I usually count on PS to provide an unbiased approach to ANY subject. And yet this guest author seems less concerned with details of the technology and more with tearing apart alternative theories to the uses of HAARP. His "arguments" against alternative theories are paltry at best, amounting to little more than a government denial of "because I said it's not". I would even stretch to say this author is part of covering up the true purpose himself as he had baseless comments for all major theories. This article sounded more like weak government propaganda than a serious tech piece.

I am not saying that any of the alternative theories do or don't hold true. But if an article's aim is to discredit a theory then fair journalism says that it should be based in fact not in mere "pay no attention to the man..." grade comments.

Shame on PS for publishing this pathetic article and allowing this author space to grace their pages. I hope they do better in the future.

So if this is program is really what they claim it is, why has been being planned for 30 years and why did it take 15 years to install 180 aluminum antennas?

With 280 million dollars, one would think that they had adequate funds to install 180 aluminum antennas! Those antennas don't look like $1.55 million dollars each to me!

I have to say that the article was not terrible, but there is more to be discussed here. Traveling to Anchorage and Fairbanks not too long ago and experiencing the Northern Lights, I learned a lot about what it takes to monitor and capture the frequencies and lights on camera. The price tag for the antennas is not that ridiculous. Two years ago I helped a friend install to antennas for solely the purpose of monitoring the same frequencies that cause the Northern lights. The home editions of these antennas set him back about $500 a pop. So, knowing that the government spends money out the wazoo! I can imagine a sophisticated setup costing that much.

As for the conspiracy side of all this.... I can't say that I buy the mind control or missile shield ideas. They seem plausible, but all too improbable. I think a conspiracy involving the usage of bluetooth headsets to read minds and and gather information on people to have more weight than the mind control up in Alaska idea.

A missile shield from just airwaves and frequencies to form a sort of force field, huh, maybe. But, only to fry the missile's internal electronics forcing it to veer off course. It would be cool however if it were possible to manipulate the electromagnetic waves of outer space to rip the missile in question apart internally. I honestly do believe that there is some scientific work going on up there, but such a remote location, thirty years in the making, and the testing of some theories we do not fully grasp yet... Ya, I would have to say there is some new type of gadgetry or testing going on up there that we may never know about. Hell, it all could be used to throw off the Super Hadron Collider and force a meltdown of some sort causing it to fail, and in the even that we all live the idea be put to use in the U.S. by the lowest bidder. Think Space Shuttles to get the picture.

There is way too much more I could say, but it is late. Also, I am more than a novice at most things and aeronautics, space, and science are my favorite areas, but grammar is not. So, while I may know much about certain topics, my knowledge is quickly thrown aside due to my poor proofing and writing skills.

I would agree with the first comment by serengo, the article seems little more than a "government denial"

If this project is so wonderful and has no sinister military applications, why is it funded by the USAF and Navy? And why would DARPA be involved if the research was of a peaceful nature.

I'm afraid the explanation in the article is just about as ridiculous as the overused and incredibly annoying joke about "tin-foil hats". Can't these people come up with some new material?

I read that the HAARP facility have "open days" and I suppose this is meant to put our minds at rest? But you can be sure the public are not allowed to poke their noses around all the rooms there. Doesn't the White House also allow visitors? Like most things connected with the Military/Government, they only let you see what they want you to see!

Maybe Abe Streep will be telling us next that George Bush is intelligent and the best President in American history? Which would be just as far fetched!

I had the pleasure of going to and from Alaska for many years. On occasion I would stop at HAARP because of some maintenance work. I would also stay in town and enjoy a beer at the local bar in town. The stories about HAARP were always great, strached and in abundance. The best one was HAARP could tell how much money was in your wallet. Another good one was it could make Moose walk backwards. And as mentioned in the article, it could alter the weather. How many times did I want HAARP to change the weather when it was minus 50 degrees. All of this talk was malarkey! I went in throughout all of the rooms and never found any hidden aliens. Nick Begich sorry but you and the rest of your fellow conspiracy theorists are way out on left field.

profind -- you almost figured it out.... Dang

No it's not G Dubya's Fault,......
Think "Rove" and his Evil Oil buddies.......
Just think about it, In a short while we'll all think $4/gal gas is a good deal......

It's Mind Control, Mind Control I tell ya!!!!!
MIND CONTROL Ahhhhhh..

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Why am I here........oh well might as well hit Post

hey, did any of you guys ever hear of that thing call haarp
or haarpy or something like that?

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does everything that the government fund have to be sinister? or does it even have to do with anything? as far as im concerned the journalism does not suck, and you people are a closed minded and arrogant. this research program is the stepping stone to the organization of many other great programs of their own. for the prosperity and protection of the countries we call home. so stop harassing the journalists and editors they probably dont want to hear it. give them praise and distinction for the wonderful news, sheesh. i do agree though there is much more to cover on this topic. give that reporter some more work to do.

"does everything that the government fund have to be sinister?"

With this government, YES!

"this research program is the stepping stone to the organization of many other great programs of their own. for the prosperity and protection of the countries we call home."

Did you hear that on some government website?

"so stop harassing the journalists and editors they probably dont want to hear it. give them praise and distinction for the wonderful news, sheesh."

Oh my God! Another person who wants to abolish Free Speech. The author of the article gave his "biased" opinion on the subject of HAARP, but according to sponge7 others can not. That's very democratic!

"i do agree though there is much more to cover on this topic."

That's for sure! If people are allowed to say their piece, regardless of whether they support the HAARP project or not.

"give that reporter some more work to do"

All he needs to do is keep an open mind and accept that HAARP could be used (or developed further) as a deadly weapon, if placed in the wrong hands. Russia have a similar device, do you think that is used for public protection? Or do you think only foreign governments would use such a device as a weapon?

Take a look around the internet and read the stories on this subject, they are not all written by people wearing "tin-foil" hats. Don't limit yourself to just obtaining News from the likes of CNN or Fox News, they tell you what the government want you to hear. Listen to ALL the sources before you come to a decision, and then you can form an opinion of your own.

I think there are three kinds of people in the comments section of this article. There are those against HAARP, those with HAARP, and those who think people should just keep an open mind.

I personally think the article could have used a little more coverage of the subject in greater detail. On the other hand you can't really blame it for being biased, since all reporters are that way. You have to read an article and decide what to believe and what's just irrelevant. For example the key word "Tin-foil hats", was used to make all the anti-HAARP people appear ignorant and radical. It could be that some of them actually are, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's true and you don't have necessarily to believe it.

If look at the topic taking in a broad range of views into consideration, you will come up with a well based conclusion.
Mine is that HAARP is probably another one of those places, were because it's remote and appears to have a mysterious background, has become a center of attention for people that love rumors. Another example of such a place is area 51. I don't require for you to agree with me, but just don't believe everything you read or hear.