Do you believe that the government

(the military, the national security apparatus, etc.)

has at their disposal trchnology that is far advanced beyond that which is available to, known by, or even suspected by the general public?

The general public? Absolutely! Why do you ask?

I don't just mean Joe and Mary Sixpack.

But that doesn't yet argue for whatever claim you're preparing to make. Why not just come out with your idea and see how it floats?

It seems to me that much happens in the course of history that is inexplicable at the time because those in power have capabilities not considered as possible by those they seek to control

for example, the military industrial complex (defense and research) had the Internet and email long before the rest of us.

same goes for most technologies.

I'm just curious if people think things could happen that we can't explain with certitude.

I figured if you have such an opening, you're preparing to bring out a particular claim about one or more such covert technologies. Otherwise this post makes less sense to me, it's like asking, "do you think some things happen in the dark," which of course they do, and the general fact is no secret that the government is working on all manner of technologies behind the scenes.

I'm just curious what you want to talk about: weapons? control devices? communications? etc.

advanced technology (25 to 50 years ahead of what is available or maybe even known about in the private sector) in all three of those areas: weapons, control devices, communications...I'd definitely also add aeronautics and public relations/disinformation/psyops.

I came across this video the other day, it's about electromagnetic warfare from The History Channel. What's significant is they had this in the seventies so you can imagine what they have developed by now. There are accusations they have used this on Iraqis. I hate the way some act like you're talking about sci-fi made up stuff, when it is real. Sometimes I wonder if something wasn't used on 9-11 like this. Here is the blurb about the documentary:
"On a calm Sunday morning in 1978, residents of Bell Island, Newfoundland hear an odd, high-pitched hum, immediately followed by a sudden and terrifying blast resounding for hundreds of miles. Witnesses observe a "straight shaft of light" descending from the sky, and a barrage of violent electrical phenomenon. Outbuildings are destroyed, livestock electrocuted, televisions explode and power lines vaporize. Observed from space, the light emissions from the "boom" are more powerful than those of the Hiroshima blast."...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4515534125267138757&q=conspiracy

In answer to your question: Hell yes! Thanks for posting this topic.

I don't so much 'believe' that it's actually the case - but that still leaves the possibility.

Though it may just be "advanced technology" as opposed to "far advanced beyond...".
Ie 'directional EMP projection' is within the realm of existing technology.