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Originally posted by TheBorg
Well, to be frank, EarthSister, assuming immediately by what he's told us that he's been contacted by aliens is a bit of a stretch too. His physical scars are what he's most puzzled by, or so that's what I've gathered.
As I've said before, I think you and Paul Richard have this thing all wrong. I'm a Realist in many respects, and I think there might very well be a physical explanation for these happenings, aside from the paranormal ones that you two are so rapidly leaning towards. ALWAYS remain skeptical, yes, but do not immediately rush there when you simply cannot explain something right off hand.
Stop putting thoughts into his head yourself. Granted, we're all posing ideas that make sense to each of us, and I think that's good in the decision-making process, but isn't it a bit rash to rush STRAIGHT to alien contact/abduction/anal probe (last one is sarcasm people. leave it at that )?
As Sherlock Holmes always said, "Eliminate all other possibilities, and whatever remains, no matter how rediculous it sounds, MUST be the truth." We haven't exhausted all possibilities yet. Why don't we wait until the aliens are the last choice, since they are the least believable here?
Originally posted by AnOldWanderer
One speaks to my logic by suggesting a malevolent nature to these beings, and a possible agenda. The other, speaks to my logic by suggesting a journey inside, and that "truth" can only come from my own understanding.
Both are, in my opinion, excellent stances. I look at every angle to a situation, and as these two are the most prominent viewpoints I have come across, I greatly appreciate and respect both of them.
Originally posted by EarthSister
Originally posted by TheBorg
Well, to be frank, EarthSister, assuming immediately by what he's told us that he's been contacted by aliens is a bit of a stretch too. His physical scars are what he's most puzzled by, or so that's what I've gathered.
As I've said before, I think you and Paul Richard have this thing all wrong. I'm a Realist in many respects, and I think there might very well be a physical explanation for these happenings, aside from the paranormal ones that you two are so rapidly leaning towards. ALWAYS remain skeptical, yes, but do not immediately rush there when you simply cannot explain something right off hand.
Alien experiences are normal, not paranormal. The alien people are physical, just like you and me. Alien experiences are beyond your belief because there is no personal experience or understanding of them in your own mind. But do not assume that nobody else may know something you do not. The world and Universe are made of infinitely more things than we can explain right off hand, and sometimes we get a glimpse of them. I know what you are saying-- more like "Don't go off the deep end over something if you are not even sure of what it is." and I agree with that. "Immediately rushing" to do whatever you can to figure out what is going on is infinitely better than to be in denial that something happened, or that something exists, or to instead doubt your own sanity, or to keep it shameful a secret from your family and peers so that they do not look at you as a kook.
Stop putting thoughts into his head yourself. Granted, we're all posing ideas that make sense to each of us, and I think that's good in the decision-making process, but isn't it a bit rash to rush STRAIGHT to alien contact/abduction/anal probe (last one is sarcasm people. leave it at that )?
To offer encouragement and support, we can only go by what JP says and not by everybody else's gossip. It's not a rush at all. JP found us himself and he addressed us because of our discussions. His experiences sound exactly like alien life to me and my understanding comes from my lifelong experience in learning how they happen. Somebody can't just make these up without somebody else who actually knows the aliens knowing that. And see what you did with that "anal probe" comment? Every wiseguy who knows nothing personally about alien life who gives his opinion about alien life throws that one in there because it stands out the most in their minds among all things they hear repeated. They do not have anything better to offer. That is the power of commercialism and propaganda and gossip.
As Sherlock Holmes always said, "Eliminate all other possibilities, and whatever remains, no matter how rediculous it sounds, MUST be the truth." We haven't exhausted all possibilities yet. Why don't we wait until the aliens are the last choice, since they are the least believable here?
Sherlock Homes is not a real person. You are using fiction to say that something has to be believable to be real. Does that mean things are disappearing all over the Universe as we deny them? Or if nothing can exist outside our minds, does that mean that the Universe already exists entirely inside our minds?
Originally posted by TheBorg
Before I begin this long rebuttal, I want to make it known that I wasn't trying, and will never try, to directly attack you or your beliefs. I just disagree is all, and am trying to be what most people call the "logical voice".
Originally posted by AnOldWanderer
Very true that I don't recall any horror stories of abduction. But with the markings I have on me, I'm sure that if there is substance to my claims, there will be some form of "medical process" buried in my head somewhere in there. Now that's not to say that it wasn't voluntary, or that they didn't give me a choice. I have a strong feeling in my "gut" as to a possible reason for it, but I'll not say it here at this time. I could message you, to see what you think of it though.
........ as life seems to have a certain, duality to it. So if there's good humans, there's evil humans, if there are in fact evil aliens, there are good aliens too.
And of course with the above statement, if we are to believe in the concept of a "Great Duality", then there's some pretty bad stuff out there as well, no?
Originally posted by AnOldWanderer
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The Borg,
Hello again. Thanks for clarifying what you meant in the proposed line of questioning. A quick note, the doctor I have as my primary care physician, is in fact not a civilian, he's an old salt (well, with the navy) like myself. I know that really holds no bearing on the issue at hand, but just wanted to point it out.
Anyways, I think I could, hmm how should I say this, "Ask a professional opinion" of a friend or two regarding the markings I have, I also could cite my medical report if they wished to look further into it. So yes I'd say that is feasible.
Now that leads me to my next thought: Would it be wise to make such an approach? I mean, as you know by now, I'm eager to unravel this mystery, but not at the expense of compromising avenues of research. Let me tell you all of a scenario I thought about all day yesterday, after reading TheBorg's clarification.
What if, and remember this is even less concrete than what I've already mentioned, but what if I have been abducted by my very own military, in specific the intelligence community? I know that sounds nuts, and it may be, but it also could be more plausible than alien intervention. Anyone have any thoughts on military abductions, or methods? I'd be interested to hear of them so I can look at this aspect as well.
Of course, that would leave motive. What motive would the military, which I had faithfully served for many years, what motive would they have to mess with me? I cannot see one, I was never involved(knowingly) in any sort of "deep black" projects. Granted I did at times have some controversial work, the majority is insignificant.
As a matter of honor, I won't speak of my work in any detail, but rest assured when I say it was nothing like the outlandish stuff I've seen on here. Having said that, I know that any postulations made by others will be random and chance at best, but you never know. So I thought I'd throw this out there.
Moving on...
Yes, I can understand your fear of waking to *ANY* nighttime intruder in you house or place of resting. I've had such an experience, although much more grounded in reality than our current subject matter. Sparing details, it was a home invasion robbery, but took place in my Motor home some years back. Very "hairy" experience to say the least, and a cause for much reflection at the time.
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[edit on 19-6-2004 by AnOldWanderer]
Originally posted by Sinobyte
First of all EarthSister, in my opinion, is a fraud.
In my opinion she's created a cliched comic book story with a supporting cast and now her and her husband are using it to exploit those in the UFO community by mixing it with their own brand of new age channeling.
Why would I think that? Ask her why she's chosing to create merchandise from this Galactic Federation and she'll claim that she can't very well make jewelry and books and hand them out for free......though she never acknowledges free downloadable e-books nor does she have any good reasoning for wanting to create Jewelry.
Go to her site, right click on a picture of an alien and what pops up? A COPYRIGHT NOTICE. She's copyrighted this supposedly real galactic federation and aliens! Interesting.
I'm an indie comic book publisher and writer and I can tell you, the only time you copyright or trademark something is when you plan to make money and nothing else. There's no other reason. These are creations that she planned from the start to make money from. It's pathetic.
Originally posted by EarthSister
You can't believe that what I do is real or true, and I honestly and most respectfully, understand your point of view. Once you deduce that I must be a fraud, you then go fishing for some way to back up your bogus opinion.
Originally posted by EarthSister
I repeat: I don't channel. And isn't it YOU who creates comic books? Imagine that.
Originally posted by EarthSister
My jewelry is incredibly beautiful and I absolutely love making it. I have never sold a single piece, although I had hoped to. I found that trying to do that was giving ugly, contemptible people an excuse to attack me. Isn't that funny? I give it away to my best friends instead. No, you can't have any.
Originally posted by EarthSister
No, you can't have my books for free either. If you are destitute, you will have to try to work something out with the publishing company. But if there is anything you would like to talk to me about my alien contacts or my experiences with them, just ask me. No charge.
Originally posted by EarthSister
When you clicked on that, were you trying to steal something? Maybe to claim as your own work? Maybe to use it to create a wild ufo abduction fantasy for your comic books with my images and my alien contacts names? Or maybe to claim as your own experience? Why don't you go draw your own pictures?
Originally posted by EarthSister
Show me the money, Honey!
Originally posted by EarthSister
I repeat: I don't channel, but I do show alien experiencers how to communicate with their own alien contacts and I encourage them to listen to them, instead of to the people who call them delusional and frauds.
Originally posted by EarthSister
I hope you have never copyrighted any of your own work. I hope you are giving it away unprotected, or else that makes you a hypocrite.
You do not know anything about alien life or about me or about what I do. You however, telegraph exactly, the only reason, why you are here with that name of yours. If you want to participate in a good fight, why don't you stick to a subject you know something about? Why randomly go around insulting people who know about things that you don't? You are here because you think the alien/ufo subject is a good one to take potshots at people in. You are here because you like to "pick on weirdos."
I know your kind. And you call what I do pathetic. Well, my opinion about your opinion is that, around here, it is nothing at all.
Originally posted by Paul_Richard
Sinobyte,
I received my hypnotherapy training from an outfit called Trident, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, in 1994. All of my counseling with abductees and those that have suffered from discarnate demonic attack has been in an unofficial capacity and without taking a fee. Some people I would counsel in person and some I would help over the Net. My experience as a spiritual medium has expanded, not hindered, my understanding on these and related issues.
I have no official "job" to inform the public. I simply have chosen to help people as much as I can with the time and energy that is available to me. No paycheck is received from doing this and I have no book deal in the works. My "business" is in serving others.
The general conclusion of self-serving and imperialistic Zetan-alien malevolence, is drawn from many researchers. I suggest you read the works of:
Budd Hopkins
Dr. David M. Jacobs
Dr. John Mack
Additionally, there is a well known hypnotherapist out of California named Donna Higbee and she also presents an excellent case.
Needless to say, you don't have to take my word for it.
[edit on 20-6-2004 by Paul_Richard]