I was present during one of the exchanges between JayUtah and Mike Bara (on another bulletin board) and I must agree that there is a arrogant and dismissive attitude that seems to prevade anything presented by TEM team members. I really don't think it matters what degree(s) Mr. Hoagland holds. His entire mode of operation is structured to insure that his ideas are insulated from any scientific, academic criticism.

Mr. Hoagland is without a doubt a very intelligent person and has successfully marketed and sold his outrageous, conspiracy laden "theories" to those who are sufficiently ignorant and or gullible. From my perspective the purpose of the whole "alien pyramids, evil NASA, the proof is out there" thinking is to make money. I can't see where it has much of anything to do with academic achievement.

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