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Some years ago reports of shark attacks started to be appear and they seemed to multiply exponentially just like the drone frenzy.
Turned out not only were shark attacks down worldwide but you had 10 times more chance of being injured by a falling coconut than bitten by a shark. Human nature makes it look easy for conmen, charlatans, & scammers. dP
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Consider the real comparison should be those who are exposed to each risk - very few people globally are exposed to shark attack risk in any meaningful way. Only a very small subset - those who swim in the ocean (and some brackish waters for Bull sharks) and really of those, only the further subset who swim in waters with sharks known as risks to people. That is not a large group - heck, most people who visit beaches globally don’t even go in the water. Now consider coconuts. If you consider areas where people may be exposed to coconut trees annually, we are looking at over a billion people. If considering those who are frequently under trees (multiple times per year or per month/week) still in the hundreds of millions. Looking at it this way, the relevant question of “are frequenting areas with coconut trees more dangerous than swimming at beaches where sharks frequent?” The answer is a resounding no - the risk is far greater of being bitten by a shark… |
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Is it safe to wear a Rolex under a coconut tree? And the answer is obviously YES. So if you don't want to experience a shark attack, FIRST put on your Rolex, stand under a coconut tree, and unless the sky or a coconut falls on your head, the sharks will leave you alone. Evidence: There has not been a single reported incident of a shark attack following these precautions. Lesson learned: Never swim where there are no coconut trees and you don't have your Rolex on. ![]() |
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And Hippos?.......just sayin'.
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Or being attacked by a Haggis in Australia.
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Linked article posted yesterday by Aviation Week & Space Technology. Summary: joint statement from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, FAA and the Pentagon basically says don't worry about the drone sightings.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/air...ses-protection
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Oh, if DHS and the FBI say everything is cool what could possibly go wrong? I’m sure it’s nothing though….
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So we're to just chalk it up to the USA government confirming for 100% sure that there are a lot of stupid people in NJ? That seems a bit condescending don't you think?
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![]() ![]() It is the USG. The question is what are they doing. Per usual, none of our business apparently.
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I think we are learning a lot in Ukraine and the USG has let a few billion dollars worth of drone contracts to prepare for the new modern battlefield. They could be expected to fly a few missions in a few urban areas to test systems in real world terrain. They probably overestimated the ability of New Jersey residents to differentiate between a news helicopter and a drone, hence the hyseria.
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Really? j/k
It is a very friendly jab at the fine folks of New Jersey, a State that brings so much to the country. We are all grateful for the tremendous efforts our brothers and sisters in NJ accomplish each and every day. ![]() So, what did #FloridaMan do today? _1a1.jpg
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I find it annoying that the federal government says they don’t know what they are, but they know they’re not a threat.
That’s like going into a hospital and the doctor saying, we don’t know what it is, but we know you have nothing to worry about. Btw, the sightings have increased far beyond NJ. They’re being spotted in PA, MD, NY, CT, VA, OH, OR, CA, and other states. But now you have drones chasing drones that are chasing drones, and then the videos of jet planes and helicopters just made it easy for folks to simply dismiss all of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Florida has a sense of humor, a large county humorously trolls on their official Facebook page. LOL
#truth https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...92457603082629 _1a1.jpg
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^^^ oh my, of course you are right. So... my apologies are in order... and i found a great new Facebook page to follow :)
Aaah, i see the Honorable Elon Musk posted this in his official X page to help the poor souls of New Jersey. Good public service work ![]() 1a.jpeg
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Oh, my God..........
Just realized Santa could be shot down this week!!! Mistaken as a hostile baddy RED Russian drone! If it's red, you know it is Russian, or perhaps Chinese. NORAD needs to alert New Jersey ASAP not to shoot down our beloved Santa. PS: Humor :)
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