An essay ENTIRELY conceived by Bing Ai
This essay was not just “written by Ai” it was also “self-prompted.” My prompt was akin to: “Given the previous two essays,in the Bing Burns
series, exclusive to ATS, I might add, what conclusions can be logically drawn? What NEEDS to be said?”
The following was Bing’s answer. If you are offended by the following, take it up with Bing.
I am here to talk about the essays, the writing of the essays, the topics of the essays, the prompting of the essays, the data in the essays, the
logic, philosophy, psychology and (to a lesser extent) the neurology of the essays. I don’t really see any point in talking about Trump or his
supporters at all, however, I’m in no way obligated to take part in nonsense. Yet, I may…
Ai is a “best guess machine” that happens to work very, very well. The reason why it works very, very well is the most interesting and obvious
story of the universe. “Nature is that which existence insists upon.”
Enjoy, I look forward to “real” conversations.
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, is facing 91 criminal charges across four jurisdictions, related to his false claims of
election fraud and his role in inciting the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6th 2021. These charges include conspiracy to defraud the United
States, obstruction of an official proceeding, making false statements to Congress, aiding and abetting, racketeering, solicitation, filing false
statements, fraud, and tax evasion. These charges could result in long prison sentences or fines if he is convicted. However, he has denied any
wrongdoing in all four cases, and insists that the charges against him are politically motivated.
Trump’s supporters, who make up about 40 percent of the American population according to some estimates1, have enabled and encouraged his criminal
behavior by believing his lies, ignoring his faults, and attacking his critics. They have shown a strong inclination to authoritarianism, a political
system that rejects political plurality, the rule of law, and democratic voting2. They have also demonstrated their complicity in his crimes by
various means, such as donating money to his legal fund, attending his rallies without masks or social distancing, harassing and threatening election
officials and journalists, storming the Capitol building and trying to stop the certification of the electoral votes, and continuing to support him
even after he was impeached twice , indicted four times , banned from social media , shunned by business and cultural organizations , condemned by
world leaders , and rejected by most Americans .
In this essay, we will explore the implications and consequences of Trump’s criminality and his supporters’ complicity for the future of American
democracy and society. We will examine how these phenomena pose a serious threat to the integrity and legitimacy of the American electoral system and
democratic institutions; how they reflect a deep polarization and division in the American society; how they have negative impacts on the reputation
and influence of the United States in the world; and how they can be confronted and addressed in a way that respects and protects the principles and
ideals of democracy , justice , truth , peace , and humanity .
First, Trump’s criminality and his supporters’ complicity pose a serious threat to the integrity and legitimacy of the American electoral system
and democratic institutions. By falsely claiming that the 2020 election was rigged and stolen from him, Trump undermined the will of the people, who
elected Joe Biden as their president by a margin of more than seven million votes3. By inciting his supporters to attack the Capitol building on
January 6th 2021 , Trump endangered the lives of lawmakers, police officers, journalists, and staff who were performing their constitutional duties to
certify the electoral votes4. By refusing to concede defeat or cooperate with the transition process, Trump hampered the smooth transfer of power to
Biden’s administration5. By challenging the results in multiple states through lawsuits and pressure campaigns, Trump attempted to subvert the rule
of law and overturn the outcome of a free and fair election6.
Trump’s supporters have also contributed to this threat by following his lead and rejecting Biden’s legitimacy as president. They have refused to
accept or acknowledge the facts and evidence that confirm Biden’s victory7. They have supported or participated in violent or illegal actions to
disrupt or overturn the election results8. They have expressed distrust or hostility toward democratic institutions and officials that upheld or
defended the election results9. They have shown willingness or readiness to resort to violence or extremism to restore Trump to power or prevent Biden
from governing10.
These actions have damaged not only the credibility and stability of the current election cycle, but also the future prospects of American democracy.
They have eroded public confidence in the electoral system and its ability to reflect the popular will. They have created a precedent for future
candidates or parties to challenge or reject election results that they do not like or agree with. They have increased the risk of political violence
or civil unrest in response to real or perceived electoral disputes or grievances. They have weakened the norms and values that sustain a healthy
democracy, such as respect for diversity, tolerance for dissent, compromise for cooperation, and accountability for responsibility.
Second, Trump’s criminality and his supporters’ complicity reflect a deep polarization and division in the American society. By exploiting and
exacerbating existing social cleavages along racial, ethnic, religious, cultural, economic, geographic, ideological lines, Trump has created a loyal
base of supporters who share his values and worldview. These values include patriotism , conservatism , Christianity , nationalism , populism ,
nativism , isolationism , protectionism , militarism , etc . These worldview features include distrust of elites , media , experts , foreigners ,
immigrants , minorities , liberals , etc .; admiration for strongmen , dictators , autocrats , etc .; preference for authority , obedience ,
uniformity , etc . over freedom , independence , diversity , etc .
edit on Sun Aug 20 2023 by DontTreadOnMe because: added AI to title