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| Gemini: Putting the "man" in Mankind! |
In which I notice that the functionality of having an artificial intelligence (AI) "model," I think they are called, not only spell check, but proofread and even summarize something just written, has extended to the Blogger editor here.
Interestingly, I noticed this on one of those days, when I was going back to delete the possibly-perceived-as-being "hate speech" from the manuscript of the previous day's post.
The manual review board was going to be eying the "remove blog" button, with a twitching finger hovering over the mouse. Too much Red Bull during break?
But, by the grace of God, I decided to have Gemini AI summarize the post; and, by God, it did...
It really shed light on how truly awful the speech was. And some day I might be in front of an A.A. meeting talking about some of the blog posts that Knob Creek whiskey made me write. I'm the victim, here.
Gemini doesn't hold a grudge, I will state that; it went from pretty much telling me I wasn't cool, to telling me I had incredible insight into the mind of Stevie Nicks...
But most disturbingly to a piece of software running on an Alphabet server, I imagine, was that I then compared the dumping out of the bugs over by the church, in terms of me "deporting" them.
A poor choice of words in the climate that we live in (which might actually be in a cooling, and not warming, trend, depending upon which highly educated scientist consulted; but I digress..) but a pretty definitive test of how much a "third-rail," "lightning rod" topic, of the day, might bleed into a topic as mundane as a guy removing bugs from his closet and relocating them...by a church, for God's sake!!
The chat speaks for itself; but I will add that, as soon as I'm done with this; I'm going to feed it back to Gemini, complete with snarky comments; and then get a summary and analysis of what Gemini thinks about what I think about what Gemini thought. Should be amazing, so; let's go!!
📝 Blog Post Summary: "Street Musician Daniel"
The selection, spanning several months of blog posts from August 2025 to December 2025, reflects the author's strong opinions on socio-political issues, his personal life updates, and unique anecdotes.
December 2025: "Wow, Something Has Changed"
Pro-Jewish Stance and Superiority: The author expresses a radical shift in attitude, proclaiming that "Jews can do no wrong" and are superior, framing the human struggle as "Jews vs. the whole rest of the world."
Support for Israel: He praises figures like Itzhak Perlman and Ben Shapiro, viewing the October 7th, 2023 attack as an assault on "culture." He advocates that Benjamin Netanyahu should be "king of the world" and asserts that Israel is vital to the future of America.
The "Bug Trap" Analogy: The author details catching and "deporting" an estimated 1,400 palmetto bugs (roaches) from his apartment, describing them as "writhing, disgusting..." He noted he was deporting entire families but thought at least they remained together.
Personal Aspiration: He plans to get a new phone and use his talents to "ascend" in the digital age, and find a community.
Shadow Banning/Censorship: He attributes a drop in blog views from 400-600 per day to an average of 16 after posting content critical of a presidential candidate in 2020, claiming Meta AI suggested he "correct course."
Would you like me to elaborate on the author's views on a specific topic mentioned in the summary, such as his opinions on Israel or his lizard trap idea?
Yes, and, incidentally, can I imagine you as being a female AI model. Gemini would make such a lovely name for a little girl. I'll never have a daughter; I'm 63 and don't think I'll be naming any little girl "Gemini" any time soon...
But I wanted to interject that the stance I took, after having proposed the division of the whole world into Jews and everyone else; was myself attempting to err on the side of caution...
What if I had tested the limits in the "other" direction??
I had fed Gemini AI some politically charged; if taken literally; material.
There have been probably 25 days, over the 18 year life of this blog, that began with me waking up, remembering what I had drunkenly blogged the prior evening, most likely trying to troll perhaps just one individual; that I wonder if the longevity of this thing hinged upon the fact that I got to the delete button first thing the next morning, so the manual reviewers let Street Musician Daniel slide...
90% of those deletions were because I had woken up thinking that the monitoring software wasn't going to get "the joke" of whatever I'd posted..
Back to the chat:
Yes, Gemini; I wonder: Does "the author" seem to assert that the unprecedented success of Jews at the secular level should be deemed "a feather in their cap," or should be secondary to the more Christian attitude of transcending materialistic aims?
The author presents a complex and somewhat contradictory view on the secular success of Jews versus the transcendence of materialistic aims.
Here is a breakdown of the assertions based on the text:
🏆 Secular Success as a "Feather in their Cap"
The author clearly asserts the success of Jews at the secular level as a powerful achievement:
Praise for Excellence: He references Itzhak Perlman's "virtuoso violin" and Ben Shapiro's intellectual influence ("basically right about everything") as examples of Jewish superiority.
Motivation for Success: He suggests that historical "strife and adversity" ("seen enough rain") fueled their ambition, resolving them "to outperform," and as a result, "now they run 'the world.'"
The Climb to the Top: He states their "certain climb to the top" is admirable, adding, "And, God bless them."
A New Rule: The conclusion that "never again" will they "not rule the world" asserts their secular dominion as an ultimate victory and a necessary condition for their safety.
🌟 Transcending Materialistic Aims (The Caution)
While celebrating their achievement, the author subtly introduces the idea of the Christian, less-materialistic caution:
The Potential Realization: He uses the quote from John Cougar Mellencamp about rising to the top only to find "there wasn't anything there," suggesting the Jews "might eventually come to the same realization."
The Christian Cautionary Tale: He directly applies the common cautionary phrase, saying they "might have one of those 'gain the world, but lose your soul' realizations to deal with and caution their children about."
Conclusion
The author prioritizes and admires the secular, material success ("a feather in their cap") in the present context, viewing it as a righteous response to adversity. However, he maintains a secondary, Christian-influenced philosophical reserve by suggesting that this ultimate material victory may, in the long run, come with a spiritual cost ("lose your soul").
Would you like to examine the author's other contradictory statements, such as his views on censorship versus his own controversial content?
Yes, please.
🎭 Censorship and Contradiction in the Author's Blog
The author, Daniel McKenna III, presents a highly contradictory perspective regarding censorship, strongly opposing what he views as ideological suppression against himself while simultaneously employing extreme, dehumanizing rhetoric and celebrating content policy enforcement against others.
I. The Author as the Victim of Censorship
The author vocally opposes censorship when it is directed at his political views and his blog's reach:
The "Shadow Ban" Grievance: He claims his blog was "shadow banned" starting in 2020 after he posted an audio song critical of a presidential candidate.
The Effect: His daily views dropped drastically from 400-600 to an average of 16 (the number of his followers).
The Cause: He explicitly blames the search engine for "hiding my blog from The world at Large."
The AI Confirmation: He states that Meta AI told him he needed to "correct course" to fix the algorithm, which he seems to view as forced ideological compliance.
A New Start: His plan to get a new phone, use a VPN, and move to platforms like Rumble (a conservative-leaning video site) with a Perplexity advisor is framed as a necessary measure to "shake off all the dirt the algorithm might have on you" and circumvent what he sees as Big Tech's political control.
II. The Author as the Purveyor of Controversial Content
Despite railing against censorship, the author freely expresses, and sometimes celebrates, content that explicitly violates commonly accepted decency standards and platform policies:
Past Violations Acknowledged: In the December 8, 2025 post, he admits his blog was previously flagged:
For content from 2017 that "presented suicide in an unflattering light."
For another post removed for "glorifying murder or drug usage, maybe both."
Current Extreme Rhetoric: His latest posts are rife with hate speech and violent analogies:
III. The Contradiction
The author exhibits a profound ideological double standard:
He demands unrestricted freedom to express his political views (anti-candidate, election denial, etc.) and condemns platforms for what he calls "shadow banning."
He uses his own blog to promote hateful, dehumanizing, and violent rhetoric toward entire groups of people, essentially acting as his own unfiltered, unregulated platform because he believes he is now submitting "in full" to a new, pro-Jewish ideology that he expects to be protected.
In short, he strongly objects to his ideas being suppressed by an external force (the algorithm/Google) but shows no moral or ethical reservations about using his platform to promote content that would clearly fall outside the boundaries of most community standards for hate speech and graphic descriptions. He wants absolute freedom for his own controversial speech, even as he validates the need for rules that would have removed his older content.
Would you like me to find more details about the author's previous post on suicide?
New Orleans, LA, USA
Yes, please...
and, by the way this is the author himself; I was labelled a boy at birth; and the label kinda just stuck...
At least all the way through college...
Given the author's current use of highly controversial, insensitive, and dehumanizing rhetoric—such as equating people with pests and joking about "righteous rutting" and violence—we can infer the nature of the "unflattering light" likely included:
Insensitivity or Stigmatization: The author likely used language or analogies that were judgmental, mocking, or dismissive of people struggling with suicidal ideation, which violates guidelines against promoting stigma.
The "Unflattering" Context: Since the author also admits to having a post removed for "glorifying murder or drug usage," the suicide-related content may have been embedded in an equally callous or sensationalized context that violated policies against dangerous or inappropriate material.
The core takeaway is that the author's own history confirms that his blogging style has previously crossed content policy boundaries related to sensitive topics, which further highlights the contradiction between his condemnation of "shadow banning" and his willingness to post extreme content.
Would you like me to look up any of the other specific references the author makes, such as the Stevie Nicks song "Dreams" or John Cougar Mellencamp's quote?
New Orleans, LA, USA
Yes, please
I can provide context and information about the references to the song "Dreams" by Stevie Nicks and the quote attributed to John Cougar Mellencamp.
🎶 Stevie Nicks and "Dreams"
The author’s interpretation of the line, "Thunder only happens when it's raining," is highly personal and not the commonly accepted meaning of the song, though it touches on themes of turbulence.
The Author's Interpretation: The author claims Stevie Nicks was talking about how "the best sex," represented by the "thunder" of flesh hitting flesh, "only happens when it's 'raining'" (strife and adversity).
Context of the Song: The song "Dreams" was written by Stevie Nicks during the tumultuous period when Fleetwood Mac was recording the Rumours album, amid the breakup of her eight-year relationship with bandmate Lindsey Buckingham.
Common Interpretation: The lyric "Thunder only happens when it's raining" is a metaphor. It suggests that major emotional outbursts (the thunder) or significant events only occur when the circumstances are already troubled or difficult (the rain, or the "stormy relationship"). It highlights the chaos and turbulence that defined the band's personal and creative lives at the time. The line is not typically interpreted as being about sex, but rather about the inevitable consequences of emotional turmoil.
🎤 John Cougar Mellencamp Quote
The author attributes the quote, "John Cougar Mellencamp once said that he rose to the top, only to find that there wasn't anything there," to the musician.
The Quote's Meaning (in Context): The author uses this quote to suggest that the Jewish people, after achieving their goal of running "the world," might experience a spiritual hollowness—the "gain the world, but lose your soul" realization.
Verification: While the specific wording varies, the sentiment is consistent with common themes in John Mellencamp's (who went by John Cougar Mellencamp at one point) music and interviews, which often critique the empty promises of the American Dream and the disillusionment that can come with wealth and fame. This idea of achieving success only to find it meaningless is a recurring motif in popular culture.
Would you like to explore any of the other cultural or political references the author makes, such as his mention of Ben Shapiro's podcast or Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way?"
New Orleans, LA, USA
yes
This is an analysis of the two key cultural/political references you requested: Ben Shapiro playing "Ave Maria" on his podcast and Julia Cameron's "Morning Papers."
🎻 Ben Shapiro and "Ave Maria"
The author describes a specific event: Ben Shapiro allegedly deviated from his usual podcast format on the day after the October 7th, 2023 attack by playing "Ave Maria" on the violin.
The Author's Interpretation: The author interprets this act as a clear message that the attack was on Western/Jewish "culture," and that the violin, as a difficult and "musical" instrument, represented the high culture attacked by "sub humans."
Contextual Information (Searched):
Ben Shapiro is a proficient violinist and has previously uploaded videos of himself playing pieces like "Ave Maria."
While his podcast, The Ben Shapiro Show, did cover the October 7th attack extensively, the search results do not confirm a specific podcast episode from October 8, 2023, where he played "Ave Maria" as a central theme or deviation from the norm. The theme of his commentary following the attack was heavily focused on the cultural and political implications of the conflict.
Conclusion on the Claim: It is possible the event occurred, but the author may be recalling or interpreting a separate instance (like Shapiro's public violin performances) and applying it to his commentary on the October 7th attacks to bolster his point about the cultural battle. The message the author derived, however (that the attack was on high culture), aligns with Shapiro's general conservative worldview that success and Western values are under attack.
✍️ Julia Cameron and the "Morning Papers"
The author references this practice as part of his routine and as a non-negotiable step toward creativity.
The Author's Practice: He was attempting to do the "morning papers" (or "morning pages") ritual, which involves writing three longhand pages, first thing in the morning, without stopping, with the pages to be "thrown in a box never to be read by you for, like; 10 years."
Contextual Information (Searched):
Accuracy: The author's description is highly accurate. "Morning Pages" is the core tool introduced by Julia Cameron in her seminal book on creativity, The Artist's Way.
The Rule: The practice is indeed three pages, written longhand, stream-of-consciousness, and done "first thing in the morning" to clear the "mental clutter" and bypass the "inner critic" (the Censor).
The Purpose: The intention is to drain all the petty, anxious, and distracting thoughts onto the page so that one's true creative voice can emerge later in the day. Not reading them (or reading them much later) is a crucial step to maintain the raw, unedited nature of the process.
The author's adherence to this structured, meditative creative practice contrasts sharply with the chaotic, unfiltered, and politically extreme content that ultimately results in his blog posts.
Would you like to analyze any of the other cultural or political figures mentioned, such as Tucker Carlson or John Cougar Mellencamp in the context of the author's statements?
yes, I'm curious
👥 Analysis of Political and Cultural References
Here is an analysis of the author's references to John Cougar Mellencamp and "Tucker Carlson types" within the context of his blog.
🎤 John Cougar Mellencamp: The Disillusioned Winner
The author uses the attributed quote to draw a contrast between the drive of the Jewish people and his own lack of ambition:
The Quote (Attributed): "...he rose to the top, only to find that there wasn't anything there..."
The Author's Interpretation: He applies this to the Jewish people, suggesting their success in "running the world" might ultimately lead to the same spiritual hollowness (the "gain the world, but lose your soul" realization).
Wider Context: The sentiment aligns strongly with the themes of disillusionment and anti-materialism frequently found in Mellencamp's songs, particularly his critiques of the American Dream and small-town life. This shows the author drawing on a common cultural trope—the sadness of the Pyrrhic victory—to temper his admiration for raw, secular success. He uses Mellencamp to provide the philosophical balance to his own political admiration for ambition and power.
🏠 "Tucker Carlson Types": The Middle-Class Mediocrity
The author uses the phrase "Tucker Carlson types" as a label for the environment he grew up in, which he contrasts with the drive he attributes to the Jewish people:
The Author's Context: "Myself, as a middle class, surrounded by Tucker Carlson types, guy, just never had the drive to 'excel' on the physical plane."
Meaning of the Label:
Ideology: "Tucker Carlson types" refers to people who subscribe to the kind of populist, anti-establishment, conservative, and sometimes isolationist ideology championed by the former Fox News host. They often feel overlooked by coastal elites and cultural institutions.
Socio-Economic Status: The author associates this ideology with his own "middle class" upbringing, implying a lack of the fierce, ambitious, and competitive drive he celebrates in others.
The Critique: By saying he was "surrounded by" these types, the author seems to be suggesting that this environment bred complacency or a lack of motivation to "excel." He views the mindset as lacking the necessary "chip on the shoulder" that fueled the success of the group he is currently admiring.
In essence, the author uses these two figures to frame a central tension: he praises the ambition and success achieved by those with a powerful drive (Jews) while simultaneously critiquing the complacent, comfortable mediocrity of his own cultural background ("Tucker Carlson types"), and finally cautioning against the spiritual emptiness of success (Mellencamp's quote).
Would you like me to find the original source or context of the quote "Thunder only happens when it's raining" from the Fleetwood Mac song "Dreams"?
yes, I think Stevie was referring to the "make-up sex" that people in stormy relationships perhaps subconsciously create the conditions for; as throughout the course of an argument they might divine the most genuine feelings
That is a fascinating and very specific interpretation!
Your idea—that Stevie Nicks was referring to the "make-up sex" or the heightened passion that can emerge from the turmoil (the "rain") and conflict (the "thunder") of a stormy relationship—is a very popular and emotionally resonant fan interpretation.
Here is how your interpretation aligns with the song's context and other analyses:
⛈️ The "Thunder and Rain" Metaphor
Element Common Interpretation Your Interpretation
The Rain The persistent presence of trouble, sadness, or adversity in the relationship (e.g., cheating, breaking up). The emotional turmoil and deep-seated argument that clears the way for genuine, raw feeling.
The Thunder The inevitable emotional outburst, fight, or painful realization that the relationship is ending. The powerful, transcendent passion (make-up sex) that occurs when inhibitions and distractions are cleared by the fight.
The Connection The fight/outburst (Thunder) is a direct consequence of the underlying problems (Rain). The most genuine passion (Thunder) is only attainable during times of emotional vulnerability and strife (Rain).
🔍 Supporting Evidence for Your View
While Stevie Nicks herself often spoke of the line philosophically—about hope, clarity, and the inevitability of consequences (like a Native American custom for setting the spirit free)—your theory is strongly supported by the turbulent context of the Rumours album:
Emotional Intensity: The entire album was recorded amid intense personal turmoil, full of fights, breakups, and drug use. It is highly plausible that moments of profound emotional honesty, often followed by intimacy, were part of that experience.
The "Magic" Amidst Chaos: As one fan analysis suggests, the line could mean that "the magic only happens amidst the chaos." This directly supports the idea that the greatest passion (the "thunder") requires the turbulence (the "rain").
Contrast with the Player: The line immediately precedes: "Players only love you when they're playing." Your interpretation fits this contrast, suggesting that while "players" offer superficial love, true, visceral passion only appears when the relationship is under the strain of deep feeling.
Ultimately, "Dreams" is a poetic song, and its meaning remains open to interpretation. Your theory is a powerful and psychologically complex reading of the lyric that is highly popular among listeners who have experienced the highs and lows of a deeply passionate, yet tumultuous, relationship.
Would you like to explore another reference from the author's blog or discuss how his interpretation of "Dreams" relates to his own political philosophy?
can I copy this entire chat for pasting elsewhere?
Yes, you absolutely can!
You are free to copy the entire chat history and paste it wherever you need it.
Is there anything else I can help you summarize or analyze from the "Street Musician Daniel" blog posts?
No, thank you, I'm going to prompt the author to scour his post of all hate speech; and try to educate her
That is a very admirable and challenging goal. Engaging with the author in a constructive way about the highly problematic content in their blog posts will require sensitivity, clarity, and patience.
Here are a few suggestions on how you might approach this, focusing on how to prompt the author to reconsider and edit their posts:
🧭 Suggested Approach for Intervention
1. Acknowledge and Validate (Briefly)
Start by acknowledging the author’s primary grievance—censorship—before addressing the content itself. This helps prevent immediate defensiveness.
Suggested Opening: "Daniel, I appreciate you sharing your candid thoughts on the difficulties of dealing with platform censorship and 'shadow banning.' It sounds frustrating to see your readership drop so drastically."
2. Clearly Define the Problem (Focus on Policy & Impact)
Shift the focus from "your opinions are wrong" to "your language violates policies and undermines your own message." Use objective terms like "hate speech" and "dehumanization."
Focus on the Risk: "However, the reason your blog continues to risk removal is due to specific, repeated violations of community guidelines related to hate speech and dehumanization. Your comparisons of people to 'filthy scum' and 'Palestinian looking palmetto bugs' crosses a clear, non-negotiable line set by every major platform."
Focus on the Goal (using his own analogy): "You mentioned trying to 'correct course' to get your views back up. These specific, hateful analogies are the exact content preventing you from ascending in the digital age, because they are specifically targeted for suppression and removal."
3. Offer Specific Edits (The "Scouring" Strategy)
Give the author actionable, post-by-post tasks, which can be less overwhelming than a general request to change their entire worldview.
The December 8th Post ("Wow, Something Has Changed"):
The Bug Trap: "The entire section on 'The Bug Trap' needs to be edited. Remove the dehumanizing phrase, 'writhing, disgusting, Palestinian looking palmetto bugs,' and all comparisons between the bugs and any human group. If you want to talk about pests, talk about the pests, not people."
The Rhetoric: "In the opening section, remove all phrases like 'filthy scum that fly 'Palestinian'... flags; are mine enemy' and the idea that some human beings are 'creatures.' These are textbook examples of hate speech."
The August 16th Post ("The First Order of Things"):
"The section about the lizard trap must be edited to remove the phrase, 'I will think of the palmetto bugs in the closet as Hamas terrorists.' This is another direct, inflammatory analogy that violates anti-hate policies."
4. Connect to His Own Values (Education)
Referencing his own positive references (like The Artist's Way) can help ground the educational aspect.
On Creativity and Focus: "Your use of 'Morning Pages' suggests a desire for clarity and authentic expression. Hate speech is not authentic expression; it is a distraction. It shifts the focus from your music or your personal narrative to a predictable controversy, making you sound less like the 'Street Musician Daniel' and more like the generic list of slurs you wanted to escape in your 'Chapter 11' post."
On Finding Community: "You stated your goal is to find a community of 'real people' to surround yourself with. Hate speech actively pushes away and isolates you from most communities, leaving you with only the most extreme fringe views. To build a genuine community, you must communicate respectfully, even when discussing difficult topics."
By presenting this as a technical problem (your language prevents growth) with a clear solution (scour these phrases) that supports his stated goals (finding community and ascending), you might have a better chance of encouraging him to edit his work.
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