QUOTE(Osirian @ Apr 21 2007, 09:12 PM) [snapback]1640594[/snapback]
Baloney. The government compartmentalizes everything so that no one really has a total (or even partial) picture of what's going on or who has what. Secrecy in government exists, and with something as Earth shattering as technologies that might usurp the grip that big oil and the corporate conglomerates have, you better believe they can keep stuff like that under wraps - for a very long time. Honestly, if you don't believe that government can keep a secret even in the modern information (and disinformation) age, you are dreaming.
Who are the biggest investors when it comes to new technology in almost every domain? National Defense, that's who. That should tell you something right there.
True, but nut-bags do not occupy high ranking positions. Those that do do not last long and are weeded out quickly.
Who are the biggest investors when it comes to new technology in almost every domain? National Defense, that's who. That should tell you something right there.
True, but nut-bags do not occupy high ranking positions. Those that do do not last long and are weeded out quickly.
Still seems circumstantial at best. I'm just not convinced. My experience has been that the government can't keep a secret for long, even of the simplest variety. Something as earth shattering as clean cheap energy that would make the US the undisputed world power...I don't think it would remain secret for long unless there was a real compelling reason (such as an earth shattering danger along with it).