To: wizzler
Well, that little difference by having that little word "may" in there. Drudge sensationalized the title. I actually saw the article at FoxNews.
At the same time, this "concern" is based on real intelligence info, as the article details it.
"But some experts say the threat is very real and should be taken seriously."
To: FairOpinion
"But some experts say the threat is very real and should be taken seriously." What I find amazing, is that even after September 11th, even after all the bad news trickles out about the state of the world at this time-Americans are still stuck in this "nothing really bad could ever happen to me on American soil" mindset.
54 posted on
02/24/2003 2:11:17 PM PST by
riri
To: FairOpinion
Yes, Drudge mischaracterized and sensationalized the content of the story. That's why I said he sucks. Misrepresenting important info is irresponsible and actually kind of despicable.
55 posted on
02/24/2003 2:11:31 PM PST by
wizzler
To: Squantos; Fred Mertz; harpseal; sit-rep; Travis McGee; Poohbah; Jeff Head
Most UAV's are almost impossible to detect from the ground. If they are powered by battery instead of gasoline they are almost noiseless. They will be painted on the underside to blend in with the sky, a light blue or grey. Their radar cross section is so small they will be lost in ground clutter such as birds and trees. For a trained observer to spot one is more luck than skill usually they just happen to glance in the right place at the right time. The payload these little rascals can carry is amazing. I have worked some programs with them and for a recon platform they are one of the most versatile we have. As a platform for delivering some type of bio or chem agent they probably have no equal. Chemical would be the most likely, but one never knows.
80 posted on
02/24/2003 3:29:16 PM PST by
SLB
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