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Oh indeed. This is how the general mass who doesn't think for themselves work. These people believe everything that's on TV, that they read, and I'm sorry to say it, but movies about aliens and ufos have only brought them Away from the subject. They don't for one second stop to think where the subject even came from.
Here's how I believe it may happen; people are brainwashed and fed ideas through whatever means. They incorporate these ideas into their lives and believe them as "real," and it becomes part of their "truth." You challenge that "truth" and you are seen as perhaps a liar, or someone who is nuts, or who doesn't know what he/she is talking about.
Originally posted by CYRAX
I think why people dont believe in UFOS are because they are scared of the truth, they are so brainwashed from the mass media that aliens and ufos are for looneys people who dont no the difference between reality and fantasy
Originally posted by SuicideVirus
Originally posted by CYRAX
I think why people dont believe in UFOS are because they are scared of the truth, they are so brainwashed from the mass media that aliens and ufos are for looneys people who dont no the difference between reality and fantasy
If by "UFOs" you mean physical aircraft or spacecraft piloted or guided by ET beings or intelligences, I will tell you that I don't "believe" in such things because I have yet to be provided with any undeniable proof that it's the correct or best explanation of the phenomenon.
As for the "truth," well, William Blake said "Beauty is truth, and truth, beauty." I'm not afraid of it. I'm much more afraid of looking like a total idiot for falling for some ridiculous hoax or misidentification on my part.
People get in such a hurry to "settle" the matter in their own minds. To make a decision about it and stick with it. I know it won't kill me to decide on a position and then change it later if I turn out to be wrong, but I'd rather just say, "I don't know," or "I don't have enough information yet that I'm comfortable about making a judgment." That way I don't have to change my mind later.
If you've personally experienced or had that kind of information or evidence presented to you, so that you feel comfortable in making such a definitive statement, good for you. I haven't. You're free to tell me or show me what you know, and I'll decide for myself if it's definitive.
I'm remaining open minded about the whole thing, but at this point I have to say that I've seen no good proof that UFOs are ET craft of any kind. Show me some good proof, and I'll say differently. Simple as that.
Originally posted by Palasheea
But most think they are experimental aircraft manufactured by our military in conjunction with civilian-based corporations who either have the funds to invest in such research or are actively involved in manufacturing those parts needed for such constructions. [edit on 20-2-2007 by Palasheea]
Originally posted by CYRAX
I think why people dont believe in UFOS are because they are scared of the truth, they are so brainwashed from the mass media that aliens and ufos are for looneys people who dont no the difference between reality and fantasy, i think if a sceptic saw a ufo land in front of them they still would not believe it was a ufo, if you believe in god or ghosts or any other thing that cant be proved by scientists why is it so hard to believe that we are beign visited by beigns from another world ,everyone has a right to believe in what they want to but why if i said i believed in ufos to the public i must be a weirdo, most my friends dont believe in ufos and when i start to talk to them about them they always try to change the subject, i am tired of trying to get people to have a opened mind and that its not a black and white world theres grey in the middle just waiting for people to find out that theres so much to this world and universe that we dont no im just glad theres sites sites like this and people out there who are fighting for the things that the majority of people dont see and the miniroty of people on this subject that do believe THANK YOU.
Originally posted by PalasheeaThere are two categories of the UFO phenomenon and one of those categories, rather you or anybody else likes this not, falls within the realm of the paranormal. The other category falls into the black budget/man-made realm regardless how inexplicable those aerobatics may seem to the average viewer when such sightings occur. Both types are seen with equal realness by the viewer when these sightings in either category occur and for this reason it's very difficult to discern if it's one kind of UFO or another.
[edit on 20-2-2007 by Palasheea]
Originally posted by tezzajw
I couldn't be certain if you were quoting from a reliable source, or if you were just expressing an opinion for part of your piece, or the whole of your piece.
It's all opinion, no worries. There's no need for me to try and verify your claims then.
Thanks.
Originally posted by Drexon
Pala> So did you want me to comment your speculation? I dunno, I felt I kinda couldn't, heh. All I can really say is that I'm sorry I had these experiences, I'd be much happier without them. =/
Originally posted by Drexon
I'll take you up on that. Here, the STS-80 UFO footage in all its beauty.
www.youtube.com...