{"id":2078,"date":"2025-06-27T20:07:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/?p=2078"},"modified":"2025-06-27T20:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:19:25","slug":"thankful-for-no-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/thankful-for-no-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"Thankful for No Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\">Raoul&#8217;s Two Cents: June 27, 2025<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-417d4c62929c9e0b9b9ec4663d36c503\">Wars and Rumors of War<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s been a lot of talk about war these past weeks &#8212; violence here in the US, Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. Many spread rumors with fake authority turning their victims into nervous wrecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Matrix\">Matrix movie<\/a>, there are two worlds that co-exist \u2013 the <strong>blue pill world<\/strong> and the<strong> red pill world<\/strong>. Our world (where we exist) is supposed to be the blue pill world &#8212; a fa\u00e7ade \u2013 a fake but more palatable world. On the other hand, the red pill world is the dark reality of the evil around us. Given a choice, what pill would you take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if I told you that these two worlds actually exist? Shocked?! Grab your popcorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GOOD GUYS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a battlefield not too far from us are two soldiers in a foxhole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d6c700b50e4ad4287152cf8e0587e11 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soldier 1: <\/strong>I\u2019m scared. Did you see the size of the other army?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96b09a4a6d349c7ff0545113722985c7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soldier 2:<\/strong> Don\u2019t let that bother you. I\u2019ve been in worse situations. I know you don\u2019t believe in religious talk but would you like to hear a story about a prophet named Elisha?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04c804e3b85477224a391418ba80f36d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soldier 1:<\/strong> If it\u2019ll help calm my nerves, sure. Let\u2019s hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95b5e5b089ca7ec3d78dcbf213aadb00 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soldier 2:<\/strong> In 2 Kings 6: 15-17 of the Bible, it says this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd79c77150bc5a7ccf8fb23ffa305b63 wp-block-paragraph\">When the servant of the man of God (Elisha) got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. <em>\u201cOh no, my lord! What shall we do?\u201d<\/em> the servant asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ec907f3edb4b132c32e6cede4e23c87 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid,\u201d<\/em> the prophet answered. <em>\u201cThose who are with us are more than those who are with them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0e2c5cc0e66364e686df8092c038820 wp-block-paragraph\">And Elisha prayed, <em>\u201cOpen his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.\u201d <\/em>Then the Lord opened the servant\u2019s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-292317cccd0ebe3b10e5ea8f0b30d316 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Bada bing bada boom!<\/em> Did you get it? The servant had lost hope &#8212; thinking they were outnumbered but they were actually surrounded and protected by a more powerful angelic army. If you are worried about the escalation outside, remember there is a spiritual army that is already engaged. The good guys always win. Are you still worried?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfeea8f16a92f8b685af94a67461351a wp-block-paragraph\">Soldier 1: Well, yeah! What if I\u2019m not one of the <strong>good guys<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ed0b4a964a7057f2eda2dc016a0695d wp-block-paragraph\">Soldier 2: Good point! Here\u2019s a blue pill to calm you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"> * * * * * *<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course this is just me trusting that God is in control. Relax. TGIF people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cYou must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.&#8221;<\/em> &#8212; Napoleon Bonaparte<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cMen love war because it allows them to look serious. Because they imagine it is the one thing that stops women laughing at them.&#8221; <\/em>&#8212; John Fowles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society.&#8221;<\/em> &#8212; Patrick J. Kennedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.\u201d<\/em> &#8212; Ephesians 6:12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f9e0089caf1a69af854e569121a45f7\">JOKE OF THE WEEK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NoSnow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NoSnow.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NoSnow-155x300.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Original art by Raoul Pascual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4b9103ed86ebb3aafa610a030ba166d\">Parting Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Frank of Modesto, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EveRaking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EveRaking.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EveRaking-254x300.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DisneyOnIce.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DisneyOnIce.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DisneyOnIce-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-SiblingWar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-SiblingWar.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-SiblingWar-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-SiblingWar-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-MedicineWrap.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-MedicineWrap.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tom-MedicineWrap-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Boris of Washington, DC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EverythingsGreat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EverythingsGreat.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EverythingsGreat-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dads-Deciding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dads-Deciding.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dads-Deciding-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Fred of Long Beach, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fred-LifeHard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fred-LifeHard.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fred-LifeHard-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-Mummy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-Mummy.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-Mummy-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-NewGlasses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-NewGlasses.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herman-NewGlasses-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Art-ProveStrength.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Art-ProveStrength.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Art-ProveStrength-251x300.jpeg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ArtRedSeaSelfie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ArtRedSeaSelfie.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ArtRedSeaSelfie-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Norm of Encino, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WIfeBack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WIfeBack.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WIfeBack-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WarningLabels.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WarningLabels.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WarningLabels-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Norm-WarningLabels-104x74.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Colleen of Washington State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-AustraliaBiker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-AustraliaBiker.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-AustraliaBiker-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-Croissant.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-Croissant.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colleen-Croissant-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Doctor-Philosophy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Doctor-Philosophy.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Doctor-Philosophy-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-C4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-C4.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-C4-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-PokedHoles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-PokedHoles.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/StarTrek-PokedHoles-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-225.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-225-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-226.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-226.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBoy121-226-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got any good jokes? Come share it with rest of us!<br>Know someone who enjoys a laugh? Share this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tgifjoke.us1.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=bf23c175d909b4efe05943dd5&amp;id=ad600d3327&amp;e=a460b7e22c\">SUBSCRIBE<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are familiar with the Matrix movie, there are two worlds that co-exist \u2013 the blue pill world and the red pill world. Our world (where we exist) is supposed to be the blue pill world &#8212; a fa\u00e7ade \u2013 a fake but more palatable world. On the other hand, the red pill world is the dark reality of the evil around us. 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