Posted on 04/06/2024 4:18:15 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The solar eclipse of 2024 brings with it some hidden threats that are being laid out in a new special bulletin from Illinois State Police. According to the alert, the total eclipse of the sun on Monday will draw unchecked crowds in public places that should be considered terror targets. Local authorities also need to be prepared for drug overdoses as eclipse viewers try to enhance their experience.
According to the bulletin "Special Event Impact Analysis" dated next Monday and obtained by the I-Team, STIC authorities will track 21 special events considered "soft targets" for violent extremists.
"Sites or events (that) are attractive due to ease of access, fewer security restrictions, and the opportunity to inflict mass casualties," the bulletin said. "Large crowds are expected along Illinois' eclipse route, as in 2017. This Monday up to a quarter million could turn out "increasing the attractiveness of targeting mass groups of people."
A science journal study found that during the 2017 eclipse, U.S. illicit drug use spiked. Researchers analyzed wastewater and public sewage samples to determine cocaine and methamphetamine use was way up.
"They're into some type of alternative belief system where their experience with the eclipse is going to be enhanced by using some type of opioid substance, be it a pill, an injection. So, law enforcement needs to have Narcan available. Again, the big issue is, do these venues have Narcan available for their staff?" said Kushner.
The drug overdose threat is real according to law enforcement officials, especially based on the last eclipse in 2017.
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Prepare for Peak Stupid.
Ya know....atmospheric conditions determine the persistence of contrails. All of the jets are still on the same fly-ways, and the same schedules. You just don’t see them.
That's the question and the media is amplifying it. Suspicious.
I’m prepared for things to be maybe a little dimmer than normal.
Not the first eclipse. Reminds me of this old song.
You’re so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You’re so vain (you’re so vain)
I bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you don’t you
Well I hear you went up to Saratoga
And your horse naturally won
Then you flew your lear jet up to Nova Scotia
To see the total eclipse of the sun...
In 2017, an asteroid named umuamua was being observed in it's orbit and to the dismay of scientists, it accelerated and shifted course, without explanation. It ended up zooming away on it's new trajectory and there are currently two satellites on their way towards it to better study it and maybe better understand why the trajectory changed.
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/our-solar-systems-first-known-interstellar-object-gets-unexpected-speed-boost
...hold that thought...
Now we come to our nearest celestial body, about which we know more than any other. A few days ago, the path of total eclipse was moved by about 2000 feet. Ok, not a big deal, right? But, shouldn't we have had a near perfect path prediction well in advance for this celestial body we have studied for centuries?
...hmmm...
With this error in calcualtion needing correction a few days ago, HERE is the concern that this eclipse brings to my mind...
If they can’t even get the orbit of our moon calculated correctly, what confidence should we have in their forecast for. April 13, 2029?
“2029 close approach edit
The closest known approach of Apophis occurs at April 13, 2029 21:46 UT, when Apophis will pass Earth closer than geosynchronous communication satellites, but will come no closer than 31,600 kilometres (19,600 mi) above Earth’s surface.”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis
Somehow I don’t recall these concerns with the 2017 eclipse nor did we see riots in the streets during this eclipse. I see this as the fear mongering media stirring up trouble in an election year.
Geez, they are expecting people to run around like a bunch of crazed Myans with their heart torn out. And those who OD - go big or go home.
It does seem that way.
I fail to see what’s so exciting about watching a solar eclipse in person. I’m not even going to watch it on TV.
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