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107. I did not say these objects were piloted by aliens

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 11:57 PM

Jan 2025

I said I don’t know their origin. The government says they exist, and the government has released videos showing craft they admit cannot explain. These are facts. I have not made any other claims.

Please don’t put words in my mouth.

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OK, that doen't match what I was really asking for but Disaffected Jan 2025 #92

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