UFOs: The Research, the Evidence

[Patricio Elicer]

You know I have lived a pretty long life and have chased a lot of things I thought were "intriguing". I lost a sum of money in what I thought was an intriguing adventure. I thought the "ancient astronaut" theory was intriguing at one time. I thought that intriguing evidence existed for a creature like bigfoot about the same time. Even in later years, I was intrigued by "cold fusion". However, I discovered that a lot of "intriguing" things usually are not what they seem. As a result of my experience with these things, I have developed a sense of skepticism towards wild claims. What you have presented here is no better than "ancient astronauts", "cold fusion", and "bigfoot". The evidence is not that compelling and this is why scientists (other than a select few) bother wasting their time with it.

Exactly my experience and sentiment on "intriguing things", well, except that I haven't lost money pursuing them .

 

[Sledge]

I must therefore more narrowly confine myself to the direct issue of UFOs - as is the topic of this thread.

Hmm, what was the topic of this thread again?

I stated that I would present the evidence, not only for UFOs, but also for “aliens”.

Oh yeah. So... how's that proof of aliens coming?

 

[Akhenaten]

You didn't mention the ..... and the ALL CAPS

I'm fairly sure I will though, sooner or later.

 

[TjW]

I'll see your Playboy and raise you Squid Fishing Monthy!
Which that month (August 1979) had an in-depth interview with a lone Japanese squid fisher who spoke to a credible reporter and said that whilst fishing, he was watching the plane from his position in the bay as it started to swing round toward him.

That issue also has a Peer review of Playboy saying that it's science section leaves a lot to be desired but it has much better naked chicks than those found in the fishwives section of Squid Fishing Monthly.

[qimg]http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg117/ThePsychoClown/Squid-Mag-1.jpg[/qimg]

Oh yeah, and the illustration of that boat has just taken me the last five hours It must be the longest time I've spent on one of these yet.

The thread seems to be squidding wildly out of control.

 

[EHocking]

The thread seems to be squidding wildly out of control.

That's what happens when wild speculation coleoids with critical thinking.

 

[realpaladin]

I seem to have the same problem with my collection. Maybe they used defective paper that month.

I was playing with Lego in 1979.

 

[Marduk]

I am having difficulty believing that Rramjet really thinks a 1979 porn mag a reliable source for anything but porn

have I fallen into the twilight zone or something

 

[Toke]

I am having difficulty believing that Rramjet really thinks a 1979 porn mag a reliable source for anything but porn

have I fallen into the twilight zone or something

I think it is a step up from his other source.

 

[Correa Neto]

I am having difficulty believing that Rramjet really thinks a 1979 porn mag a reliable source for anything but porn

have I fallen into the twilight zone or something

Hey, it aint porn!

Its art. Erotic art.

With interviews.

 

[Access Denied]

In his book Captain Startup mentions…

Now wait a minute, you mean to tell me a film crew goes looking for UFOs and surprise, finds one… and then cashes in by selling the footage, writing a book and appearing in Playboy?

Sorry, I’m not buying it…

[and to those who consider Playboy a step up from the National Enquirer I ask which prints the best most airbrushed faked photos?]

I am simply going on the evidence.

You’re missing the point… it’s the “evidence” that may be biased and you fail to account for.

 

[Czarcasm]

I don't use that word myself, regardless of it's legitimacy in certain cases, but let's just say that the truth is but putty in your hands.

We can use the term "but putty" now? I think it is a perfect description of this whole thread.

 

[realpaladin]

We can use the term "but putty" now? I think it is a perfect description of this whole thread.

I guess you are thinking an extra T there, huh?

 

[TSR]

We can use the term "but putty" now? I think it is a perfect description of this whole thread.

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Coffee alert next time, if you please
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[Vortigern99]

Okay – quantum physics. …and it is entirely appropriate that I cite Shakespeare’s “there are more things in heaven and earth…” soliloquy. No-one could have dreamt what quantum physics would reveal about the nature of reality before the theory was created – and indeed, there are many who still cannot “dream” about the implications of quantum physics even WITH the advantage of the theory.

Sure you want more…everybody wants more… we only have what we have – but what we have is very intriguing and suggestive of possibilities we have not even dreamt of!

1. It's not a soliloquy. Hamlet is addressing Horatio. This is known as dialogue.

2. Hamlet is talking about ghosts. What does that have to do with a. quantum physics or b. UFOs? Are you saying UFOs are ghosts? Where does Hamlet and the ghost of his dead father figure into this equation?

3. Do you ever tire of being proved wrong, and

4. Do you ever admit it when you are?

 

[Akhenaten]

Will it be ever thus? Ungracious wretch,
Fit for the mountains and the barbarous caves,
Where manners ne'er were preach'd.
Out of my sight!

 

[Czarcasm]

I guess you are thinking an extra T there, huh?

I'd love a cup, thank you. English Breakfast, honey, touch of cream.

 

[chuck4842]

The Battle of LA...stealth blimp?

 

[Marduk]

The Battle of LA...stealth blimp?

what battle
when ?

 

[chuck4842]

Astro, what's your take on the Battle of L A ?

 

[chuck4842]

Feb. 25, 1942. A UFO was tracked and shot at for about 30 mins. during WWII
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Los_Angeles