“...invading forces have usually been loud and proud. The Trojan Horse was a stealthy ploy, but the secret only lasted until a few hours after nightfall. ....”
That’s because the story tells us the “louad & proud invasion” failed for 10 years !
“....A far, far, far more likely explanation is that they are simply not here. ...”
Or not even out there !
And I say this as a SciFi fan loves those stories.
Only time will tell.
“That’s because the story tells us the “louad & proud invasion” failed for 10 years!”
Good point. If aliens from other galaxies had a long history of failed “loud and proud” attacks on our our planet - then they suddenly went quiet....
In that case, it would be me saying “Don’t be too sure they are really gone.”