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Takeaways
- ❖El Paso airport experienced an unprecedented 10-day airspace shutdown, including a triangular no-fly zone, reaching 18,000 feet and banning all aircraft, including medevac.
- ❖The initial government explanation was a 'cartel drone incursion' that was 'neutralized' by the Department of War and FAA.
- ❖Hosts immediately questioned the cartel drone story, noting that 300+ such drones fly daily for surveillance, not warranting such a severe response.
- ❖A revised official story claimed the shutdown was due to CBP using experimental high-energy laser technology, loaned by the Pentagon, to shoot down what they thought was a 'foreign drone' but was actually a 'party balloon.'
- ❖The FAA administrator reportedly closed the airspace without White House, Pentagon, or Homeland Security awareness, citing safety concerns until internal issues were resolved.
- ❖The hosts find the 'party balloon' explanation absurd and suspect a cover-up, especially given the shutdown area's proximity to the NASA White Sands Test Facility, known for historical UFO sightings.
- ❖One host gives the 'CBP incompetence' theory a 70% chance but remains 'sketched out,' suggesting a secret operation or recovery of something unknown.
Insights
1Unprecedented El Paso Airspace Shutdown
El Paso experienced an extraordinary 10-day airspace closure, including a triangular no-fly zone near the New Mexico border. This shutdown extended up to 18,000 feet and prohibited all aircraft, including critical medevac services, a measure unparalleled in modern U.S. history, issued under a 'national security' designation.
The FAA issued a NOTAM (no-fly notice) at a.m. local time, creating two no-flight areas over El Paso and a strange triangular shape near the New Mexico border. The restrictions went up to 18,000 feet and banned all aircraft, including medevac ambulances.
2Conflicting Official Explanations for the Shutdown
The government provided two distinct and contradictory explanations for the shutdown. Initially, Secretary of Transportation Shawn Duffy claimed a 'cartel drone incursion' was 'neutralized.' This was quickly followed by a report suggesting the shutdown was due to CBP mistakenly using experimental high-energy lasers, loaned by the Pentagon, to shoot down a 'party balloon' they mistook for a 'foreign drone.'
Secretary Shawn Duffy stated, 'The FAA and the Department of War have acted swiftly to address a quote cartel drone incursion.' () Later, Jennifer Jacobs (CBS News) reported, 'The unexpected airspace closure in El Paso stemmed from disagreements over quote drone related tests... technology was used to shoot down what appeared to be quote foreign drones. The flying material turned out to be a party balloon.' ()
3Skepticism and Potential Cover-up Theory
The hosts express strong skepticism regarding both official narratives, finding the 'party balloon' story particularly absurd. They highlight the proximity of the no-fly zone to the NASA White Sands Test Facility, a historical site for UFO sightings, suggesting the official story might be a cover-up for a more secretive operation or the recovery of an unknown object, rather than simple government incompetence.
The triangular no-fly zone was 'less than 10 to 20 miles from the NASA White Sands Test Facility,' an area 'long been known as an area of like UFO spotting going back to the 1960s.' () One host states, 'I don't know. You tell me what you think. I'm again because CBP's involved, it's possible. I mean it's possible.' () Another host adds, 'I don't know. I I I got I just There's something about it that smells wrong.' ()
Lessons
- Consider enabling 'lockdown mode' on your phone, especially if you are involved in business or fields susceptible to government or corporate surveillance, as it has proven effective against sophisticated hacking tools.
- Be aware of the capabilities of advanced surveillance and hacking tools, which are not only used by governments but also sold for corporate espionage, making personal digital security increasingly important.
- Demand transparency from government agencies regarding unusual events and the deployment of experimental technologies, especially when public safety and civil liberties are impacted.
Quotes
"You do not shoot highly experimental direct energy lasers into the sky for no reason in the middle of the night and then issue a panicked 10-day shutdown over all airspace, cutting off the sixth largest city in Texas from the entire nation."
"The story is so embarrassing that I'm inclined to believe it and and you see the I mean you see the way CBP operates like these people are absolute maniacs. The fact that the Pentagon gave them some sort of directed energy weapon is insane."
"You've got high depth 4K imagery of these boat strikes out in the middle of the ocean. Release the footage. You know, let's put let's put it all to bed."
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