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  Seriously,  how many reservists and national guard would show up for activation in the event they couldn't find nor contact their families and children. I'd be willing to bet they would take care of their own first.
context: "Did you say Abe Lincoln?"
  "No, I didn't say Abe Lincoln. I said Hey, Blinkin." >
  
  "Hold the reins man, damn." >
  
  It could collect signals intelligence that a sat can't. And it has great loiter time. >
  
  OK, but what's it going to do with the signals it collects?  Broadcast them to some satellite?  And nobody's reported it sending out any RF. >
  
  I suppose it could be collecting data to damage the US civilian infrastructure. Without our industry, our military is on a timer during a conflict. If it were me I'd be marking all the communication relays, major power distribution centers etc. A lot of people are pointing out it can't gather more than is already on display from most spy satellites. I'd imagine foreign governments know that the American leadership can't hardly function if it's citizens are in disarray cause they can't text or call Grammy, get hair cuts, and watch the Sunday night game.