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In reply to the discussion: UFOs are in today's news again. Step up DUers. If you have had a sighting, lets us all know. [View all]ecstatic
(32,928 posts)93. My critical thinking led me to a different conclusion:
Is another country *secretly* developing technology that's 100 times more advanced that the US? Not likely. If anything, it's a secret program in the US.
Are aliens from another planet in another galaxy sending spaceships to Earth to observe us? I really don't think so because most civilizations probably self destruct prior to becoming advanced enough to unlock the secrets of jumping galaxies, etc.
Have humans explored every inch of the planet and of the ocean? Hell no.
Are there species right here on Earth that we don't know about? Yes, hundreds of thousands, possibly millions.
Is it possible that undiscovered species are large and can fly? Of course.
So.... in my opinion, the simplest answer is that the "UFOs" are originating from our planet: either top secret technology from our own government OR large, undiscovered flying creatures that are smarter than us in many ways.
I love the ghost theory but the problem there is that I don't think a ghost can be caught on film (because they're not really here, in physical form. lol). Also, only highly tuned sensitive adults can see and/or communicate with them. I think many people opt NOT to interact with anything weird or scary due to the anti-ghost / anti "imaginary friend" conditioning that occurs during childhood.
Are aliens from another planet in another galaxy sending spaceships to Earth to observe us? I really don't think so because most civilizations probably self destruct prior to becoming advanced enough to unlock the secrets of jumping galaxies, etc.
Have humans explored every inch of the planet and of the ocean? Hell no.
Are there species right here on Earth that we don't know about? Yes, hundreds of thousands, possibly millions.
Is it possible that undiscovered species are large and can fly? Of course.
So.... in my opinion, the simplest answer is that the "UFOs" are originating from our planet: either top secret technology from our own government OR large, undiscovered flying creatures that are smarter than us in many ways.
I love the ghost theory but the problem there is that I don't think a ghost can be caught on film (because they're not really here, in physical form. lol). Also, only highly tuned sensitive adults can see and/or communicate with them. I think many people opt NOT to interact with anything weird or scary due to the anti-ghost / anti "imaginary friend" conditioning that occurs during childhood.
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UFOs are in today's news again. Step up DUers. If you have had a sighting, lets us all know. [View all]
flashman13
Apr 2023
OP
I wish I had a video. The event I described occured befor the coming of the smart phone camera.
flashman13
Apr 2023
#11
If, as you assert, "Sightings are very common." there should be at least one photo or video.
Ptah
Apr 2023
#13
There are thousands of films and videos from all over the world. One from the early 50s is of a
flashman13
Apr 2023
#22
True, as I have discovered. A gorgeous huge heron landed across the street & hung out...
Hekate
Apr 2023
#37
4/11/2023..just hangin' on back patio 12 days ago..we watched the descent...
asiliveandbreathe
Apr 2023
#10
This is a good place to make this point. People believe in fairies, fantasies, and gods with no
flashman13
Apr 2023
#18
Okay then, I still do not believe in ALIEN, other life form from outer space..
asiliveandbreathe
Apr 2023
#28
I saw the "Phoenix Lights", as did thousands. I remember the pictures in the papers.
niyad
Apr 2023
#43
If someone tells you they doubt your story, that does not mean they are "upset"
Silent3
Apr 2023
#50
Trying to discredit criticism by saying the person doing the criticizing is "upset"...
Silent3
Apr 2023
#71
You're good Bro! They are Skared... Here's the Pentagon's UFO Release Last Week
MartyTheGreek
Apr 2023
#21
This post jogs my memoires. My dad flew with the 8th Air Force over Europe in 1944. I asked him
flashman13
Apr 2023
#25
Why would you think that something that you could not identify was a "craft?"
Chainfire
Apr 2023
#33
I attach no special connotation to the word "craft". If you are more comfortable with object,
flashman13
Apr 2023
#38
Wow, where did you see them and what did they look like, if you don't mind sharing.
MLAA
Apr 2023
#44
I've not been fortunate to see an unexplainable object or craft but have zero doubt they exist.
MLAA
Apr 2023
#45
I can honestly say i saw an STAR bight object in the sky, when i was like 11 years old (late 50's)
bluestarone
Apr 2023
#64