UFO Myth to Government Disinformation Myth

classified aircraft and weapons programs, notably by spreading fake
flying-saucer photos near Area 51.

In short, instead of aliens being real, the government made up the alien stuff
to hide real, terrestrial black projects.

Ironically, with part of the title in mind, i.e., “…America’s UFO Mythology,”
the author for his argument provides no verifiable, empirical evidence (e.g.,
names, documents, policies, orders, save Kirkpatrick), he cites anonymous
sources, unverifiable claims, and unseen seen documents, emails and texts
(although he promises a part II is coming).

Long time critics and or self-proclaimed skeptics in their criques of UFO/UAP
phenomenon in regards to the government or military often cite:

• Secretive insiders

• Suppressed evidence

• Institutional obfuscation

• Ambiguous authority

• Compelling, but unverifiable stories

Oh the hypocrisy!

Counter-Mythos Elements at Play

The article reframes the so-called UFO mythology without truly escaping it. It
simply substitutes one mystery (alien visitation) with another (a
long-running, institutional disinformation campaign), but without the evidence
needed to decisively anchor it in fact.

While the author’s intent may be investigative rather than mythmaking, the
lack of empirical substantiation means the narrative still functions as a myth
in the sociological sense—i.e., a compelling, explanatory framework that fills
gaps in public understanding and is circulated without direct proof.

Unless and until the documents, names, or hard evidence are made public, the
article occupies a paradoxical position: It critiques one so-called myth (UFOs
as aliens) while constructing another (UFOs as disinfo)—each dependent on
trust in unseen sources, evidence etc.

So let’s see what round II has to offer …