The Trillion-Dollar Enigma: Black Budgets and the UAP Phenomenon
Connor Sell
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Before I begin, I would like to propose a brief preface, please bear with me as I add my personal sentiment to frame the conversation. This story absolutely transcends politics, finance, culture, nations, and the world quite frankly. This is the biggest story in the history of the world, and there is more dis and mis-information than there are facts on the record. I would like to suggest a frame in which to consider this story: Imagine that money accounted for and large portions returned, veterans helped, homelessness lessened, and more money into researching the best ways to combat and cure the ever-present drug problem in the USA. Just one man's humble opinion...
I am personally reticent to release this edition on LinkedIn, but it’s 2024 and we are at the dawn of a new era - congress is now protecting many government whistleblowers so that they may go on the record and tell the story and this has opened up the societal and governmental Overton Window. A huge step in the right direction, but not far enough in my opinion. We know there are UFO/UAP, but we don’t know the following:
1. Are there ET’s from other worlds/dimensions?
2. Where is the missing 21 Trillion Dollars?
If we can answer those two questions, we can start to move along. I am more concerned with the latter, and believe the discovery process on that trial would reveal the truth about the former. I am not including my personal opinion on this matter but I will say this; A grey alien could walk in and sit down beside me as I write this, and my faith in God remains. With that said, let’s move #onward and I will attempt to provide an extremely condensed version of where we came from, where we are, and where we’re going!
Shadows in the Sky: Untraceable Funds and Untraceable Craft
In the fabric of modern legend, the UFO/UAP tale is a captivating strand. It's not only a collection of strange events; it's a chronicle and a tale deeply linked to America's enigmatic 'black budget,' a story shaped in the shadows. Many have done extensive work reporting on the subject, including the Government Accountability Office, who says that we are missing many trillions of dollars.
Roswell: The Genesis of the Enigma?
This is where it all started. Not really, but it’s a good place to start the story. 1947, Roswell, New Mexico: a tranquil desert town transforms into the heart of an enduring enigma. A peculiar debris, shrouded in military silence, plants the seeds of mystery. But the narrative's roots delve deeper, into the shadowy realms of a secret budget that defies transparency.
Time's Echoes: The Unveiling
Years pass, each adding its layer to the UFO lore. From the 1952 sky dance over Washington D.C. to the 1997 Phoenix Lights, each event enriches the narrative. While skeptics see oddities, believers see celestial signs. Amid this dissonance, one truth stands out—something significant and unexplainable is at play. Not to mention the WWII Foo Fighters, the Battle of Los Angeles, and the countless incidents throughout the last 65 years of air and space travel/monitoring. Things “kicked off” hugely after World War II, and some say this is a result of us being in the air far more, and monitoring more than that, so naturally it would follow that we start picking “craft” up.
The Call for Clarity: A New Dawn?
The 21st century marks a turning point. The Pentagon's 2021 UAP Task Force Report, a pivotal moment, acknowledges encounters beyond ordinary explanation. Congress, once completely silent (and handcuffed), now demands transparency. The Gillibrand Amendment in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act pushes for the public unveiling of these inquiries. They’ve had congressional testimony from whistleblowers from within organizations supposedly involved in the governmental coverup, not the least of which was David Grusch, a 14 year veteran intelligence officer.
The Black Budget's Shadow: A Financial Labyrinth?
The 'black budget,' vast and hidden, casts the longest shadow over this saga. Critics argue it shelters programs like AATIP—the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. This financial void, emerging in post-Roswell America, remains a central figure in the UFO/UAP mystery.
In a staggering revelation on September 10, 2001, the Pentagon admits: $2.3 trillion is missing in its intricate accounting systems. This disclosure, overshadowed by the tragedy of 9/11, deepens the mystery of the black budget and its connection to the UFO/UAP narrative. See the link below in the references, this one will open one’s mind to the possibility that all is not as it seems in regard to the finance at the very least.
A Glimpse into Modern Enigmas: The Nimitz Encounter and Beyond?
The tale takes a contemporary turn with the 2004 USS Nimitz incident, where fighter pilots encounter a Tic Tac-shaped object, defying physics as we know it. Luis Elizondo, once part of the Pentagon's AATIP, steps forward, challenging the silence. Meanwhile, scholars like Michael Heiser caution against the facade of misinformation, urging a discerning look at the phenomena. Was Roswell just a downed Nazi craft with geriatric-looking and diseased Japanese on board? A careful examination of the facts is in order, and an examination far removed from the black budget propaganda surrounding this almost century long story.
In this rich narrative, each sighting, each leaked report, each whistleblower's story is a fragment of a broader puzzle. As the curtain of secrecy lifts, eyes turn skyward, filled with doubt and wonder. Once confined to the fringes and sci-fi, the UFO/UAP issue now steps into the realm of serious inquiry. The year is 2024 and we’ve never quite seen anything like it. In summary: The Pentagon has admitted other-worldly craft, aliens, alien technology, and they have videos to back their claims. No global panic, no outrage, no rioting in the streets; CNN and Fox showing political clips per the usual and standard order of business.
This story is about things we can't explain. It also shows how we try to understand them. It makes us think about what is real, where we fit in the universe, and what is true. We don't know what will happen next, but we know that we are all searching for knowledge. We look up at the sky and wonder about the mysteries of the universe.
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We don't know if there will be strange visitors from another world, amazing hidden technology, or maybe a mix of both - this year has already started off quite crazy indeed. But one thing is sure, people will keep looking up at the sky, curious and searching for answers - this ideal has stood the test of time. God and Aliens, not mutually exclusive. Thanks for diving down the rabbit hole and getting up to speed on the latest in the saga..
Total Budget 1.8 Trillion, Missing 2.3 Trillion
You know where our tax dollars are going? Neither do they..
This one’s going to get me in trouble.
This week's video quick-jam:
Ace Update
With a grin and a wink, Ace alludes to a time where conspiracy and “what-if” surrounded the radio boxes and televisions across America. Some stories are best left to the imagination. “Look directly at the light please” and some simply aren’t remembered at all. Ace looks through old flight logs and dreams of the day he’s free from the burden of a life full of secrets…
"The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will turn you into an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass, God is waiting for you."
- Werner Heisenberg, Physicist
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