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No, I feel like we are jumping with both feet to conclusions rather than gathering data and then evaluating.

• topspin 4y ago
  > jumping with both feet to conclusions What conclusions? I'd actually like to see some conclusions. So far all we have is 'objects'.
  • ggm 4y ago
    "Reported" objects. On a complex radar system which has filters in the process of being re-tuned, because of concern things have been missed but now, there are more false positives: radar is complicated and weather, dust, floating metallised party balloons, insects, migrating birds can generate signals.
    • dylan604 4y ago
      >migrating birds can generate signals. Great, so you're setting up Pearl Harbor 2.0
      • nubinetwork 4y ago
        "Bird doughnut" https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/roost-ring-long-point-birds-1.6558586 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/roost-ring-long-point-...
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  • yowzadave 4y ago
    The conclusion that this is even worthy of the attention of everyday citizens, and not a routine case of floating trash?
    • topspin 4y ago
      "everyday citizens" shouldn't have an interest in what the US military is shooting at over North America?
  • westhom 4y ago
    WSJ is reporting the Alaska object was metallic balloon with suspended payload.