Former Pentagon UFO Investigator [not a kook] Is Pissed Because Congress Believes In Conspiracy Theories ( www.vice.com )

So why did he stop hunting for UFOs on behalf of the American government? In short: Because congressional leaders believe in conspiracy theories with absolutely no substantial proof. “Our efforts were ultimately overwhelmed by sensational but unsupported claims that ignored contradictory evidence yet captured the attention of...

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