They sort of take the opposite view of the Mormons, in that the Mormons believed there were people on the Moon for quite some time, according to the prior thread you posted, from around 1892.
Well, not exactly:
"The moon is considered one of the planets of the heavenly kingdom. One can be promoted to this planet by executing different sacrifices recommended in the Vedic literature, such as pious activities in worshiping the demigods and forefathers with rigidity and vows. But one cannot remain there for a very long time. Life on the moon is said to last ten thousand years according to the calculation of the demigods. The demigods' time is calculated in such a way that one day (twelve hours) is equal to six months on this planet. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REACH THE MOON BY ANY MATERIAL VEHICLE LIKE A SPUTNIK, but persons who are attracted by material enjoyment can go to the moon by pious activities. In spite of being promoted to the moon, however, one has to come back to this earth again when the merits of his works in sacrifice are finished." (Bhag. 3.32.3)
I read that thread also and now it all makes sense. I always wondered how all the Romney supporters came out of nowhere for the primaries.
Now I know, they were from the moon, just waiting for the perfect opportunity to visit earth and help.