Gazette des Mousquetaires - No 01 - Ufologie Critique

Magazine Overview

Title: La Gazette des Mousquetaires de l'Ufo
Issue: N°1
Date: November 13-17, 2014
Subtitle: L'Ufologie critique (Critical Ufology)

This inaugural issue of 'La Gazette des Mousquetaires de l'Ufo' is dedicated to a critical examination of ufology, emphasizing the need for scientific rigor, evidence-based analysis, and a discerning approach to witness testimonies and alleged phenomena.

I - L'Ufologie critique : future science ?

Gilles Lorant initiates the discussion with a critique of the sensationalist speculation surrounding the comet Tchouri, where some ufologists prematurely declared it an unidentified flying object (OVNI). Lorant argues that such unfounded claims damage the credibility of ufology, especially when made by individuals with limited knowledge. He stresses the importance of rigorous investigation, the identification of material and immaterial invariants in testimonies, and the critical review of evidence, distinguishing between concordant and discordant points. Lorant advocates for a 'cleaning' process within ufology, encouraging practitioners to be more critical of their own practices and to avoid generalizations.

He proposes a structured approach to evaluating testimonies, suggesting the creation of detailed case files that highlight investigative elements, invariant factors, and witness background. Lorant also calls for a more open-minded yet critical approach to the subject, suggesting collaboration with other sciences and therapists, and emphasizing that ufology does not belong to any single group. He believes that by presenting verifiable evidence, the public can form their own opinions and that genuine ufologists can distinguish themselves from fantasists.

Lorant further discusses the nature of 'proof' in ufology, noting that for those who haven't experienced phenomena directly, personal accounts and evidence are crucial. He touches upon the psychological aspects of experiences, suggesting that repressed memories, similar to birth trauma, might play a role in some reported abductions. He also highlights the evolving landscape of psychiatry, which is becoming more open to subtle realities, and suggests that ufology could benefit from collaboration with these fields, rather than remaining rigidly confined to existing dogmas.

II - Au sujet des abductions on dit n'importe quoi

This section delves into the controversial topic of alien abductions, with several contributors exchanging messages. The central point of contention is an article from 'Direct Matin' that suggests alien abductions can be explained by accidental awakenings during general anesthesia. This explanation is met with strong criticism from several ufologists.

Jean Claude Venturini shares the article, which proposes that accounts of 'fourth-type encounters' and abductions by 'little green men' might be explained by accidental awakenings during anesthesia. He provides a link to the article.

Jacques Vallée responds, agreeing that the article is 'nonsense' and that ufologists have contributed to this 'amalgam' by uncritically accepting abduction narratives. He points out that the phenomenon has not been truly studied, with hypnosis often being conducted by unqualified individuals in questionable conditions. Vallée suggests that ufology has reaped what it sowed, with sensational claims leading to superficial studies, causing genuine abductees to remain silent.

Jean Claude Venturini further comments that the article demonstrates a lack of scruples among some scientists and that the author risks appearing foolish due to his apparent ignorance of the subject.

Robert Lortal dismisses the anesthesia explanation, stating that his own experiences, and those of his father and grandmother, occurred without anesthesia, deeming the article's authors 'idiots'.

Jean Pierre Troadec asks Robert Lortal to describe his experience in a short phrase, focusing on the emotional impact and what 'proof' he could offer to skeptics.

Jérôme Gorriz expresses outrage at the 'Direct Matin' article, calling it 'shameful' and 'outrageous' to abductees. He believes it fuels disinformation and warns the journalist to be careful. Gorriz provides a detailed account of abduction realities, including alleged fetal abductions, and compares the article's dismissiveness to Holocaust denial. He asserts that governments classify abduction information under the highest level of TOP SECRET and that politicians will likely avoid the topic of abductions if they ever discuss aliens.

Gilles Lorant commends Jérôme Gorriz's action, though he questions its effectiveness against an 'intellectual bubble' of an academic. He suggests that if the journalist contacts Gorriz, he could invite her to an investigation site, similar to how Gérard Deforge invited a skeptic. Lorant also acknowledges that some repressed memories, unrelated to abductions, can be complex.

Pierre also criticizes the article, calling it a 'two-bit' piece of research that sensationalizes a 'grave risk' for patients undergoing surgery. He argues that the article unfairly dismisses abduction experiences by focusing on a single, poorly reported case and ignoring other evidence, such as the solar system plan presented by ETs and validated by astrophysicists. Pierre highlights the bias in the author's reasoning, questioning what to make of non-anesthetized abductees.

Gérard Deforge expresses disgust with the article and declines to engage with the publication. He suggests Jérôme can explain that such articles, despite their 'immensity of stupidity,' will be remembered in French ufology history, and that they fail to consider the work of respected researchers like John Mack and Budd Hopkins.

A Case of Suicides and Abductions:

Later in the issue, a discussion emerges regarding the case of Sophie, who allegedly committed suicide. The conversation begins with a message from Gérard Deforge, who mentions that Sophie's case is being investigated and that she had a 'green humanoid' encounter, which he documented in his Wiki.

Patrice Galacteros questions the 'little green men' narrative, considering it a joke and stating he has never encountered a testimony of green humanoids. Gérard Deforge corrects him, confirming the existence of such a testimony.

It is revealed that Sophie committed suicide three months prior. Gérard Deforge invites Patrice to a meeting of ufologists in La Défense, France. Guy Coatanroch inquires about the reason for Sophie's suicide, wondering if it was related to her experiences, and also asks about his cousin Dédé Unal.

Jean-Pierre Troadec asks if there is a document about Sophie's history.

Jean-Claude Venturini states he knows the identities of six suicides in Sophie's circle, including her first and second husbands, and Sophie herself. He recounts meeting Sophie's second husband, who was a SNCF employee, and accompanying Sophie to her mother's house, where she had experienced her abduction. Sophie had recounted her abduction experience to him, despite her requests not to be accompanied.

Gérard Deforge's Investigation into Sophie's Case:

Deforge details his investigation into Sophie's life and alleged abduction. He explains how he met Sophie through his mother, who had experienced a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Sophie also had NDE experiences, which led Deforge to document her story. He notes the stark difference in their NDE accounts: his mother saw 'angels' and Christ, while Sophie saw 'simple' characters. Deforge found Sophie's story, particularly the descriptions of her abduction, to align with common abduction narratives. He mentions that Sophie's family had been plagued by suicides, and she herself had faced significant health and financial difficulties, as well as relationship failures. He last saw her when she had gone to the south of France, and he later learned of her death by suicide, possibly due to an overdose of medication.

Deforge also mentions accompanying Sophie to a meeting with Nicole Dron, a well-known NDE speaker. After this, Sophie treated him to a meal, and when he later tried to contact her, he learned of her suicide from her neighbor.

III - Enquête de Gérard Deforge publiée dans LDLN.

Une sphère lumineuse enjôleuse à Dangu (27)

Gérard Deforge recounts a personal experience from his childhood in 1974 when he was 15 years old. While lying in bed, he witnessed an unusual bright light emanating from his window. Upon investigation, he saw a large, luminous sphere, uniformly lit by a soft white light, hovering in the air outside his house. The sphere, initially stationary, began to move slowly towards the house, illuminating the surroundings without any noise. He observed a small green projector on its side, which did not emit a visible beam. Deforge felt a telepathic suggestion to go outside but resisted.

He tried to alert his parents and siblings, but none of them were willing to come and see. He then attempted to wake his brother Laurent, telling him about a 'flying saucer,' but Laurent was deeply asleep. By the time they reached the window, the sphere had disappeared. Deforge checked other windows but found nothing. He states that he never felt anything particular after this experience, except for occasional precognitive flashes. He refrained from speaking about it due to skepticism and ridicule.

Complément d'enquête (Addendum to the investigation):

Sophie later confided in Deforge about a specific memory from this experience. She described being briefly inside the sphere, near the green projector, in a dimly lit environment. She recalled a 'character' oscillating vertically, but nothing else. The description of the sphere suggests it was 20 to 30 meters in diameter and hovered at a similar altitude, emitting a faint light.

An addendum notes that a doctor was surprised by a scar on Sophie's right wrist, similar to those found in suicide attempts. Sophie had no memory of any intervention at that site. A recent X-ray was performed to check for any trace or anomaly, but the result was negative.

Discussion on Personality Changes and UFOs

Gérard Deforge discusses with Gilles Lorant the idea that personality modifications related to certain 'cases' do not necessarily affect all faculties and senses. Deforge refers to a written account from an elderly engineer who developed innovative engine designs, including a water-powered engine, which he experimented with on his own vehicles. Renault reportedly used this system on early Gordini engines but abandoned it under pressure. Deforge provides links to websites related to water and diesel engines.

He suggests that individuals who were initially untalented might experience a 'awakening' of pre-existing faculties and sensitivities under certain environmental conditions, often triggered by 'visitors.' Deforge posits that scientists, like Newton or Archimedes, might have experienced similar 'certain experiences' that influenced their work, and that ancient Greek theorists understood concepts like atoms and a spherical Earth long before they were widely accepted.

Deforge concludes that individuals remain fundamentally themselves, but some may develop extraordinary 'plus' qualities, setting them apart. However, he cautions that sometimes 'illuminations' can be too intense or ill-suited, leading to harm or destruction for the individual.

Gilles Lorant responds, suggesting that some people are 'psycho-hermetic,' resistant to anything beyond the measurable. However, he senses in them something familiar, as if they have crossed a threshold of consciousness. Through conversation, he discovered that some individuals retained a distorted memory of a terrifying experience, resembling an abduction, after which they seemed to have recovered their initial state.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of 'La Gazette des Mousquetaires de l'Ufo' strongly advocates for a critical and evidence-based approach to ufology. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims and sensationalism, while simultaneously acknowledging the reality of unexplained phenomena and the need for rigorous investigation. The magazine encourages ufologists to engage in self-critique, to collaborate with other disciplines, and to present verifiable evidence. The discussion around abductions highlights the ethical considerations and the potential harm caused by irresponsible reporting. The inclusion of personal accounts, like Gérard Deforge's childhood sighting and the complex case of Sophie, adds a human dimension to the exploration of these subjects, while also underscoring the challenges and potential dangers involved.

Title: La Gazette des Mousquetaires de l'Ufo
Issue Date: November 18, 2014
Content Type: Newsletter/Magazine focusing on ufology and related psychological phenomena.

Discussion on UFO Experiences and Personality

The issue delves into the profound psychological effects of UFO encounters and potential abductions. Gilles Lorant discusses how certain individuals interpret the interior of a UFO as a protective fetus, or conversely, view aliens as unloving medical personnel performing unpleasant procedures, possibly linked to birth trauma or psychological dissociation resulting from anesthesia or accidental loss of consciousness.

Lorant emphasizes that judging individuals' reactions is unproductive, as everyone has their own way of processing experiences. He advocates for ufologists to engage in a 'cleaning' of rumors and fantasies, a sentiment echoed by J. Vallée, and suggests that sincere skeptics can contribute to this process. He also notes that contactees who collaborate with visitors often undergo an ordeal where they relive their birth from both internal and external perspectives.

Structural vs. Conjonctural Personality Changes

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around distinguishing between structural and conjunctural changes in personality, particularly in the context of UFO experiences. Gilles Lorant shares his personal experience of undergoing psychological examinations over five years following his encounters. These professional assessments, conducted in a hospital setting, reportedly showed a consistency in his 'action system' without 'post-traumatic' symptoms, suggesting that external factors (conjunctural causes) had no lasting effect on his personality structure.

However, Lorant acknowledges experiencing brief dissociative troubles and a phase of automatic integration called 'reviviscence of trauma,' involving detachment and the need to externalize feelings. This includes manifestations of different 'self parts' through action systems like flight, combat, selective amnesia, or immobilization, all part of trauma assimilation.

He further clarifies that it's crucial not to confuse temporary phenomena, artificially reproduced in exams to match modified consciousness experiences, with the fundamental nature of personality. He uses the analogy of a turbulent person sleeping versus being awake to illustrate that apparent behavioral changes might be conjunctural rather than a fundamental shift in personality.

Personal Accounts and Reflections

Jérôme Gorriz expresses agreement with the group's shared understanding, highlighting the positive synergy within their small community.

Robert Lortal recounts the intense emotional impact of his experiences between 1967 and 1969, including a moment of panic and a decision to investigate a mysterious white ball on the road, against his father's advice. He mentions similarities found by other 'mousquetaires' with people approached by visitors, such as a 'need for salt' and 'sleep paralysis,' suggesting that Western science struggles to explain these phenomena.

Gérard Deforge discusses his involvement in the 'little girl's father' case from Haravilliers. He references a prediction by the late astrophysicist Pierre Guérin, with whom he was in contact via Jacques Vallée, suggesting that the events were orchestrated to 'muddy the waters' and that the 'little girl' was the actual target. Deforge plans to meet with the parents and the now-adult daughter, possibly accompanied by a journalist from W9, to provide a 'mediator' for the encounter.

Gilles Lorant reiterates his belief in durable personality changes, whether structural or not, resulting from external events. He distinguishes this from 'mood,' which can be mistaken for personality. Lorant reflects on his own personality, which he feels hasn't changed significantly in 30 years, though he makes efforts to channel it. He mentions having intellectual capacities 'on demand' until 2020, after which he anticipates a life change.

Lorant describes his path as a conscious choice made early in life, facilitated by a boosted consciousness. This choice, made during contact or abduction experiences (or even in dreams or waking visions), leads to a state of service to a cause, providing necessary resources for the work but little for oneself. He notes the synchronicity of events that support this path, offering tangible proof against doubts of manipulation. He warns that deviating from this path or using capacities solely for personal gain can be destructive.

He also touches upon the concept of 'great destroyers' whose mission, though seemingly immoral, is understandable within an 'invisible' context. Their downfall comes when they seek personal glory, whereas those who remain dedicated to their work die naturally upon completion, without humiliation.

Conclusion and Editorial Stance

The issue concludes with a compilation of messages received between November 13 and 17, 2014. The overall stance of the publication appears to be one of open inquiry into the psychological and existential aspects of UFO phenomena, encouraging personal reflection and a willingness to explore unconventional explanations beyond strict Cartesian logic. The emphasis is on the subjective experience and its potential to reveal deeper truths about consciousness and reality.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes include the psychological impact of UFO encounters, the nature of personality and its potential for change, the interpretation of alien encounters, and the challenges of integrating extraordinary experiences into a rational framework. The editorial stance is one of encouraging open-minded investigation, personal introspection, and a willingness to consider non-materialistic explanations for phenomena, while also grounding discussions in personal testimony and psychological reflection.