Chef Jim Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/13/hawaii-emergency-officials-say-ballistic-missile-threat-alert-was-mistake.html First off how is a mistake like this made and could you imagine if you got that alert on your phone?? Edited January 13, 2018 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Amazing that someone "pushed the wrong button" is the explanation. And no, I can't imagine getting that message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Methinks it was done on purpose to evaluate how people would respond. Thankfully we didn't start lobbing missiles towards NK. Edited January 13, 2018 by RaoulDuke79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 41 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Methinks it was done on purpose to evaluate how people would respond. Thankfully we didn't start lobbing missiles towards NK. I hear everyone ran around in circles shouting "We're dead man, we're dead!" I'm sure this was duly noted by officials as part of the drill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 43 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Methinks it was done on purpose to evaluate how people would respond. Thankfully we didn't start lobbing missiles towards NK. US air command had nothing to do with it so there was no chance we were going to be lobbing missiles at anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 GEEZ.. Can't we get a non eventful day?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 If this was truly just human error, someone is desperately in need of a new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: US air command had nothing to do with it so there was no chance we were going to be lobbing missiles at anyone. What exactly is "US air command?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 55 minutes ago, sherpa said: What exactly is "US air command?" The people that actually know whats going on with missile launches via satellite etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike in Horseheads said: The people that actually know whats going on with missile launches via satellite etc Oh. Since there is no such command, I was wondering who you meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Mike in Horseheads said: The people that actually know whats going on with missile launches via satellite etc Sherpa's former Navy. He knows better than I do that there's no "US Air Command." Space Command controls the warning platforms. STRATCOM the missiles. And we get about three days of warning before a DPRK launch, not 20 minutes. 4 minutes ago, sherpa said: Oh. Since there is no such command, I was wondering who you meant. Yeah...but what do you know? Go supersize my fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, DC Tom said: Sherpa's former Navy. He knows better than I do that there's no "US Air Command." Space Command controls the warning platforms. STRATCOM the missiles. And we get about three days of warning before a DPRK launch, not 20 minutes. Yeah...but what do you know? Go supersize my fries. Thank you. my original point was we aren't lobbing missiles because some guy sent out a alert by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, DC Tom said: Yeah...but what do you know? Go supersize my fries. I'm here to learn. Just hadn't heard of that one, and who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, DC Tom said: And we get about three days of warning before a DPRK launch, not 20 minutes. But he has a button. That he can push anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, Just Jack said: But he has a button. That he can push anytime. And 3 days later, a missile has a 50-50 chance of launching. And if it's aimed at Hawaii, that's the safest place to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Leaderships are important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Rocket man is pissed that he wasn’t even responsible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I'll bet there were a lot of spilled Mai Tai's when that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) A Lazy government worker with their feet on the desk watching porn probably Edited January 14, 2018 by Helpmenow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I've made some mistakes on the job before, but I'm happy to report that none of them ever caused an entire state to panic and caused the president to be briefed in the middle of his golf game - that is an epic level screwup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, The Avenger said: I've made some mistakes on the job before, but I'm happy to report that none of them ever caused an entire state to panic and caused the president to be briefed in the middle of his golf game - that is an epic level screwup. He finished his round so he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Amazing that someone "pushed the wrong button" is the explanation. And no, I can't imagine getting that message. Maybe Dennis Rodman accidentally pressed the button for his buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 ROSEN! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 13 hours ago, Helpmenow said: A Lazy government worker with their feet on the desk watching porn probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I would bet it was a political stunt. Plain and simple. Keep everyone in fear. Rile up the fan bases to keep them motivated in hate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I actually did get that text message and it was not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, GoBills808 said: I actually did get that text message and it was not fun. It had to be terrifying. Parents putting their kids down manholes. Awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 39 minutes ago, Billsfansinceday1 said: It had to be terrifying. Parents putting their kids down manholes. Awful. How did they lift those heavy manholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: How did they lift those heavy manholes. No idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 16 hours ago, The Avenger said: I've made some mistakes on the job before, but I'm happy to report that none of them ever caused an entire state to panic and caused the president to be briefed in the middle of his golf game - that is an epic level screwup. Most I ever got to panic was a college, 1500 students, a major bank, and a teacher's union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 35 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: How did they lift those heavy manholes. You don't have to lift the manhole. Use a crowbar for leverage and slide it to the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, /dev/null said: You don't have to lift the manhole. Use a crowbar for leverage and slide it to the side I know that. They weigh a ton and will take you fingers off. so folks in the vacation land have crowbars all over and honestly know how to slide those off Edited January 14, 2018 by Helpmenow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Helpmenow said: I know that. They weigh a ton and will take you fingers off. so folks in the vacation land have crowbars all over and honestly know how to slide those off All you need is one person that has a prybar or tire iron and the know how. Or YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Helpmenow said: so folks in the vacation land have crowbars all over and honestly know how to slide those off Vacationers? No Locals? No more or less than any other place in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, Just Jack said: All you need is one person that has a prybar or tire iron and the know how. Or YouTube That’s great when a missle isn’t flying over ya head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 This thread really isn’t about manholes and crowbars. that human error had to be incredibly traumatizing to everyone in Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 24 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: That’s great when a missle isn’t flying over ya head Tell that to a Millennial who can't change a tire or use a manual can opener without the help of Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Helpmenow said: That’s great when a missle isn’t flying over ya head You mean there actually were missles flying overhead? Call the state authorities. They’ll know what to do. Government knows best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 8:07 AM, Boyst62 said: I would bet it was a political stunt. Plain and simple. Keep everyone in fear. Rile up the fan bases to keep them motivated in hate. It's all bs. Truth be known Kim Jung is friggin CIA and the backward country of NK barely has enough tech to put together a molitov cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dante said: It's all bs. Truth be known Kim Jung is friggin CIA and the backward country of NK barely has enough tech to put together a molitov cocktail. Let me know when you run out of tinfoil. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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