[Jeff Winston]

Martin Dominik of Scotland's University of St. Andrews said Earth-like life on planets with similar environments may be a "cosmic imperative" and intelligent extra-terrestrial beings are likely quite similar to humans.

That statement right there demonstrates that Dominik, at least, doesn't have a remote clue.

I think I'm going to get a job being an "authority" and saying the first idiotic thing that comes out of my mouth. No other qualifications needed.

I guess it really is who you know that counts.

[BenLurkin]

"They're very advanced technologically. Which suggests, rightfully so, that they're peaceful.... ....an advanced civilization is, by definition, not barbaric."

[dfwgator]

Martin Dominik of Scotland's University of St. Andrews said Earth-like life on planets with similar environments may be a "cosmic imperative" and intelligent extra-terrestrial beings are likely quite similar to humans.

Yes. So these blancmanges, blancmange-shaped creatures come from the planet Skyron in the Galaxy of Andromeda. They order 48,000,000 kilts from a Scottish menswear shop ... turn the population of England into Scotsmen (well known as the worst tennis-playing nation on Earth) thus leaving England empty during Wimbledon fortnight! Empty during Wimbledon fortnight ... what's more the papers are full of reports of blancmanges appearing on tennis courts up and down the country - practising. This can only mean one thing!

'THEY MEAN TO WIN WIMBLEDON'