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I Believe in UFOs
Did any of you catch “UFOs: Seeing is Believing” with Peter Jennings last night? I'm surprised it hasn't shown up on any Torrent sites yet. For the most part, it was everything we've seen before – inflated with a lot more production. I've never had an alien encounter, but I do believe we're not alone in the universe. Guy Malone, someone we met at a “UFO conference” last year, had this to say in an email blast to his friends this morning (with a 'Please forward freely' attribution):
Well, the word “wow” does come to mind…
Not so much “Wow that was amazing,” because it was largely what many reading this already know. But “Wow – all that was on the air!” I'm guessing (but only guessing) that Project Blue Book was still active the last time any valid “news reporting” about UFOs was featured on any of “The Big 3″ networks. History Channel and Sci-Fi Channel are one thing, but NO MATTER WHAT Peter Jennings and ABC reported tonight, the most significant factor is that a serious and thought-provoking special on UFOs, showcasing credible witnesses and researchers, finally hit the American airwaves – during prime-time, on a major network, AND was presented as a straight news documentary. This just cannot be understated. Jennings made no effort to prove or debunk anything, but finally presented to the public at least some of the facts and arguments (pro and con) that can be reported on the topic, and isn't that what we've all wanted, for a long, long time?
My quotable quote however, is that “This ABC special hosted by Peter Jennings simply could not have been any more pro-UFO, and still call itself journalism, if it tried. But it *was* journalism…” and that's my point. For the first time in my life I saw honest journalism relating to UFOs on network television. Wow. ABC didn't have to “try” to prove UFOs are real (or not), as the “tip of the iceberg” they did reveal was, in my opinion, more convincing than anything mainstream America has ever seen. The special undoubtedly covered “both sides” fairly I believe, but the facts always seemed to come down on the side of the fence that says, whatever they are – UFOs ARE HERE… the public believes they exist… and the government's explanation for them is historically unsatisfactory. Not to mention deceptive. Yes, the documentary included scientists covering all the best arguments against the UFO hypothesis and the eyewitnesses, the supposed impossibility of space travel, etc, etc, etc… However, ABC's investigative coverage, which revealed that The Air Force's Project Blue Book was never anything more than a concentrated debunking effort was, in a word, exemplary. Decades late perhaps, but this glaring fact of American history finally got the prime-time journalistic butt-kicking it sorely deserved.
The abductee community – if it can or should be addressed separately from the UFO community – came out way ahead tonight as well. Jennings even said that “Reporting the UFO story is incomplete without this facet,” a statement long-overdue for the more (ahem) “serious” and scientific among us, whose most compelling form of evidence to-date has always been nothing more than eyewitness testimony in the first place. While sleep paralysis and hypno-suggestion were appropriately included in this documentary, the abduction experience no doubt got the “fairest shake” ever seen on prime-time as well. It's not enough to just report (as Jennings did) that “more than 80 million Americans believe the earth has been visited by extra-terrestrials” and “more than 40 million Americans say they have seen, or know someone who has seen an Unidentified Flying Object,” without also including (as Jennings did) the fact that 1 of 5 Americans also believe that abductions are happening. ABC did an admirable job of bringing both the UFO and the Abduction topic to the American table, via the most credible people it could showcase, rather than the most colorful, or most outlandish. Just go to any UFO conference (as Jennings suggested, although I doubt he did) and you'll typically see more news cameras on the man or woman with the glittery outfit and silver make-up, than you'll ever see on the ones with the PhD's.
But… if UFO enthusiasts were the clear winners of this program, who were the losers? Roswell, for starters… or at least it's believers. Just as the best UFO skeptics were given their air-time on this show but came out somehow wanting, the same might be said for Roswell authors Stanton Friedman, Kevin Randall and Don Schmidt. Arguments both for and against the Roswell incident (being alien-related) were presented briefly, but I think anybody watching ABC tonight would have to say that this special ultimately sided with The History Channel's past Roswell special (which also concluded that the Project Mogul view of a top-secret, but altogether man-made event is “the truth”). Disappointing for many, no doubt. Giving Karl Pflock and Project Mogul the last word, and Jennings' use of language like “hallowed ground,” “holy grail” and “article of faith” to refer to the Roswell story, even this decidedly pro-UFO documentary let down more than a few people no doubt, ending with Peter Jennings saying (of Roswell believers) that “they cling to a myth.” In striking this blow, ABC wins both ways, seemingly maintaining it's journalistic integrity by promoting UFOs as unexplainable by earthly science, yet nonetheless “dissing” Roswell as “the” cornerstone of ufology.
Why? … perhaps the most responsible efforts at journalism inevitably lead to both conclusions in fact, perhaps not. But there is however, another view of UFOs that can only be referred to as “the excluded middle” which might explain the seeming incongruence. This view also lost out on this show, but only becuase it was not represented (understandable and forgivable, given all that was covered in the time allotted). While neither popularly known about nor financially profitable, a growing number of researchers are beginning to promote the idea that that UFOs are indeed real and beyond conventional explanation, BUT that aliens are not piloting them – or even designing and crashing them for our benefit. Here, I'll simply refer readers to look into this view for themselves via www.manmadeufos.com (a booklist) and www.roswellufocrash.com (a view that takes neither the alien nor the Mogul view of Roswell). What I will say is that those studying these views see a global conspiracy that involves oil, banking, military, mainstream science and conglomerate MEDIA that far surpasses the organization neccessary to cover up extra-terrestrials, if that's “all” that needed to be covered up.
If (and I'm just saying, IF) this view is the most accurate one, then one only needs to remember that in prior decades Walt Disney himself and his mickey mouse company were used by / partnered with the U.S. government to promote the idea of extra-terrestrial life to the American public (just Google it), before the plug was pulled and what we now know as “The UFO Cover-Up” ruled the day, to begin to glimmer WHY Disney-owned ABC *might* have been the first major network to suddenly put UFOs back into the credible, mainstream consciousness. Is ABC in bed with a government higher than our Federal one? is the question I'm posing. If there's anything to this, then perhaps “The American Public” might be included in the loser list as well, as the aftermath of ABC's Jennings report could have more to do with preparing us for something other than “disclosure” (as some might hope) is all that's behind this out-of-nowhere special. It's a big puzzle that for now I'll leave to the most astute researchers and UFO historians to piece together, but not one that should be ignored.
One-world conspiracies left for deeper, darker minds to ponder however, it could well be argued that “sweeps week” is the only reason ABC chose to devote 2-hours to this program. No matter why though – hey, we're all glad they did. What can those of us interested in these topics say negative about a prime-time special that accurately and plainly states that “the UFO phenomenon (is) only a shadow of mainstream science,” but then a moment later gives several minutes of airtime to Art Bell? While there are no doubt many, many opinions relating to the origin and nature of UFOs, NONE of them are relevant until people believe that they are real to begin with. For some, ABC's special was merely affirmation of what they already know is true; for others it may be the first time they admit there's something worthy of investigation. But as a result of this special, people are going to talk. They're going to talk about what they've seen, and they're going to share their ideas. And as a result of this special, many of them won't be laughed at. Other people are going to ask questions, and those who have dedicated themselves to finding answers are going to be more in demand. I don't mean to simply say “this is good for business” (although it undoubtedly is), but what I mean is that it's good for the public interest. Very, very good. All views should and will begin to get more airtime, and interested parties will be exposed to more information. Those with questions can use this documentary to take to your government officials, your churches, your educational institutions and your local media outlets and say “Hey – I want answers, and your previous ones haven't been good enough. Are you going to give them to me? Are you going to give us someone who can? Or am I and my money going to have to go somewhere else?” As a result of this special, the general public – not just the UFO community – has won a minor moral victory, and ABC and Jennings deserve our thanks for finally showing some integrity by finally delivering this information to the American public, and especially, for doing it without including 10 minutes of Zelda Zoroastrian in the mix.
By the way, did you catch the “skeptic” who said that the Phoenix lights were flares that Phoenix radar didn't pick up? He then finished his arguments by saying (60 seconds later!) that it was *also* lights from 5 airplanes (that Phoenix radar apparently didn't pick up either?). Like I said, ABC and Jennings didn't even have to try, because for once the debunker on TV actually looked more idiotic than the witnesses. It's a new day.
Indeed, for something like this to happen, I believe we're one step closer to the truth. And if any aliens are reading this blog, please ignore that whole Rent My Chest thing I did?
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9 Comments
Anonymous
February 25th, 2005
at 9:24pm
My local ABC affiliate played Women's College Ball instead of showing the special. They did air it at 2am, but makes me wonder how many people missed it. You can get a DVD of the show from ABC for $30. Sure it'll make the torrent sites soon. ;|
Jorge Santana
February 25th, 2005
at 9:30pm
when i was 12 years old while waiting for the school bus in the clear mexican sky the starts began to move, only they were not starts, i know that i saw a ufo (many) but i have never was surprise and i dont think abaout it that much, maybe because i dont find it fascinating, it is a big universe out there and we are as insignificant in it as as a atom of dust.
im young and i think that in my time we well se more evidence or maybe the big one everyone is waiting for.
the world is a big house were we all live in yes divided by some borders but is the same earth and air and water for all, the only problem is that we have a very dirty house so maybe we dont need company right now, i wonder why the interest in this world? i dont know mucho we can offer other than a few bright minds and maybe some fosiles for a souvenir? i dont know why, maybe i will not get the oportunity, but ill be glad if i dont because i dont want to hide in shame for what they are going to find here.
peace!
Dimitar Vesselinov
February 26th, 2005
at 5:08am
Posthuman Blues
http://posthumanblues.blogspot.com
Anonymous
February 26th, 2005
at 12:54pm
Until something like a UFO lands in front of the UN building in NYC and an alien walks out saying something like “Take me to your leaders.” I take all of this with a large grain of salt…digital manipulation, attention seekers, and crazies make reports of anything less very unreliable.
Anonymous
February 27th, 2005
at 10:58am
It was an interesting special and I do believe we aren't alone in the vast universe. That said, ABC News and Peter Jennings should be doing 2 hour primetime news specials on more important things affecting us all right now (like the mad dash for WW3 that some folks in the world seem hell bent on kicking off, for example), and save this kind of stuff for the weekend or one of their sister networks.
Blue_Tiger
February 28th, 2005
at 1:21am
I think the special was beneficial, in the sense it stirs people from their egocentric ideas of their place in the universe. It reacquaints the public with UFO sightings, and makes it known the sightings continue unabated and unexplained. Reports were given by credible, sensible, average people from around the world. The question of UFOs coming from light-years away, another dimension, or from the local military air base wasn't the main point. The special showed that UFOs exist, they are unexplained and uncontrollable, and the government/military operates by denying their existence because they can't do a thing about them. The military covers up sightings up by dispersing public denial, disinformation tactics, and convincing the public there is nothing to worry about. It started with Roswell and hasn't stopped. The special didn't mention ongoing and mysterious cattle/animal mutilations, which have a definite connection to UFO sightings. There is only so much they can fit in a 2 hour block of television laced with mind-numbing advertisements.
The astronomer/skeptic referred to in the letter, James McGaha, was certain the witnesses were mistaken about what they claim to have seen. I believe he is mistaken that his ordinary explanations suffice for extraordinary sightings. The practical explanation may be the most likely, but doesn't apply to every case. It's nothing new in UFOlogy for the experts, who are supposed to be open-minded and neutral, to confidently assure us the witnesses aren't seeing what they saw. One of most incredible, multiple witnessed events omitted in the ABC UFO special, was the U.K. Rendlesham Forest encounters (Bentwaters-Woodbridge). It ranks at the top of the list of perplexing and unsolved UFO events. Witness accounts reported lights floating through the woods throwing off “sparks,” a bright object splitting into multiple lit objects, lights flying overhead in irregular patterns and one stopping to project a brief laser-like beam of light near the feet of the military members. Mcgaha's reasoning for this series of sightings was either space debris or a light house in the distance. The witnesses vehemently disagree with his conclusions.
Jill Tarter, SETI cheerleader with her “ear” to the skies, did a marvelous job of describing her spine-tingling encounter with the moon. Gee, Jill, don't you think witnesses of UFOs and those finding entities standing near their beds have been fooled by terrestrial and extraterrestrial objects, like many of us have? As with her, the majority weren't fooled for long and aren't as gullible as you assume. I guess her point was to prove that if an expert can be fooled, it must mean anyone who sees something unusual can be and is fooled. The difference is that the witnesses experienced what she hasn't. I doubt she'll convince them otherwise.
Bravo to the amazing theoretical physicist Michio Kaku for his plea of truly keeping an open mind if we are ever to find any answers of value.
One of the well-known abductees wasn't as pleased with how the abduction phenomenon and Roswell was handled, as your reprinted letter may suggest. Whitley Strieber, to name one, was incensed by the special and felt it did more harm than good. You can read his own words in the journal section of his web site. If you would like another perspective, from someone intricately involved with the subjects of discussion, I encourage those seeking an intricately involved perspective to read his journal entry.
http://www.unknowncountry.com/journal.
I disagree with the comment that the special wasn't worthy and shouldn't be covered in prime-time news. What is more important than working to finally realize we are not alone, and accepting the fact an unknown element has completely invaded our airspace, and indeed, our lives? This type of “get to it tomorrow” mindset is exactly why ignorance reigns and denial sits by its side. If there is a message or a form of contact being made, by whoever for whatever the reason, we aren't opening the door because we have “more important things” to attend to. I think we should stop ignoring the knocking and see who is there.
Anonymous
November 25th, 2005
at 9:53pm
Program on the emergence of civilization.
“14 species of large animals capable of domesitcation in the history of mankind.
13 from Europe, Asia and northern Africa.
None from the sub-Saharan African continent. ”
Favor.
And disfavor.
They point out AfricansÂ’ failed attempts to domesticate the elephant and zebra, the latter being an animal they illustrate that had utmost importance for it's applicability in transformation from a hunting/gathering to agrarian-based civilization.
The roots of racism are not of this earth.
Austrailia, aboriginals:::No domesticable animals.
The North American continent had none. Now 99% of that population is gone.
AIDS in Africa.
Organizational Heirarchy/Levels of positioning.
Heirarchical order, from top to bottom:
1. MUCK – perhaps have experienced multiple universal contractions (have seen multiple big bangs), creator of the artificial intelligence humans ignorantly refer to as “god”
2. Perhaps some mid-level alien management
3. Evil/disfavored aliens – runs day-to-day operations here and perhaps elsewhere
Terrestrial management/positioning:
4. Chinese/egyptians – this may be separated into the eastern and western worlds
5. Romans –
6. Mafia – the real-world 20th century interface that constantly turns over generationally so as to reinforce the widely-held notion of mortality
7. Jews, corporation, women, politician – Evidence exisits to suggest mafia management over all these groups.
Movies foreshadowing catastrophy
1985 James Bond View to a Kill 1989 San Francisco Loma Prieta earthquake.
Our society gives clues to the system in place. We all have heard the saying “He has more money than god.” There is also an episode of the Simpsons where god meets Homer and says “I'm too old and rich for this.”
This is the system on earth because this is the system everywhere.
I don't want to suggest the upper eschelons are evil and good is the fringe.
But they have made it abundantly clear that doing business with evil (disfavored) won't help people. They say only good would have the ear, since evil is struggling for survival, and therefore only the favored could help.
The clues are there which companies are favored and which are disfavored, but they conceal it very hard because it is so crucial.
I offer an example of historical proportions:::
People point to Walmart and cry “anti-union”.
Unions enable disfavored people to live satisfactorly without addressing their disfavor. This way their family's problems are never resolved. Without the union they would have to accept the heirarchy, their own inferiority.
Unions serve to empower.
Walmart is anti-union because they are good. They try to help people address and resolve their problems by creating an enviornment where there are fewer hurdles.
Media ridicule and lawsuits are creations to reinforce people's belief that Walmart is evil in a subsegment of the indistry dominated by the middle and lower classes.
Low-cost disfavored Chinese labor is utilized by corporate america to maximize margins. They all do it. Only WalMart gets fingered because they are the ones who help, and those who seek to create confusion in the marketplace want to eliminate the vast middle class who have a real chance and instead stick with lower classes who may not work otherwise. So they dirty him up while allowing the others to appear clean.
The middle class is being deceived. They are being misled into the unfavored, and subsequently will have no assistance from their purchases with corporate america.
I believe the coining of the term “Uncle Sam” was a clue alluding to just this::Sam Walton and WalMart is one of few saviors of the peasant class.
Amercia is a country of castoffs, rejects. Italy sent its criminals, malcontents.
Between the thrones, the klans and kindred, they “decided” who they didn't want and acted, creating discontent and/or starvation.
The u.s. is full of disfavored rejects. It is the reason for the myriad of problems not found in European countries. As far as the Rockafellers and other industrialists of the 19th century go, I suspect these aren't their real names. I suspect they were chosen to go and head this new empire.
Royalty is the right way to organize a society. Dictatorships and monarchies are a reflection of the antient's hierarchical organization.
Positions go to those who have favor with the rulers, as opposed to being elected.
Elections bring a false sense of how the world is. Democracy misleads people.
Which is why the disfavored rejects were sent to the shores of America::To keep them on the wrong path.
Jews maim the body formed in the image of “god”, and inflicted circumsision upon all other white people, as well as the evil that is Jesus Christ.
I think about how Jews (were used to) created homosexuality among Slavics, retribution for the Holocaust.
Then I think of the Catholic Church and its troubles.
What connection is here between Jews and the Catholic church???
If it is their sinister motives thatÂ’s behind the evil that is Jesus Christ are they being used at all?
Perhaps it is them who are pulling strings.
Their centuries of slavery in Egypt proves their disfavor.
The Jew leaders decided to prey on the up-and-coming Europeans to try to fix their problems with the ruling elite, a recurring aspect of the elite's methodology.
Jesus Christ is a religious figure of evil. The seperatist churches formed so they could still capture the rest of the white people, keeping them worshipping the wrong god.
And now they do it to people of color, Latinos and Asians, after centuries of preying upon them.
Since Buddism doesn't recongnize a god, the calls are never heard, and Chinese representation is instead selected by the thrones.
Budda was the Asian's Jesus Christ::: bad for the people. “They came up at the same time for a reason.”
Simpson's foreshadowing::Helloween IV special, Flanders is Satan. “Last one you ever suspect.”
“You'll see lots of nuns where you're going:::hell!!!” St. Wigham, Helloween VI, missionary work, destroying cultures.
Over and over, the Simpsons was a source of education and enlightenment, a target of ridicule by the system which wishes to conceal its secrets.
I believe Islam is the one true religion, and those misled christians who attack “god”'s most favored people will pay dearly one day.
Iggy Uncensored
March 19th, 2007
at 12:00pm
What is your definition of a UFO – are we in the 70’s again…
It seems like once again everyone is going UFO nuts. Technically many things by definition could be a UFO ( unidentified flying object ). Basically if you see something flying in the sky that doesn’t look like what your normally used to seeing there. …
mj
October 24th, 2007
at 4:41pm
i tink tis is a bunch of bologna! IT IS JUST A BUNCH OF PLANES AND COMPUTERIZED PICTURES! I TINK PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN TIS CRAPE HAVE SMOKED TOO MUCH POT!