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For a rigorous strategic analysis as to what is likely to play out over the next century, read George Friedman's The Next 100 Years. In his view the world will continue to remain divided, with various powers challenging American hegemony. I highly recommend it for those interested in a...

Sorry, one final point: if I am a political opponent to the new Federal healthcare program, I would love to get my hands on an actual example of a therapist, being compensated by public funds, who works alongside David Jacobs or Budd Hopkins. I would be certain that story appeared on the front...

Gene, I believe you have been exceptionally even-handed and objective throughout this debate, regardless of what others may charge. I personally do not believe that we will see sufficient funding for the treatment of alleged abductees going forward. While I am not an authority in the field, I...

March 3, 2008 (3/03/08). Dorothy Izatt case as documented by the film Capturing the Light. In my view, some of the most credible film footage ever taken. Enjoy.

One piece of evidence I have always found fascinating are the films of Dorothy Izatt, which was discussed on an early episode of the Paracast and which many find credible. Ms. Izatt took (I believe) 30 mm film of UFOs that seemed to consistently fly over her home in Canada. Suddenly, on one...

Emma, I personally think you should continue to stick around and actively post on the Paracast Forum, but perhaps avoid discussing your situation with Dr. Jacobs (which hopefully other Forum members will respect). Your notes strike me as very level headed and thoughtful. In my view some of...

You obviously haven't read my past posts on the topic of abductions. And if you perceive that others are giving you "attitude" or "insulting you", go back and re-read your past posts to others, and reflect again carefully. You are just a nasty piece of work. Biedny was spot on.

Are you always this nasty, or just on this message board? Now I understand why David Biedny previously banned you from the Forum.

Gene, that very well may be the case -- I have never been involved in the submission of a claim to Medicare or Medicaid. Perhaps all that needs to be detailed is 'severe anxiety' or a rather generic disorder that doesn't raise suspicion, with hypnosis being omitted as one course of treatment...

While I am not an expert in the mental health field, I have trouble seeing how a trained professional who is compensated by Uncle Sam can justify a sustained course of treatment for someone who complains of abduction-related issues --- unless they make the more serious diagnosis of schizophrenia...

Archie, I can understand why Ms. Woods would not want to publicly disclose her identity, but as to the therapist, I believe you are right. The therapist is likely to have doctor/patient confidentiality restrictions in New Zealand, so there should be less of an issue with the disclosure of...

Regarding Dr. Jacobs' books, particularly The Threat, I have to say that I did not find it overly sexual in tone, nor did I get the impression that Dr. Jacobs was 'obsessed' with sex. The way it has been described here in this thread you would think you were reading The Penthouse Forum.

Double Nought Spy, you are exactly right. I am baffled how some can state so clearly who is at fault and what their mental condition is with the limited information we have, principally from one side. I suspect this case will never go to a court or other deliberative body where the proper...

Brownie, With all due respect, do you happen to know Dr. Jacobs personally? Do you have any reasonable basis to make the claim that he is "unstable, unethical" any more than someone can make exactly the same claim that Ms. Woods is unstable and unethical (or indeed, "bat shit insane")...

IndigoEyes, Thank you for your very thoughtful response. I would agree with a number of your points. In particular, I think it would be extremely healthy for the field of abduction research to get some new blood in it who can re-look at the phenomenon ab initio. If they use hypnosis, the...

IndigoEyes, I agree with your rough breakdown. However, I would add that John Mack squarely falls into your category 1 while in category 2 there are numerous properly trained, seasoned practitioners of hypnosis who tend not to be as academically oriented (e.g., John Carpenter). As such, the...

Frankly, at this point I think people will need to 'agree to disagree' on the effectiveness of hypnosis as a tool when administered by a trained professional (e.g., John Mack or John Carpenter). It appears that hypnosis is generally employed only when there are other irregular events in the...

Underdog, do you have a source or link for this therapist statement? The skeptics will question why an individual would see a therapist for an entire decade (presumably 1992 - 2002) to discuss "general life issues" related to "unexplained personal experiences," without a more significant...

Emma, thanks for your detailed and cogent response. I suspect that you would guess, in this field more than others, people would look for a government or covert angle to make sense of what is happening. I personally doubt the CIA, MI-5 and most other agencies would find it worth the time...

Sorry, but something just crossed my mind after talking with a friend who is also into paranormal subjects. To be clear, I don't buy into this, but I am going to throw it out for group discussion: What if Ms. Woods is not acting alone? More specifically, what if she is the front for some type...