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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Goodvibes007: 11:25pm On Feb 04, 2023
Horokrox:

That's me and my accursed sibling below facing the camera.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:25pm On Feb 04, 2023
Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
FreddieGray:
grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by wirinet(m): 11:25pm On Feb 04, 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

You don't shoot an object you suspect to be carrying out nefarious activities over your land. It might contain a physical, chemical or biological weapon. Besides it could crash on someone's head or property.

They will know what it's mission is after they retrieve it from the ocean after following safety protocols.

In my own personal assessment, I doubt its a spy balloon. A balloon is clumsy and not easily navigable to spy on specific targets. A spy satellite would have been much more effective. And China has a fairly advanced space technology.
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by izubext007: 11:26pm On Feb 04, 2023
Bro my cousin is a a US marine he me thing when ever he his around
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:26pm On Feb 04, 2023
wirinet:


You don't shoot an object you suspect to to get carrying out nefarious activities over your land. It might contain a physical, chemical or biological weapon. Besides it could crash on someone's head or property.

They will know what it's mission is after they retrieve it from the ocean after following safety protocols.

In my own personal assessment, I doubt its a spy balloon. A balloon is clumsy and not easily navigable to spy at specific targets. A spy satellite would have been much more effective. And China has a fairly advanced space technology.
FreddieGray:


Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
[quote author=FreddieGray post=120640708] grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by 1stGenAmerican(f): 11:26pm On Feb 04, 2023
TristanX:


Sometimes when I listen to these clowns here, I laugh. Most of them sound this way due to lack of information and hatred for America.

How can u possibly fight a nation with 5,000 military bases in the world and this bases are nuclear capable. A country with the best Airforce and Navy. Even the US Naval pacific fleet alone on the Pacific Ocean can wage a strong opposition on China sef. And it’s because of this same Pacific Fleet North Korea hasn’t crossed the DMZ to attack South Korea.

Agree with all you’ve said. Most of these armchair generals have never heard of the Pacific Fleet and if they did, they wouldn’t make the silly claims that they do. Imagine small ships defeating a Battle Group.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Goodvibes007: 11:27pm On Feb 04, 2023
Horokrox:
True 👍! May the souls👻👻of my accursed parents 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️ never find rest in Hell 🔥

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:29pm On Feb 04, 2023
1stGenAmerican:


Agree with all you’ve said. Most of these armchair generals have never heard of the Pacific Fleet and if they did, they wouldn’t make the silly claims that they do. Imagine small ships defeating a Battle Group.
Why didn't the Pacific fleet shoot the spy balloon down? Incompetence? Bad equipment? grin

Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
FreddieGray:
grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by okuta007: 11:30pm On Feb 04, 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

what if the balloon was carrying toxic materials that could cause a rare disease worse than covid 100 times ? they should shoot it down over the US so it can kill millions of Americans ?

so you get sense pass those that left it alone until it got to the atlantic ocean ? if you are so wise how come your country nigeria no get light ? yeye fawo - na to bash america u sabi

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Horokrox: 11:30pm On Feb 04, 2023
TristanX:


Sometimes when I listen to these clowns here, I laugh. Most of them sound this way due to lack of information and hatred for America.

How can u possibly fight a nation with 5,000 military bases in the world and this bases are nuclear capable. A country with the best Airforce and Navy. Even the US Naval pacific fleet alone on the Pacific Ocean can wage a strong opposition on China sef. And it’s because of this same Pacific Fleet North Korea hasn’t crossed the DMZ to attack South Korea.
Actually the fraction of the USA 🇺🇸 Pacific Fleet close to China 🇨🇳 border would horribly loose in a major confrontation with China 🇨🇳 ONLY when you include the USA's 🇺🇸 total Naval capability then they're superior to any other Navy as the USA 🇺🇸 have a total tonnage of over 4 million tonnes of aircraft carriers, warships,destroyers, submarines, littoral class ships,etc compared to total tonnage of China's 🇨🇳 Navy's 1.9 million tonnes of aircraft carriers,cruisers, destroyers, frigates,corvettes, submarines,etc
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by CaptMarvel(m): 11:31pm On Feb 04, 2023
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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:31pm On Feb 04, 2023
okuta007:


what if the balloon was carrying toxic materials that could cause a rare disease worse than covid 100 times ? they should soot it down over the US so is can kill millions of Americans ?

so you get sense pass those that left it alone until it hit to the atlantic ocean ? if you are so wise how come your country nigeria no get light ? yeye fawo - na to bash america u sabi
Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
FreddieGray:
grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by 1stGenAmerican(f): 11:32pm On Feb 04, 2023
FreddieGray:

Why didn't the Pacific fleet shoot the spy balloon down? Incompetence? Bad equipment? grin

Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.


You’re using screen grabs to try to prove that you’re a better military strategist than both the Four Star General and the Rhodes Scholar that are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to think. It’s not working.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by patrickmuf(m): 11:32pm On Feb 04, 2023
Steph17:
That's how they look for trouble and when US retaliates they start crying
You know how many times American spy planes have violated other countries Air Space? Una go just dey talk anyhow for this forum...

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by southsouthking(m): 11:33pm On Feb 04, 2023
useni1:
be like you want them find u inside this night and behead you and use axe chop u into 5,000 pieces and disfigure your ashawo sister with acid.

Guy you don too dey make noise.
Shut the F up for once.
Social media don turn una to internet keyboard warrior.

Empty barrel.
If them check and observe you we’ll now, liver no gum you, orientations no gum you, common local made you nor fit load and discharge, you’re here ranting and hallucinating like an idiot.
Chai Social media shall eh.
Hand for don touch people like you tire.

Watin you don see for life self?
Why you Dey behave like okporkpite?

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by opamoses1: 11:34pm On Feb 04, 2023
1stGenAmerican:


You’re using screen grabs to try to prove that you’re a better military strategist than both the Four Star General and the Rhodes Scholar that are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to think. It’s not working.
If only his screen shots could help us defeat boko haram and iswap embarassed

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by paradigmshift(m): 11:35pm On Feb 04, 2023
Wickedfacts:


You're a funny guy.
China warned Pelosi against visiting Taiwan. How did it end?
That US visa they refused you which made you run mad, you will never get it. Put more effort in typing nonsense.
hahahaha you are funny
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:35pm On Feb 04, 2023
Everyone look at map o.
It's a screen shot but it's accurate.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
FreddieGray:
grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by 1stGenAmerican(f): 11:36pm On Feb 04, 2023
okuta007:


what if the balloon was carrying toxic materials that could cause a rare disease worse than covid 100 times ? they should soot it down over the US so is can kill millions of Americans ?

so you get sense pass those that left it alone until it hit to the atlantic ocean ? if you are so wise how come your country nigeria no get light ? yeye fawo - na to bash america u sabi

These guys make it easy to understand why they’re sitting down behind a screen instead of strategizing for anyone’s military.
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by etrange: 11:37pm On Feb 04, 2023
vastolord4:


I read it, I just didn't see any answer

I clearly stated the reason why Putin is in Ukraine. If you don't see it, that's a "you problem".

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by tctrills: 11:39pm On Feb 04, 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.
They won't even last against togo
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by useni1: 11:39pm On Feb 04, 2023
southsouthking:


Guy you don too dey make noise.
Shut the F up for once.
Social media don turn una to internet keyboard warrior.

Empty barrel.
If them check and observe you we’ll now, liver no gum you, orientations no gum you, common local made you nor fit load and discharge, you’re here ranting and hallucinating like an idiot.
Chai Social media shall eh.
Hand for don touch people like you tire.

Watin you don see for life self?
Why you Dey behave like okporkpite?
You are drunk and lost your way

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:39pm On Feb 04, 2023
One Ode suffering from inferiority complex keeps saying he's a millitary officer 'paid to think'
That's a waste of taxpayers money as the collective US leadership have shown they're in fact incapable of very basic thinking.
The millitary officers of the countries you consider to be inferior are paid to fry buns abi? grin

This fellow also used nairaland to tell me that nairaland is for broke peoole that do not think...can you just imagine grin
Everyone look at map o.
It transited over the Pacific Ocean before it got to Montana.
The US could have detected it and shot it down as soon as it got to the US territorial waters.
FreddieGray:
grin grin They called it a 'spy balloon' but shot it down after it had completed it's mission? Buhari is better than Biden. grin What's the cost of the ammunition that was expended to shoot it down and how much will it cost China to build another 'spy balloon' Thier damage control attempt is even more embarrassing.
FreddieGray:
"White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was first briefed on the balloon on Tuesday. However, she did not explain why the president had waited until it was spotted by members of the public a day later to acknowledge its presence." The mysterious craft was first seen over the western state of Montana on Wednesday, before it traversed the Midwest en route to the Atlantic.

FreddieGray:
In addition, before it got to the US mainland, it transited over the ocean...why were they unable to detect and shoot it down?
The US is just stupid, clueless and incompetent.
FreddieGray:


Btw, Austin had speculated that they could 'tow' this 'spy balloon', guide it to land and study it to gather intelligence. Shouldn't a real 'super power' be able to do that? grin
Illusion is one thing, reality is another.

Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Nobody: 11:40pm On Feb 04, 2023
tctrills:

They won't even last against togo
Lol, sarcasm..

They'll milk this grin
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Jokerman(m): 11:41pm On Feb 04, 2023
Goodvibes007:
People saying US living in past glory while typing from their American owned Android OS or US owned iOS devices. grin

😅 🤣 😂 😅 🤣 😂 😅 🤣

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by EvangDrGeo: 11:41pm On Feb 04, 2023
uncleck:
When is WW3 starting? Civilization need to be destroyed so every part of the world will have equal opportunity to develop

Even if we start all over again, your country will remain where it is until they start voting quality leaders at elections.

Vote wisely!
Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by 1stGenAmerican(f): 11:41pm On Feb 04, 2023
tctrills:

They won't even last against togo

Oh? Why wasn’t Buhari begging in front of the whole world Togo and China for help fighting against banditry and Boko Haram like he was begging the US?

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by Lukuluku69(m): 11:43pm On Feb 04, 2023
Rebuke:



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

America belongs to the First Nation Tribes and not the white Caucasians presently in large numbers there now.

That space was populated by the Cherokees, the Apaches, Creos, and hundreds of other tribes before they were mass exterminated by the European settlers who couldn't live in peace with each other in Europe in the middle ages.

They came to America on ship christened Mayflower.

As for Muslim "hatred" for America, it is only a reaction to American Policy towards Muslims overtime which is not about Religion but about Dominance, Resources and influence.

The Cubans, Venezuelans, Cambodians, Brazilians, Vietnamese are not Muslims but you need to see and feel the animosity they all have for America.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by southsouthking(m): 11:43pm On Feb 04, 2023
useni1:
You are drunk and lost your way

You reminds me of some ITK ( I too know) puppet i met on campus years back.
If i ask you where you base in Nigeria now, you’ll lie.

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Re: US Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean by 1stGenAmerican(f): 11:44pm On Feb 04, 2023
ictplotter:

95% of war going on earth are indirectly cited by U.S, without this satanic U.S the world will be a peaceful place.

So Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram are part of the US?

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