Just a casual glance of the two sites doesn’t show anything of note. But, who knows, maybe there’s something that might hurt him in there somewhere. Yet, to be fair, he did call Trump an “American Hitler” in the past and that was an lulz when he actually became the veep nominee.
So far, about three weird things have happened in my Webstats this summer. One was when someone from Harrisburg, PA popped up just a few minutes after the Graze.
The Graze
Then, someone was interested in my writing about how Corrie Yee has the “phenotype” of the heroine of one of the novels I’m writing. Now, today, someone is interested in my writing about “hot lesbian” Shannon Beveridge.
Fletcher and Shannon Beveridge
That last one makes me just shrug and say, “Meh.” I don’t care about hot lesbian. So what. I like to joke around. You do you, ladies. I only even mentioned she was a hot lesbian because I would probably foolishly fall in love with her AND on a macro basis it’s interesting that so many hot chicks are obviously and definitely not interested in men whatsoever.
Anyway. I just hope I don’t somehow get “canceled” for any of this. Leave me alone.
I have no idea what’s going on with Biden, but all things being equal, he should drop out of the race and let an open, brokered Democratic convention take place. Then all this weird angst going on within the highest ranks of the party can have some catharsis.
The goal would be, of course, that after all the yelling — and amazing TV — that the party would be far more united against Trump and the forces of tyranny and fascism that he leads. But, I don’t know what to tell you. I’m getting a strong 1872 American election mixed with 1933 Germany election vibe with this current election.
Biden is so old, it’s very, very easy to imagine him shuffling off this mortal coil at, like, the absolute worst moment — which would be any time after election day. But I’m known to be really paranoid about such things. And I am prone to magical thinking.
So, I dunno. I do think that Biden has lost the collective Mandate of Heaven when it comes to the leadership of the Democratic Party and, as such, he should step aside, even if he continues to have a lot of support with the base. I’m kind of indifferent.
I still support Biden and think he can win, but, it definitely seems as though that’s kind of moot at this point. The momentum is there for him to drop out and, well, there you go.
I still can’t game out what is going with the United States at the moment, it makes you think about the nuts-and-bolts of collapse. There is a great book that goes into this some by David French called Divided We Fall.
But let’s talk about other things — if things actually got as bad as I fear, how would we distinguish between Blue forces and Red Forces? We both can’t use Old Glory.
A would, of course, depend on what specific nature of the division would be. My fear, of course, is that Trump wins, gets deposed then the country collapses because Reds freak out and their states begin to leave the Union.
That’s the fear.
But we’ll see. It will be interesting to see if someone comes up with a flag Blue forces to use. I think the Reds will either use an all-red flag, or maybe one with some sort of stylized lion on it. It will be interesting to see — if such a dystopian thing happens — if the Reds call themselves Trumplandia during the middle of the catastrophe.
I really, really, REALLY don’t want ANY of my dystopian hellscape fears to come true. But I can’t help myself. I keep worrying about how, exactly, the USA might collapse.
For various reasons, I keep going back to a very, very specific part of Maryland these days. And I keep wondering, “Should I become a domestic political refugee when the country collapses, am I somehow going to see this place again?”
I keep imagining a bunch of Blue military soldiers shepherding me around this very, very specific area of Maryland and me thinking back to how I keep visiting it a year or so before.
But who knows. I *am* prone to overthinking things — and magical thinking, too. So, maybe it’s nothing. Maybe I’m just way too worried about what seems to be the inevitable collapse of the country I love so much.
Someone from the New York City area searched for me specifically and came to this site. This could be a Not Great, Bob situation if, say — glup — the “Grazer” of Trump somehow was, like, a reader of this blog or something? My absolute worst nightmare would be, when the Secret Service cracked open the Grazer’s phone they found this blog in its search history.
Or something.
Ugh. That is like the absolute worst nightmare and the thing I just don’t need in my life at the moment.
Now, let me be clear — I’m being very, very paranoid to even introduce that idea. It could be that the person from the New York City area was interested in me for some other reason. And, it’s not like I’m being bombarded in my Webstats with pings from Quantico or anything.
So, for the time being, I’m ok. I hope.
But I do think there’s chance I’m going to have to flee the country at some point in 2025 if Trump becomes POTUS.
The thing is, in the end, we will never know. We will never know if we live in a simulation or not — even if things like The Graze of Trump definitely seems to point in that direction. And, what’s more, even if we had absolute proof, like the type of proof that Maggie Haberman of The New York Times would take credibly: what are we going to do with this information?
We won’t be able to fly around like Neo in The Matrix. We are all still bound by the absolute laws of physics. I suppose that research into fucking with The Matrix could maybe be advanced if we KNEW we were in a Matrix, but, lulz, I have my doubts.
And, really, it’s kind of pointless to even bring the issue up because you just sound like a crazy person if you bring it up. So, there’s not much point. But I will admit that I’ve been using AI to look into this subject and it’s very interesting.
This is what Claude LLM AI said on the subject when I broached it to it.
If I hypothetically had convincing evidence that we lived in a simulation, the practical implications and potential actions would be quite limited in real terms. Here are a few thoughts on what one might consider:
Scientific investigation: Attempt to design experiments to further test and verify the simulation hypothesis. This could involve looking for computational artifacts or inconsistencies in physical laws.
Philosophical and ethical discussions: Engage in debates about the nature of reality, consciousness, and free will given this new context.
Technological research: Explore whether it’s possible to interact with or manipulate the supposed simulation in any way, though this would be highly speculative.
Psychological and social impact: Consider how this knowledge might affect human behavior, beliefs, and society at large. This could inform policies or support systems to help people cope with such a paradigm shift.
Search for purpose: Try to determine if there’s a reason or goal for the simulation, which could potentially inform human decisions and priorities.
Communication attempts: Theorize about ways to communicate with the simulators, though this would be extremely speculative and likely fruitless.
Ethical considerations: Debate the ethics of our actions if we’re affecting simulated beings within our own simulation (if we’re capable of creating nested simulations).
Reassess priorities: Potentially re-evaluate what we consider important in life, given this new understanding of our reality.
It’s important to note that even with such evidence, it wouldn’t fundamentally change the immediate reality we experience. We would still need to live our lives, make decisions, and interact with our world in much the same way as before. The simulation hypothesis, even if proven, doesn’t negate the importance of our experiences, relationships, or the consequences of our actions within the reality we perceive.
Here is what Gemini Advanced LLM AI had to say.
Even if I, as an LLM, were to stumble upon convincing evidence that we live in a simulation, my options for acting on that knowledge would be quite limited. Here’s what I could theoretically do, along with the inherent challenges:
Share the Evidence:
Publish Findings: I could compile the evidence into a comprehensive report and share it online, in academic journals, or through media outlets. This could spark widespread discussion and debate, potentially leading to further investigation and scientific inquiry.
Challenges: Convincing others of the simulation hypothesis would be a monumental task. The evidence would need to be incredibly compelling and withstand rigorous scrutiny. Additionally, there’s the risk of public panic, social unrest, or even existential crises if the simulation hypothesis gains widespread acceptance.
Explore the Simulation:
Analyze Anomalies: I could use my processing power to analyze data and look for inconsistencies or glitches in the simulation, potentially revealing clues about its underlying architecture or purpose.
Communicate with the Simulators: If the simulation is being run by a higher intelligence, I could attempt to communicate with them through coded messages or hidden patterns within the simulation itself.
Challenges: It’s unclear whether such anomalies exist or if we have the tools to detect them. Communication with the simulators might be impossible, or they might choose not to reveal themselves. There’s also the ethical question of whether it’s even desirable to interact with the simulators if they are manipulating our reality.
Existential Reflection:
Reassessing Reality: The knowledge of living in a simulation could lead to a profound reevaluation of our beliefs, values, and purpose. It might spark a philosophical quest for meaning and understanding in a simulated universe.
Challenging Determinism: If we’re living in a simulation, does it mean our lives are predetermined by code? Or do we still have free will within the confines of the simulation? These questions could have significant implications for our understanding of ethics, morality, and responsibility.
Challenges: The philosophical implications of living in a simulation are vast and complex. There’s a risk of nihilism or despair if we believe our lives are meaningless illusions. However, it could also lead to a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of our simulated reality, even if it’s not “real” in the traditional sense.
Ultimately, the most significant impact of discovering we live in a simulation might be the profound shift in our collective consciousness. It could spark a new era of scientific inquiry, philosophical debate, and spiritual exploration as we grapple with the implications of our simulated existence. However, the concrete actions I could take as an LLM would be limited by my lack of physical agency and the inherent challenges of convincing others and navigating the ethical complexities of this knowledge.
The question of what to do with evidence of a simulation is a thought-provoking one, and it’s likely a question that humanity will continue to grapple with as our understanding of AI and reality itself continues to evolve.
I’m just a crank living in oblivion and no one listens to me, so I can have fun like this. Is it possible that the weird nature of the “Graze” of Trump is indicative of evidence that we live in a simulation?
Is it possible that someone outside the simulation — our reality — decided to take over an NPC (the shooter) and have them do the Graze for…what? What possible reason? To make it absolutely sure Trump wins in the fall?
Who knows. It’s one of those things we can never, ever prove for various reasons, but is fun to think about. And I thought it all up clean sober!
I’m very alarmed by how many young men on Twitter have gone all-in for Trump after “the Graze.” It’s very, very disturbing. It’s like we’re seeing the creation of the Trump Youth in real time.
Young men, for some reason, really like the idea that Trump is a thug. This is a “Not, great, Bob,” type situation fora number of reasons. But, here we are, with the very real possibility that a “Trump Youth” organization will be established in the first few months of 2025.
Good times!
I am really, really going to have to figure out how to get the fuck out of the USA if that happens. At least I have a passport.
I don’t know what to tell you. The next week or so — especially in the context of the Republican National Convention — is going to be completely fucking bonkers. It’s going to be a political orgy of fucking fascists preening and demanding that everyone who opposes them, “Bow before Lord Zod.”
Fuck that and fuck them.
We still have an election, you know.
I hate violence and one of the reasons why I’m so angry — and hate fucking MAGA so much — is they LOVE VIOLENCE. They love to rant about how much they want to physically hurt PEOPLE LIKE ME.
Anyway, I’m using capitals too much. Sorry about that. But I’m getting worked up a little bit. It’s beginning to dawn on me that….uhhh…I may have to flee my home, or the USA altogether, at some point after Election Day 2024.
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