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The Political Orphanage

UFO Whistleblowers and Congress

Aug 23, 2023
Former intelligence officer David Grusch recently appeared before Congress, claiming that the US government possesses extraterrestrial vehicles and alien bodies. How credible are these claims and how should the government respond? Brian Dunning, host of The Skeptoid podcast and "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To See," joins the discussion on UFOs and the government's knowledge.
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Quick takeaways

  • Testimonies from individuals like David Grush claiming evidence of recovered alien spacecraft lack credibility due to bias and reliance on debunked UFO stories.
  • The current approach taken by government agencies to investigate UFOs is flawed, as experts from specific fields should be included to provide a thorough analysis of reports.

Deep dives

The testimonies in the UFO hearings are not credible

The recent UFO hearings in the House of Representatives featured testimonies from individuals like David Grush, who claimed to have evidence of recovered alien spacecraft. However, upon scrutiny, it becomes evident that these testimonies are not credible. David Grush's background reveals a lifelong belief in alien visitation, and his claims are based on widely debunked UFO stories from the past. Moreover, the lack of due diligence in verifying the sources and stories presented in the hearings raises questions about the credibility of the information shared.

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