely, and capable of evasion at a minimum.


"Having the instrument so we could Know exactly what itwas doing would have been interesting"

 I agree.  Knowing what little I do from the people that worked at NORAD in Colorado, this type of event is a dream come true for them.  They get to use all their analytical tech, jamming devices, scanners, long range imagery, drones etc. to create a device profile.  Given the balloon is basically harmless, I would not be surprised at all if they pushed to let it cruise over instead of destroying it over the Pacific.
 

Yes, and, when it comes to running the world I think on the human level it will fall short on a number of points. As I said above.

And data that AI models use can be influenced by human errors, fraud, corruption, and manipulation.
This can impact the reliability and accuracy of the AI's output. It is important to consider the potential biases and errors in the data used to train AI models, and to ensure that data is collected, processed, and stored in an ethical and transparent manner.  But wil humanity be abel to be that pure?

I think that if we as humanity do not learn what true spirituality and unconditional love is, we will be faced with a huge mirror in which our dark side will become fully visible.
And that we will have to undergo all human experiences that go with it.


Artificial intelligence (AI) can help discover the conditionings people have, for example by analyzing data and identifying patterns.

However, it is important to note that AI itself can also be conditioned by the data it has been trained with and the programming it has received. So, depending on how it is developed and used, AI can both strengthen and break humanity's conditioning.
It is important to remain critical and aware of the possible consequences of AI, and to ensure that it is used ethically and responsibly.

But it also requires that we develop spiritually.
And I think that the gobalists and the CCP are getting in the way of this spiritual development.
look at how they use AI in the whole covid thing for example.

The entire strategy of both the vaccine and the misuse of covid measures for their political goals is not exactly people-friendly.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

I was reading last week that 20% of jobs will disappear in the next 5 years.

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