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And yet, a statement like that IS a conclusion based on assumption, with no real evidence either. A report by someone is not a declaration of "And he LIVES right here where I saw it." Travel and migration routes easily explain many sightings and encounters in areas where the creatures couldn't easily maintain it's hidden lifestyle.

Ah, the skeptic. Rather than a creature with ongoing narratives and eyewitnesses, he thinks it clever to use something where we don't have any ongoing narratives, eyewitness, nor any other indications whatsoever. Not very creative, and the analogy is extremely poor, but the ability to be clever oddly eludes some folks. Never been to that mountain, never seen the lay of the land, never seen the terrain, never seen the slope angles, never seen the approaches, never seen the location at all. Unfamiliar with the somewhat unique weather patterns there, temperatures and precipitation expectations, unaware of the noted activity passes, unaware of some very unusual characteristics and behavior patterns never mentioned in any narrative, speculation, or report anywhere, at any time. Thusly, no idea as to the actual precursor engineering involved in advance of the actual deployment. Unfamiliar with the consultations with advanced very high (military) technology companies as to methods of neutralizing those behavior patterns, unusual characteristics, and most unusual behaviors. In fact, along these lines, doesn't know diddly squat. Wouldn't know diddly squat if it were explained as there is no background or experience in these matters. Worse, never has been exposed to the behavior of these critters, never has seen one, never has spent months sharing a mountain with them, is not familiar with their apparent habits, not familiar with their activity peak times, never had them try to get a rise out of us, never been under almost constant observation. Zero idea of the significant equipment required, significant advanced support equipment, zero idea of the logistics involved, and zero awareness of the strategy (approach to the target area) and zero awareness of the tactics, (activity AT and ON the target area.) Not one iota of information whatsoever. And yet clearly states his personal assurance that it won't work, but not real clear on why. There's a reason for his certainty. Two, actually, and I've actually heard of this stuff. Crow has psychic abilities. And he's a fortune teller. And then, I recall hearing about this Louisiana black water swamp witchy woman who had some kind of mojo - take her a silver dollar and a chicken, and she'd do just like Crow. She could tell your future. Didn't even know what the question was - she already knew the answer. These mojo people are just fascinating. They can derive certainties out of no knowledge whatsoever. I mean, zero evidence. Zero knowledge. Zero awareness. Zero access to the set of variables of immediate concern. They can peer through the dark veil of the future, just as Crow has demonstrated, and tell you exactly what will happen at a point in the future. But Crow is mighty special and generous. He's sharing and telling my future without charging me anything. Which is a bad habit, considering what he's shown all of us is in his empty pockets. But then again, a true shaman, seer, fortune teller, and honest psychic can't charge for their services. So thank you, Crow. For sharing. Especially your specific knowledge of the intricate details.

... they are telling us, virtually in so many words, by the very things they say that they are unfamiliar with the evidence. Have you got a body? If you don't have a body then you've got nothing. Not exactly true. I have the pure, ice-cold realization right now that there is at least two massive hominids that exist. Two black ones, and one cinnamon colored I didn't see but two companions saw on the same mountain. No guesswork, no mistaken identity, and 100% certainty. You may think I have nothing - but I think you're the one that has - nothing. You weren't there. You didn't see it. You didn't experience your world being drastically altered and simultaneously expanded in short moments. I actually have something. You're the one that has nothing.

Why is that wrong ? Should I be reported ? No. But you might have to start carrying some Snickers bars to hand out to people, too..... I think it works! (For some people, anyway.)

That seems reasonable

May I suggest:

Your statements are false. Have you forgotten Tontar already? MIB Plussed