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ChatGPT in 2028!

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  First a little bit of background. The following question has been floating around in my head for a while. I had read articles by various pundits and thinkers over the years about the idea of an AI controlled government. Following this last Presidential election, the gears in my head began to spin again, especially in light of how much progress has been done in AI. So, I finally bit the bullet, logged into my computer, logged into the app and asked, the following: If a LLM (such as yourself) or another AI platform were elected President of the U.S., what kind of an administration would it run? Format the response for a blog post. What If an AI Was Elected President of the U.S.? Imagine waking up one day to discover that an AI—like the one you’re reading now—has just been elected President of the United States. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But with technology moving so fast, it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility. So, what wou...
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The Wisdom of Three: Understanding the Framers’ Vision for the U.S. Government

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 Full disclosure: this post was created with the help of an AI text generator. Claims made were fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Oh, hell! I was in a hurry and whipped this up to keep the momentum going on my blog! When the framers of the U.S. Constitution gathered in Philadelphia in 1787, they were tasked with a monumental challenge: creating a government strong enough to unify the fledgling United States yet restrained enough to prevent tyranny. Their solution? The establishment of three separate but equal branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial. This structure, enshrined in the Constitution, reflected their commitment to the principle of checks and balances, ensuring no single entity could dominate the nation. The Legislative Branch: The Power to Make Laws Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch, placing Congress at the heart of governance. “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States...
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The US Constitution Answers the Question Who’s In Charge Here?

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  We read last time about the importance of learning the US Constitution. It’s a theme that will repeat going forward. I have been using the original text of the US Constitution as it has been downloaded from Project Gutenberg ( https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5/pg5-images.html ). Revisiting the last post we have: Article 1 Section 1.   All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Here again, our first order of business is to confer all legislative powers to Congress, defining that body as both a Senate and a House of Representatives. Going further into the next section we read: Section 2.   The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislature. No ...
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Why You Should Study the U.S. Constitution

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  Hello, readers! At this time in November, we have just elected what I believe will have been the most problematic administrations of our nation’s history. Of course, I’m not particularly happy with the outcome of the elections. I did a little bit of campaigning for Kamala Harris and some of the Democratic candidates in a few of the “blue wall” states. While I was doing this I spoke with a number of people about the issues of the day. I found to my horror that many of the people in this nation held a lot of strange beliefs that could only be attributed to a lack of good information as to how things work in this country. To address this, I have decided to change the tone and content of my output, starting here, I will begin concentrating my efforts on reviewing basic constitutional principles. The U.S. Constitution is more than an old document tucked away in the National Archives. It is the bedrock of our democracy, shaping the government’s structure and guaranteeing the righ...
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It’s not Okay! Countering White Supremacy

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  It’s not Okay! Countering White Supremacy By Frank Austad According to CNN, quoting the compiled information from Antidefamation League it appears that the “OK” symbol is not as innocuous as it would seem anymore, as it has since become has now become a hate trope adopted by the far right. The finger-and-thumb OK sign is universally known for meaning everything is all right or approval of something. But the ADL says while not everyone means it to be hateful, the sign has been co-opted by the alt-right. (2019). CNN says that the ADL says, "… the symbol was first created as a hoax or meme among alt-right groups, who wanted other people and the media to get upset about it and thus look foolish condemning an innocuous symbol. Why the ‘OK?’ sign? The general idea is that the looped and extended fingers resemble the letters W and P, standing for ‘white power.’” (2019). Today's media is full of other signaling to watch out for. Donald Trump had an advertisement from Mike ...
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What Is an Autocrat?

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  What is an Autocrat? Frank Austad Webster's dictionary defines an Autocrat as an “…absolute ruler, especially a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government as by inherent right, not subject to restrictions.” You may find this last phrase troubling when viewed in the light of our former president and current political opponent to Kamala Harris. The term can be ascribed to Donald Trump, who likes to describe people who oppose him politically as “… the enemy within …” vowing to arrest and jail those who disagreed with him, to the extent of sending the U.S. military or the National Guard to disperse crowds of protesters. Donald Trump has often been labeled a potential autocrat due to several behaviors and actions that raise concerns about his commitment to democratic principles. These are some of the key factors that contribute to this perception: 1. Disregard for the Rule of Law Longtime Republican Politician and recent Harris–Walz supporter, Liz Cheney said...
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Please Register to Vote and Vote for Kamala Harris

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 Here we go. I do this kind of thing every time we have an election, even a midterm. The initial purpose of this project was to encourage people to simply get out and vote preferably before election day. For this particular article, I am including another phrase, suggesting who I would like America to vote for.in the highest office of the country. That said, here is the latest edition. English: Please register to vote and vote for Kamala Harris Japanese - 日本語 有権者登録をしてカマラ・ハリスに投票してください Spanish – Español Regístrese para votar y vote por Kamala Harris Portuguese – português Por favor, registre-se para votar e votar em Kamala Harris Russian - Русский Пожалуйста, зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы проголосовать и проголосовать за Камалу Харрис. Chinese 中国人 请登记投票并投票给卡马拉 · 哈里斯 Ukrainian – українська Будь ласка, зареєструйтеся для голосування та проголосуйте за Камалу Гарріс German – Deutsch Bitte registrieren Sie sich, um für Kamala Harris zu stimmen und zu stimmen Polish – Polski Zarejestruj się, a...
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