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[ChildOfAtom]

The "John O" from that blog post is probably a fake out. John Ostrander was the writer most associated with Suicide Squad where Amanda Waller's character came to prominence. Of all people he WOULD be the one most in a position the reveal all her secrets.

[Greystone]

I got a new reply from AW today as well. She was responding to what I had sent her in response earlier.
My e-mail

[Pie-ro]

So I sent an email to Dr. Waller to try and determine what era the arg is set in, just to try and satisfy my curiosity, here's what it said:

[ADarkly]

Thought I'd de-lurk and say that I also sent an email to Dr. Waller. Hadn't gotten to it before but just as well, since she's posted a bit more since then... I can post the text of my email if helpful (no reply yet), but basically I tried to get some hint of whether there's some lead we should be following we're not, or whether she can tell us what the "tipping point" might be in terms of emails/evidence.

I sure hope that there's something to all this... they sure are going about it in a pretty oblique fashion, which gives me some hope. Would they bother if they didn't have larger plans? Eh, guess we'll see... I'm new to DC so glad that there are some diehards here to clue me in on the references.

[comadarkvale]

welcome to the dc universe

[deniel@]

The trailer of the movie is awesome and I'm wondering to watch the movie.

[removed spam link to illegal online movie source - kona]

[Crisssy101]

Well This is No Good

[ChildOfAtom]

Maybe it's just pre-movie character building, then we get to see Waller's motivations (and possibly some stuff about the telescope etc.) in the movie and the actual ARG kicks off post movie? A reverse of the typical ARG that is supposed to build interest, but instead one designed to KEEP our interest past the movie into the sequel, or into JLA?

But I agree... not much actually happening.

[Crisssy101]

Amanda Waller, PHD

Dear Doctor Waller:

This letter is an urgent request for your assistance in redirecting the Spitzer Telescope towards the May 1, 2011 Cygnus Event first brought to our attention by the now famous TMBS (This Might Be Something) Newton & District Astronomer's blog post. www.newtonastronomers.com. My urgency is based on well documented evidence, historical data and verifiable findings from world renown scientist and scientific insinuations across the globe which I have also provided in this letter below. My sources are indisputable, my reasoning is sound. Time is critical.

If you are not familiar with the Cygnus constellation, its very existence is somewhat of an improbability. Just as we do not know how the bumble bee's awkward body can fly, we do not yet understand why Cygnus is not a black hole, only that it isn't. Cygnus is made up of many stars but it's largest has a mass 40 times that of our sun. Additionally, we know from drilling ice core samples in Antarctica that there were at least three cases in the last 100,000 years (60,000 years ago, 40,000 years ago and 17,000 years ago) when Cygnus underwent an almost repetitive pattern called "quasi-periodic oscillation" sending out gamma rays from deep space at a 2,000 yr stretch at a time. Even more incredible, those rays, even after traveling through deep space, arrived without the expected rate of proton decay exhibited by all other forms of radiation penetrating our magnetosphere deep into our earth's crust which, ironically, is where we first discovered Cygnus's radiation could be picked up as white noise. The significance is obvious. We are currently defenseless. Which leads me to your original question....

Q: What legitimate reason can we give you for redirecting the Spitzer?

First, we know that Cygnus is volatile, so any changes should be investigated promptly. Ignorance is not bliss. If the earth is about to be bombarded with high doses of radiation they have a right to know about it.

Second, putting the public health issue aside, there is an even bigger more immediate concern to consider. Radiation effects two things, not just DNA alone. It also affects semiconductors creating SEUs (i.e., Single Event Upset). This is what should keep you up at night in a cold sweat. Why? Well because just about every advanced piece of modern technology we own uses them. Military most of all. My God. Can you even imagine what would happen if you KNEW about a possible atmospheric radiation flare, it happens, and you never told anyone? Do you think the boys in Langley will be impressed with your name then? There is a not a not a budgetary flow chart or yearly expense report that impressive.

Look, this is just good politics and common sense. A 5 billion dollar US shuttle is orbiting above our heads right now. Terms like catastrophic engine failure and re-entry burn-up are not something you want any part of. Take the monetary hit. CYA. Redirect the Spitzer Telescope.

Do it now while there is still time.

Chrissy W
Dallas Astronomy Chapter


Then I just copy and pasted most of Wikipedia Cygnus page and some experts from Cygnus Mystery. Way too much for this board, it was overkill.

[comadarkvale]

it is to close to movie release for a dark knight style ARG i am assuming this is just character building and introduction to a extent and and ad for the film i don't expect much from it as sad as that is esp since batman and green lantern are my two fav superheros

[amandel]

Reckon so, Comrade Frazer replied to Brian on the Forum. Here's the Bayeux Tapestry info of Halley's comet he mentions

[Canis Firebrand]

Response received yesterday to an email I sent last week. I included a image that I saw someone else attach in an email to the Dr. Waller email address.

[Crisssy101]

Yeah,

This is on hold for at least the next few days. Is there another ARG that seems to be heating up? This was the only one I was following.

---------------------------------------
Ms Wilson,


thank you for your extremely comprehensive letter. I have been so gratified by how the amateur community has pulled together to help the astronomers. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control I am not able to honor your request for a few days, but believe me, I am extremely grateful for all your thoughtful research.

Please have patience with the machinations of government bureaucracy - I will be in touch soon

AW

[Guest]

Drwaller.net update.

[Crisssy101]

Green Lantern ARG