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I used DeepSeek to write this story. I prompted it with:-

"I need a plot for a story which is an allegory of Donald Trumps political life written like Jonathan Swift would write."

It wrote this plot outline for a satirical allegory inspired by Donald Trump's political life, written in the style of Jonathan Swift—sharp, biting, and laced with absurdity and moral critique.

Interesting work. Fun writing

Norm 

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Title: The Great Gilded Peacock: A Tale of Feathers and Folly

Setting: The fantastical kingdom of Nouveau Richesse, a land obsessed with wealth, spectacle, and self-promotion, where the loudest voice often drowns out reason.

Plot Summary:

In the bustling, gaudy kingdom of Nouveau Richesse, a flamboyant Peacock rises to power. This Peacock, named Lord Goldplume, is no ordinary bird. His feathers shimmer with a false brilliance, each one inscribed with boasts of his own greatness. He builds towering monuments to himself—golden towers that pierce the clouds—and claims they are the tallest, the grandest, the most luxurious in all the land. Yet, the towers are hollow, filled with nothing but hot air and the echoes of his own voice.

Lord Goldplume begins as a court jester, entertaining the masses with his outrageous antics and grandiose claims. He amasses a following of loyal admirers, who are dazzled by his glittering plumage and his promises to "make Nouveau Richesse glorious again." He rails against the established order, blaming the kingdom's woes on the "nattering crows" (the intellectuals) and the "migratory geese" (immigrants), who he claims are stealing the worms from the hardworking local sparrows.

Through a combination of cunning, charisma, and sheer volume, Goldplume ascends to the throne. His reign is marked by chaos and spectacle. He surrounds himself with sycophantic parrots who repeat his every word, no matter how absurd. He declares war on the neighboring kingdom of Veritas, a land of truth-tellers, claiming their honesty is a threat to Nouveau Richesse's prosperity. Yet, his battles are fought not with swords, but with tweets—short, cryptic messages fired from a magical device called the Twittermajig.

As Goldplume's reign progresses, the kingdom descends into farce. The Peacock's policies are as flimsy as his feathers, and his promises crumble under scrutiny. He builds a great wall to keep out the "invading starlings," but it is made of papier-mâché and collapses in the first storm. He hosts lavish feasts, but the food is rotten, and the guests are left hungry. Yet, his followers remain loyal, convinced that any criticism of Goldplume is a plot by the "deep-nested owls" to undermine him.

In the end, Goldplume's reign collapses under the weight of its own absurdity. The kingdom is left in ruins, its coffers empty, its people divided. The Peacock flees to a distant land, where he continues to preen and boast, but his once-adoring followers begin to see through the glittering facade. The tale ends with a cautionary note: Beware the leader who values spectacle over substance, for their reign will be as fleeting as a feather in the wind.

Themes and Allegory:

• Lord Goldplume: Represents Donald Trump, with his flamboyant personality, self-aggrandizement, and reliance on spectacle.
• Nouveau Richesse: A satirical take on modern America, with its obsession with wealth and celebrity.
• The Nattering Crows and Migratory Geese: Represent intellectuals and immigrants, frequent targets of Trump's rhetoric.
• The Twittermajig: A stand-in for Twitter, Trump's preferred platform for communication.
• The Great Wall: A nod to Trump's proposed border wall, rendered absurd and ineffective in the story.
• The Deep-Nested Owls: A jab at the "deep state" conspiracy theories often invoked by Trump and his supporters.

Tone and Style:

The story is written in Swift's signature style—witty, exaggerated, and dripping with irony. It employs absurdity to highlight the flaws and follies of its characters, using the Peacock's ridiculous behavior to critique the real-world actions of Donald Trump. The narrative is both humorous and cutting, inviting readers to laugh even as they reflect on the deeper moral and political implications.

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This allegory, like Swift's Gulliver's Travels, uses fantastical elements to critique real-world figures and societal trends, blending humor with pointed social commentary.