Topic: Elite

Strategy 3 focuses on maintaining "presence of mind" amidst turmoil and resisting emotional pulls like fear or frustration. The hosts describe this as the "elite playbook" used by successful business leaders and generals. They emphasize the importance of detaching from the chaos of the "battlefield" to remain decisive and steer clear of collective panic.

Mo Facts introduces clips of economist Thomas Sowell discussing his book "The Vision of the Anointed." Sowell describes the elite's belief that they have solutions that must be imposed on the "less bright" masses. The hosts also play a scene from the TV show "Mad Men" where Don Draper confronts hippies in Greenwich Village to illustrate the divide between the establishment and counter-culture.

Dr. William Turner, a former pastor and Duke PhD, describes the "great contradiction" of being a "beloved" student at Duke while seeing black workers treated as "despised objects." He recalls the 1960s and 70s on campus, where white students received maid service from black women who were paid below minimum wage, highlighting the school's internal class and race tensions.

The hosts observe a trend of British commentators appearing on American news to advocate for mandates. They theorize that American audiences find British voices more authoritative, while suggesting some of these figures may have ties to intelligence agencies like MI6 or GCHQ. The discussion critiques the "elitist" tone of foreign nationals telling Americans how to interpret their own constitutional freedoms.

The hosts analyze Bill Cosby's infamous 2004 "Pound Cake" speech, where he criticized the Black community's parenting, language, and values. They argue this speech marked the moment Cosby lost the support of the Black masses and the "Boule." The discussion suggests that Cosby's removal created a cultural power vacuum eventually filled by Barack Obama as the new "American Dad."

A clip defines female audacity as the confidence to make bold choices between conflicting life elements, specifically the "Mommy Wars" between career-driven women and stay-at-home mothers. The dialogue references Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama to illustrate how shaming is used as a tactic by career-oriented women against those who choose domestic roles. This dynamic is characterized as a form of elitism that creates unhealthy mental expectations for women.

A series of clips from the 1972 film "Black Girl" illustrates the character Mama Rosie shaming her daughters for having children instead of pursuing formal education. The hosts use this film to demonstrate the long-standing elitist mentality that equates formal schooling with higher social standing. This hierarchy often places married women without degrees at the bottom of the social ladder within the community.

The discussion applies René Girard's theories of mimetic desire and ritual sacrifice to American race relations, identifying the "plantation elite" as the model for social desirability. Whiteness is described not just as a racial category but as a "desirable quality" representing purity and goodness that others are conditioned to strive for. This competition creates a binary system where elites generate allegiance by making whiteness an exclusive and sought-after status.

The hosts break down Girard's three groups: the Model (elites), the Rival (masses), and the Ritual Victim (marginalized). They argue that the system encourages the Rival to mimic the Model, leading to competition and violence that is eventually deflected onto the Ritual Victim. Mo Facts suggests that even successful black men like LeBron James must present themselves as "victims" to function within this social fabric.

Author Lawrence Otis Graham's background and his book "Our Kind of People" are introduced to explain the origins of the Black upper class. Graham describes how slavery-era divisions between house and field workers created a light-skinned elite based on proximity to white slave owners. This historical caste system established a "light privilege" that persisted through generations in prestigious Black social circles.

Lawrence Otis Graham explains why the Black elite in Philadelphia shunned Bill Cosby, viewing him as a mere "entertainer" rather than a professional in law or medicine. The hosts discuss Cosby's influence in the 1990s and his attempts to project a "Boulé" mindset to the American public. They compare this to Donald Trump's exclusion from certain white elite circles despite his wealth.

The social standing of Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg is contrasted through the lens of New York City's borough-based class system. While Trump originated from an affluent background in Queens, he reportedly struggled for acceptance within the Manhattan "old money" establishment that Bloomberg represents. This dynamic highlights the distinction between show business fame and elite social circles.

The discussion focuses on the "Black elite" or "Boule" acting as gatekeepers who benefit from the victimization of the lower class. They also review the College Board's partnership with Khan Academy, questioning how a test based on core math and reading can be labeled as racist.

The hosts open the episode by reflecting on the previous discussion regarding global elites. They conclude that the desire of the ruling class to exert control is not limited by race, noting that both black and white elites participate in globalist agendas. This realization is framed as a cynical form of equality where the primary divide is between the elite and the general population.

Lawrence Otis Graham’s book, *Our Kind of People*, is referenced to provide a historical list of "17 ways to pass" for white. These include attending white colleges in rural towns, changing last names (avoiding names like Curry or Jones), and even "killing oneself off" in the minds of black relatives to start a new life in white society.

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God has publicly expressed a desire to join the "Illuminati" if the group represents the enlightened elite of society. He argues that seeking secret knowledge and wisdom is a natural human drive, regardless of the conspiracies surrounding such exclusive organizations.

The term "white supremacy" is redefined in the context of elite rulership and the maintenance of power rather than a broad racial cabal. The hosts discuss how the elite use family court and economic pressure to control voting blocks and disenfranchise the "bottom" of all races, including poor whites. They reference historical eugenics and IQ testing as tools used by the ruling class to manage populations they deem undesirable.

A review of the original founders of the NAACP reveals that the organization was predominantly led by white men, with W.E.B. Du Bois serving in a secondary research role. This historical context is used to argue that there has been a long-standing pattern of white elitist control over Black political and cultural movements. The hosts discuss how this dynamic persists today, influencing policies that may not always align with the best interests of the community.

A review of previous listener feedback addresses claims of being too harsh on women during discussions of identity politics. The conversation shifts to how political elites allegedly target the black community by pitting men and women against each other. Reference is made to historical "man about the house" rules and 1968 welfare reforms as tools used to fracture family structures.

The episode concludes by framing chronic homelessness as a result of "economic refugees" displaced by Opportunity Zones and gentrification. Using a Monopoly board analogy, the hosts describe how the "last stops" for poor people are being eliminated by elite interests. They emphasize that the "common enemy" is an elite class that views the working class as an inconvenience, regardless of race.