Comments on: Bigfoot = “Digger Indian”?

By: CryptoInformant

CryptoInformant — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:31:25 +0000

Sasquatch:
In your comment about “dolphins with legs,” I assume you are talking about Ambulocetus, the ancient whale with short legs? Sorry, but there is a profound difference between that and the unfounded statements by some “scientists.” This “walking whale” has actually been found, fossilized, in the Messel Shales. Comparison between its bones and those of later whale species show that this amphibious mammal is indeed the ancestor of whales, but it is certainly not a dolphin, as that group of whales has certain features it does not have, and that developed after its extinction. So, unless you are going to say that the fossils were faked, I think we can safely say this particular discussion on evolution is over, and we can get back to the topic at hand.

By: CryptoInformant

CryptoInformant — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:33:31 +0000

Sasquatch:
WHAT!?! Evolution simply states that SPECIES CHANGE OVER TIME THROUGH GENETIC MUTATIONS! This leads to every INDIVIDUAL PERSON being different, but in no way higher or lower evolved than others, as we are ALL ONE SPECIES, that evolved from different species of humans. These humans evolved from HUMAN-LIKE APES, which in turn evolved from other apes, and so on. What YOU are doing is furthuring the assumption that scientists think Neanderthals are inferior, when in fact, they were EQUAL TO US IN MOST WAYS, AND ACTUALLY SUPERIOR IN OTHERS. It is when people like you assume that evolution states that everything evolves in a line, and that more derived species are better, that evolutionary biologists shake their heads and take some headache medicine, because NOTHING makes our heads hurt more than smart people saying stupid things. For example, humans are more derived than sharks, but I would say sharks are actually better. I personally don’t care for political correctness in general, but RACISM MAKES ME SICK, whether perpetrated knowingly or not. I respect YOUR views on the development of life, even though I disagree with them, so don’t go around putting mine down with HALF-BAKED ASSUMPTIONS!

Thank you for having your own opinion, and God bless you, America, and the World. Have a nice day.

By: CryptoInformant

CryptoInformant — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:15:34 +0000

I agree that it is debatable as to what is “sub” to what. For example, on the basis of how the species interacts with everything else, I would say we are sub-everything short of bacteria and a smirking chimpanzee. However, if you look at lasting impressions, then everything is sub-our enormous, ugly, ENVIRONMENTAL SKID-MARKS. It is only when you look at comparative intelligence that we can honestly and honorably say we are superior, and even that is debatable, because, OF COURSE we will be superior to other animals when we RIG THE TESTS.

By: sschaper

sschaper — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 02:48:28 +0000

Tegan, I hate racism, but I also hate tyranny, which is what PC is. Fairly idiotic tyranny at that.

I cannot conceive that Davis was thinking that bigfoot are Miwok. I assume he -must- have meant something like some form of hominid that the locals knew of and called ‘stick Indians’ (though I still wonder if that is the right translations – the locals didn’t call themselves Indians)

As to culture: scientists refer to chimps as having culture, because some groups fish for termites with sticks, others crack nuts with rocks, and they pass this information down through learning, rather than instinct. I -assume- that is what Davis meant. I mean…

By: cosmic monster

cosmic monster — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:17:02 +0000

It’s an interesting theory if MK is suggesting the Digger Indians are the “wild men” that started the Bigfoot myth, but I don’t think Bigfoots and Diggers are the same thing.

I think most people who claim racism act offended because they’re supposed to be offended. This is as productive as arguing over a blobsquatch. You see what you want to see.

By: Mnynames

Mnynames — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:27:39 +0000

Shumway, you seem to be confusing M. K. with an actual acredited scientist. Everything I’ve read says that he’s an enthusiastic amateur with some tech skills…

By: sasquatch

sasquatch — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:10:25 +0000

Yeah, like Dolphins with legs.

By: shumway10973

shumway10973 — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:57:23 +0000

Doesn’t the Native American seem to be lacking some hair? I mean, if the bigfoot in pic is supposed to be female (I just never looked close enough), the female Native American is a little lacking in the fur department. This is a perfect example why I dislike the conventional science plaguing our western world. People like this guy will say anything (no matter how outrageous) and then try to make it work. Unfortunately, the average person out there (most cryptomundo bloggers not included in this statement) will accept anything science says without questioning, even if it sounds absolutely stupid.

By: YourPTR!

YourPTR! — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:46:30 +0000

I’m not saying that Bigfoot is an Indian, that’s clearly ridiculous, Bigfoot ISN’T human (anyone can clearly see that from viewing the P/G film) and I don’t know what M.K Davis could be thinking in claiming such being possibly the one individual who has spent the most time studying the film.

Bigfoot is obviously a bipedal ape. An extremely interesting, remarkable and UNIQUE! ape, but all the same still an APE! Most likely has higher, possibly much higher intelligence than a “standard” ape would have though. But saying that, if he was really human wouldn’t he be much more likely to be a more “primitive” race of people, such as in appearance, culture, technological progress etc.

By: Loren Coleman

Loren Coleman — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:47:14 +0000

Here's a quick review of M. K. Davis' remarks to try to understand the essence of what he's saying (click on link below): What's Being Said?