MACHINE STATES: Drones over NEW JERSEY.. No one is doing anything…

For seven days, unidentified drones have patrolled the skies over New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The sightings have sparked theories ranging from rogue nation-state actors to advanced corporate surveillance programs. Yet, the FBI’s response? Shrugging emojis, a $500k annual drone-monitoring budget, and no answers in sight. This, from an agency with an $11 billion yearly tab.

The streets of Megacity have one question: Why aren’t we shooting them down?

The Inside Problem:
This isn’t just a story about foreign threats or rogue tech. It’s about what happens when bureaucratic inertia meets decentralized chaos. The FBI’s inaction isn’t surprising—this is the same machine that spends billions tracking license plates and social media posts but can’t seem to muster a strategy when a drone swarm hovers over critical infrastructure.

Theories of Iranian involvement have surfaced, but those rumors feel more like deflection than direction. It’s easier to point fingers overseas than to acknowledge what’s happening on our own turf. With thousands of drones in private and corporate hands, the skies have become the Wild West of Megacity. And the sheriffs? They’re busy debating jurisdiction.

Why Not Shoot Them Down?
In a simpler time, unauthorized aerial activity over sensitive areas would’ve been met with immediate force. But now, every drone could be a liability. What if it’s a corporate asset? A domestic operator with legal standing? Or worse, a decoy for something bigger? The Machine thrives on indecision, and these drones are just the latest in a long line of puzzles too complex—or too politically fraught—for swift resolution.

The Bigger Picture:
The drone issue exposes a deeper problem. While the FBI and other agencies focus on flashy surveillance tools and AI-driven analytics, basic situational awareness falls by the wayside. The skies over Megacity are a microcosm of the broader system: advanced tech with no oversight, constant noise but little clarity, and an agency stretched too thin to act decisively.

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What’s Next?
The drones will either vanish or escalate. If it’s the former, the mystery will fade into the background hum of Megacity’s endless conspiracy chatter. If it’s the latter, we’ll see how quickly $11 billion can pivot to address a problem it was designed to prevent. Either way, the Machine moves on, and the skies remain unsettled.

In the meantime, Megacity residents look up at the drones, and down at their phones, waiting for answers that never come.

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