I have been thinking ICE in the news, my heritage, the signing bonuses, and the interesting fact that while Def Sec Hegseth called out the military on physical condition, that doesn't seem to apply to ICE agents in pictures I have seen. While ICE is not the military, it is operating with a lack of accountability and people have died in custody. The use of a helicopter for a raid seemed like a misappropriation of funds. Wearing masks? What other agency wears masks?
But if you are going to strike terror in the land of the free and home of the brave where we have the freedom of speech and the right to pursue happiness...well done. And while we are at it, let's take that poem off the statue of liberty. I don't think it applies right now.
And I keep waiting for the soldiers to show up on my street and patrol my garbage cans...
Translation of the German on the poster:
LOYALTY. OBEDIENCE. FATHERLAND.
As long as you’re breathing, you can be a hero.
God is on our side.
Our fatherland, right or wrong,
is a fatherland only for us!
Freedom is duty. Thinking prohibited.
I am sure those in power would like to have a new volksturm patrolling the streets free of charge.
The poster is actually a combination of 3 ChatGPT attempts which I combined into the final edition.
Interestingly enough ChatGPT thought of the last line.
AI is a tool I use because while I would like to be able to create these poster without it, I can't.
Just as I can use a computer to edit a performance, process 4k video, improve my photos, manage my business, create a digital organ that sounds very realistic, or even as I can use a gas torch, a MIG welder, a plasma cutter, a 3d printer, hand tools, power tools, a lawn mower, whatever, AI then becomes another tool but one of genesis.
The problem is when those who generate content just to generate content without thought to run up likes or clicks often create crap. And I am sure that there are those who will look at this image and call it crap. Feel free.
The double edged nature of this tool matches the 2nd amendment discussion. The firearm is used for hunting, sport (target/Olympic shooting), and it can reflect incredible craftsmanship and artistry, and be upgraded by technology.
I own firearms.
Firearms can also provide food/protection or be incredibly destructive. And like my other tools I have guns and I know how to use them. The genie is out of the bottle and the rise of political violence is aided by the proliferation and lax rules around firearms. Let’s require insurance and training like we do for motor vehicles.
But...I digress.
I just hope I get people to think and realize where we are heading because all of this is just an echo of a past my people have suffered time and time again. When will they come for you?
