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This gives us the opportunity to answer the age-old question, if a manatee looks through a window underwater does he or she leave nose prints?
December 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This gives us the opportunity to answer the age-old question, if a manatee looks through a window underwater does he or she leave nose prints?
"I love them but these naked bipedal dogs have some wacky customs. You never know what will set them off. It's a tree! Deer have peed on it, birds have peed on it, squirrels have peed on it, but heaven forbid I pee on it."
December 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"I love them but these naked bipedal dogs have some wacky customs. You never know what will set them off. It's a tree! Deer have peed on it, birds have peed on it, squirrels have peed on it, but heaven forbid I pee on it."
Nothing in the essay convinces me that these links are unlikely. In fact, Epstein's behavior is exactly what one would expect from an intelligence agent. Read with that thought in mind, the essay is a pretty striking suggestion that this possibility needs dogged investigation.
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Nothing in the essay convinces me that these links are unlikely. In fact, Epstein's behavior is exactly what one would expect from an intelligence agent. Read with that thought in mind, the essay is a pretty striking suggestion that this possibility needs dogged investigation.
Thanks so much for this link and referral to the essay by @anandwrites. I find it a really perceptive summary of the big picture of the Epstein emails.
One point I take issue with: dismissal of potential Epstein links with intelligence agencies as a conspiracy. >
One point I take issue with: dismissal of potential Epstein links with intelligence agencies as a conspiracy. >
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks so much for this link and referral to the essay by @anandwrites. I find it a really perceptive summary of the big picture of the Epstein emails.
One point I take issue with: dismissal of potential Epstein links with intelligence agencies as a conspiracy. >
One point I take issue with: dismissal of potential Epstein links with intelligence agencies as a conspiracy. >
Certainly all plausible, but I'd add
Cause maximal distraction, so that while attention is (rightly) focused on immediate humanitarian issues, strategic elements continue with their attack on rule of law, gutting institutions, and undermining free elections (everything, everywhere, all at once)
Cause maximal distraction, so that while attention is (rightly) focused on immediate humanitarian issues, strategic elements continue with their attack on rule of law, gutting institutions, and undermining free elections (everything, everywhere, all at once)
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Certainly all plausible, but I'd add
Cause maximal distraction, so that while attention is (rightly) focused on immediate humanitarian issues, strategic elements continue with their attack on rule of law, gutting institutions, and undermining free elections (everything, everywhere, all at once)
Cause maximal distraction, so that while attention is (rightly) focused on immediate humanitarian issues, strategic elements continue with their attack on rule of law, gutting institutions, and undermining free elections (everything, everywhere, all at once)
Great News!! They should let you ask the questions!
September 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Great News!! They should let you ask the questions!
10/
Skillsets needed by investigators include intelligence analysis, criminal justice detection, law, psychology, anthropology, the humanities, as well as science and engineering. The implications of either situation would be profoundly important, although the response might be quite different. /END
Skillsets needed by investigators include intelligence analysis, criminal justice detection, law, psychology, anthropology, the humanities, as well as science and engineering. The implications of either situation would be profoundly important, although the response might be quite different. /END
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Skillsets needed by investigators include intelligence analysis, criminal justice detection, law, psychology, anthropology, the humanities, as well as science and engineering. The implications of either situation would be profoundly important, although the response might be quite different. /END
Skillsets needed by investigators include intelligence analysis, criminal justice detection, law, psychology, anthropology, the humanities, as well as science and engineering. The implications of either situation would be profoundly important, although the response might be quite different. /END
9/n
the possible characteristics of the source phenomenon. An open-minded investigation that considers the rogue group possibility would resemble one considering NHI. In the latter case, anthropomorphic assumptions about behavior or intentions are best avoided.
the possible characteristics of the source phenomenon. An open-minded investigation that considers the rogue group possibility would resemble one considering NHI. In the latter case, anthropomorphic assumptions about behavior or intentions are best avoided.
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
9/n
the possible characteristics of the source phenomenon. An open-minded investigation that considers the rogue group possibility would resemble one considering NHI. In the latter case, anthropomorphic assumptions about behavior or intentions are best avoided.
the possible characteristics of the source phenomenon. An open-minded investigation that considers the rogue group possibility would resemble one considering NHI. In the latter case, anthropomorphic assumptions about behavior or intentions are best avoided.
8/n
"National security" and "just human technology" arguments, often used to deflect investigation should carry no weight in deciding whether to proceed. Both mimicry and use of culturally-knowledgeable deception, such as use of "national security" procedures, must be included in
"National security" and "just human technology" arguments, often used to deflect investigation should carry no weight in deciding whether to proceed. Both mimicry and use of culturally-knowledgeable deception, such as use of "national security" procedures, must be included in
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
8/n
"National security" and "just human technology" arguments, often used to deflect investigation should carry no weight in deciding whether to proceed. Both mimicry and use of culturally-knowledgeable deception, such as use of "national security" procedures, must be included in
"National security" and "just human technology" arguments, often used to deflect investigation should carry no weight in deciding whether to proceed. Both mimicry and use of culturally-knowledgeable deception, such as use of "national security" procedures, must be included in
7/n
nor favor a particular state nor conduct reconnaissance of typical targets nor be confined to citizens of one country nor be confined to a particular continent. "National security" might have no particular meaning or importance to such a group.
nor favor a particular state nor conduct reconnaissance of typical targets nor be confined to citizens of one country nor be confined to a particular continent. "National security" might have no particular meaning or importance to such a group.
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
7/n
nor favor a particular state nor conduct reconnaissance of typical targets nor be confined to citizens of one country nor be confined to a particular continent. "National security" might have no particular meaning or importance to such a group.
nor favor a particular state nor conduct reconnaissance of typical targets nor be confined to citizens of one country nor be confined to a particular continent. "National security" might have no particular meaning or importance to such a group.
6/n
they would not necessarily debrief military witnesses nor require NDAs nor test only in military reservations nor avoid testing on unwitting military or civilians nor show a conventional technology development trail nor deploy the technology in military conflict nor avoid such deployment
they would not necessarily debrief military witnesses nor require NDAs nor test only in military reservations nor avoid testing on unwitting military or civilians nor show a conventional technology development trail nor deploy the technology in military conflict nor avoid such deployment
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
6/n
they would not necessarily debrief military witnesses nor require NDAs nor test only in military reservations nor avoid testing on unwitting military or civilians nor show a conventional technology development trail nor deploy the technology in military conflict nor avoid such deployment
they would not necessarily debrief military witnesses nor require NDAs nor test only in military reservations nor avoid testing on unwitting military or civilians nor show a conventional technology development trail nor deploy the technology in military conflict nor avoid such deployment
5/n
of an intelligence service, military unit, or commercial entity are unhelpful or even misleading. Such a group would not necessarily follow normal procedures for "black projects" or testing of new technology. For example,
of an intelligence service, military unit, or commercial entity are unhelpful or even misleading. Such a group would not necessarily follow normal procedures for "black projects" or testing of new technology. For example,
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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of an intelligence service, military unit, or commercial entity are unhelpful or even misleading. Such a group would not necessarily follow normal procedures for "black projects" or testing of new technology. For example,
of an intelligence service, military unit, or commercial entity are unhelpful or even misleading. Such a group would not necessarily follow normal procedures for "black projects" or testing of new technology. For example,
4/n
This is different from the commonly mentioned "rogue group within the CIA or DoD or government contractor." Such a group cannot be assumed to be acting on behalf of a state or a subdivision of a state. Its motives must be approached as an unknown. Arguments that assume normal behavior
This is different from the commonly mentioned "rogue group within the CIA or DoD or government contractor." Such a group cannot be assumed to be acting on behalf of a state or a subdivision of a state. Its motives must be approached as an unknown. Arguments that assume normal behavior
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This is different from the commonly mentioned "rogue group within the CIA or DoD or government contractor." Such a group cannot be assumed to be acting on behalf of a state or a subdivision of a state. Its motives must be approached as an unknown. Arguments that assume normal behavior
This is different from the commonly mentioned "rogue group within the CIA or DoD or government contractor." Such a group cannot be assumed to be acting on behalf of a state or a subdivision of a state. Its motives must be approached as an unknown. Arguments that assume normal behavior
3/n
a rogue group of actors who are effectively unaccountable to any legal authority must be considered as a possible source of SOME clearly anomalous UAP encounters.
a rogue group of actors who are effectively unaccountable to any legal authority must be considered as a possible source of SOME clearly anomalous UAP encounters.
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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a rogue group of actors who are effectively unaccountable to any legal authority must be considered as a possible source of SOME clearly anomalous UAP encounters.
a rogue group of actors who are effectively unaccountable to any legal authority must be considered as a possible source of SOME clearly anomalous UAP encounters.
2/n
the US experience with anomalous drones over the past 5 years in New Jersey, the West, and defense installations like Langley (where an entire aircraft unit was forced to relocate) and elsewhere in the world,
the US experience with anomalous drones over the past 5 years in New Jersey, the West, and defense installations like Langley (where an entire aircraft unit was forced to relocate) and elsewhere in the world,
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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the US experience with anomalous drones over the past 5 years in New Jersey, the West, and defense installations like Langley (where an entire aircraft unit was forced to relocate) and elsewhere in the world,
the US experience with anomalous drones over the past 5 years in New Jersey, the West, and defense installations like Langley (where an entire aircraft unit was forced to relocate) and elsewhere in the world,
This may not be the ideal time or circumstances to examine these allegations, but it will never be. But, because they have not been run to the ground and because they are glossed over, they continue to wreak unknown harm and may be related to the five-alarm fire now taking place in this country. 5/6
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This may not be the ideal time or circumstances to examine these allegations, but it will never be. But, because they have not been run to the ground and because they are glossed over, they continue to wreak unknown harm and may be related to the five-alarm fire now taking place in this country. 5/6
Whether the recent releases changed anything with respect to the bottom line conclusions of the JFK assassination is utterly besides the point. How can one have confidence in such conclusions if the lede is buried? 4/6
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Whether the recent releases changed anything with respect to the bottom line conclusions of the JFK assassination is utterly besides the point. How can one have confidence in such conclusions if the lede is buried? 4/6
There are allegations of perjury by CIA officials before Congress and statutory bodies created by Congress. If the allegations are true, the crimes above appear to be continuing to this day. 3/6
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
There are allegations of perjury by CIA officials before Congress and statutory bodies created by Congress. If the allegations are true, the crimes above appear to be continuing to this day. 3/6
The lede is, there are credible, first-hand allegations by official investigators that elements within the CIA "ran an operation" against Congress that have not been properly investigated. 2/6
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The lede is, there are credible, first-hand allegations by official investigators that elements within the CIA "ran an operation" against Congress that have not been properly investigated. 2/6
I find that sometimes sadness needs to be respected, but when I am ready to look, I can find a huge amount of wonder and goodness around me and people who care making a positive difference everywhere. And that I can make a difference, even in just everyday interactions.
May 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I find that sometimes sadness needs to be respected, but when I am ready to look, I can find a huge amount of wonder and goodness around me and people who care making a positive difference everywhere. And that I can make a difference, even in just everyday interactions.
9/9 (end): Last, I look at overall impact of his work, where the state of knowledge would be without it. I look at the criticism in this light. I look for genuine learning. And though I might be wrong, I look for glimpses of the real person behind the mask. Taken all together, I trust his work.
May 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
9/9 (end): Last, I look at overall impact of his work, where the state of knowledge would be without it. I look at the criticism in this light. I look for genuine learning. And though I might be wrong, I look for glimpses of the real person behind the mask. Taken all together, I trust his work.