[thrill]

No, I feel like we are jumping with both feet to conclusions rather than gathering data and then evaluating.

[topspin]

> jumping with both feet to conclusions

What conclusions?

I'd actually like to see some conclusions. So far all we have is 'objects'.

[ggm]

"Reported" objects. On a complex radar system which has filters in the process of being re-tuned, because of concern things have been missed but now, there are more false positives: radar is complicated and weather, dust, floating metallised party balloons, insects, migrating birds can generate signals.

[dylan604]

>migrating birds can generate signals.

Great, so you're setting up Pearl Harbor 2.0

[nubinetwork]

"Bird doughnut" https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/roost-ring-long-point-...

[yowzadave]

The conclusion that this is even worthy of the attention of everyday citizens, and not a routine case of floating trash?

[topspin]

"everyday citizens" shouldn't have an interest in what the US military is shooting at over North America?

[westhom]

WSJ is reporting the Alaska object was metallic balloon with suspended payload.