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The segment critiques a "broken mindset" stemming from the civil rights era that accepts political abuse in exchange for participation. It argues that the threat of not voting is the only real power voters have, and that "straight ticket" voting prevents the community from demanding tangible results.
Antonio Moore discusses the political strategy of the ADOS movement, arguing that the Democratic Party is "our party" and that voters should not walk away from what they are owed. He advocates for demanding a specific "Black Agenda" while voting down-ballot to avoid being labeled as a right-wing tool. The hosts critique this approach, suggesting that Moore "went off code" by encouraging people to return to the Democratic fold.
The hosts discuss how the "vibe" of the ADOS movement is larger than any single term or hashtag. They argue that by not voting, black Americans are effectively meeting the Republican party halfway and forcing the Democrats to actually put something on the table. They emphasize that the goal is to move away from "freebie" voting and toward a mercenary political strategy where support is traded for tangible results.
The hosts predict that the ADOS community will be blamed by the Democratic Party when they lose the 2020 election due to low turnout. They reiterate the importance of paying attention to the truth and look forward to continuing the discussion during the ongoing lockdown. The episode ends with a musical segment about rising up and not being held down.
The American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) movement and other black voting blocks are scrutinizing the hypocrisy of both candidates. While Donald Trump labeled Bloomberg a racist for his stop-and-frisk comments, Trump himself previously called for the policy to be instituted nationwide. This "litmus test" highlights how mainstream media whitewashes the past actions of certain candidates.
The intense MSNBC focus on Snoop Dogg is interpreted as a potential distraction or a political maneuver targeting the ADOS vote ahead of the South Carolina and Nevada primaries. Despite the Democratic Party previously embracing Snoop Dogg as a surrogate, his recent comments are viewed as a threat to established figures like Oprah Winfrey.
The hosts reject identity politics in favor of shared ideas and independent thinking. They critique the "vote down ballot" strategy as a "con game," arguing that most people vote straight-ticket once they are in the booth, and they encourage listeners to move beyond the "boxes" created by political parties.
The Democratic Party is specifically targeting black women as the "backbone" of the party to secure the 2020 election. This strategy is viewed as a method of social engineering that potentially creates a divide between black men and black women. The discussion references the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) movement and how political appeals are being tailored to this specific demographic.
