this shits wild. these alien brainworms are spreading to normies. one of my friends who is vaguely left (supported bernie and went to BLM protests, but has a three arrows sticker on their car 
) has been drawn in.
this person is smart (valedictorian in high school) and they are generally pretty grounded. but their sister is in the military and recently told them to “take this alien stuff seriously” and now they’re convinced. i kinda just joked around about it and they looked at me like i was the crazy one when i said i didnt think aliens have ever been to earth. how?! they mentioned the “non-human remains” found in a craft and when i suggested it could be a dog or bird they gave me a “seriously?” look and acted like i was being overly cynical. i have a record of cynicism for sure, but this shit is so obviously BS. i ended up just killing the convo by giving the ole “ill believe it when i see it”
i honestly dont care if they believe in aliens but its just so weird how common this alien discussion is now. ive had like 5 people bring it up to me unprompted in the past week or two.
At least this'll give you counterevidence if you ever get into an argument with them about personal epistemology and propaganda
thats true, but im pretty sure they will be receptive to communism based on their class position (raised by a single mother of 4 kids working as a mcdonalds manager, just above poverty). for their bday, in addition to their normal gift, im getting them Wage Labor and Capital+Value, Price, and Profit and State and Revolution
If they are busy people, remember that audiobooks are cool and good.