{"id":6333,"date":"2025-03-25T15:12:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/watch-the-grift-4\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:12:52","slug":"watch-the-grift-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/watch-the-grift-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch The Grift"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caution: The Grift is Real<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve spent a significant amount of time diving into this subreddit, as well as others and the news, and I’ve started to notice a concerning trend among those promoting the UFO narrative. Many of the individuals pushing this agenda\u2014those who write books and speak at paid events\u2014seem to be the ones who claim to have “seen” the most. Yet, they often fail to take a strong stance on their claims, which strikes me as a strategy to keep their options open as the narrative evolves.<\/p>\n

The individuals I find credible, like Grusch, are the ones not profiting from these claims. Grusch presented his findings to Congress, conducted a brief press circuit to highlight his experience, and then stepped back from the limelight. In contrast, Elizondo actively sells books, accepts speaking fees, and indulges in the more sensational theories, seemingly solely for clicks.<\/p>\n

Jake Barber also hasn\u2019t monetized his work. With 300k views on his YouTube channel, he\u2019s not making a living from it. Like Grusch, he clearly delineates what he has and hasn\u2019t experienced. Elizondo, however, keeps his accounts vague, making it difficult to ascertain what he\u2019s actually witnessed.<\/p>\n

In summary, I believe that financial motives can heavily influence the trustworthiness of those sharing sensitive information. I’ve reached a point where I become skeptical of anyone who starts profiting from these topics. I believe Grusch understands this dynamic, which is why he hasn\u2019t been on a constant stream of podcasts and interviews. Pay attention to the grift, folks. When there’s an opportunity to capitalize on people’s curiosity, many will seize it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nCaution: The Grift is Real I’ve spent a significant amount of time diving into this subreddit, as well as others and the news, and I’ve started to notice a concerning trend among those promoting the UFO narrative. Many of the individuals pushing this agenda\u2014those who write books and speak at paid events\u2014seem to be the…\n<\/div>\n
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