Sent from God, or sent from the Devil?

 Being something of an academic (it has been beat into me so much that I wonder if there is any way to look at things without using critical thinking!?)...

I was considering the concepts of being sent by God or the Devil, and what their characters would be like.

 Also used my regular AI engine what type of personality traits someone sent from God would have... would be righteous and moral, humble, inspiring, and selfless. Seems a good set of identifiers to run with.

Now, considering politics for a moment, I have heard some MAGA Republicans say that they think Donald Trump was sent from God. If that were true, let's consider each of the identifiers...

Is Donald Trump righteous and moral? Without bias, I can honestly say that Donald Trump was not even religious until the subject became important for votes. Upon becoming President, he hired Paula Jones as his spiritual advisor. This was done because Trump knew he needed to appease the religious folk, and he wanted to do it right. However, one can easily argue that if you are indeed a devout and practicing Christian, you do NOT need a spiritual advisor, because you already KNOW how to be a Christian. Just consider my logic here.

At one point in my life, I admired Trump's business sense, and his obvious success in making something of his life. Much like I used to admire Elon Musk (that is a whole other story). I read all of his books, followed his career,... not a fan or groupie, but I figured one could learn a thing or two from Trump. Over time I learned Trump's business tactics... contracting for work and then going to court to get the costs reduced, and sometimes never paying at all. Donald Trump is not righteous or moral. So, this identifier does not fit Trump. There is a lot of Trump's business tactics recorded for posterity, and there is a ton I could expand this topic with, but there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Trump is not righteous or moral. If you consider the morality aspects... he was having an affair while his wife was home with a newborn baby. Convince me that shows good morals!!!

Humble... think in terms of not being arrogant. Trump tells us he is the only one that can fix a problem, he tells us how good he is, he tells how he know everything more than experts do... does this sound even remotely humble??? No, Donald Trump is by no means a humble man. Mother Teresa was considered a humble person. Do you recall any stories of Mother Teresa saying how smart she was, or how only she could fix a problem... now contrast the two... one of these two people is/was humble, is it Trump???

Inspiring... Donald Trump does inspire. Unfortunately, if you look at the Republican party, to MAGA nut jobs bent on having Civil War, and so on, we could easily argue the Trump's "inspiration" is not a healthy one. His niece even came out and said he inspired Republicans to be what they already were... this apparently was not a good thing, but does explain a lot. Yes, Trump is indeed inspirational, but I would argue that it is not a positive inspiration in most cases.

Selfless... this is a volatile and arguable point with regard to Donald Trump. Trump regularly goes online, or at rallies, and says how he is doing court battles, standing up to the bad guys... for us! However, using Trump's past as evidence, Trump typically never does anything that does not benefit him in some form. Meaning, he is not facing down bullies for us, and he is not fighting the system for us... he is doing that for himself.

For example, Trump has never attended cop funerals... even for the one's that died as a result of January 11th. None of the first responders from 9/11, and so on. He just has never done it. Recently, he decided to attend one for a slain New York officer. It just happened to be at the same time Biden was doing a fundraiser in the same city. The motivation to do this was strictly so he could wipe crap in Biden's face, and not because this cop was his best friend or anything. Seriously, he didn't even know the cop before the funeral. Rumors were even made up that Trump paid the cop's mortgage for his widow... he did not.

Another example is when there have been train wrecks and other disasters and Trump has gone to that city to show what a caring former president he is... They always seem to catch it on camera that he is buying everyone's lunch or meal. This would be something of a selfless gesture, but as I read, he apparently has not paid the bill at any of these venues. They had him the bill and he walks out without even saying he'll send a check or anything. Some of the businesses involved have had tight money and can and does hurt them. Does that sound even remotely selfless???

Now, let's look at the other side of this... the traits of a person sent from the Devil... I have heard several people compare Trump to the Devil. Although, I think trying to make him out as the Devil is a tad extreme, he might fit the traits of someone sent from the Devil...

The identifiers that the AI help zero in on are temptation, destructive, deception, and preying on the weak. So, let's look at each of these identifiers...

Temptation is something that could take us in a lot of different directions. Trump has a reputation for being a negotiator (he tells us so all the time). After reading his books, I do know that he has negotiated by offering money, threats of harm, and the possibility of having your life ruined. Offering money or wealth of some kind is definitely temptation. Trump gets his way if you like money enough to do his bidding. Threats could also be considered temptation but more from the vision of hating the result... as in you will hate your life if you do not do Trump's bidding.

Destructive... This is an area where Trump has admitted to being destructive. If he can't have it, or can't make you give it to him, he will destroy it to make sure no one gets it. Ruining the competition is certainly destructive. Probably harder to argue with regard to Trump, but he does possess the destructive knack. Almost like a tantrum aspect... if someone says something bad about him, he will make sure they lose their job or worse.

Deception... During Trump's term in office, it has been reported that he told 30,573 lies. Just based on this report one could say that Trump has deception nailed down. Supposedly, George H.W. Bush is the second most lying President in history. Yeah, I can see where Trump owns the identifier of deception.

Preying on the weak... This identifier seems somewhat objective in nature where one could argue either way. However, if Trump visited Epstein's island and had sex with underage girls, that could be considered preying on the weak. I have a family member that was in Trump's beauty pageants, and remembers Trump coming back stage to ogle the underage girls changing costumes (sometimes completely naked). He did not touch them, but watched them, and felt he had a right to do so because he ran the pageant. I also reference when people have worked for him, and then were called on the stand in court, he viciously attacked them in social media and such. Preying on the weak...could definitely see that.

Ok, given the descriptions and the discussion... does it seem like Donald Trump was sent from God or sent from the Devil??? What is your opinion??? Now, BS answers because you are a fan of Trump's will not cut it. This is an objective discussion. If you have a perspective or argument, than be objective and tell us about it.

I will leave you with one meme that I found amusing on the subject...

Election Interference or Prison Avoidance?

Election Interference refers to deliberate efforts aimed at altering the outcome of an election. These efforts can take various forms, including disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and attempts to manipulate voters or election infrastructure. Here’s a concise definition:

• Election interference generally involves actions by one nation or group to disrupt or influence the electoral process of another sovereign nation. It can occur through various means, such as spreading false information, hacking, or attempting to sway voters’ decisions .

In the United States, there are legal provisions to safeguard the electoral process. For instance:

• 18 U.S. Code § 594 defines intimidation of voters as any act that aims to interfere with an individual’s right to vote or to vote as they choose. This includes actions like intimidation, threats, or coercion.

Now, let’s address the specific scenario you’ve raised regarding legal cases against Trump:

• Timing of Legal Cases:

 Most of the cases against Trump were initiated well before he announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. In some instances, these cases were filed years before his official announcement.

• If someone announces their presidential candidacy, and suddenly a flurry of legal cases is filed against them, it could be seen as a form of election interference. However, when cases were initiated long before the candidate’s announcement, they are typically not considered election interference.
• If a judge intentionally schedules court dates that interfere with election activities, that action could indeed be considered election interference. However, if the case was filed long before the candidate’s announcement, the case itself remains separate from election interference.

While the legal landscape can be complex, understanding the timing and context of legal cases is crucial in determining whether they constitute election interference. It’s essential to recognize that election interference has significant implications for democracy and national sovereignty.

 

Trump, the GOP, and “Election Interference” Claims:

When you hear Trump or some GOP operative cry out “election interference,” it’s essential to recognize that their claims often lack substance. Let’s break down the situation:

1. Timing of Legal Cases:
• If a candidate announces their presidential bid after legal cases have been filed against them, it’s not considered election interference. Instead, it’s often an attempt to avoid prosecution and jail time.
• While justice can still be pursued for someone running for office, there’s a possibility that legal proceedings may be put on hold during their term.
• Legal nuances aside, this scenario doesn’t fall under the umbrella of election interference.
2. Trump’s Motivation:
• Trump’s efforts to avoid prosecution and prison are evident. By running for office, he aims to pause the ultimate outcome of legal cases.
• If Trump were to become president, he could potentially wield significant power:
• Dictatorial Control: As president, he could consolidate power, remove individuals involved in his prosecution, and influence law enforcement.
• Self-Pardon: The ability to pardon himself would be at his disposal.
• In essence, Trump’s candidacy serves as a strategic move to potentially make his legal troubles vanish.

Remember, the intersection of politics, law, and power can be complex, but understanding the motives behind such actions is crucial. Ultimately, the impact on democracy and national sovereignty remains at the forefront.

Images used...

 Although I am not particularly a tightwad, I am fond of free stuff. So, images I use are typically from royalty-free sites, and I am very much into generative AI images (it is a lot of fun!).

My profile pic (and mascot), is Skunkie... generated using StarryAI image generator. I love these sorts of images. You might never get exactly what you want, but it is fun trying to figure out the best wordage that gets you closer to what you want.

The patriotic look of a flag, a nice wooden frame, and a cute little skunk to carry out the theme of politics having a particular odor (politics stinks?).

The background image is one that is designed to be a paper sculpture showing people and a flag.

I am also quite fond of memes and funny pics and graphics... so, you will see those here too.

The First Posting

Not that everything I say is of particular importance, but since I tend to have thoughts that exceed the limits of typical social media platforms, I decided to start a blog.

I am a geek. What I mean by this is that I tend to do a lot of reading of things that typical people do not bother to read (because of length, because it is boring, and because it is controversial... and any number of other reasons).

A good example of this is that I read the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or a.k.a, Obamacare). However, there is much more to this... I read the original. I read each of the changes. I read the final. This has led me to the conclusion that Obama deserves the credit for introducing the ACA, but what it turned into is an abomination that resulted from political factions arguing and changing it for their partisan or special interests. Obama does not deserve credit (or blame) for what it has become. Basically, if it is screwed up, it is NOT Obama's fault.

Often times, politicians blame their political opponents for a bill not passing, or they talk crap like, "all Democrats voted against this bill!" But, because I read the bills, the reasons for NOT passing a bill is often because of crap inserted into bills that should not be there.

Here is an example of that very thing...

There was a Covid relief bill that was hotly contended between parties. Lots of finger pointing and blame for it taking so long... that sort of thing. Well, come to find out, Republicans shrewdly inserted F-35 fighter jet funding into the Covid relief bill. From a Republican point of view, they were proud of themselves for figuring out a place to get funding passed. There was a problem getting the funding passed on it's own, and they knew Democrats were hot to get the Covid funding passed. The smart Dems spotted the F-35 and refused to vote for it. Republicans then blamed the Dems for the bill not getting passed. It is all a political theater game.

Understand, that I may not know ALL the details, but I often get enough from my reading and observations that I can tell who is being honest and who is trying to pull a fast one.

A professor in one of my doctoral classes pointed out that our Congressional leaders have not written any laws in more than 100 years. Naturally, we all grumbled and disagreed, but then he pointed out details of where special interests enter the equation. The special interests are the ones writing the bills, and then our elected officials sign their names to them (sometimes without even reading the bill). This was pretty much the impetus that got me reading bills like I do nowadays. The irony to me is that so often a politician says, "my bill," and come to find out that the ONLY reason it is their bill is JUST because they signed their name, and NOT because they authored the bill.

My opinions are offered free of charge 😁