{"id":1234,"date":"2025-03-10T09:14:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/10\/watch-the-grift-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:14:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:14:22","slug":"watch-the-grift-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/10\/watch-the-grift-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch The Grift"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beware of the Grift<\/strong><\/p>\n

After spending a significant amount of time reading through this subreddit and other sources, I’ve noticed a troubling trend among those promoting the UFO narrative. Many of the key figures\u2014such as authors and speakers at paid events\u2014claim to have seen astonishing things. Yet, they often avoid making definitive statements, seemingly to keep their options open as the narrative evolves.<\/p>\n

In contrast, I find individuals like David Grusch to be far more credible. Grusch presented his findings to Congress, conducted a brief media tour to share his experiences, and then gracefully stepped back from the limelight. On the flip side, figures like Elizando are more interested in selling books, collecting speaking fees, and catering to sensational ideas for the sake of clicks.<\/p>\n

Jake Barber also stands out as someone not motivated by profit. With only 300K views on his YouTube channel, this amount isn\u2019t enough to make a living from, yet he is clear about what he has and hasn’t witnessed, much like Grusch. In contrast, Elizando maintains a level of ambiguity around his experiences that raises suspicions.<\/p>\n

In summary, I believe that the pursuit of profit significantly influences the trustworthiness of individuals sharing leaked information. Personally, I find it hard to trust anyone who begins profiting from this phenomenon. Grusch seems to understand this as well, which may explain his avoidance of the endless podcast circuit. <\/p>\n

Be mindful of the grift, folks. When there’s an opportunity for profit from people’s curiosity, many will seize it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nBeware of the Grift After spending a significant amount of time reading through this subreddit and other sources, I’ve noticed a troubling trend among those promoting the UFO narrative. Many of the key figures\u2014such as authors and speakers at paid events\u2014claim to have seen astonishing things. Yet, they often avoid making definitive statements, seemingly to…\n<\/div>\n
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