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A throwback clip from Dave Pakman explores the theory that George Soros funded "AstroTurf" movements within Black Lives Matter to attack Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary. The hosts discuss the vastness of the Open Society Institute, noting that it is a massive organization with many "ambassadors" and purse-string holders, making it more than just the whims of one man.
The discussion revisits reports that billionaire George Soros spent $33 million bankrolling demonstrators in Ferguson and supporting groups like Colorlines. Mo argues that "Black Lives Matter" was pushed as a buzzword by Soros-funded entities like the Drug Policy Alliance. He highlights the hypocrisy of activists like Tamika Mallory doing Cadillac commercials while the movement claims to fight corporate white supremacy.
The hosts revisit the origins of Black Lives Matter, citing late Ferguson activist Darren Seals and commentator Dave Packman. They argue the movement is an "AstroTurf" organization funded by George Soros to control organic black movements. The segment claims Soros has spent over $30 million bankrolling demonstrators to turn the movement into a political weapon for the liberal establishment.
Progressive commentator David Pakman suggests that certain anti-Bernie Sanders elements within the Black Lives Matter movement may be Soros-funded "AstroTurf." Pakman notes that Soros spent over $30 million bankrolling Ferguson-related groups and drug policy alliances to push specific buzzwords into the political mainstream. This highlights a rift between different factions of the political left regarding agenda setting and candidate support.
