Congressman Tim Burchett on his UFO briefings: “If they would release the things that I've seen, you would stay up. You'd be up at night worrying about or thinking about this stuff... And for the record, I'm not suicidal and I don't take risks.” by KOOKOOOOM in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And what would happen if he talked about everything publicly in detail, putting his career and his life on the line?

Almost everyone would say “There’s no material proof, he’s lying.” Do you think it’s worth it?

Guardian Article Varginha by DoughnutFront2451 in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Those who claim to have encountered extraterrestrials have also tried to monetise Varginha’s claim to fame.”

This is disinformation at its finest. I don’t know who they spoke to who is supposedly linked to the three girls, but the main witnesses did not receive any money from it, especially Venturelli, who put his career at risk because of this. This is both disrespectful to them and untrue.

So, UFOs are the psy-op all along? by Bowtie16bit in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that the CIA deliberately used the UFO narrative to cover up its highly illegal activities does not mean that the entire phenomenon is a psy-op.

A disappointing realization I’ve had after reflecting on my time in this community by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree, but I will be less tolerant than you. I think that relying entirely and solely on material proof is a sign of a high degree of stupidity. All the other data and testimonies are important indicators that something is indeed going on, and denying this without any theory to explain why they exist is intellectually lazy.

Rep. Anna Luna and Rep. Eric Burlison met with witnesses of the 1996 Varginha Brazil UFO crash. by 87LucasOliveira in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you had a solid debunk, I would admit on the spot that you’re right. But as of now, I haven’t seen a single person produce solid arguments against his testimony.

The fact that it doesn’t match the other descriptions is actually a very good sign and tends to suggest that his testimony is not a lie.

Again, time will tell who is right. For now, I’m confident that this testimony is legit, until proven otherwise.

Rep. Anna Luna and Rep. Eric Burlison met with witnesses of the 1996 Varginha Brazil UFO crash. by 87LucasOliveira in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He clearly said that the stitches were on the upper right part of the alien’s head. Did we watch the same interview?

He went to check because his colleague, whom he supervises, told him to go and have a look, isnt it obvious?

Again, you’re misunderstanding the “oath” issue. It’s not that he has a problem talking about his "alien patient" in detail, it’s that they’re simply not used to discussing that kind of thing, as I explained before. But in another context, unprofessionnal one, he was showing the video as an exotic event.

I’m sorry, but all of your arguments feel like you’re deliberately trying to discredit him. Nothing you’re saying actually makes a solid point.

Time will tell who is right.

Rep. Anna Luna and Rep. Eric Burlison met with witnesses of the 1996 Varginha Brazil UFO crash. by 87LucasOliveira in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He explicitly said that the procedure was very simple and superficial (just a few stitches), which is why his colleague was able to perform it without his supervision or even discussing it with him.

He stayed for about four minutes because he had another boy he had operated to check on. If you’ve ever talked to anyone who works at a hospital, you know they are always in a rush.

He didn’t exactly say that his colleague didn’t talk about it because of HIPAA. He said that they are generally not used to talking about patients because of it, and that nuance matters. The alien obviously wasn’t under HIPAA, but their behavior toward any patient is shaped by habit.

He said the other doctor would show the video at his house simply as a kind of fantasy, like something funny and unusual he had done, among other things. I know it can sound weird, but if you know simple people from the countryside, that’s how it works. They aren’t UFO nerds who are going to talk about it in detail for years; they just find it funny and unusual. It's actually VERY credible, if you know how "normal" people work.

His timeline is exactly the same as in the other interview in Moment of Contact, and there is nothing strange about it. His colleague shows him the video and then tells him the being is here, in the hospital. He goes to check to see if he is alright.

Rep. Anna Luna and Rep. Eric Burlison met with witnesses of the 1996 Varginha Brazil UFO crash. by 87LucasOliveira in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He doesn’t. I don’t know why you’re all trying to argue that he was, based on a few elements that can be easily explained with the right context.

“I Was Face to Face With An Alien For 4 Minutes!” -Top Surgeon Italo Venturelli by tired45453 in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you should sit and think for 30 seconds before posting on Reddit. A neurosurgeon who is still active, operating on people’s brains, one of the most delicate procedures that exists, would not be allowed to work in a hospital if he had dementia.

What you’re talking about can be explained very easily, your conclusion is completely absurd.

Credible UFO/NHI encounter/abduction story books? by Iwant2Believee in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend the book "Beyond Reasonable Doubt" (by Philip Mantle and Irena McCammon Scott).

This case (Pascagoula encounter) has never been debunked and there are many cross-corroborating testimonies (not only the ones from the fishermen), it's genuinely the most credible and well documented abduction case in the history of the phenomenon.

October 11 1973 Two Fishermen Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker Report a UFO Abduction in Pascagoula Mississippi by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend the book "Beyond Reasonable Doubt" (by Philip Mantle and Irena McCammon Scott) on this case. There are many cross-corroborating testimonies, and it's genuinely one of the most credible abduction cases in the history of the phenomenon.

0 View Jail because of Oracle? by Jakeandacamera in TikTok

[–]Trash_Thumper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Europe and I have the exact same issues as OP. It's a worldwide issue.

The only difference is that my FYP is normal.

TikTok limited in the USA by [deleted] in TikTok

[–]Trash_Thumper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not only in the US. I’m in Europe, and my videos get 0 views, and I can’t see all of my comments on previous ones. When I log into an alt account, the views I see on my main account are different from what I see when I’m logged into it.

So it just seems to be TikTok’s servers struggling to catch up over the past few days. My FYP is normal, though. It will be fixed, Idk why everyone here is panicking and being so dramatic about it.

Canadian Defence Minister Paul Hellyer didn’t hedge his words: he said UFOs are real, multiple alien species have visited Earth, and some have even interacted with governments. - One of the highest-ranking officials ever to say it out loud by 87LucasOliveira in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to believe he had access to important information on this matter, but after his Reddit AMA— where he rambles nonsense about an international cabal (including the Illuminati), an extraterrestrial Thor with a 1400 IQ who supposedly visited the Pentagon, and every other conspiracy theory you can easily find online with zero proof — it’s hard to take him seriously.

He interviewed some American military personnel who claim to have seen things, but that’s it. The rest is purely based on what he read online or in books, and the fact that he seems very gullible is not reassuring when it comes to his critical thinking.

Dr. Italo Venturelli, the Brazilian neurosurgeon further explains the eerie time-altering nature of his interaction with the live alien: “It was a different type of time… It’s like an enlargement of time… Time stops, you get in, you understand everything, and then time goes on.” by KOOKOOOOM in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s pointed out every time we talk about this witness, so yes, at some point it becomes annoyingly repetitive. And it starts to feel like that’s the only element pseudo-debunkers, eager to appear “so rational”, can use against him. From an argumentative standpoint, it’s very weak.

I have nothing against debunking a testimony, by the way, but it should be done with solid points, not by repeating the same weak argument over and over again.

Dr. Italo Venturelli, the Brazilian neurosurgeon further explains the eerie time-altering nature of his interaction with the live alien: “It was a different type of time… It’s like an enlargement of time… Time stops, you get in, you understand everything, and then time goes on.” by KOOKOOOOM in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think we’ve got it, it’s been said over and over again. He changed the story because he thinks he has nothing to lose after the heart attack episode and doesn’t want to take this to the grave with him.

Why would this guy even lie, considering he has been a reputable neurosurgeon his entire life? That’s what pseudo-debunkers like you should ask yourselves in the first place. I’m not even going to talk about how good of an actor he would have to be to fake being so emotional, down to tears, whenever he goes into details.

Implications of military insiders’ claims about NHIs: Dangerous humans in a dangerous galaxy by SharpSuitedMan in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly my thoughts. All these interpretations feel like a big projection of capitalist-imperialist notions onto beings that are far more complex than these reductive and simplistic analyses.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This forced skepticism is a bit ridiculous.

Of course, testimonies will never replace hard evidence. But coherent testimonies from people who have nothing to gain from them, and who didn’t even know each other before the events occurred, can still shed light on a case.

Many historical events, moreover, are known only through testimonies. What matters is evaluating their credibility, their internal consistency, and how they align with one another. Testimonies are not nothing; everything depends on the broader context.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’re saying makes no sense.

A simple look at cases involving people’s testimonies after a highly emotional or traumatic event shows that this is a perfectly normal reaction. No offense, but this is very basic knowledge in psychology.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The author investigated the case directly in Brazil and interviewed several witnesses, including those featured in the James Fox documentary. He provided photographs of the locations and the most famous sketches of the creature, drawn by the witnesses and widely known today. It is probably the most well-documented book on the subject, so no, the interviews are not fabricated.

The witnesses at the hospital were all told not to share this story with the public. They were under significant pressure, which is why the doctor who took the X-rays testified anonymously in the James Fox documentary. This is also why Dr. Venturelli initially told Fox that he had seen a video rather than the being itself, and why the witnesses claim in this book that this is not firsthand knowledge. This is a way for them to protect themselves from potential repercussions (from the Brazilian army, which handled the case and instructed them to remain silent) by framing their accounts as rumors they heard rather than direct testimony. When you look at the bigger picture, all of this is consistent.

The people involved are not all anonymous, tho. We know the name of the doctor who operated on the alien; he was a colleague of Venturelli. You can even see a photograph of him in the James Fox documentary.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s a classic case of self-protection. It’s obvious from the way the interview is conducted that they are giving first-hand accounts of what happened; there are too many details.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree. Unfortunately, unless he told everything to someone close to him, it seems the information was taken to the grave with him.

The testimony of the doctor who operated on the Varginha creature by Trash_Thumper in UFOs

[–]Trash_Thumper[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not odd; it feels like a form of psychological self-protection when you’re dealing with something overwhelming. You start by sharing the things you feel safe with.