I doubt that Pompeo or Graham were carrying a brief on behalf of the Trump Administration. I would think they should be brought up on charges.
With respect to knowledge of Operation Spider Web, the timing could not have been worse for peace talks so I have a hard time believing that Trump was aware. Just today the US announced it's stopping all shipments of missiles to Ukraine.
Trump's got his hands full. Is Zelensky getting encouragement and perhaps even support from NATO and the Deep State? 'looks like it to me.
It's looking more and more likely that some sort of cataclysmic event, followed by a collapse, followed by a highly motivated minority who take kinetic action while the majority stay on the sidelines watching before they "take sides" is the only way the elites and their acolytes will be dislodged.
All this AI "training" reminds me a lot of Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock" some fifty-plus years ago. Of course Alvin and his people had to do their data gathering "brute force", clipping thousands of magazines and newspaper articles to piece together their conclusions which proved amazingly prescient. "Future Shock" was a big reason why I chose to move to Florida when I did.
Fun thought experiment: Do you suppose it's possible to program a philosophy into an AI, and let the AI filter its conclusions according to "its" philosophy? What would a stoic AI recommend based upon its filtration of current events? A Keynesian AI? Austrian AI? Post-modernist AI? Catholic AI? Will I be able to specify my own biases, beliefs and philosophy into an AI, then let it write for me or to me?
By the way, tactical nuclear weapons can be fired from artillery. 'suppose they can be launched from drones?
I just wrote the following query to Grok: What would a stoic have to say about the Trump Musk falling out?
Here's the response:
A Stoic would likely view the Trump-Musk falling out through the lens of their core principles: focusing on what is within one’s control, maintaining emotional resilience, and prioritizing virtue over external outcomes. Here’s how a Stoic might interpret and advise on the situation:
Focus on What’s in Your Control: A Stoic would argue that both Trump and Musk are expending energy on external matters—public opinion, social media feuds, and political posturing—that are ultimately outside their complete control. Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” A Stoic would advise them to redirect their focus inward, toward their own reasoning and actions, rather than reacting impulsively to each other’s provocations.
Emotional Equanimity: The heated exchange, with insults like Trump calling Musk “CRAZY” and Musk accusing Trump of “ingratitude,” reflects a loss of emotional discipline. Stoics like Epictetus emphasize maintaining equanimity regardless of external criticism or praise: “If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, ‘He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.’” A Stoic would counsel both to remain calm and not let ego or pride escalate the conflict.
Virtue as the Highest Good: A Stoic would remind Trump and Musk that their public dispute, centered on power, influence, and financial interests, risks overshadowing the pursuit of wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance. Seneca might suggest they ask themselves whether their actions align with virtue or merely serve fleeting desires for dominance or validation. The fallout’s impact on Tesla’s stock or political agendas is secondary to whether they are acting with integrity.
Perspective on Transience: The Stoic concept of memento mori—remembering that all things are temporary—would put this feud in perspective. Both men’s wealth, influence, and public personas are fleeting in the grand scheme. As Marcus Aurelius noted, “All is ephemeral—fame and the famous as well.” A Stoic would urge them to consider the impermanence of their conflict and focus on what endures: their character and how they contribute to the greater good.
Avoiding Harmful Passions: The public nature of their feud, with barbs exchanged on X and Truth Social, suggests both are caught in passions like anger and pride, which Stoics see as destructive. Epictetus would likely advise, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” They should step back, reflect, and choose reasoned responses over emotional outbursts.
In summary, a Stoic would likely see the Trump-Musk falling out as a distraction from rational self-governance and virtuous conduct. They would advise both to focus on their own character, let go of what they cannot control, and approach the situation with calm detachment, recognizing that public spats and external validation are ultimately insignificant compared to inner peace and moral integrity."
I doubt that Pompeo or Graham were carrying a brief on behalf of the Trump Administration. I would think they should be brought up on charges.
With respect to knowledge of Operation Spider Web, the timing could not have been worse for peace talks so I have a hard time believing that Trump was aware. Just today the US announced it's stopping all shipments of missiles to Ukraine.
Trump's got his hands full. Is Zelensky getting encouragement and perhaps even support from NATO and the Deep State? 'looks like it to me.
It's looking more and more likely that some sort of cataclysmic event, followed by a collapse, followed by a highly motivated minority who take kinetic action while the majority stay on the sidelines watching before they "take sides" is the only way the elites and their acolytes will be dislodged.
All this AI "training" reminds me a lot of Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock" some fifty-plus years ago. Of course Alvin and his people had to do their data gathering "brute force", clipping thousands of magazines and newspaper articles to piece together their conclusions which proved amazingly prescient. "Future Shock" was a big reason why I chose to move to Florida when I did.
Fun thought experiment: Do you suppose it's possible to program a philosophy into an AI, and let the AI filter its conclusions according to "its" philosophy? What would a stoic AI recommend based upon its filtration of current events? A Keynesian AI? Austrian AI? Post-modernist AI? Catholic AI? Will I be able to specify my own biases, beliefs and philosophy into an AI, then let it write for me or to me?
By the way, tactical nuclear weapons can be fired from artillery. 'suppose they can be launched from drones?
Happy, happy, happy....um., well, uh.
Those two belong in jail. I’ll head to the mountains abs call it quits if AI gets the capacity at philosophy generation.
I just wrote the following query to Grok: What would a stoic have to say about the Trump Musk falling out?
Here's the response:
A Stoic would likely view the Trump-Musk falling out through the lens of their core principles: focusing on what is within one’s control, maintaining emotional resilience, and prioritizing virtue over external outcomes. Here’s how a Stoic might interpret and advise on the situation:
Focus on What’s in Your Control: A Stoic would argue that both Trump and Musk are expending energy on external matters—public opinion, social media feuds, and political posturing—that are ultimately outside their complete control. Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” A Stoic would advise them to redirect their focus inward, toward their own reasoning and actions, rather than reacting impulsively to each other’s provocations.
Emotional Equanimity: The heated exchange, with insults like Trump calling Musk “CRAZY” and Musk accusing Trump of “ingratitude,” reflects a loss of emotional discipline. Stoics like Epictetus emphasize maintaining equanimity regardless of external criticism or praise: “If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, ‘He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.’” A Stoic would counsel both to remain calm and not let ego or pride escalate the conflict.
Virtue as the Highest Good: A Stoic would remind Trump and Musk that their public dispute, centered on power, influence, and financial interests, risks overshadowing the pursuit of wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance. Seneca might suggest they ask themselves whether their actions align with virtue or merely serve fleeting desires for dominance or validation. The fallout’s impact on Tesla’s stock or political agendas is secondary to whether they are acting with integrity.
Perspective on Transience: The Stoic concept of memento mori—remembering that all things are temporary—would put this feud in perspective. Both men’s wealth, influence, and public personas are fleeting in the grand scheme. As Marcus Aurelius noted, “All is ephemeral—fame and the famous as well.” A Stoic would urge them to consider the impermanence of their conflict and focus on what endures: their character and how they contribute to the greater good.
Avoiding Harmful Passions: The public nature of their feud, with barbs exchanged on X and Truth Social, suggests both are caught in passions like anger and pride, which Stoics see as destructive. Epictetus would likely advise, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” They should step back, reflect, and choose reasoned responses over emotional outbursts.
In summary, a Stoic would likely see the Trump-Musk falling out as a distraction from rational self-governance and virtuous conduct. They would advise both to focus on their own character, let go of what they cannot control, and approach the situation with calm detachment, recognizing that public spats and external validation are ultimately insignificant compared to inner peace and moral integrity."
Ruh roh.