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Journal - July 2024 - VP Fixation, Bullet Shock
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29 July
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WhiteNoise docs and “Disclosure – White Noise” opened a small dev aside about static files. Later, “Peace Train” and rally images looped into a bright, campaign-flavored music run.
28 July
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27 July
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A late-night Doors concert clip sparked a quick riff about favorite songs and Jim Morrison. Later, a lyric fragment turned into a playful “I will Vote Lehan” line.
26 July
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A simple mountain-climb question and a brief “I don’t know” landed like a small dare. Later, a Lee Kuan Yew crowd image brought a line about being higher than ever.
25 July
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PFAS fears and Sri Lanka history clips mixed with plans for golf, exercise, and big tourism ideas. Trump family-tree videos, old songs, and name jokes closed the night.
24 July
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Haircut comparisons to Damian Lewis and Larry Page, thoughts on hygiene, climate, and style. Scripture parallels after a barber conversation, cravat search, and Al Green on Obama and Michelle.
23 July
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A BBC coelacanth “living fossil” story sparked a Relicanth joke and awe at seeing it. Later, polling pages and campaign-song clips mixed with a homesick, USA-leaning reflection.
22 July
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An old Trump Pizza Hut ad played, followed by an A24 “The Lobster” dinner clip. The night ended with a quick “Nandalal!” note.
21 July
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Craft notes stressed sequencing and pacing, nodding to Tarantino’s dialogue. Later, Trump-assassination analysis clips triggered fervent prayers and loyalty vows.
20 July
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A rally immigration chart and pop lyrics sat beside talk-show clips, as faith language framed politics in devotional tones. Late night, a “sun will come out tomorrow” line landed as instinct and hunch.
19 July
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A convention clip and a hallway photo framed admiration and loyalty, plus a pledge to donate a first paycheck. A Corey Comperatore tribute landed as sacrifice-first patriotism and a push to honor victims’ families.
18 July
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A GPT-4o All-In episode sparked thoughts on writing funny, tight characters like a solo scriptwriter. A Karen McDougal CNN clip landed as a blunt reminder about money.
17 July
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Reading about J.D. Vance’s rise mixed with Oliver Anthony and old family-show memories. Night ended with Trump cameos, business-school riffs, and a condolence-style message.
16 July
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Two days after the attempt, Trump reappeared at the RNC and drew reverent, celebratory reactions. Night ended on “lion” lines, plus podcast clips and swagger.
15 July
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Rally footage replayed; a report cited a $15 ActBlue donation. Shock turned into prayerful thanks, plus a push for transparent leadership.
14 July
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Trump rally shooting news brought grief, fury at Secret Service, and prayers of thanks. Cabinet-dream picks followed; JFK-file obsession and “Underpass” repeating.
13 July
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NYT clips on Eric Schmidt and diplomacy mixed with late-night riffs about Xi, casinos, and a made-up “Art of the Vote” scene. The night ended on “Tomorrow” lyrics, Taylor lines, and Anne Frank’s diary as a power-of-reading...
12 July
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American Psycho quotes sat beside a planned UN raincoat speech about apartheid, arms control, hunger, and civil rights. Late-night clips and NYT’s “Martyr Inc.” led into Paris Hilton and a calm note about feeling “normal.”
11 July
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Diplomatic clips about Trump and North Korea played while reading Never Give an Inch on Apple Books. The night ended on Britney’s “Oops!… I Did It Again” refrain.
10 July
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A Titanic riff turned into looping Britney’s “Sometimes” and a sci-fi clip about reading lies. You landed on cat-person energy with Garfield.
9 July
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8 July
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7 July
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Acolyte led to Plankalkül and Bank of England vault videos. McDonald’s cravings returned, capped by Taylor Swift’s “It’s me, hi” refrain.
6 July
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Clips jumped from Xi and Trump to Grogu and celebrity-on-the-bus gags. Ended on Lee Kuan Yew notes and road-renaming daydreams.
5 July
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Noted the brain’s energy share, watched a Trump roast clip, then leaned into Captain Planet and Aristotle’s elements. Spent the night on MGSV stealth runs, Quiet’s songs, and respect for high-skill play.
4 July
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Quoted patriotic lyrics tied to Trump, then learned bull vs bear markets and linked Buffett to value investing. Ended on a playful note about the $1 bill and Ivanka.
3 July
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Listed preferred Democrats and rejected Warren, Sanders, and Harris, then doubled down on backing Trump over Sri Lanka grievances. Ended with a childhood photo note and a July 4th patriotic song cue.
2 July
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Played a spoof “Trump’s VP” track while watching Elisabeth Hasselbeck clips, then compared Tim Hasselbeck to young Prince Philip. Later recalled the Wadduwa rail crossing tied to a death, ending on a faith note.
1 July
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Worked while tired, then imagined Ross and Kepcher urging Elisabeth Hasselbeck as VP. Later framed loyalty talks around Ivanka, ended with Rosenberg’s sarcastic sendoff.
