THE PARACAST NEWSLETTER
May 26, 2013
Leslie Kean and Retired Air Force Col. Charles Halt Appear on The Paracast
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Please Visit Our Online Store: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and an expanded collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We also offer a complete lineup of other premium merchandise for your family, your friends and your business contacts.
About The Paracast: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris are joined by investigative journalist Leslie Kean, author of "UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record," and retired Air Force Colonel Charles Halt, one of the key figures in the 1980 Randlesham UFO case in the UK. Both are scheduled to speak at 2013 Symposium on Official and Scientific Investigations of UAP (UFOs). We also ask questions posted by our forum members.
Chris O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com
Leslie Kean's Book Site: UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record | by Leslie Kean
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
It’s Not What You Know, But What You Can Prove!
By Gene Steinberg
Over the years, I’ve made a point in stating that you cannot assume that UFOs are spaceships. Sure, the evidence may seem to point in that direction, what with the objects in question displaying evidence of intelligent control, incredible feats of maneuverability and, more to the point, they appear to be solid objects in the way we understand solid.
So the logic goes that, since no Earth-based civilization that we know about can possibly manufacture such advanced aircraft, they must inevitably come from another planet, no doubt from another star system. Our own scientists have buttressed this belief as we discover more and more potential Earth-like planets in our galaxy. So it would seem to make perfect sense that one or more of them have civilizations that are capable of space travel.
So, naturally, they must be coming here. End of story, and no arguments to the contrary will be accepted.
Sure, it’s true that, when most anyone is asked if they believe in UFOs, they assume you mean extraterrestrial visitors. About a third of the U.S. population believes this to be so, according to one survey sponsored by National Geographic when they were engaged in promotion for the “Chasing UFOs” reality TV show. But often ignored is the fact that previous surveys over they years indicated that roughly half the U.S. population held that belief, or maybe they have other priorities these days that are more important than worrying about strange craft in the sky.
The recent Citizen Hearing on Disclosure, conducted by UFO disclosure evangelist Stephen Bassett, was predicated on that belief, that the hearing would somehow convince ex-members of the U.S. Congress that we were being visited by ET, and thus fuel demands that the government tells us what they really know.
But that belief system is what often dissuades scientists and government officials from studying the phenomenon. Even if the concept is perfectly reasonable based on what we know about the universe, don’t tell them that such a thing is happening now. Your pleas for disclosure will fall on deaf ears.
Unfortunately Bassett polluted his conference with the voices of people who may have sensational stories to tell, but who are unable to prove their claims. So the many speakers who presented solid evidence that something really strange is going on were overlooked by most members of the media in place of those who had the wildest claims. The press these days is more interested in provocative sound bites and entertainment than in telling you what’s really going on.
No, it’s not the alleged “liberal” media that some blame for most everything they don’t like. It’s the corporate media that discovered that profits can be made if the news coverage is tailored to achieving the highest circulation, the maximum number of hits, or high ratings.
So when you approach the people you need to interest, you have to be very careful what you say, according to investigative journalist Leslie Kean, who wrote one of the few best-selling UFO books in the last few decades, entitled, "UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record."
Her intent was not to prove or even make a case in favor of UFOs being spaceships. Instead, she focused on compelling cases that simply cannot be explained as any conventional aircraft or phenomena. Just the facts, and she and her contributors presented an intriguing collection of sightings that the skeptics simply cannot explain away.
Now it doesn’t matter so much what she personally believes about the phenomenon. Clearly she has been sufficiently impressed to devote the last 10 years of her life to the subject, and those of us who have been involved in UFO research for a long time can understand that she’s taking a huge risk. Getting involved in this field can be a dead-end for many, but she was willing to take a chance for the greater good.
Understand that it is not very difficult to take the evidence and claim it proves there is an alien origin for UFOs. How can it be otherwise? But that doesn’t mean you can prove such a thing. If the smoking gun was available, they wouldn’t be UFOs. They’d be IFOs, Identified Flying Objects.
Leslie’s goal is to persuade government officials and scientists to take the subject seriously, and commit the cases to thorough investigation. She doesn’t draw conclusions; she simply wants the experts in various fields to figure out what’s really going on.
Now it’s a sure thing that some of the scientists she’s contacted may already believe that UFOs are spaceships, or favor some other non-terrestrial explanation. Being politically correct, however, is the best way to open that door and keep it open. The subject of UFOs already has a lot of baggage, and there are many who won’t touch it with a ten-foot pole.
Indeed, some organizations, such as NARCAP (National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena), which, as the title implies, concentrates on UFOs reported by aviators, actually refers to them as UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). I suppose that’s one way to avoid the ongoing influence of the crackpots that continue to pollute the field.
Sure, it may well be that some governments already have guilty knowledge about what UFOs really are. But demanding that they tell you what you perceive to be the truth is a non-starter. They just won’t listen to you, or will repeat the usual mantra that there is no evidence that UFOs are anything but conventional objects or phenomena.
Yes, it may seem frustrating to hold back what you really believe, but that’s what being politically correct is all about. Besides, if it draws more serious attention to what’s really going on, we may all be the winners in the end.
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May 26, 2013
Leslie Kean and Retired Air Force Col. Charles Halt Appear on The Paracast
The Paracast is heard Sundays from 2:00 AM until 5:00 AM Central Time on the GCN Radio Network and affiliates around the USA, and online across the globe via download and on-demand streaming.
Why It's Important for You to Donate to The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough to pay your humble hosts decent wages. Also, we do not receive any revenue from the ads placed on the show by our network or local stations. So we hope you're able to help fill the gap, if you can, to help us cover increasing server costs and other expenses -- or perhaps provide a little extra cash for lunch and utility bills. No contribution is too small (or too large
. It’s easy to send a donation. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, at the bottom of the sidebar on the right. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com. And if you’ve had a problem getting to our Donate screen, please try again. We just fixed a serious PayPal access problem, and it should wor k properly now.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! In the summer of 2010, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
Please Visit Our Online Store: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and an expanded collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We also offer a complete lineup of other premium merchandise for your family, your friends and your business contacts.
About The Paracast: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host and acclaimed field investigator Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris are joined by investigative journalist Leslie Kean, author of "UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record," and retired Air Force Colonel Charles Halt, one of the key figures in the 1980 Randlesham UFO case in the UK. Both are scheduled to speak at 2013 Symposium on Official and Scientific Investigations of UAP (UFOs). We also ask questions posted by our forum members.
Chris O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com
Leslie Kean's Book Site: UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record | by Leslie Kean
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. We recently completed a major update that makes our community easier to navigate, and social network friendly.
It’s Not What You Know, But What You Can Prove!
By Gene Steinberg
Over the years, I’ve made a point in stating that you cannot assume that UFOs are spaceships. Sure, the evidence may seem to point in that direction, what with the objects in question displaying evidence of intelligent control, incredible feats of maneuverability and, more to the point, they appear to be solid objects in the way we understand solid.
So the logic goes that, since no Earth-based civilization that we know about can possibly manufacture such advanced aircraft, they must inevitably come from another planet, no doubt from another star system. Our own scientists have buttressed this belief as we discover more and more potential Earth-like planets in our galaxy. So it would seem to make perfect sense that one or more of them have civilizations that are capable of space travel.
So, naturally, they must be coming here. End of story, and no arguments to the contrary will be accepted.
Sure, it’s true that, when most anyone is asked if they believe in UFOs, they assume you mean extraterrestrial visitors. About a third of the U.S. population believes this to be so, according to one survey sponsored by National Geographic when they were engaged in promotion for the “Chasing UFOs” reality TV show. But often ignored is the fact that previous surveys over they years indicated that roughly half the U.S. population held that belief, or maybe they have other priorities these days that are more important than worrying about strange craft in the sky.
The recent Citizen Hearing on Disclosure, conducted by UFO disclosure evangelist Stephen Bassett, was predicated on that belief, that the hearing would somehow convince ex-members of the U.S. Congress that we were being visited by ET, and thus fuel demands that the government tells us what they really know.
But that belief system is what often dissuades scientists and government officials from studying the phenomenon. Even if the concept is perfectly reasonable based on what we know about the universe, don’t tell them that such a thing is happening now. Your pleas for disclosure will fall on deaf ears.
Unfortunately Bassett polluted his conference with the voices of people who may have sensational stories to tell, but who are unable to prove their claims. So the many speakers who presented solid evidence that something really strange is going on were overlooked by most members of the media in place of those who had the wildest claims. The press these days is more interested in provocative sound bites and entertainment than in telling you what’s really going on.
No, it’s not the alleged “liberal” media that some blame for most everything they don’t like. It’s the corporate media that discovered that profits can be made if the news coverage is tailored to achieving the highest circulation, the maximum number of hits, or high ratings.
So when you approach the people you need to interest, you have to be very careful what you say, according to investigative journalist Leslie Kean, who wrote one of the few best-selling UFO books in the last few decades, entitled, "UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record."
Her intent was not to prove or even make a case in favor of UFOs being spaceships. Instead, she focused on compelling cases that simply cannot be explained as any conventional aircraft or phenomena. Just the facts, and she and her contributors presented an intriguing collection of sightings that the skeptics simply cannot explain away.
Now it doesn’t matter so much what she personally believes about the phenomenon. Clearly she has been sufficiently impressed to devote the last 10 years of her life to the subject, and those of us who have been involved in UFO research for a long time can understand that she’s taking a huge risk. Getting involved in this field can be a dead-end for many, but she was willing to take a chance for the greater good.
Understand that it is not very difficult to take the evidence and claim it proves there is an alien origin for UFOs. How can it be otherwise? But that doesn’t mean you can prove such a thing. If the smoking gun was available, they wouldn’t be UFOs. They’d be IFOs, Identified Flying Objects.
Leslie’s goal is to persuade government officials and scientists to take the subject seriously, and commit the cases to thorough investigation. She doesn’t draw conclusions; she simply wants the experts in various fields to figure out what’s really going on.
Now it’s a sure thing that some of the scientists she’s contacted may already believe that UFOs are spaceships, or favor some other non-terrestrial explanation. Being politically correct, however, is the best way to open that door and keep it open. The subject of UFOs already has a lot of baggage, and there are many who won’t touch it with a ten-foot pole.
Indeed, some organizations, such as NARCAP (National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena), which, as the title implies, concentrates on UFOs reported by aviators, actually refers to them as UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). I suppose that’s one way to avoid the ongoing influence of the crackpots that continue to pollute the field.
Sure, it may well be that some governments already have guilty knowledge about what UFOs really are. But demanding that they tell you what you perceive to be the truth is a non-starter. They just won’t listen to you, or will repeat the usual mantra that there is no evidence that UFOs are anything but conventional objects or phenomena.
Yes, it may seem frustrating to hold back what you really believe, but that’s what being politically correct is all about. Besides, if it draws more serious attention to what’s really going on, we may all be the winners in the end.
Privacy Policy: Your personal information is safe with us. We will positively never give out your name and/or e-mail address to anybody else, and that's a promise!
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