Chinese Spy Balloon conspiracies in 3...2...1...

Might as well get this thread started,it's only a matter of time, before there's more...

Did something go 'boom' as the balloon flew over Montana?
At least one person thinks so.

https://www.newsweek.com/video-alleg...racies-1778938

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Nicola Bulley, missing persons case

The news and social media has exploded over the disappearance of a lady Nicola Bulley, who was walking her dog next to the river Wyre in England, 9 days ago and has not been seen since. The dog, its harness and her phone were found at or next to a bench, next to the fast flowing, deep river. There is a ten minute gap between the last sighting of her and her going missing.

The police are being criticised for concentrating on searching the river and supposedly not looking for her elsewhere, though it is clear that after 9 days, with all the publicity and no witness, dash cam or CCTV sightings, that she is unlikely to have walked off elsewhere, leaving her dog and phone behind.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-64522796

That leaves she has faked her disappearance and kidnapping left, but there is no evidence for either. I think it is reasonable for the police to concentrate all resources on searching the river.

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Lawyer Suspended for Misconduct

Here's a lawyer who had an . . . innovative . . . concept for dealing with legal problems.

https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/g...ry%3Aba%3Alink

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Chinese Spy Balloon Over Montana

A Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over Montana. One thing I liked about the video I saw was that the Moon was in the same shot, then panned over to the balloon, which shows some equipment dangling from the bottom. Hopefully that would dash any conspiracy theories or "Oh, it's just the Moon" comments. The story is also backed up by several sources.

Actually I think it's kind of interesting that China can do that, but somewhat concerning. I can't think of much they could discern that they haven't already from that height. I would be more concerned about what it's carrying, and the implications of more of them carrying deadly substances.

I think it's a deception that the military is saying it won't shoot it down for fear of hurting people on the ground. It's Montana! There's nobody there! But I guess it does make sense to try to capture it intact. I'd like to see them use the pincer grab that was used in a Batman movie. That would be cool.

(eta)
Just in: US Secretary of State Blinken has postponed his upcoming China trip because of this.

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Green Comet 2023, seen or unseen?

I wanted to go see it this week, then tonight, but a winter storm, root canal, and light pollution precluded my planned viewing.
(Sadly, it is about a 2 hour drive to somewhere I can see the night sky- and iffy even then.)

I'd rather hear some posters share if they have seen Mr. Green Comet himself flying by!!
Pics if you had the tech to do it. :thumbsup::D

*eta -Feb 2 was supposed to be the closest proximity to Earth and best to view. But likely need good binoculars, at least.

Next viewing: in 50,000 years.

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[Split Thread] Conditions of USA agricultural workers

Split from: http://www.internationalskeptics.com...d.php?t=359078

Posted By:Darat

Quote:

Six have so far been identified by the local coroner's office. They are: Yetao Bing, 43; Qizhong Cheng, 66; Aixiang Zhang, 74; Jingzhi Lu, 64; Zhishen Liu, 73 and Marciano Martinez Jimenez, 50.

There are photos and descriptions of where this guy lived. He and 27 other people. Link below.

You got mostly elderly people who were killed which makes me think this is the average age of all the workers. Maybe not but there are a lot of seniors out in the fields according to the article. I see them myself if I drive 10 miles south.

This is a problem (I think it is) nobody wants to fix, left or right, because we need cheap veggies and campaign donations from the agriculture industry. They get a pass and always have.

I can't say that the way these people are treated contributed to this shooting but I can see how it might.

We seem to be totally okay with an industry that underpays it's employees, pays so low in fact that they must live at work in shacks in muddy fields (I see it where I live too), expected to pay for damage to equipment, and are often senior citizens.

I am tired of this industry getting a free ride on taking advantage of people. If it means more expensive food for the rest of us I am fine with that.

If the agriculture industry has enough money to pay politicians then it has enough to take care of its workers. And why should they need to pay off politicians at all? Hmmmm? I wonder!

What would they do if we didn't have South America on our border? Who'd pick the veggies then and how much would they need to pay to get workers? Could there be a reason that they hire the most poor and desperate people?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/...s-17747595.php

Sorry if off topic but I'm not sure that I am.

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The Last of Us Episode three

I just watched Episode three of The Last of Us.

A Friend had suggested that I might be interested even though I am not a huge fan of Zombie Apocalypse moves and TV shows.

I was moved.

Although I suspect some people might start getting upset about the "Gay Agenda" given that
the focus of the episode was a Gay love story involving two middle aged men.

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