Topic: 2016 Election

Intelligence reports suggest that Russia specifically targeted Black social media circles during the 2016 presidential election to create internal community divides. Tactics included the creation of anti-Hillary and anti-Bernie memes to influence voters in digital spaces. The hosts discuss how these efforts led to accusations of legitimate activist groups being labeled as Russian bots.

The discussion returns to Karen Hunter's claims that Russia spent significant capital in 2016 to influence Black voters through anti-Hillary and anti-Bernie memes. The hosts argue that these claims insult the intelligence of Black Americans by suggesting they cannot form their own opinions. They reiterate that memes are a powerful tool of the "meme stream media" because they are difficult for AI and censors to police.

The hosts analyze the strategic timing of Bill Cosby's conviction, noting it occurred just as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was set to testify against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They suggest that high-profile takedowns are often orchestrated for political or narrative purposes. The lack of protection for Cosby is cited as evidence that the "Boule" or black elite turned their backs on him once he was no longer useful to the power structure.

The segment explores Donald Trump's psychological motivation to seek the presidency as the "ultimate revenge" against his detractors. Having mastered audience engagement through *The Apprentice*, Trump utilized his understanding of television marketing to build a serious campaign. The hosts argue that the laughter of his peers at the correspondents' dinner lit a fire under him to prove his critics wrong.

The hosts detect a sense of desperation in Obama's 2016 rhetoric, suggesting he knew his reputation was at stake. They argue that while he remains a powerful "brand" for people outside the United States, his domestic influence has waned. The discussion touches on how he "burned bridges" with various demographics, including Hispanics, during his presidency.

The hosts conclude that the "black man vote" has become the "crown jewel" of the 2020 election. They argue that the segment of the population that refused to vote in 2016 now holds the most power, as both parties are desperate to "activate" them. They encourage listeners to "get on code" and recognize their leverage against establishment talking heads like Roland Martin and Karen Hunter.

In 2015, Bernie Sanders gave a definitive "no" to the idea of reparations, calling the concept "divisive" and unlikely to pass Congress. This stance is contrasted with his support for other radical policies like Medicare for All. Critics argue that Sanders' refusal to entertain tangibles for black descendants of slaves proves he was not a truly revolutionary candidate.

The hosts introduce a theory inspired by the film *The Manchurian Candidate*, suggesting that certain individuals might be "triggered" or psychologically manipulated by corporate or political interests. They speculate that the 2016 racial unrest could have been exacerbated by organizations like George Soros's Open Society Foundations to influence the election.

Donald Trump labeled Michael Bloomberg a "total racist" in response to the leaked audio, despite Trump's own history of calling for nationwide stop and frisk during the 2016 election. Critics argue that Trump's base is indifferent to his own racial rhetoric, allowing him to "gaslight" the public by attacking Bloomberg for policies Trump himself endorsed. The hosts analyze the different ways the media frames the two candidates' histories with racial issues.

The hosts react with incredulity to the claim that basic arithmetic is racist, arguing that changing the definitions of words like "racism" at a whim creates social confusion. They dismiss the sociological arguments against math as "intellectual smoke" and express concern that such ideologies infantilize minority students by suggesting they cannot master universal truths.

The segment explores the idea of black voters withholding their votes as a form of political leverage. Data from the 2016 election shows a 7% drop in black voter turnout, which the hosts argue is the only way to force the Democratic Party to take ADOS demands seriously. They discuss how the primary schedule, starting in the South, is designed to create early momentum for preferred candidates.

A 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign advertisement attempted to frame Donald Trump as a racist by highlighting his comments on white supremacists and inner-city poverty. The ad utilized spiritual music to pander to black voters, but critics argue it backfired by reinforcing Trump's "what do you have to lose" message. The segment examines how Clinton's tone-deaf approach failed to address the specific policy needs of the black community.

Colin Kaepernick faced a media blackout after refusing to endorse either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, signaling that the establishment requires total party loyalty. In a 2016 speech to the NAACP, Barack Obama used a stern tone to urge black voters to protect his legacy by voting for Clinton. Critics noted that Obama referred to the audience as "this community" rather than "our community," suggesting a disconnect from the people he was addressing.

Barack Obama's 2016 rhetoric is criticized for framing black voter turnout as a personal favor to his legacy rather than a benefit to the voters themselves. Additionally, Obama's past descriptions of West Baltimore and Ferguson as "danger zones" of "hopelessness" are compared to Donald Trump's later controversial comments about Baltimore. The lack of media outrage over Obama's similar characterizations is highlighted as a double standard in political reporting.

Data from the 2016 election shows that black voter turnout dropped from 66.6% in 2012 to 59.6%, a decline that proved fatal for the Democratic campaign in key states like North Carolina. Barack Obama's desperate pleas for voters to save the "fate of the Republic" failed to bridge the gap. Analysts suggest that if black turnout drops below 55%, the Democratic Party will struggle to win any future national elections.