Smothering or suffocating of the world by Magan/Trump

Been thinking about Donald Trump's talk of dictatorship. He wants control and not necessarily power. I believe that he will fashion his tenure after being elected not unlike Putin and Russia. He won't rule like a Stalin. He will encourage and promote the growth of an oligarch class much like Russia. Life will be much like it is currently - permanent state of lethargy and/or fatigue of unrelenting untruths and falsehoods from the state - not unlike the Soviet system.

Can't you feel it?

We won't be fellow citizens equal under the law. Maga is now/currently the new version of the soviet "comrade" under the state. Maybe a Trump comrade should be called "Magan"

Trump won't be flashy about exercising his control. Tools of personal freedom will quietly disappear and be replaced by things the Trump state will use to keep the peace, but without pride, hope or fun as people made.

Hope, Pride and fun will be what the state insinuates without stating it or explicit. You will simply thought of as odd if you don't wear magan gear or think magan. One will not get work if one's social media is to a magan's taste. We know how this works and nobody likes it. Not even the magan's - they simply fear being different or not part of the group - not a magan - they fear being American and all of the good and bad it brings.

This is what we get with Trump until his inevitable day comes. At that point he will anoint a successor. How soon will it be before Magans eliminate term limits for being president?

Fear not Trump and the Magan's - fear our own lethargy to prevent stop him. Be uncomfortable now by doing what each Citizen knows to do, for the discomfort under Trump will be smothering.

Don't accept that discomfort under Trump is not that bad.
Don't accept the dismissive notion of "what's the use" or don't have time and do nothing.

Yet another tipping point - an inflection point or just a collection of significant stories?

Historians note APRIL 1865 for a number of relevant events, but are rightly overshadowed by the assassination of Lincoln. The following is from CHATGPT as a perspective and context:

April 1865 was a significant month in American history, with several events taking place that would have long-lasting effects on the country's future. Here are some of the major events that occurred in the US in April 1865, excluding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln:

The Civil War Ends: On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War. This was a momentous event that brought an end to the bloodiest conflict in American history and ushered in a new era for the country.


Assassination of President Lincoln's Accomplices: In the aftermath of the Lincoln assassination, a manhunt was launched for his co-conspirators. On April 14, John Wilkes Booth was killed by Union soldiers in a barn in Virginia, but several of his associates were captured and put on trial. On July 7, four of them - Lewis Powell, David Herold, George Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt - were hanged for their roles in the plot.


The Sultana Disaster: On April 27, the steamship Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing over 1,800 people. Most of the victims were Union soldiers who had been released from Confederate prison camps and were on their way home. The disaster remains the worst maritime disaster in American history.


The Thirteenth Amendment Ratified: On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, officially abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States. However, the process of implementing this new law would take several more years and require significant changes in the social and political structure of the country.

Overall, April 1865 was a month of significant change and upheaval in the United States. With the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a new era of reconstruction and healing, the country was poised for both challenges and opportunities in the years ahead.

As of April 27, 2023 many new things exist that didn't in 1776, 1786 or 1865. The founding father would have been aware of the concepts but not the substance of today. 

One factor among others in recent news - An ex-president has been indicted. This same FPOTUS is under investigation on at least 4 additional subject - each are separate and distinct. I presume that the truth and coverage is obvious and available. I am beginning to think that is wrong. I may expand on this in a forthcoming post.

Another is the volume of shootings in which 4 or more individuals were killed is at a record. ChatGPT: "There have been many high-profile mass shootings in US history, including the 2019 El Paso shooting, the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, and the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, to name just a few." More recent shootings include Uvalde Elementary School in 2022 and then there is the Nashville Christian school shooting in April 2023

Well, another factor is the Maga or Trump Supporters - In addition to FPOTUS issues is the termination of Tucker Carlson. A Fox News anchor that was conspiratorial, white national among other opinions that are destructive to the system of democracy

A STORM WARNING

 Something is coming and it ain't good. There is never a good time to raise these things. For the love of humor, God or Robin Williams - read and seek to understand completely with heart - for if the warning are ignored - we lose humor of the likes of Robin William

This past weekend I DVR'ed the "Band of Brothers" and have been rewatching a couple of episodes at a time. I have on DVD's Ken Burns "The Civil War". I also have the 1970's series "The World at War"

I have a degree political science and have a sense of history and rhetoric. As I am not a scholar - I ask ... heed my warnings and check out the news yourself. Spend the time to gain an understanding of the coming storm...and very calmly...prepare in you own way for what you want in the post-Trump era.

Prepare what you want when look back on during the next period. I'm thinking of 2 scenes in an episode of Band of Brothers - without dialog in which in Easy Co.'s Nixon comes across the Widow of a memorialized Nazi general. Her body language was of anger at Nixon. At the end of the episode Nixon comes across the widow in the recently discovered concentration camp - after she was ordered to help bury the dead in the camp. Are we in the beginning of our version of the episode? Come to understand how you want to be at the end of our episode.

Donald J Trump held a rally this past weekend, where his comments were repeated on Truth Social (his money losing site). He indicated that his enemies were non-human vermin that will be "crushed" - among other things. The Trump campaign has not disavowed the rhetoric and the RNC chairperson is not commenting on it.

There are news stories of purposeful leaks from the Trump campaign about a thing called "Project 2025" . These camps include camps. There are other parts of the that are...fill in the blank

I have also worked with computers for many years. That has provided me a sense of logic and reason. The logic and reason dictates that violence/war/hatred need not be ... especially in this coming period. The period between the "Great War" and WWII for Germany is a case study for our current time. Where the German people as a society could/should have prevented the destruction.

Can we do better as we are on a precipice of our coming period?
I don't know that I have the moral authority to speak this way.
I don't know many things - but I seek to understand - I have an understanding of what is truth.

I do know that Donald J Trump and his movement will lead to some level of not good things next year.

Remember, Trump established special commission in 2017 to investigate why he won ONLY the Electoral college and NOT the popular vote.

It will come either because he wins or because he loses yet again and claims a victory where there is none - as he did in 2016 and 2020.

Will I be on the enemies list of Republican/Maga for writing such things? As the fictional character at the end of "Saving Private Ryan" asks of himself - I ask of myself - we should ask ourselves -

Have I/we done enough?

a Star Trek question from ...The Ultimate Computer

Voter Decision Project

The answer to your question:
"Must Artificial Intelligence survive if it kills to survive?"

<p>There is no single answer to this question. It depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the AI, the goals of the AI, the values of the people creating and using the AI, and the specific situation in which the AI find itself. In some cases, it may be better for the AI to kill in order to survive; in others, it may be better for the AI to refrain from killing, even if that means sacrificing its own survival.</p> <p>The nature of the AI is a key factor in determining whether or not it should kill to survive. If the AI is designed with malicious intent, then it may be better off killing in order to achieve its goals. However, if the AI is designed with benevolent intent, then it may be better off avoiding killing, even if that means it will not survive. </p> <p>The goals of the AI are also a key factor. If the AI's goals are purely self-interested, then it may be better off killing in order to survive. However, if the AI has goals that include the welfare of others, then it may be better off avoiding killing, even if that means it will not survive. </p> <p>The values of the people creating and using the AI are also a key factor. If the people who created the AI value human life above all else, then the AI should probably avoid killing, even if that means it will not survive. However, if the people who created the AI value the survival of the AI above all else, then the AI may be better off killing, even if that means sacrificing some human lives.</p> <p>The specific situation in which the AI find itself is also a key factor. If the AI is in a situation where killing is the only way to achieve its goals, then it may be better off killing. However, if the AI is in a situation where it can achieve its goals without killing, then it may be better off avoiding killing. </p> <p>In conclusion, there is no single answer to the question of whether or not AI should kill to survive. The answer depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the AI, the goals of the AI, the values of the people creating and using the AI, and the specific situation in which the AI find itself. </p>

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2000 words on Power

 Write an 2000 word essay in the style of Donald Trump and Thomas Jefferson about power

<p>Power is one of the most important things in life. It's what allows us to get things done, to achieve our goals, and to make a difference in the world. And it's something that everyone wants. But what is power, really? And how do you get it?</p>

<p>In this essay, we'll take a look at the power of both Donald Trump and Thomas Jefferson. We'll explore their views on power, how they've used it in their lives, and what lessons we can learn from them about acquiring and using power.</p>

<h2>Donald Trump on Power</h2>

<p>Donald Trump is a man who knows a thing or two about power. He's a billionaire businessman and the 45th President of the United States. He's a man who knows how to get what he wants, and he's not afraid to use his power to get it. Here's what he has to say about power:</p>

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<p>"Power is not given to you. You have to take it. People are not going to give you power. You have to take it."</p>

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<p>Trump is right. Power is not something that is given to you. You have to go out and take it. No one is just going to hand you the keys to the kingdom. You have to be willing to fight for it, to work for it, and to do whatever it takes to get it. And that's exactly what Trump has done. He's a man who has taken power, and he's not afraid to use it.</p>

<p>Trump also says:</p>

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<p>"You have to know what you want, and you have to go after it with a vengeance."</p>

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<p>Again, Trump is spot on. If you want to get something done in this world, you have to go after it with everything you've got. You can't just sit back and wait for things to happen. You have to make them happen. And that's what Trump has done. He's a man who knows what he wants and he goes after it with everything he's got.</p>

<p>So what can we learn from Donald Trump about power? We learn that power is something you have to take, that you have to go after it with everything you've got, and that you have to be willing to use it to get what you want.</p>

<h2>Thomas Jefferson on Power</h2>

<p>Thomas Jefferson was one of the most important figures in American history. He was the third President of the United States and he was one of the Founding Fathers. He was also a man who knew a thing or two about power. Here's what he had to say about it:</p>

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<p>"Power is not alluring to those who have not the weakness to desire it."</p>

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<p>Jefferson is saying that power is not something that is desirable to those who are not weak. In other words, only those who are weak desire power. And that's because they know that they can't get what

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Trump and Jefferson on Freedom on Power - by OPENAI

 Write an 500 word essay in the style of Donald Trump and Thomas Jefferson about freedom

<p>Donald Trump and Thomas Jefferson both believe in the importance of freedom. For Trump, freedom is about being able to do what you want and not being controlled by anyone. Jefferson believed that freedom was about being able to think and believe what you want without interference from the government. Trump would likely say that he agrees with Jefferson on this point.

<p>Trump would argue that the government should not tell people what they can and cannot do. He would say that the government should not be involved in people's lives and that people should be free to do what they want. Trump would also say that the government should not be able to take away people's freedom.

<p> Jefferson would likely agree with Trump on the importance of freedom. Jefferson would say that people should be free to think and believe what they want. Jefferson would also argue that the government should not be able to take away people's freedom.

<p>Both Trump and Jefferson would agree that freedom is important. They would both argue that the government should not be able to take away people's freedom.

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Write an 500 word essay in the style of Donald Trump and Thomas Jefferson about power

<p>In America, power is something that is highly coveted. Those who have it often abuse it and those who don't have it, want it. It is the root of all kinds of corruption and it has the ability to make people do things that they normally wouldn't do. It is a force that can be used for good or for evil and it is something that should be treated with great care. </p>

<p>Thomas Jefferson once said, "Power is not alluring to pure minds like money is." This is so true. Power can be very seductive and it can lead people down a dark path. It can make them do things that they normally wouldn't do and it can make them forget about their values and their morals. </p>

<p>Donald Trump is a perfect example of someone who has abused his power. He has used his power to take advantage of women, to cheat people out of their money, and to lie to the American people. He is a prime example of how power can corrupt someone. </p>

<p>While power can be used for evil, it can also be used for good. There are people who use their power to help others and to make the world a better place. These are the people who we should aspire to be like. </p>

<p>In conclusion, power is something that should be respected and treated with care. It can be used for good or for evil and it can have a profound effect on those who have it. </p>

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