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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 1:39am On Feb 05, 2023
Emu4life:

Most Countries are only allies to US to avoid getting bullied. The United States has no true Friend.
They have made so many foes/adversaries because of thier reckless foreign policy of invading weaker sovereign Nations at will.
It's not about religion.
Are Cubans, Venezuelans, Vietnamese etc Muslims??


you mean cubans swimming 10 miles to sneak in through florida, or the venezuelans flooding the southern border or the vietnamese in all the nail shop and nursing schools?


Una go just dey una back yard dey run dust commot mouth

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Burgerlomo: 1:40am On Feb 05, 2023
Rebuke:



And most of them won't waste a second to jump at any opportunity to travel to that same USA.
Don't mind them

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by t2luv1: 1:41am On Feb 05, 2023
Emu4life:

Most Countries are only allies to US to avoid getting bullied. The United States has no true Friend.
They have made so many foes/adversaries because of thier reckless foreign policy of invading weaker sovereign Nations at will.
It's not about religion.
Are Cubans, Venezuelans, Vietnamese etc Muslims??

The people that know you best are your family, immediate friends, and neighbor. Check how many of China's neighbors like them. I can count on one finger just three Pakistan, North Korea, and Russia (For obvious reasons). China laying claim to 90% of the South China Sea is a big problem. 19 countries in that region alone are in disputes with China over that area. International Law and norms are not on China's side. The USA despite all its problems and shortcomings (God knows there are plenty) is still the one country that 80% of the world population looks up to. Even within China, 65% of her population wishes to migrate to the USA. Like my former President Barack used to say "There is no other Country in the World where the story of my life, dream, and aspiration could have been possible except in the good olde USA". From Sea to shining Sea this is still the land of the free and home of the brave.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by creamylicious(f): 1:44am On Feb 05, 2023
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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Burgerlomo: 1:45am On Feb 05, 2023
seunny4lif:
After the ballon flew over NATO most protected airspaces grin
Wait oooh, so does that mean Nigeria military have a chance against USA military as USA was unable to stop ballon for that last 12 hrs.
If USA can’t shoot down ballon immediately it enter her airspace then they can’t down Nigeria airforces, Buhari do the meaningful work now grin

They can't shoot it down immediately because of the casualties it will cause when it gets down, they said the Ballon is carrying two size of school bus of equipments. Safety of the residents on ground first.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 1:50am On Feb 05, 2023
seunny4lif:
After the ballon flew over NATO most protected airspaces grin
Wait oooh, so does that mean Nigeria military have a chance against USA military as USA was unable to stop ballon for that last 12 hrs.
If USA can’t shoot down ballon immediately it enter her airspace then they can’t down Nigeria airforces, Buhari do the meaningful work now grin

Burgerlomo:


They can't shoot it down immediately because of the casualties it will cause when it gets down, they said the Ballon is carrying two size of school bus of equipments. Safety of the residents on ground first.

seunny4lif:
Like the ballon did not pass through water before entering Canada Abi China and Canada now shared border. It took 2 days and 2 fighter jets for the alleged most powerful country in the world to pop a balloon. Ballon flew over waters which owned USA best navy bases yet they did not see ballon grin Pele, this show Nigeria military have a chance against USA military once we pass through her def system grin

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by t2luv1: 2:00am On Feb 05, 2023
useni1:
After all data have been collected and sent to Beijing. Americans are clowns. The overhyped US. Tranny military won't last 30mins in a war with China.

Partner I am going to let you in on a secret. The combined military budget of China ($220B). Russia($95B, and France $80B) is not up to half of that of the USA ($880B). The USA is the only military power that can fight in all the world's oceans. China's power is limited to its immediate coast. Just as the whole world is now finding out that Russia is third-world rated when it comes to fighting a conventional war. Small Ukraine has been fighting Russia for close to a year with no end in sight. Conventionally the USA would have overrun the whole of Ukraine in a month of fighting a conventional war. China makes noise but trusts me they can't back it up. As long as the Seventh Fleet is anchored in the Pacific ocean China will never and I repeat will never dare invade Taiwan.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by shotuns: 2:02am On Feb 05, 2023
You think China don't fear the US? They know their father and won't risk her 30+ years growth and development to go down in a jiffy.

Zeddyzed:


You think China fears the US?

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by SIRTee15: 2:03am On Feb 05, 2023
seunny4lif:

Like the ballon did not pass through water before entering Canada Abi China and Canada now shared border.
It took 2 days and 2 fighter jets for the alleged most powerful country in the world to pop a balloon.
Ballon flew over waters which owned USA best navy bases yet they did not see ballon grin

Pele, this show Nigeria military have a chance against USA military once we pass through her def system grin

So u think America noticed the spy balloon last Tuesday and we're looking at it as if it's a toy. The president was notified last Tue and govt didnt do anything until the public saw it.
They were hacking into the spy device to see if they could gather intel from China itself. That's why govt was quiet about it.
It's a case of thief steal, another thief collect.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by kabukabu50(m): 2:03am On Feb 05, 2023
useni1:
After all data have been collected and sent to Beijing. Americans are clowns. The overhyped US. Tranny military won't last 30mins in a war with China.

You learned all that with your Facebook degree in Military tactics 🙄

The US Navy on its own could wipe out The Chinese and Russian fleet by themselves.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:04am On Feb 05, 2023
useni1:
After all data have been collected and sent to Beijing. Americans are clowns. The overhyped US. Tranny military won't last 30mins in a war with China.
FreddieGray:

If dem like make dem call am film trick...
The fact remains that..the US cannot survive in a war against China.
Majority of the world will effectively isolate the US.
China is the major trading partner for most developing countries and they're difficult to replace.

China and Russia are able to produce more weapons (effective and efficient) at a significantly reduced cost than the US.
That's a millitary advantage.
The US over inflated budget doesn't translate to competence and capability.
They (the US led western coalition) were completely thrashed in Afganistan (despite their heavy spendings) and literally begged the Taliban to let them withdraw in peace.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by t2luv1: 2:08am On Feb 05, 2023
Burgerlomo:


They can't shoot it down immediately because of the casualties it will cause when it gets down, they said the Ballon is carrying two size of school bus of equipments. Safety of the residents on ground first.

The main reason it wasn't shot down was because NASA wanted to be able to control the debris area after falling so that NASA can study what was inside the balloon. NASA are expert in identifying and gathering ocean debris for analysis.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by shegzhkn: 2:11am On Feb 05, 2023
t2luv1:


The people that know you best are your family, immediate friends, and neighbor. Check how many of China's neighbors like them. I can count on one finger just three Pakistan, North Korea, and Russia (For obvious reasons). China laying claim to 90% of the South China Sea is a big problem. 19 countries in that region alone are in disputes with China over that area. International Law and norms are not on China's side. The USA despite all its problems and shortcomings (God knows there are plenty) is still the one country that 80% of the world population looks up to. Even within China, 65% of her population wishes to migrate to the USA. Like my former President Barack used to say "There is no other Country in the World where the story of my life, dream, and aspiration could have been possible except in the good olde USA". From Sea to shining Sea this is still the land of the free and home of the brave.



about Obama speech - is that the right quotes or you reframe it, was thinking about his 2004 DNC speech in Boston where he said "in no other country on earth is my story even possible"
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:12am On Feb 05, 2023
They could have shot it down over the Pacific ocean (the direction from which it entered North America) and study the debris.
The excuse of the guy above me is just shallow..very shallow and devoid of common sense.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:15am On Feb 05, 2023

China Urges Israel To Avoid Provocations In Occupied Territories

Beijing’s new foreign minister says Chinese leaders are “deeply worried” about rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians


China’s new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has wrapped up his first overseas trip by calling for Israel to avoid further provocations that could escalate heightened tensions with Palestinians.

“Israel should stop all incitement and provocation and avoid any unilateral actions that might lead to aggravation of the situation,” Qin said at a press briefing on Sunday in Cairo, where he met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at the end of a five-nation Africa tour. He added that “China is deeply worried” about deteriorating Israeli-Palestinian relations.

Qin made his comments at a time when Israel’s newly elected government is punishing the occupied territories for seeking a legal ruling from the UN’s International Court of Justice on their plight. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government reportedly banned public displays of Palestinian flags, revoked the travel pass of the Palestinian foreign minister and announced that it would withhold funds that would normally be transferred to the Palestinian Authority. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also stirred outrage by visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Qin called for “maintaining the status quo” at the Temple Mount, which includes the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third-most holy shrine.

China has advocated a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestine. “The international community should increase its sense of urgency, put the Palestine issue at the top of the international agenda, and promote the resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine,” Qin said.

The Chinese envoy also had meetings on Sunday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit. Qin said leaders in the region have agreed to work with Chinese officials to implement the Riyadh Declaration, which was issued at the end of the Arab-China Summit last month in Saudi Arabia. The declaration “affirms a multilateral international order” and rejects “politicization of human rights issues and their use as a tool to interfere in internal affairs of other countries,” he added.

For decades, Chinese FMs have traditionally toured Africa shortly after being appointed. Beijing has undertaken massive infrastructure projects across the continent, running up $160 billion in loans to African countries. Trade between China and Africa totaled about $260 billion last year.
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by t2luv1: 2:16am On Feb 05, 2023
shegzhkn:


about Obama speech - is that the right quotes or you reframe it, was thinking about his 2004 DNC speech in Boston where he said "in no other country on earth is my story even possible"

Re frame partner

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by gare(f): 2:16am On Feb 05, 2023
fergie001:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGJbxQniRJI


SOURCE



Sky News

But why would china be monitoring US weather and not theirs, it is annoying

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by t2luv1: 2:19am On Feb 05, 2023
shegzhkn:


about Obama speech - is that the right quotes or you reframe it, was thinking about his 2004 DNC speech in Boston where he said "in no other country on earth is my story even possible"

That speech encapsulates everything that is the essence of this earthly experiment we all call America.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:22am On Feb 05, 2023
The US interferes in the domestic affairs of other countries (uninvited).
They also killed Soleimani while using foreign airspace without authorisation.
This was in violation of international rules and the sovereignty of the country they disrespected.
They should have a taste of thier medicine.
I'm glad the US is challenged by Russia and China.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Judybash93(m): 2:41am On Feb 05, 2023
Zeddyzed:


You think China fears the US?
lol! Yeah, they are flipping scared
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:47am On Feb 05, 2023
Judybash93:

lol! Yeah, they are flipping scared
No they’re not
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 2:58am On Feb 05, 2023
kabukabu50:


You learned all that with your Facebook degree in Military tactics 🙄

The US Navy on its own could wipe out The Chinese and Russian fleet by themselves.


Those guys don’t know jack!

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Annahh(f): 3:05am On Feb 05, 2023
creamylicious:
annahh, please don't mind d olodo that's asking for your branch. I enjoy your bank chronicles especially in these times.
ok dear. wink
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Invest4growth: 3:19am On Feb 05, 2023
Different strokes for different countries. Super powers are fighting because of ballon. We in Nigeria are fighting because of scarcity of cash, no petrol, bad government, insecurity, lack of water, vote rigging, bad roads, nepotism, corruption, wickedness of people against fellow Nigerians, japa syndrome, breakdown in social amenities among others. Oh Lord, when are going to.stsrt fighting over ballons

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:36am On Feb 05, 2023
Emu4life:

Most Countries are only allies to US to avoid getting bullied. The United States has no true Friend.
They have made so many foes/adversaries because of thier reckless foreign policy of invading weaker sovereign Nations at will.
It's not about religion.
Are Cubans, Venezuelans, Vietnamese etc Muslims??

US have no true friend? Lol. It's like the UK, Isreal, Canada etc are jokes to you. Make una dey try to rest with all these lies. If the US had no single allies, you would have still given us the same reasons you just gave as to why the US have no allies.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:40am On Feb 05, 2023
vastolord4:
Now look! They want to mount a base in another persons backyard but can't allow a balloon float in peace in their territory... irony of life

If you weren't dumb, you would have known that both scenarios are not the same. How does the US having a military base in another sovereign country that willingly accepted to host the US military base the same as China allowing it's ballon to encroach on US airspace?

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:43am On Feb 05, 2023
useni1:
After all data have been collected and sent to Beijing. Americans are clowns. The overhyped US. Tranny military won't last 30mins in a war with China.

No data was collected. You too dey lie.

US military can't last 30 minutes in a war with china but China is scared of invading Taiwan because they don't know how the US will react.

Dey play! grin

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:47am On Feb 05, 2023
Zeddyzed:


You think China fears the US?

Let China invade Taiwan if they don't fear the US. At least, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as Speaker was enough provocation.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:49am On Feb 05, 2023
SweetSauce:

I still don't get the reason for the 8 you Muslims have towards America. angry
Funny enough, China nor send una religion.

Don't mind those hypocrites. People that will rather go to the US to live or study than to go to Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or any other muslim country.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by infogeneral: 3:51am On Feb 05, 2023
China has a lot of satellites to monitor the US and US also monitor china. The balloon has been assessed not to have posed a greater threat than the satellites, that was why it was allowed to a safe area before being shot down.
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:55am On Feb 05, 2023
seunny4lif:
After the ballon flew over NATO most protected airspaces grin
Wait oooh, so does that mean Nigeria military have a chance against USA military as USA was unable to stop ballon for that last 12 hrs.
If USA can’t shoot down ballon immediately it enter her airspace then they can’t down Nigeria airforces, Buhari do the meaningful work now grin

Stop exhibiting your illiteracy here. The US knew the moment the balloon entered it's airspace. They delibrately didn't want to shoot it down initially because according to the Pentagon, the debris can harm people on the ground. It was shot over the Atlantic to reduce the risk of injury to people on the ground. Una too dull for Nairaland.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Amayabor1: 3:58am On Feb 05, 2023
Krak:


Flying physically over a geographical area is important because you can get important and sensitive telemetry signals that is impossible to get from a distance. That's why you see spy planes constantly foray in and out of their enemies airspace in order to get these important signals.

I belive USA should have shot down thus balloon long before it entered the mainland USA. My conclusion is that Biden is not a decisive leader. He is weak. Though I still prefer him a little bit than Donald.

Go educate yourself on why the US delibrately didn't want to shoot it down initially and why it was shot down when the balloon was over the Atlantic ocean.

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