Suddenly, all over the news are unsettling stories about SUV-sized drones lighting up the night sky in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Ohio. There have even been reports of sightings in California and Florida. When asked, federal government officials say they don’t know where the drones are coming from or exactly what they are doing. However, they assure us, in no uncertain terms, that these unmanned aircraft are harmless and pose no threat to the public. These two statements cannot both be true.
At this point, it is next to impossible to believe anything coming out of the federal government or the mainstream media, as the American people have been lied to repeatedly. This lack of faith in our institutions, obvious gaslighting, and overall uncertainty about the future has everyone a little on edge as we seemingly wait for the other shoe to drop. Everyone seems to have a theory about the origin and mission of the drones. These theories range from searching for radioactive material to looking for a dirty bomb smuggled in by a foreign adversary to clandestine military exercises.
Best-selling author and former military operative Chase Hughes also has a take on this story. In February 2023, he published a book, Behavior Manual Ops, which discusses how the elite have risen to power by manipulating human behavior. Anyone paying attention during the COVID-19 pandemic can relate to the fear-mongering, emotional pleas, and coordinated narratives we were bombarded with daily.
Hughes has now posted a video on YouTube about the thousands of drone sightings and began his video by asking, “Are we in the middle of a psychological operation right now?” At the time of this writing, the video has already amassed 2.5 million views in just three days.
During the video, Hughes walks his YouTube audience through a disciplined mental process to determine if the events we are witnessing are real or a psychological operation (psyop) perpetrated on the American people by our government. The information he presents below is something we all need to internalize and refer back to often as events worldwide appear to be spinning out of control.
- Analyze the source of the information. Often, clickbait headlines are your first clue that the information you are about to digest may be overly sensationalized. Have you found other reputable, trusted sources that corroborate this source’s claims? Unfortunately, this has become a difficult task as many mainstream media outlets are no longer worthy of our trust, and there are many influencers and/or groups posting outlandish information online.
- Follow the money. Investigate who owns the media company making the claim. Are they somehow beholden to pharmaceutical companies who regularly advertise or unduly influenced by defense contractors or political operatives? A good example of this was the “safe and effective” claim made by the media about the COVID-19 mRNA shots, immediately followed by Pfizer commercials. An obvious conflict of interest like this certainly raises a huge red flag.
- Question the timing of the event or report. Psyops are designed to distract the public from something worse that is currently occurring or may soon happen as a way to deflect the public’s attention. The timing of these drone sightings is highly suspect, given that a new administration will take over in a matter of weeks and that the sightings began shortly after the November presidential election.
- Follow the narrative. Are multiple outlets parroting the same verbiage as a coordinated message? We have seen this reporting in the coverage of President Trump for the past eight years. How often did we hear these fabricated talking points spoken over and over again on ABC, CBS, MSNBC, and CNN, “Russian collusion; January 6th was an insurrection; the walls are closing in on Trump; the 2020 election was the most secure election in history; Donald Trump is a convicted felon; Trump is a threat to our democracy” etc. etc.
- Look for emotional triggers. Stories that make you react viscerally and emotionally can often be a psyop. Question vague reports and anonymous sources that pull at your heartstrings and make you fearful, angry, or depressed. A heightened emotional state can cause one to put reason aside and support policies that would otherwise be unthinkable. Recall how the pandemic measures forced us to lock down, wear masks, and socially distance ourselves from families and friends.
- Determine if the situation will expand government control or justify some new legislation. A perfect example of this is the Patriot Act passed after 911, which stripped us of our freedoms and civil liberties, all under the guise of keeping us safe from Islamic terrorists.
- Analyze the coverage patterns. Real news and events co-exist with other stories. Do other stories appear to be being squashed in deference to the psyop? Real news also has multiple follow-ups and updates. A psyop will quickly fade from the public once it has served its purpose.
- Trust your gut. Be skeptical and use common sense. Does the story feel off, or is it too unbelievable to be true? Critical thinking skills should be employed even if the result goes against a preconceived idea.
- Ask who benefits from the narrative. Does the evidence shown result in a sudden flurry of governmental funding to ward off a possible threat? If the military budget suddenly increases by billions in response to these drone sightings, one can surmise the public has been deceived.
- Question why you are told to be afraid. Fear tactics are the easiest way to unite and control the population. Don’t put it past those in power to manipulate you this way.
To avoid falling prey to a psyop, you must strengthen your psychological state. Sustained prayer is the best way to do this and will both insulate and protect you. Once you realize that the only thing that matters is your eternal salvation, earthly distractions become less of a worry.
You must also stay connected to real people and not live vicariously through the internet. This will help you to stay grounded and live in reality – not a virtual world. You must also become self-reliant so you are not dependent on others to save you. Having some cash or extra food and water is also not a bad idea if a disaster strikes. And always remain calm and help others do the same. No matter what comes our way, Mary’s Immaculate Heart will triumph in the end. As Christians, we can rest easily with this certainty.
Do not fear: I am with you;
do not be anxious: I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10