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It doesn't matter what the object was, it's that America's adversaries know they can do it without consequences, and what makes them believe this is what matter
by motohagiography 4y ago
It doesn't matter what the object was, it's that America's adversaries know they can do it without consequences, and what makes them believe this is what matters about this story. That is the irreversible change it signifies, imo.
- SketchySeaBeast 4y agoIf other reports are to be believed this has been happening for a while, and isn't some sort of new irreversible change. This is just the first time the public has become aware of it. The difference here seems to be that it was shot down (possibly because it had become so infamous).
- password11 4y ago> it's that America's adversaries know they can do it without consequences There was a consequence -- we shot it down. > That is the irreversible change it signifies, imo. It's not irreversible. Additional consequences can be initiated at any time.
- motohagiography 4y agoYou don't need to convince me, convince the people who keep sending the ballons, invading allies, and using NATO countries as rocket flyover paths.
- password11 4y ago[flagged]
- jasmer 4y agoHaving it shot down is not a consequence. Diplomatic or economic retribution of some kind would be a consequence.
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- ginko 4y agoI've always wondered: Is your nick a reference to Moto Hagio[1], the shojo manga artist? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Hagio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Hagio
- edmundsauto 4y agoIt’s been what - a week or two? Since the first balloon made the news. Were you hoping the US would react without thinking through their options? Personally, I want a considered, measured response. We can always add sanctions or start a nuclear war later. Right now it seems important to understand what happened, discuss with other leaders, and figure out a smart response. But yeah a lot of people just want to escalate every situation.
- tempestn 4y agoAgreed. And perhaps given China claims it was an accident, for this incident shooting it down is response enough. Can always choose to escalate further (or not) if/when it happens again.
- twobitshifter 4y agoSounds like you think someone sent a trial balloon