Yes, all very disturbing considerations being brought up, "Robo Cop" and "The Terminator" are evolving from fiction to terrifying reality.
But I'd like to back up to a corollary matter, why is it that Al Jazeera is producing such excellent documentary work, and the news media in this country are deaf, dumb, and blind? We may have touched upon this before, but there was a time when "CBS Reports" was a regular feature, I think both NBC and ABC had their versions, and they were half-way decent. Such enterprises within the broadcast media were wiped out long ago. Of course the ultimate answer as to why is found in Herman & Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent." It takes an outside entity to do the job now, and because they're Arab, they're automatically dismissed.
Thanks Bill for bring this to our attention... Modern Israel, from its founding, has not been a 'Just' Nation.... The IDF is NOT the most Most Moral Army in the World... Just Propaganda for the Mentally Lazy... Killing International Correspondents covers up War Crimes... Killer Drone Swarms?... In Israeli Eyes, that is just eradicating Subhuman Vermin...
Margie wants them... Sad commentary! A "Swifty" --don't let the name fool you as in not too... They'll probably have the Wedding at her Tony Mansion on the Ocean by the "Breakers" in my new adopted state of Rhode Island.
Their wedding, if it comes before 2028, will not be allowed to proceed without Trump being there (no one is allowed to upstage the Big Man). He will likely want to preside over as justice of the peace or walk the bride down the aisle (two steps behind him of course).
I lived in Newport, Rhode Island while at Navy OCS. I've always had an affection for that state - hope you like your time there.
Yes, TomR I'm a homeowner in Tiverton, R.I. 4 Yrs. this Dec., after 30 yrs. in Plymouth, (Plimoth) Ma. Will nevah leave here its my last move downsized, & empty-nesters! :O)
The low-tech face of this is already evident - in the ICE raids that are occurring everywhere. Anonymous 'agents' with no identification or uniforms show up, seize someone, do not respond to questions, and then depart - taking the unfortunate person to places unknown.. This was the operational model overseas during the GWOT - it's now come home.
Drone robotic warfare may be used overseas, now in place like Gaza and Ukraine - but the Israeli and American companies will bring it to the US in more 'benign' form for policing and control. The ruling class - who I call the owners - understand the value of terror in control of the masses.
This was going to be my comment, too, Tom. It takes no imagination to picture swarms of drones being sicced on peaceful protesters. People get killed? Oops! Sorry! Glitch in the programming.
I find it interesting that the drone swarm idea was used in the last of the Gerard-Butler-as-Secret-Service-agent movies, "Angel Has Fallen." But there, of course, the drones were sent to attack the President. Hmmm....
I posted a warning to this inevitability in 2019 with this exposure in THE LAST DAYS of Trump's 1st term.
Project 25 revealed in between Trump's 1st and and this 2nd term, Trump's operatives were not standing by idly. They were devising the plan that step by step, would overwhelm the American People with Trump and his loyalists taking total control of everything.
Seeing what we see unfolding in the US TODAY, with Hegseth in charge of the Military firing experienced Generals, replacing them with Trump loyalists, this is close to 100% probable NOW in Trump's term, than when it was posted in 2019: LEAKED US MILITARY MANUAL FOR POLICING HOMELAND INTERNMENT CAMPS FOR POLITICAL DISSIDENTS
For all the LIP SERVICE with which US Politicians Praise the Lord and pass the AMMUNITION, they fear Trump the demi-god, much more than they fear ALMIGHTY GOD who consented to the July 4th Texas FLOOD as a unmistakable WARNING SIGN!
There is no doubt or question about it! In plain language EVERYONE can understand, the great Biblical Flood came because HUMANITY became too CORRUPT and VIOLENT.
Humanity has come full circle in those 4,500 years of Bible History. It Started in the MIDDLE EAST, and if we believe what the MSM reports these Days, may possibly END there in the next 3-1/2 Years by ALL the leading Indicators and measurements.
The sudden great FLOOD that unexpectedly rose up to 26 feet within hours on the US 4th of July, would have downed most of the World. Nature gave us like a FINAL WARNING!
It seems inevitable - whether the conditions are engineered to implement it due to political considerations, or they occur due to widespread protests because of economic collapse and widespread hunger.
It's a recorded newspaper fact published by The Kansas City Times, September 13, 1976. as Americans were celebrating the Revolution. Publishing these excerpts, the spirit of the letter now unfolding in Today's World these 49 years later.
I'm Thankful to the God of my Faith, I'm alive and doing well in my 82nd Year to point to the Recorded History.
"“He came to town for the Republican National Convention and will stay until the election in November TO DO GOD'S BIDDING: To tell the World, from Kansas City, this country has been found wanting and its days are numbered [...] He gestured toward a gleaming church dome. “The gold dome is the symbol of BABYLON,” he said.” [...] He wanted to bring to the Public’s attention an “idea being put out subtly and deceptively” by the government that we have to get prepared for a War with Russia.”
Most people reading that would not recognize "this country has been found wanting and its days are numbered" as the 1st 2 parts of the 3 part THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL Bible record. The 3rd part concerns the collapse of Iraq and the rise of Iran.
The whole Bible record in Daniel 5, has the picture of the king of Babylon putting on a State Dinner for 1000 of the elites of his kingdom praising the gods of gold, silver, brass, iron, wood and stone.
From then to now, 'It's the Economy, Stupid!'
'The 1976 Kansas City Prophecy: Thirty Months to Destiny – The Fork in the Road of History'
In a Time of increasing austerity in the US Economy, Trump wants a $200 MILLION Ballroom addition to the White House as if that's a real need other than for vanity!
I think more people are coming to realize that our problem boils down to the fusion of government, corporations and the military, all working together to advance their own power and agendas (mostly about making money for all the players). The question I always bring up is, what are people going to do about it? People treat the situation like it was the weather, and all you can do is complain. I think that a lot more direct action with strikes and mass protests are the proven methods from the past. Whether they can work in the age of AI drone swarms is uncertain. But it is going to take more effort on the public's part to come together and stop squabbling over the small stuff that politicians use to divide us. People on the left and right are going to have to figure out how to work together, instead of cursing each other out.
"Humanity hanging from a Cross of Iron" I remember as an Amateur Astronomer the return of Halley's Comet in 86 and we were one of the only Industrialized Nations that couldn't afford to send a Scientific Probe to study this close approach. It was the cost estimated of one B-1 Bomber at the time, Reagan was President, and we evidentally Needed all 100 of them Bombers in the Squadron Wing-- the lesser of one to "99" would've been catastrophic..!
Mmmmph. Logic- challenged decision making, even way back then, sigh! 😒 Most Americans truly have a better sense of values, but we don’t get to call the shots. We do need to get our gov back! All of it!
I just saw an article in a free tech e-newsletter I subscribe to about a robot "dog" (4-legged) that's been "trained" to play badminton (!) fairly decently, said to be equivalent to competence of a seven-year-old human. Make no mistake: Robo-Cop is now in our very near future. I have a feeling it will most definitely shoot first...and not even bother to ask questions later.
Not too surprized here Greg due to the Chinese Robot Dogs: Saving Lives w/ Tech. Developed by "Unitree Robotics." They resemble metallic dogs complete w/ articulated legs, built in sensors, and mission specific tools. The future of Firefighting? Possibly.... Not to replace, but to enhance, extend reach, amplify capabilities, and protect lives. Four mech. legs and a water cannon for a tail!
Being a History buff, I tend to believe when the European Christian Colonialists arrived in China, they were welcomed with fireworks the Chinese used for celebration, special occasions and entertainment.
The 1st thought of the Europeans was how to weaponize it?
Certainly there are beneficial uses to which AI can be applied. Though I think it will be a while before a robot dog can do a better job than a real dog in seeking injured and deceased persons after a disaster.
Different species commit suicide different ways. Don't lemming run en masse off a cliff and fall to their deaths or drown in the ocean? We should be in awe of the killing technologies we are inventing. We are, after all, the smartest creatures on Earth!
Personally I believe Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins)are supremely intelligent, and that they are the most intelligent creatures on our planet. You don't see them screwing each other over for a profit!! "Dolphins Rule"
Yes, all very disturbing considerations being brought up, "Robo Cop" and "The Terminator" are evolving from fiction to terrifying reality.
But I'd like to back up to a corollary matter, why is it that Al Jazeera is producing such excellent documentary work, and the news media in this country are deaf, dumb, and blind? We may have touched upon this before, but there was a time when "CBS Reports" was a regular feature, I think both NBC and ABC had their versions, and they were half-way decent. Such enterprises within the broadcast media were wiped out long ago. Of course the ultimate answer as to why is found in Herman & Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent." It takes an outside entity to do the job now, and because they're Arab, they're automatically dismissed.
Let the good times roll, huh...?
Can't get in the way of corporate profits! Also, any criticism of Israel is framed & dismissed as anti-Semitic.
Thanks Bill for bring this to our attention... Modern Israel, from its founding, has not been a 'Just' Nation.... The IDF is NOT the most Most Moral Army in the World... Just Propaganda for the Mentally Lazy... Killing International Correspondents covers up War Crimes... Killer Drone Swarms?... In Israeli Eyes, that is just eradicating Subhuman Vermin...
And the Taylor Swift / Travis Kelce engagement...what's more important than that? I wonder if they'll be on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
Margie wants them... Sad commentary! A "Swifty" --don't let the name fool you as in not too... They'll probably have the Wedding at her Tony Mansion on the Ocean by the "Breakers" in my new adopted state of Rhode Island.
Their wedding, if it comes before 2028, will not be allowed to proceed without Trump being there (no one is allowed to upstage the Big Man). He will likely want to preside over as justice of the peace or walk the bride down the aisle (two steps behind him of course).
I lived in Newport, Rhode Island while at Navy OCS. I've always had an affection for that state - hope you like your time there.
Yes, TomR I'm a homeowner in Tiverton, R.I. 4 Yrs. this Dec., after 30 yrs. in Plymouth, (Plimoth) Ma. Will nevah leave here its my last move downsized, & empty-nesters! :O)
The low-tech face of this is already evident - in the ICE raids that are occurring everywhere. Anonymous 'agents' with no identification or uniforms show up, seize someone, do not respond to questions, and then depart - taking the unfortunate person to places unknown.. This was the operational model overseas during the GWOT - it's now come home.
Drone robotic warfare may be used overseas, now in place like Gaza and Ukraine - but the Israeli and American companies will bring it to the US in more 'benign' form for policing and control. The ruling class - who I call the owners - understand the value of terror in control of the masses.
Yes, exactly. The "war on terror" has come home to America. Maybe it was always here.
Hello Bill.... Welcome to Life on the Indigenous Lands....
This was going to be my comment, too, Tom. It takes no imagination to picture swarms of drones being sicced on peaceful protesters. People get killed? Oops! Sorry! Glitch in the programming.
I find it interesting that the drone swarm idea was used in the last of the Gerard-Butler-as-Secret-Service-agent movies, "Angel Has Fallen." But there, of course, the drones were sent to attack the President. Hmmm....
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Has_Fallen
I always admired the Enormous "Steam Shovels" for Crowd/ Riot Control in 1973 Dystopian Film "Soylent Green!!"
The way things are going, Soylent Green is going to turn out to be another future documentary rather than science fiction.
Turning us all into cattle!
Hello Bill... Cattle, and then Food...
I posted a warning to this inevitability in 2019 with this exposure in THE LAST DAYS of Trump's 1st term.
Project 25 revealed in between Trump's 1st and and this 2nd term, Trump's operatives were not standing by idly. They were devising the plan that step by step, would overwhelm the American People with Trump and his loyalists taking total control of everything.
Seeing what we see unfolding in the US TODAY, with Hegseth in charge of the Military firing experienced Generals, replacing them with Trump loyalists, this is close to 100% probable NOW in Trump's term, than when it was posted in 2019: LEAKED US MILITARY MANUAL FOR POLICING HOMELAND INTERNMENT CAMPS FOR POLITICAL DISSIDENTS
https://rayjc.com/2019/10/17/leaked-us-military-manual-for-policing-homeland-internment-camps-for-political-dissidents/
For all the LIP SERVICE with which US Politicians Praise the Lord and pass the AMMUNITION, they fear Trump the demi-god, much more than they fear ALMIGHTY GOD who consented to the July 4th Texas FLOOD as a unmistakable WARNING SIGN!
There is no doubt or question about it! In plain language EVERYONE can understand, the great Biblical Flood came because HUMANITY became too CORRUPT and VIOLENT.
Humanity has come full circle in those 4,500 years of Bible History. It Started in the MIDDLE EAST, and if we believe what the MSM reports these Days, may possibly END there in the next 3-1/2 Years by ALL the leading Indicators and measurements.
The sudden great FLOOD that unexpectedly rose up to 26 feet within hours on the US 4th of July, would have downed most of the World. Nature gave us like a FINAL WARNING!
It seems inevitable - whether the conditions are engineered to implement it due to political considerations, or they occur due to widespread protests because of economic collapse and widespread hunger.
It's a recorded newspaper fact published by The Kansas City Times, September 13, 1976. as Americans were celebrating the Revolution. Publishing these excerpts, the spirit of the letter now unfolding in Today's World these 49 years later.
I'm Thankful to the God of my Faith, I'm alive and doing well in my 82nd Year to point to the Recorded History.
"“He came to town for the Republican National Convention and will stay until the election in November TO DO GOD'S BIDDING: To tell the World, from Kansas City, this country has been found wanting and its days are numbered [...] He gestured toward a gleaming church dome. “The gold dome is the symbol of BABYLON,” he said.” [...] He wanted to bring to the Public’s attention an “idea being put out subtly and deceptively” by the government that we have to get prepared for a War with Russia.”
Most people reading that would not recognize "this country has been found wanting and its days are numbered" as the 1st 2 parts of the 3 part THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL Bible record. The 3rd part concerns the collapse of Iraq and the rise of Iran.
The whole Bible record in Daniel 5, has the picture of the king of Babylon putting on a State Dinner for 1000 of the elites of his kingdom praising the gods of gold, silver, brass, iron, wood and stone.
From then to now, 'It's the Economy, Stupid!'
'The 1976 Kansas City Prophecy: Thirty Months to Destiny – The Fork in the Road of History'
https://rayjc.com/2025/07/14/the-1976-kansas-city-prophecy-thirty-months-to-destiny-the-fork-in-the-road-of-history/
In a Time of increasing austerity in the US Economy, Trump wants a $200 MILLION Ballroom addition to the White House as if that's a real need other than for vanity!
I think more people are coming to realize that our problem boils down to the fusion of government, corporations and the military, all working together to advance their own power and agendas (mostly about making money for all the players). The question I always bring up is, what are people going to do about it? People treat the situation like it was the weather, and all you can do is complain. I think that a lot more direct action with strikes and mass protests are the proven methods from the past. Whether they can work in the age of AI drone swarms is uncertain. But it is going to take more effort on the public's part to come together and stop squabbling over the small stuff that politicians use to divide us. People on the left and right are going to have to figure out how to work together, instead of cursing each other out.
"Humanity hanging from a Cross of Iron" I remember as an Amateur Astronomer the return of Halley's Comet in 86 and we were one of the only Industrialized Nations that couldn't afford to send a Scientific Probe to study this close approach. It was the cost estimated of one B-1 Bomber at the time, Reagan was President, and we evidentally Needed all 100 of them Bombers in the Squadron Wing-- the lesser of one to "99" would've been catastrophic..!
Mmmmph. Logic- challenged decision making, even way back then, sigh! 😒 Most Americans truly have a better sense of values, but we don’t get to call the shots. We do need to get our gov back! All of it!
I just saw an article in a free tech e-newsletter I subscribe to about a robot "dog" (4-legged) that's been "trained" to play badminton (!) fairly decently, said to be equivalent to competence of a seven-year-old human. Make no mistake: Robo-Cop is now in our very near future. I have a feeling it will most definitely shoot first...and not even bother to ask questions later.
Not too surprized here Greg due to the Chinese Robot Dogs: Saving Lives w/ Tech. Developed by "Unitree Robotics." They resemble metallic dogs complete w/ articulated legs, built in sensors, and mission specific tools. The future of Firefighting? Possibly.... Not to replace, but to enhance, extend reach, amplify capabilities, and protect lives. Four mech. legs and a water cannon for a tail!
Being a History buff, I tend to believe when the European Christian Colonialists arrived in China, they were welcomed with fireworks the Chinese used for celebration, special occasions and entertainment.
The 1st thought of the Europeans was how to weaponize it?
Certainly there are beneficial uses to which AI can be applied. Though I think it will be a while before a robot dog can do a better job than a real dog in seeking injured and deceased persons after a disaster.
I concur...
It definitely looks like all things are possible in the Future, both the GOOD and EVIL!
Dwelling on the Past is a drag on the Freedom of Living while it's Called TODAY, the Eternal Sabbath.
OUR Tomorrows, Individually and Collectively, depend on what we do TODAY.
Different species commit suicide different ways. Don't lemming run en masse off a cliff and fall to their deaths or drown in the ocean? We should be in awe of the killing technologies we are inventing. We are, after all, the smartest creatures on Earth!
Personally I believe Cetaceans (Whales, Dolphins)are supremely intelligent, and that they are the most intelligent creatures on our planet. You don't see them screwing each other over for a profit!! "Dolphins Rule"