wayneflorida 0 #1 November 9, 2010 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/09/national/main7036716.shtml Quote from Robert Ellsworth >>When asked, however, what he thought it might be, the former ambassador said it could possibly have been a missile test timed as a demonstration of American military might as President Obama tours Asia. "It could be a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine … to demonstrate, mainly to Asia, that we can do that," speculated Ellsworth. Ellsworth said such tests were carried out in the Atlantic to demonstrate America's power to the Soviets, when there was a Soviet Union, but he doesn't believe an ICBM has previously been tested by the U.S. over the Pacific. <<< Sorry but what a bunch of horse shit. Nuke subs with nuke missles are a fact. This is not the 60's. If we wanted to make a statement we would light one off China's coast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 November 9, 2010 I agree with your reasoning. But that begs the question. Since none of our own military, NASA, or anyone else claims to have fired that missile - what if it is a missile fired by China, or Iran? They could be sending a message that they have the capability to hit us from very close to home, with a nuclear missile, without us every knowing it's coming... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 144 #3 November 9, 2010 sorry boss I pressed the wrong button Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 November 9, 2010 You talking about this?? If you're in Southern California this evening look towards the Vandenberg launch complex (which is Northwest for most folks) at 7:20 PM. Live launch video here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/...elta-vandenberg.html Note: The "canceled" message pertains to yesterday's attempted launch. NickD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seems some news sorces can;t check out facts.. http://www.cbs8.com/...story.asp?S=13468118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #5 November 9, 2010 Quote sorry boss I pressed the wrong button "What does this button do?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivr 0 #6 November 9, 2010 It's Nancy Pelosi's new ride.... Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #7 November 9, 2010 Quote It's Nancy Pelosi's new ride.... Missle Broom , eh?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #8 November 10, 2010 I say it's a 767 or larger wide-body._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #9 November 10, 2010 Quote I agree with your reasoning. But that begs the question. Since none of our own military, NASA, or anyone else claims to have fired that missile - what if it is a missile fired by China, or Iran? They could be sending a message that they have the capability to hit us from very close to home, with a nuclear missile, without us every knowing it's coming... I agree. That's why I titled subject FROM instead of TO. James Bond could take care of this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 November 10, 2010 One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #11 November 10, 2010 Quote I agree with your reasoning. But that begs the question. Since none of our own military, NASA, or anyone else claims to have fired that missile - what if it is a missile fired by China, or Iran? They could be sending a message that they have the capability to hit us from very close to home, with a nuclear missile, without us every knowing it's coming... But that is ok, according to POTUS, we can absor an attack right? California should not be worried, the fiercest liberals live there, I suppose they can defend themselves, just by "talking" to who ever press that darn button...."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #12 November 10, 2010 Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Chuck Too much weed in CA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 November 10, 2010 Quote Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Chuck Too much weed in CA. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #14 November 10, 2010 Quote Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Chuck Too much weed in CA. couldn't be, that is against the law there. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #15 November 10, 2010 if the military truly does not know, isn't that bad ? sub-launched missiles can hit anywhere. this would be an admission that we are in danger from an unknown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #16 November 10, 2010 Quoteif the military truly does not know, isn't that bad ? sub-launched missiles can hit anywhere. this would be an admission that we are in danger from an unknown. Maybe. China sub approaches coast with two US attack subs following. China launches missle. Why would you want to tell china that you had the ability to tail their sub. Best to just play dumb, maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #17 November 10, 2010 Quoteif the military truly does not know, isn't that bad ? The Military knows how ridiculous the Media can be. I wouldn't worry about this._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #18 November 10, 2010 Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. It was an airplane. See my post in the other thread- http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=3991978;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25;#3992271 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #19 November 10, 2010 Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Uh, dude? It IS an optical illusion. Just a bog standard contrail that _looks_ vertical.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #20 November 10, 2010 Quote Quote One source claimed; "It was an optical illusion!" I heard that on the news today. Uh, dude? It IS an optical illusion. Just a bog standard contrail that _looks_ vertical. Naw... it was one o' them UFO's! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #21 November 11, 2010 You have to be kidding me! You people can't see what is right in front of you. It's and AN-2. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 November 11, 2010 Quote You have to be kidding me! You people can't see what is right in front of you. It's and AN-2. WHAT?Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 November 12, 2010 Quote Quote You have to be kidding me! You people can't see what is right in front of you. It's and AN-2. WHAT?Chuck In unison, Chuck... WHAT?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 November 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote You have to be kidding me! You people can't see what is right in front of you. It's and AN-2. WHAT?Chuck In unison, Chuck... WHAT? Ready? On three... Onna... 1, anna... 2, anna... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
