[jlisenbe]

After the Biden admin's efficient and strict handling about the first Chinese spy balloon, I'm surprised they would dare try another one. (SARC) One can only imagine how long it would take to destroy it if Trump was pres.

Military tracks high-altitude balloon over western US.

The origin of the balloon and its purpose are not yet known, 2 officials said.

[tomder55]

It is I believe standard aviation practice to have communication capability so air traffic control can determine it's origin ;flight plan ,and if it is a threat. If communications can't be established then the assumption should be it is a threat and steps taken to eliminate the threat.

Not a threat ? How could it not be in the environment of the last few days ?

Telecommunications disrupted nationwide .

Outage map shows where AT&T service was down for cellphone users across U.S. - CBS News

Health care provider hacked by a foreign source.

US health tech giant Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack | TechCrunch


Then suddenly over the skies comes another unmanned high altitude ballon.

We are being invaded by land sea and air .
Alarming Rise in Military-Aged Chinese Men Entering US Illegally, Border Patrol Union Chief Warns | Border News | myheraldreview.com

To Avoid the Jungles of Central America, Migrants Are Taking a Treacherous Sea Route - WSJ


That's alright . Our air defenses will make the appropriate response after they determine the proper pronoun of the ballon.