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The media's treatment of Clarence Thomas is compared to the treatment of other black figures like Kanye West, noting a perceived double standard in the use of racial language. Academia and liberal media are accused of using black female professors as the face of the pro-choice movement while simultaneously attacking Thomas. The discussion suggests that racial identity is weaponized based on political alignment.
The hosts critique a Jordan Klepper segment from The Daily Show, noting Trevor Noah's recent $26 million house purchase as a contrast to his "oppression" narrative. They discuss the claims made by rally attendees regarding Dominion Voting Systems and Hugo Chavez. While acknowledging that many claims are unproven in court, the hosts express personal skepticism regarding the 2020 election numbers and machine reliability.
Trevor Noah mocks the Republican National Convention's inclusion of Black speakers, suggesting they are a tiny minority being used as props. Noah critiques the "mental plantation" rhetoric used by speakers like Vernon Jones, arguing that the GOP is actually the party demanding specific ways of thinking. The hosts criticize Noah, a South African, for speaking on behalf of ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) issues.
The NRA faced significant criticism for its silence following the acquittal of the officer who killed Philando Castile. Despite Castile being a lawful gun owner, the NRA declined to advocate for him, leading many to believe the organization prioritizes its relationship with law enforcement over the rights of black members. NAGA president Philip Smith notes that even a statement of disagreement would have been better than total silence.
