- Ashes to Ashes
- Dust to Dust
- If Y2K doesn't get you
- Asteriods must!
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- Grim as it may sound, the world is coming
to an end. At least that is the message around the world from Hi-Tech Corporations,
UFOlogy, and Conspiracy circles. Throw in the Anti-Christ and it gets real
scary.
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- Everyone knows that sex sells. But so
does fear. In fact, fear has sold for centuries under the disguise of religion
and insurance. Just last week, I was approached by a missionary who handed
me a brochure with an image of a man burning in Fire. Join us, he said.
There is no other salvation from the coming calamity.
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- For those who are not religiously inclined,
several Web Sites on the Internet claim that a huge Asteroid is on a collision
course with Earth. The so-called Asteroid will impact Earth either in June
1999 or November 1999. These Web Sites urgently insist that all ground
based and space based telescopes must be directed towards the Taurid Stream
of Meteors, for an early warning.
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- Prominent astronomers disagree. According
to them, even if there were an Asteroid or a Meteor approaching the Earth,
it would be invisible to the telescopes until too late. This is especially
true for the Asteroids or Meteors in the Taurid Stream, where such large
objects, say about the size of a football field, would be well hidden in
the dust surrounding them.
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- So how do these groups on the Internet
know that such an Asteroid is scheduled for a collision in June 1999? Well,
for starters they are not offering any proof. Even if they have proof,
which is doubtful, they claim that should they disclose the proof or their
sources, Black Ops would execute them within 48 hours!
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- Millions of people around the world have
caught on to this hysteria. Either they are busy storing enough food, water,
and medicine or are busy purchasing the more luxurious generators, crank
radios, and flashlights. Not that such precautions are totally unnecessary.
For all we know, Y2K could disrupt the normal life for a couple of weeks.
In that aspect the above precautions are well justified.
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- However, if the objectives of preparations
are geared towards an Asteroid hit, then it is in vain. Any one, who has
recently seen Hollywood movies such as Deep Impact or Armageddon, should
understand the power of such large Asteroids hitting the earth. A thousand-foot
Tsunami or a devastating Earthquake could get you even if you were underground
with your supplies.
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- In a worst case scenario, such a catastrophe
could probably bury you even deeper under the rubble making your escape
impossible unless you carried a Bulldozer with you. Probably you would
be much safer sitting with food cans and water bottles in a boat in the
middle of the Ocean, provided you had enough time to row out that far!
Sadly, the cans and bottles would not last for a year.
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- Scary as it seems, the Apocalypse scenario
falls apart when one steps back from the hysteria and thinks rationally.
For example the same group that prophesizes the Asteroid hit, is busy studying
an ancient Mayan Circle in Florida. Headed by Richard C. Hoagland, the
group claims a strong connection of the so-called Mayan Circle to Stonehenge.
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- One wonders that if this group is so
sure of an Asteroid hit in June 1999, as they boldly state on their Web
Site "The Enterprise Mission", then they must have nerves of
steel spending two weeks in Miami taking pictures of an ancient Mayan Circle
from a parking lot!
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- However they are not an exception in
making ludicrous claims. Another group CSETI (Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial
Intelligence) headed by a Dr. Steven Greer goes a step further and claims
they can attract Extra Terrestrials, just like you would call your friend
out for dinner. This group also sells the so-called Do It Yourself kits
that can attract ET's to communicate with you at a designated time and
place.
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- And if that does not suffice, Dr. Greer
also claims to have hundreds of decorated military and intelligence personnel
who at one time or other have worked with ET's. Reportedly, Dr. Greer also
has video testimonies from these so-called witnesses who will step forward
and verify their claims. That has not happened yet. Why? Well, these witnesses
are apparently under an oath and are waiting for the US Government to pardon
them before they step forward. Right!
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- The question then is, if people like
Dr. Greer are capable of communicating with the ET's, and if people like
Richard Hoagland have proof of an Asteroid hit in June 1999, why don,t
they ask the ET's to take them to a safe place? Like maybe a distant Galactic
Planet? Or why doesn't Dr. Greer request the ET's to blow up the Asteroid
for the good of humanity in the first place?
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- On the contrary, when people like Robert
A. M. Stephens, a NASA Sub Contractor, known as RAMS in UFOlogy circle,
try to argue the validity of such claims, he is mocked at and framed as
a Covert Government Operative.
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- Although there is every reason to worry
about natural and manmade calamities, think about what if these prophecies
do not materialize? For financially well off families that would not pose
a problem. But if you spend your last dollar on that flashlight, you certainly
will be under the poverty line in the new Millenium.
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- May be it is time for a Reality Check,
Now.
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- Ron Bach
- Hong Kong
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- Reality Check - Paranoia Running Rampant -
Pt. 2
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- By Ron Bach 2-16-99
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- Further to my above article, I am stormed with correspondence
where personal reply to each individual is difficult if not impossible.
Especially when most are repeatedly demanding similar clarifications. Let
me address the clarifications in public for mutual convenience alongside
historical and archive purposes.
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- 1) My choice of the words "ludicrous", "so-called",
"claims", "pardon", and "oath" in my article.
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- If my usage of "ludicrous" has led to any misunderstandings,
then I offer my sincere apologies to Richard C. Hoagland and Steven Greer
alongside their respective organizations and supporters.
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- Until we have public acceptance and proof regarding an
approaching Asteroid, Meteor, or Comet from either Civilian Organizations,
Public Organizations, Private Organizations, or Extraterrestrial Entities
(if you like), I will unabashedly continue using the words "so-called"
and "claims".
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- To the best of my knowledge, there is a debate amongst
UFO community with regards to just how many "Security Oaths"
and/or "Agreements", the witnesses are bound by. Hence my usage
of generalized word "Pardon" rather than "Immunity"
and "Oath" rather than "Security Oath".
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- 2) Do I doubt that these witnesses exist?
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- Again very little information is publicly disclosed regarding
the witnesses, their experiences, and their testimonies. Certain UFO groups
have more access to that information and I am not a member of those. However,
considering the sensitive claim, and the fact that it may be impossible
for Steven Greer or other associated organizations to disclose evidence
at this stage, I will neither completely doubt nor totally believe. Hence
the word "claims".
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- I am aware about the Washington D.C. conference, in that
such a conference took place. Again, I am not aware about the specifics
of that conference at this stage.
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- 3) My choice of heroes to back my claims, especially
Robert A.M. Stephens (RAMS).
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- Nowhere in my article have I used any quote, reference,
or question raised by Robert A. M. Stephens to back my claims (I did not
make claims). I Just mentioned his name since in my opinion some of his
questions addressed to Richard C. Hoagland were legitimate. Unfortunately,
those questions remain unanswered.
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- However, since none of Robert A. M. Stephens' questions
were directly addressed with regards to the approaching Asteroid, Meteor,
or Comet, I indirectly put forward my question regarding the proof of approaching
Asteroid, Meteor, or Comet in my article.
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- Realizing my error of not specifically asking this question(s)
to Richard C. Hoagland, I have decided to further research Richard C. Hoagland's
Asteroid hypothesis in order to seek further clarifications or a set of
questions.
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- 4) Do I believe that the Miami Circle in Florida is very
important?
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- A resounding YES. Whatever the circle really may be,
it is unwise to ignore it. However, if an Asteroid, Meteor, or Comet will
collide with Earth in June 1999, then Miami Circle's priority would be
downgraded.
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- 5) Do I believe in Martian Faces, Lunar Anomalies, Masonic
Conspiracies, Black Ops, etc.?
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- Sorry, but I have not mentioned these anywhere in my
article or in my posts. Neither do I wish to be dragged in these matters
at this stage.
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- Forgive me for being one track minded, but if we are
going to perish -- probably by June 1999 -- then I don't give a damn to
any of the above.
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- 6) Why did I select Sightings - Jeff Rense World to post
my article?
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- Since many in the UFO community by now will know that
millions of people received my article for public posting at the same time,
obviously, I did not SELECT Sightings.
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- On the contrary, Sightings was the first site that publicly
posted it as they considered it to be newsworthy. Since majority people
who correspond with me refer to Sightings, I am very grateful to everyone
at Sightings for their support.
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- Considering the amount of mail I receive due to Sightings,
obviously Sightings is one of the best sites that provides timely informative
news from all sources around the world without unnecessary claptrap.
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- 7) Comments and Replies:
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- As of writing this announcement on February 16, 1999
11:50 p.m. (Hong Kong time), I personally have not received any flame
from either Richard C. Hoagland, Steven Greer, or their respective organizations.
To that extent, I appreciate their integrity and apologize if my wordings
have insulted them.
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- On the contrary, I have received hundreds of abusive,
insulting, and content-free correspondence and calls from their apparent
supporters. I kindly suggest those people to refrain from derogatory insults
and abuse. You are always welcome to suggest your opinions and comments.
I have always kindly replied to such correspondence and will continue to
do so provided you restrain your emotions. Think about it. If we are going
to die pretty soon, why bother with trivial insults or abuse?
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- Finally, I wish to extend my hearty thanks to the countless
people who have send me supportive mail and taken the necessary time and
effort to correct me and debate me where ever necessary on these matters.
It really does show you care when you go through the trouble of doing it
with a positive attitude.
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or forward this article as long as the contents are not changed and proper
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