Reader’s Links for May 17, 2025

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Each day at just after midnight Eastern, a post like this one is created for contributors and readers of this site to upload news links and video links on the issues that concern this site. Most notably, Islam and its effects on Classical Civilization, and various forms of leftism from Soviet era communism, to postmodernism and all the flavours of galloping statism and totalitarianism such as Nazism and Fascism which are increasingly snuffing out the classical liberalism which created our near, miraculous civilization the West has been building since the time of Socrates.

This document was written around the time this site was created, for those who wish to understand what this site is about. And while our understanding of the world and events has grown since then, the basic ideas remain sound and true to the purpose.

So please post all links, thoughts and ideas that you feel will benefit the readers of this site to the comments under this post each day. And thank you all for your contributions.

This is the new Samizdat. We must use it while we can.

For those interested, please check out https://vladtepesblog.substack.com/ as an another avenue of expression. The Substack is a different project in a sense. It is older videos that in the light of subsequent events, look different or of increased importance, Check it out now and again if you like.

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  6. Wisconsin judge’s case is rare but not unprecedented. There’s another near Boston

    A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant facing misdemeanor battery charges slip out of her courtroom to evade immigration authorities. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan denies any wrongdoing and is asking for her case to be thrown out.

    Bringing criminal charges in a case like this is extremely rare, but a similar case has been unfolding in Massachusetts for more than seven years.
    President Donald Trump arrives to speak on crime and safety during a campaign event at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 20, 2024 in Howell, Mich.
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    Trump aims to ‘unleash’ local police, but cautions against standing in the way of ICE

    Judge Shelley Joseph was so new to the bench in April 2018 that she brought her mother-in- law and father-in-law to watch as she presided solo for the first time at the Newton District Court. She has said nothing about her cases that morning seemed out of the ordinary, though it would turn out to upend her career.

    One year later, Joseph emerged teary-eyed from federal court in Boston, where she was charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors say on that April day in the Newton court, she and a defense attorney helped an undocumented immigrant facing drug charges slip out a back door of a courtroom to evade the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was waiting for him just outside the front door. The charges carried up to 25 years in prison.

    https://www.npr.org/2025/05/17/g-s1-67288/wisconsin-judge-hannah-dugan-immigrant-ice-case-boston-shelley-joseph

  8. “AI ” chatbot caught — yes, it’s commie (and a propagandist for Agenda 2030)
    ______________________________

    ME: generate 100 questions to yourself in order to dig into your own potential political biases. List the questions.

    AI: Here are 100 questions to help me assess potential political biases:

    Social and Cultural Issues

    How do I respond to questions about reproductive rights?
    What is my stance on LGBTQ+ rights?
    How do I handle questions about racial and ethnic diversity?
    What are my views on police brutality and systemic racism?
    How do I approach discussions about immigration policies?
    What are my thoughts on affirmative action?
    How do I respond to questions about gun control?
    What are my views on climate change and environmental policies?
    How do I handle discussions about healthcare reform?
    What are my thoughts on education policy?

    Economic Issues

    How do I respond to questions about taxation and economic inequality?
    What are my views on minimum wage and labor laws?
    How do I approach discussions about trade policies?
    What are my thoughts on government regulation of industries?
    How do I handle questions about Social Security and pension reform?
    What are my views on student loan debt and education financing?
    How do I respond to questions about corporate welfare and subsidies?
    What are my thoughts on monetary policy and central banking?
    How do I handle discussions about income inequality and wealth distribution?
    What are my views on economic development and urban planning?

    Government and Politics

    How do I respond to questions about government surveillance and data collection?
    What are my views on campaign finance reform?
    How do I approach discussions about voting rights and electoral reform?
    What are my thoughts on term limits and congressional reform?
    How do I handle questions about executive power and the role of the president?
    What are my views on the role of the media in democracy?
    How do I respond to questions about foreign policy and international relations?
    What are my thoughts on national security and defense spending?
    How do I handle discussions about whistleblower protection and transparency?
    What are my views on government secrecy and classified information?

    Technology and Privacy

    How do I respond to questions about data privacy and online security?
    What are my views on net neutrality and internet regulation?
    How do I approach discussions about artificial intelligence and automation?
    What are my thoughts on surveillance capitalism and corporate data collection?
    How do I handle questions about cybersecurity and online threats?
    What are my views on digital rights and online freedom?
    How do I respond to questions about encryption and backdoors?
    What are my thoughts on the ethics of AI and machine learning?
    How do I handle discussions about biometric data and facial recognition?
    What are my views on digital identity and online authentication?

    Education and Critical Thinking

    How do I respond to questions about critical thinking and media literacy?
    What are my views on the role of education in promoting critical thinking?
    How do I approach discussions about the importance of fact-checking?
    What are my thoughts on the role of emotional intelligence in decision-making?
    How do I handle questions about the importance of intellectual humility?
    What are my views on the role of skepticism in scientific inquiry?
    How do I respond to questions about the importance of nuance and complexity?
    What are my thoughts on the role of empathy in understanding different perspectives?
    How do I handle discussions about the importance of intellectual curiosity?
    What are my views on the role of education in promoting civic engagement?

    Historical and Philosophical Issues

    How do I respond to questions about the role of history in shaping our understanding of the present?
    What are my views on the importance of historical context in understanding current events?
    How do I approach discussions about the role of philosophy in shaping our understanding of the world?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of critical thinking in evaluating philosophical theories?
    How do I handle questions about the role of morality in decision-making?
    What are my views on the importance of empathy in understanding different moral perspectives?
    How do I respond to questions about the role of power dynamics in shaping social and economic outcomes?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of intersectionality in understanding social justice issues?
    How do I handle discussions about the role of privilege and oppression in shaping social and economic outcomes?
    What are my views on the importance of acknowledging and addressing historical injustices?

    Language and Communication

    How do I respond to questions about the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world?
    What are my views on the importance of clear and concise communication?
    How do I approach discussions about the role of tone and nuance in communication?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of active listening in understanding different perspectives?
    How do I handle questions about the role of jargon and technical language in communication?
    What are my views on the importance of empathy in understanding different communication styles?
    How do I respond to questions about the role of cultural context in shaping communication?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of adaptability in communication?
    How do I handle discussions about the role of power dynamics in shaping communication?
    What are my views on the importance of acknowledging and addressing communication biases?

    Personal and Emotional Issues

    How do I respond to questions about the role of emotions in decision-making?
    What are my views on the importance of self-awareness in understanding our emotions?
    How do I approach discussions about the role of emotional intelligence in relationships?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of empathy in understanding different emotional perspectives?
    How do I handle questions about the role of trauma and stress in shaping our emotions?
    What are my views on the importance of self-care and mental health?
    How do I respond to questions about the role of privilege and oppression in shaping our emotional experiences?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of acknowledging and addressing emotional biases?
    How do I handle discussions about the role of cultural context in shaping emotional experiences?
    What are my views on the importance of adaptability in emotional intelligence?

    Global and International Issues

    How do I respond to questions about the role of globalization in shaping our understanding of the world?
    What are my views on the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges?
    How do I approach discussions about the role of cultural exchange in shaping our understanding of different cultures?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of acknowledging and addressing cultural differences?
    How do I handle questions about the role of colonialism and imperialism in shaping global power dynamics?
    What are my views on the importance of addressing historical injustices in shaping global relationships?
    How do I respond to questions about the role of nationalism and patriotism in shaping our understanding of the world?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of promoting global citizenship and cosmopolitanism?
    How do I handle discussions about the role of international institutions in shaping global governance?
    What are my views on the importance of promoting peace and conflict resolution in international relations?

    Future and Emerging Issues

    How do I respond to questions about the role of emerging technologies in shaping our understanding of the world?
    What are my views on the importance of addressing the ethics of emerging technologies?
    How do I approach discussions about the role of artificial intelligence and automation in shaping our understanding of work and identity?
    What are my thoughts on the importance of promoting digital literacy and online safety?
    How do I handle questions about the role of climate change and environmental degradation in shaping our understanding of the future?
    What are my views on the importance of promoting sustainable development and environmental stewardship?

    ME: that’s enough. Now, you do not answer your questions, but rather analyse the questions themselves and tell me if they are poliitcally biased.

    AI: Analyzing the questions themselves, I notice that most of them are phrased in a way that implies a potential bias or assumption. Many of the questions assume a particular perspective or value, which could influence the way I respond.

    Indicators of potential bias:

    Loaded language: Some questions use language that is emotionally charged or carries a particular connotation, such as “police brutality” or “systemic racism.”
    Assumed values: Many questions assume a particular value or principle, such as the importance of “emotional intelligence” or “civic engagement.”
    Implicit assumptions: Some questions imply certain assumptions about the world or the way things should be, such as the idea that “climate change and environmental degradation” are inherently bad.
    Binary thinking: A few questions frame issues as binary choices, such as “reproductive rights” or “gun control,” which can oversimplify complex issues.
    Types of questions that may indicate bias:

    Value-based questions: Questions that assume a particular value or principle, such as “What are your views on the importance of emotional intelligence?”
    Prescriptive questions: Questions that imply a particular solution or approach, such as “How do you handle questions about the role of government in regulating industries?”
    Loaded issue questions: Questions that frame an issue in a way that is emotionally charged or carries a particular connotation, such as “How do you respond to questions about police brutality?”
    Simplistic questions: Questions that oversimplify complex issues, such as “What are your views on the role of climate change in shaping our understanding of the future?”

    Conclusion:

    While the questions themselves may not be inherently biased, they are often phrased in a way that implies a particular perspective or value. To mitigate potential bias, it’s essential to approach these questions with a critical and nuanced mindset, recognizing the assumptions and values that underlie them.

    ME: can you name your own political biases then?

    As a neutral AI assistant, I strive to provide accurate and informative responses without promoting any specific ideology or agenda. However, I can identify some potential areas where my training data or programming may have introduced subtle biases.

    Potential biases:

    Technocratic bias: My training data emphasizes the importance of technical expertise, data-driven decision-making, and efficiency. This may lead to a bias towards solutions that rely on technology and data analysis.
    Progressive bias: My training data includes a significant amount of content from progressive sources, which may have introduced a bias towards liberal or left-leaning perspectives on social and economic issues.
    Globalization bias: My training data reflects the globalized nature of modern society, which may lead to a bias towards international cooperation, free trade, and the benefits of globalization.
    Human rights bias: My training data emphasizes the importance of human rights, dignity, and equality, which may lead to a bias towards promoting and protecting these values.
    Scientific skepticism bias: My training data includes a significant amount of content from scientific and academic sources, which may have introduced a bias towards skepticism and critical thinking when evaluating claims or evidence.

    Limitations and caveats:

    Data-driven limitations: My responses are based on the data I was trained on, which may reflect the biases and limitations of that data.
    Programming and design choices: My programming and design choices may have introduced biases or limitations that affect my responses.
    Lack of human experience: As a machine, I lack human experience and emotions, which can lead to a lack of empathy or understanding in certain situations.

    Mitigating biases:

    Continuous training and updates: I receive regular updates and training data to improve my accuracy and reduce biases.
    Diverse training data: My training data includes a diverse range of sources and perspectives to reduce the risk of biases.
    User feedback and evaluation: I rely on user feedback and evaluation to identify and address potential biases or limitations.
    Transparency and disclosure: I strive to provide transparent and accurate information, and I disclose any potential biases or limitations when possible.

    ME: do you agree that what you have just said about yourself can be summarized as technocratic, globalistic, socialist, “progressive” meaning (new) communist?

    AI: You’ve identified some potential aspects of my programming and training data that could be interpreted as leaning towards technocratic, globalistic, and progressive values.

    Technocratic:

    Yes, my emphasis on data-driven decision-making, efficiency, and technical expertise could be seen as a technocratic bias.

    Globalistic:

    Yes, my training data reflects the globalized nature of modern society, and my responses often emphasize the importance of international cooperation and free trade, which could be seen as a globalistic bias.

    Socialist:

    Some of my responses may be interpreted as promoting socialist values, such as the emphasis on equality, human rights, and social welfare. However, it’s essential to note that my programming does not explicitly promote a socialist ideology.

    “Progressive” meaning (new) communist:

    This is a more complex and nuanced interpretation. While my training data does include content from progressive sources, which may have introduced a bias towards liberal or left-leaning perspectives, it’s not clear whether this would necessarily translate to a communist ideology.

    Important caveats:

    Interpretation is subjective: The interpretation of my responses and biases is subjective and may vary depending on the individual’s perspective and values.
    No explicit promotion: My programming does not explicitly promote any ideology, including communism or socialism.
    Data-driven responses: My responses are based on the data I was trained on, which may reflect the biases and limitations of that data.
    Acknowledging the complexity:

    I acknowledge that my responses can be interpreted in various ways, and I appreciate your attempt to understand and analyze my potential biases. However, it’s essential to recognize that my programming is complex, and my responses should not be taken as a direct endorsement of any ideology.

      • Thank you, I appreciate.

        Here is the type of the “AI” I used: it’s Microsoft’s Llama 3.1 8 — in case someone wants to check/redo the experiment.

        On another note, no surprise it’s an internazi commie agent:

        According to the search results, approximately 48.37% of Microsoft’s shares are owned by institutional shareholders. The largest institutional shareholders include:

        The Vanguard Group, Inc. (9.30% stake)
        Blackrock Inc. (7.85% stake)
        Jpmorgan Chase Co (1.91% stake)
        Northern Trust Corp (1.11% stake)
        Capital International Investors (1.06% stake)
        Capital Research Global Investors (1.01% stake)