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Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
You would think this important revelation would warrant more discussion, not a mere 153 words.
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
Originally posted by rickyrrr
But that is not what I said. You declared that lack of evidence constitutes evidence.
That is what you said. The quote is right there.
Sometimes absence of evidence is evidence of absence. The fact there is no evidence for his claim means there is no evidence for his claims. That casts doubt on his story.
[edit on 13-5-2010 by DoomsdayRex]
Originally posted by Jay-morris
Originally posted by OldDragger
reply to post by Jay-morris
How long does one have to be a "sceptic' before they can draw a conclusion on a particular subject? How much "evidence" do you need to see to make up your mind?
Think 40 years is enough?
Age has nothing to do with it im afraid. We can all read!
Originally posted by rickyrrr
Not really.
Here are a few examples:
-Mom, Dad, I'm in love with another woman! Ground shaking revelation in just a handful of words.
-You do love me do you? the response is silence. Horribly disappointing revelation made with no words at all.
Originally posted by rickyrrr
The guy is saying he saw a document. There isn't much information there to begin with so I see no reason why one would expect more information based on an alleged witness of one or more pieces of paper.
Originally posted by rickyrrr
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
You would think this important revelation would warrant more discussion, not a mere 153 words.
Not really.
Here are a few examples:
-Mom, Dad, I'm in love with another woman! Ground shaking revelation in just a handful of words.
-You do love me do you? the response is silence. Horribly disappointing revelation made with no words at all.
The guy is saying he saw a document. There isn't much information there to begin with so I see no reason why one would expect more information based on an alleged witness of one or more pieces of paper.
-rrr
Originally posted by rickyrrr
There is a difference between pointing out there is no evidence and expressing doubt. I have no evidence for the fact that you went to the bathroom this morning, but I don't have any doubts.
Originally posted by WhiteDevil013
Wow, some people on this thread have completely missed the point. Arguing over what a skeptic is or isnt is a waste of time IMO.
This man's statement is truly extraordinary, and I believe him.
Not because I want to, or because I want disclosure, or because I'm part of a conspiracy website, only because my gut tells me this man is genuine.
Although he is clearly reading from a script, his words seem heartfelt, and he seems like he is really making an effort to get a message across.
The fact that he is in his later years only adds credibility in my eyes, at this stage of his life he most likely has nothing to lose, nor nothing to gain. He has worked hard, made something of himself, and since he's retiring he has nothing to fear by sharing this with the world. I'm sure this was a tough thing to play so close to his chest for so many years...
What all you skeptics and debunkers should take note of, is the fact that Mr. McElroy is doing this for no financial gain!
Most so called "whistleblowers," or people who claim to have inside knowledge of top secret things usually try and make a living selling books, or hitting the lecture circuit, sometimes charging as much as $20 a ticket!
Mr. McElroy makes it clear to the viewer that they may use the video, and share or distribute it as they see fit, that to me says more than anything about his credibility.
This man just wants to die knowing that he shared his secret with the world, and in my opinion he is a true patriot for his effort.
[edit on 13-5-2010 by WhiteDevil013]
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
However, we don't know that Eisenhower met with aliens and we don't know that state legislators are privy to documents pertaining to such. Therefore, the standard of evidence is much higher.
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
However, the evidence that McElroy saw this document is not so extraordinary, is it?
Originally posted by 6205LH
I will not believe in ET's until i see them with my own eyes. Nobody will manipulate with me anymore and i heve already wasted too many time on this issue. For me is currently this entire circus around UFO's and disclosure only very well premeditated business...
Originally posted by DoomsdayRex
Originally posted by Jay-morris
What makes you a de-bunker. This very thread, for one is a good example on how you work. Bringing in the mental,insane rubbish, even though you dont know the man, his personality etc.
Oh, so, based on his one statement I cannot make any judgement call about McElroy. But based on one thread, you can make one about me.
Originally posted by Jay-morris
I have a bit more respect for people than to throw insults that they are insane, even though i dont know them personaly, or medically...
Again, you are claiming I just threw around an insult. Out of curiosity, could you tell me what my arguments were?
reply to post by DoomsdayRex
That would be where you are wrong. There is a lot more information to be learned. Such as what were the circumstances under which he saw this document? Thus far, we only know the bare minimum. We don't know the why.
You might want to introspectively ask, what would be the point of hoaxing an internal high ranking document?
More importantly, if this document was hoaxed, then wouldn't it be inadvertently admitting to knowledge of extraterrestrials on our planet?
Originally posted by OldDragger
Originally posted by Jay-morris
Originally posted by OldDragger
reply to post by Jay-morris
How long does one have to be a "sceptic' before they can draw a conclusion on a particular subject? How much "evidence" do you need to see to make up your mind?
Think 40 years is enough?
Age has nothing to do with it im afraid. We can all read!
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What an amazingly bad answer! Amazing!
So nothing is learned with age? Were you around to see this subject develop? Where you around to see how one story was lifted from a book, into another book until it became Gospel? Were you around to see technology and media develop? Does your reading give you the experience to measure context?
You are amazingly dogmatic, and sorry to say, very shallow.
Originally posted by michael
Is this document, this Brief to President Eisenhower, available anywhere?