I think we both agree that proof is essential—but digging for answers requires more than dismissing every claim out of hand. If we limit our imaginations to only the possibilities we already understand, how can we expect to expand our knowledge? We need to look critically, yet remain open-minded, rather than waiting for answers to be handed to us on a silver platter. After all, isn’t that the essence of intellectual curiosity?
I understand your skepticism about anecdotal evidence, but labeling all witness testimony as mere “claims” feels dismissive to me. Are we really to believe that soldiers, admirals, and others who have served with distinction are all deluded or dishonest? This kind of rigidity risks closing the door on valuable insights. Rejecting anecdotal evidence as a rule may shield us from gullibility, but it also risks blinding us to truths that might emerge through careful investigation.
BTW, you mentioned the phrase, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,” attributing it to Arthur C. Clarke. It’s actually Carl Sagan who popularized that idea. Clarke’s work, while visionary, focused more on imagining the future of science and technology than on making philosophical statements about evidence. It’s a minor point, but it underscores the importance of precision when dealing with big ideas, which is precisely why we can’t just reject credible claims outright.
The problem is once its established that we have reverse engineered UFO vehicles for almost a hundred years and they don't run on 93 octane and wont be topping off their fuel tanks at a Shell gas station and demanding a fill-up. Those days will be over and those in control know it.
Those who mandate crude oil, wind, solar, nuclear and the rest know that once free energy hits the market they are finished! They don't want that at any cost.
If some of us realize what is going on than there is no question DJT knows as well. If he has not acknowledged there are free energy machines sitting on a shelf somewhere he has a good reason for handling things the way he is.
Timing is not important on this issue:
IT'S EVERYTHING!!
If Trump has decided not to reveal what other energy sources there are he has good reason not to. I won't begin to second guess him. I got beat up for two years trying to second guess him and I was always wrong! I know he has it all under control and the day will come for a change.
Just not right now.