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Old 04-04-2013, 11:11 AM
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Darth Vader Guarding America

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...,2107595.story



and playing a role in immigration reform.
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Old 04-04-2013, 11:20 AM
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They used to have, or might still have, a radar array mounted on tethered balloons. I never piloted down there but they are marked on aviation charts. When the wind speed gets too high the balloons need to be reeled in. I imagine illegals knew the routine and waited for windy days to cross.
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:19 PM
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Here is the balloon system.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether...t_Radar_System
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Old 04-04-2013, 01:37 PM
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We had one of those over our base in Iraq...called it "eye in the sky"
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Maybe they can use the system to track 'white supremacists' in Texas who appear to be intent on killing prosecutors?
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