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Name: Incredible Technologies Of The New World...
Reviewer: Neal
Clark Reynolds from Taunton, MAssachusetts
United States
I give this five stars, because it is a must read book. However, first let me
warn you that the cosmetic appearance of this book might turn off many
discerning readers. The sensational title, the quoted reviews from
not-quite-reputable magazines, the wildly speculative sounding description on
the back cover, and some interior illustrations such as the photo of a FATE
magazine might give a very erroneous impression of the importance of the book. |
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myself probably would've avoided buying it had I seen it at a book store, and
that, my friends, would have been a mistake.
Jerry E. Smith presents us first with the facts and details of the HAARP
installation in Alaska. He tells us fairly what the government says is its
intended purpose. He painstakingly explains the technology of the project and
what the capabilities are, and this is indeed where the book starts getting
scarier than Stephen King. At least, we can dismiss Mr. King's works as fiction.
Not so with this book.
Mr. Smith's style is often conversational, and yet always authoritative. He
keeps the reader interested throughout the book, and gives hooks at each
chapter's end telling us what's coming up ahead. He's easy with the science,
thank goodness, since I was no star in high school or college science. He does
refresh our memories of what scientific knowledge is necessary for understanding
HAARP and it's potential uses and effects. Even if HAARP is an innocent little
scientific research toy that our tax dollars are making possible, it can
inadvertently do our environment irreparable harm. And if anybody decides to
take advantage of the capabilities that Mr. Smith proves it has, it can affect
our weather, wipe out the user's enemies (real or fancied), and--according to
the technological evidence presented, affect our thinking, our perceptions, our
minds.
In building this case, Mr. Smith is fair in citing sources. If a statement is
supposition, not supported by hard evidence, the author tells us so. I
considered some of the sources rather unreliable, but even if one dismisses
questionable sources, those that are inarguable are enough to be convincing that
HAARP is a dangerous presence.
Once establishing the dangerous potential of HAARP, Mr. Smith examines
possible conspiracies. We're quite aware of the New World Order. Some feel this
projected world government would better the world, end war, enable us to solve
Earth's problems. Others fear the emergence of leaders and controllers who are
more concerned with wielding power than with the public good. Such a group would
naturally have access to HAARP and it's capabilities. Many Christians are
convinced that a benevolent appearing but actually malevolent
"Anti-Christ" who has extraordinary powers and will inspire worship
from the masses will be in control of the New World Order. HAARP has the
potential of giving such a leader these powers. Many of us feel such a leader or
group of leaders would be inevitable in any New World Order whether or not one
gives any credit to Biblical prophecy. And the author emphasizes what any
conspiracy type group could use HAARP for. There are many other conspiracy
theories detailed here, some being wildly speculative. However, Mr. Smith
explains that in this section of the book, he is merely pointing out
possibilities that many see as threats regardless of his personal opinion.
Finally, we're inspired to action. Smith tells us just what each of us can do
as individuals. Each of us has a sphere of influence in which we can influence
others, and each person one of us influences will in turn influence others, so
each individual can make a difference. The writer shows ways to do this.In summation, I realize there will be readers who will find ways to dismiss
the allegations here. And this is certainly a right each has. However, even if
you reject the book's premise, even if you take the opposite side and decide to
defend HAARP, you will have learned from this book and you will have been
inspired to take a stand. I do rather hope you decide to read this book.
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Name
: Fingerprints of the Gods
Reviewer: Charwallah
from Ashland, MA United States
History is full of examples of the disparagement of a new theory by
entrenched academia. The theory of repeated ice-ages, the theory of
tectonic plate movements, the theory that the earth is round and orbits
the sun - I could go on all day. Every time, those who considered
themselves the experts in these fields poured scorn and ridicule on
whomever had the nerve to challenge the accepted wisdom. Reading some of
these reviews, I see nothing much has changed. |
I would challenge the
mockers to provide alternative theories for who made the ancient maps and
the pyramids of Giza being linked to pi, which wasn't discovered until the
Greeks (according to conventional wisdom). We'd have difficulty nowadays
getting the architectural tolerances to be built into a six million ton,
perfectly aligned, perfectly angled pyramid. I don't believe the Egyptians
were capable of this degree of sophistication. I found this book to be un-putdownable.
It was totally enthralling. There is too much in this world that has never
been successfully explained. Von Daniken started the debate, but he was
too strident. Hancock is a little repetitive, but he does succeed in
making a very good case. I'd thoroughly recommend this book to anyone with
an open mind.
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