4 chapters across the catalog
Strategy 31 focuses on "Destroying from Within" through infiltration. The hosts cite the Proud Boys and Black Lives Matter as groups that were compromised by internal dissension or external "money people." They reiterate that the only way to avoid this is to operate under an "Independent Code" rather than joining large, easily subverted groups.
Sherrilyn Ifill compares modern instances of white people calling the police on Black citizens to the "Black Codes" established after the Civil War. She argues that these actions stem from a belief that Black people must constantly prove their right to be in public spaces. The hosts discuss the historical context of "freedom papers" and how these narratives are being repurposed in modern political discourse.
The segment traces the history of gun control in America to the 1600s, when colonies prohibited black people from possessing arms. Following the Civil War, Southern states implemented "Black Codes" to disarm emancipated slaves and maintain white supremacy. These laws not only prevented self-defense but also stripped families of a primary food source by banning hunting.
Marianne Williamson argues for reparations based on the "original character defect" of slavery and the subsequent 100 years of domestic terrorism under Black Code Laws. She proposes a reparations council, including Professor Sandy Darity, to oversee the distribution of $200 to $500 billion for educational and economic renewal. While her historical context is praised, her plan is criticized for being a fraction of the actual debt owed and for funneling money into "programs" rather than direct cash payments.
