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WeedFreak78

WeedFreak78

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cannabineer said:
I can think of many other and completely different scenarios. Most of which do not involve aliens. As Annie said, I would look for more plausible explanations, e.g. natural phenomena (though most pilots are skilled at identifying those), some of our own tech, horses not zebras. The idea that aliens are here and paying attention is based on the emotionally satisfying but rationally nonfunctional fallacy of self-importance.
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I really want to believe it's aliens, but deep down I know it's most likely advanced earth technology. But like I said the thing that gets me is the descriptions I read from pilots. Saucer and tic tac/cigar shaped craft that can outrun and out maneuver out most advanced aircraft. Those are both how many historic sightings are described. I keep going back to the 1561 Nuremberg wood carvings and reports of cigar shaped craft releasing gasses during the black plague.

I've seen some really strange things in my life that just make me question what's out there.
 
WeedFreak78

WeedFreak78

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Roger A. Shrubber said:
it's always been distance for me...there are so many planets so much closer to check out. you may be right. i don't think we're alone in the universe. i've just always assumed there were much more interesting things to do than watch us fling poo at each other. i'll be very disappointed if we're one of the high points of the entire universe.
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There's much more interesting things than amoeba to study on earth, but they still hold valuable info for us. Doesn't mean they're a high point, just a source of data.
 
Roger A. Shrubber

Roger A. Shrubber

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WeedFreak78 said:
I really want to believe it's aliens, but deep down I know it's most likely advanced earth technology. But like I said the thing that gets me is the descriptions I read from pilots. Saucer and tic tac/cigar shaped craft that can outrun and out maneuver out most advanced aircraft. Those are both how many historic sightings are described. I keep going back to the 1561 Nuremberg wood carvings and reports of cigar shaped craft releasing gasses during the black plague.

I've seen some really strange things in my life that just make me question what's out there.
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i've been looking for a long time, and i haven't seen a damn thing...i realize it's a big world, and i've seen very little of it, but you'd figure once in 53 years wouldn't be too much to ask...
no aliens, no ufos, no shadow men, ghosts, angels or demons. i got a pyramid and an orange rotted inside it just as fast as an orange outside it...i wore a copper bracelet and it just turned my wrist green...i wore a magnetic bracelet and it just kept catching my keys and my pocket knife...
we're not alone...it's statistically impossible that we're the only planet that life evolved on. i'm just kind of skeptical that we're prime time viewing for the rest of the galaxy
 
cannabineer

cannabineer

Ursus marijanus
Singlemalt said:
Alternatively, our solar system may merely be on a galactic "interstate", a rest stop/water station/curio shop; so we are coincidentally visited/observed. "Last gas station for 25 light yrs" as it were
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and freeway gas at over four quatloos per terajoule, shit

"to serve man" ...



and then one of these guys comes in and hogs a whole lane of pumps ...

 
BudmanTX

BudmanTX

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WeedFreak78 said:
Everyone knows the best way is with fava beans and a nice chianti, at least with the offal.

I never really considered the culinary expansion aliens could bring. I'll try just about anything as long as I see someone else eat it first.
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with that vid, and you wonder why they just fly by and lock they're doors......
 
cannabineer

cannabineer

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Grandpapy said:
The Aliens that control the placement and locations of black holes and new solar systems are the real problem. "Life as 'we' know it", is a great disclaimer.
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Galactic zoning law ... wonder if our Oort cloud has been organized into a billboard saying "Exclusive black hole gated community coming here soon" with an affixed notice about upcoming demolition work

 
WeedFreak78

WeedFreak78

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BarnBuster said:
A little late for this year but I didn't realize how many folks did not understand how to access the "free" tax preparer programs. Also looks like the major companies are issuing refunds if you were over/incorrectly charged.

https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-just-tricked-you-into-paying-to-file-your-taxes
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One of the reader comments hit it on the head:
"There's something corrupt about the government making you pay, to pay your taxes"

Their collusion with private companies to avoid having a govt. free program is criminal. I've said it before... "for the people, by the people"? BULLSHIT!
 
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