{"id":4845,"date":"2025-03-11T17:38:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/greers-shadow-government-is-xcom-are-they-the-good-guys-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:38:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:38:45","slug":"greers-shadow-government-is-xcom-are-they-the-good-guys-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/greers-shadow-government-is-xcom-are-they-the-good-guys-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Greer’s “Shadow Government” Is XCOM? Are They the Good Guys?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Greer\u2019s “Shadow Government” Really Just XCOM? Are They the Heroes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me share my thoughts. According to Greer, there exists a secret global cabal of people who pool resources from around the world to reverse engineer UFO and UAP technologies. They capture extraterrestrial “pilots,” interrogate them, and work on developing weapons systems to counter these advanced crafts.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a question: isn\u2019t this a rational and protective response for humanity when faced with a vastly superior alien civilization? Shouldn’t we be actively seeking ways to safeguard ourselves against possible extraterrestrial threats? Although the aliens Greer discusses may not be hostile\u2014or at least claim not to be\u2014who\u2019s to say there aren\u2019t other, more aggressive species out there that would destroy our planet without a second thought? Should we just hold hands and sing \u201ckumbaya,\u201d putting ourselves at risk of extinction due to a hostile encounter?<\/p>\n

I find it hard to understand why this group is labeled as evil, aside from possibly operating outside conventional legal frameworks (which might be a necessity for a covert global defensive initiative). Greer even reconsidered his earlier claims on the Danny Jones podcast, backing off from suggesting that this secretive group was involved in kidnapping and trafficking people. Now he states that they\u2019re \u201crecruiting\u201d people \u201cunder duress,\u201d primarily because of the losses caused by natural disasters. This correction raises questions\u2014did he exaggerate previously, and is that part of the fear-mongering?<\/p>\n

In fact, I believe it’s prudent for humanity to reverse engineer and develop weapons\u2014even against non-hostile aliens\u2014for deterrent purposes. If we don\u2019t, we leave ourselves vulnerable to whatever may come from the sky at any moment. Should we really want to risk becoming another extinct civilization? If one side has spears and the other has gunpowder, why is it wrong for us to capture a few foreigners and use their technology to level the playing field?<\/p>\n

Yes, there\u2019s a level of secrecy involved, and this group operates across national borders, but perhaps that\u2019s how it should be. Scientists and elite military personnel from around the globe collaborating makes sense, especially since we\u2019ve seen reports of the USA assisting Russian teams with UAP retrieval efforts. Ultimately, humanity is in this together. It reminds me of XCOM in a way. While Greer may advocate for peace, I can\u2019t help but think it\u2019s unwise to explore the unknown without the means to defend ourselves, which sometimes means capturing and understanding advanced technology.<\/p>\n

If these aliens are upset about our efforts to arm ourselves, that raises a red flag. Were they truly peaceful, or merely interested in maintaining dominance over us? In that light, I can\u2019t help but feel Greer might be engaging in some sort of psychological manipulation himself. Why should I just accept that all extraterrestrials are unconditionally benevolent?<\/p>\n

Those are my thoughts. What do you all think?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nIs Greer\u2019s “Shadow Government” Really Just XCOM? Are They the Heroes? Let me share my thoughts. According to Greer, there exists a secret global cabal of people who pool resources from around the world to reverse engineer UFO and UAP technologies. They capture extraterrestrial “pilots,” interrogate them, and work on developing weapons systems to counter…\n<\/div>\n
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