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GuardianDEC 2 2024
Mystery Drones Over NJ Prompt Governor's Call for Federal Aid
Above: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy during an interview in New York on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Image copyright: Jeenah Moon/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The drones over New Jersey are likely not dangerous, as federal analysis indicates many sightings are lawful manned aircraft, not unauthorized drones. However, the government should implement precautions like no-fly zones over sensitive areas to mitigate potential threats, given the public's concern and the uncertainty surrounding the sightings.
Narrative B
The government should be more alarmed by these drones than it admits, as they're flying over sensitive sites, indicating possible espionage or sabotage. Claims of foreign involvement, like an Iranian "mothership" or Chinese surveillance, suggest sophisticated operations. With drones coming from the ocean, evading detection, and posing risks to air traffic, the government's downplaying of the issue is concerning.
Cynical narrative
We should be skeptical of mainstream UFO legitimization, as it might be a "limited hangout" tactic by US intelligence agencies. Since the 2017 New York Times article on the Pentagon's UFO program, the narrative has been carefully managed to admit some truths while concealing critical information about advanced US technology. The focus on foreign or alien origins could be a ploy to distract the public from more important things.