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dkromd30 t1_j8ymblh wrote

So, let me get this straight -

Powell, an attorney, forwarded this email to a major news organization*, containing psychotic ramblings and magical thinking, labeling it “evidence” of voter fraud…..

Is this just cynically sourced messaging from Powell? Does she find this person to be credible/reliable? Would she put this person on the stand?

Absolutely fucking nuts.

*I use the term “news organization” very loosely here.

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wascilly_wabbit t1_j8yl4zg wrote

> Pico balloons are typically about 3 ft. in diameter on the ground before they are launched. As they ascend to altitudes of 20,000-50,000 ft., the super-pressure balloon envelope expands by about 2-3 times in size and achieves neutral buoyancy, allowing them to float at a roughly consistent altitude

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/hobby-clubs-missing-balloon-feared-shot-down-usaf

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BuffaloInCahoots t1_j8yjwvr wrote

The first one was shot down when it needed to be, we definitely wanted to take a look at it and it clearly wasn’t a weather balloon. This one might not have needed to be shot down but everyone’s on high alert now. Also the cost is pointless, it’s good training and we spent way way more on stupider things.

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Korith_Eaglecry t1_j8yhzjb wrote

Ask yourself this. They made a big show of force shooting down the Chinese balloon and the other 3 objects. Why are they willing to take an L here PR wise by admitting they shot a god damn mylar birthday balloon out of the sky? That screams incompetence and an absolute lack of ability to protect the nation. You can accept their answers. Buy I'm suspicious of this whole thing. I don't think it's aliens. But I'm having a hard time believing for 3 days straight they were just blasting trash out of the sky, and no one had the common sense to put a stop to the panic shooting over our skies.

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assjackal t1_j8yhf33 wrote

Some people believe things in their heart so much that faslifying evidence is justified, or have no evidence but need to communicate how powerful their beliefs are as if it'll just download into other people.

It plays hand in hand with the "God said" types who mistake their inner monologue for a diety commanding them.

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