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The hosts explore the definition of a "monolith" as a large, powerful organization or group that ignores individual differences. They argue that racial labels like "Black" and "White," as well as political groupings like "LGBT," are inherently monolithic terms used to create reliable voting blocks. The discussion emphasizes how these terms flatten diverse cultures into consumer categories.
The concept of reparations is discussed as a tool for political leverage, similar to how amnesty or student loan forgiveness is used to secure specific voting blocks. The hosts argue that both major political parties have an interest in suppressing the idea of "getting something for your vote." They suggest that true political change must begin at the local level through school boards and city councils.
The hosts discuss how the Oscar slap reinforces the "brute" stereotype of Black men, which they argue is used by political interests to keep the Black voting block destabilized and subservient to the Democratic party. They reference Kevin Samuels' views on "racial image" and the importance of Black male independence from traditional political narratives.
Malcolm X's 1963 speech on Black Nationalism emphasizes that Black communities should control their own politics and politicians. He argues that Black voters constitute a strategic block that can determine the outcome of close elections. The hosts apply this to the 2020 election, suggesting that Black men are becoming a decisive factor that both parties must address with specific "tangibles."
The conversation explores how the black vote became a concentrated power source for the Democratic Party, highlighting Reverend Jesse Jackson’s 1984 and 1988 campaigns. Jackson's efforts to register millions of new voters created a foundation that later supported Barack Obama’s 2008 victory. The hosts analyze the shift of white working-class voters toward the Republican Party as the role of non-white voters increased within the Democratic ranks.
Malcolm X explains that because white voters are often evenly divided, a unified black voting block holds the strategic power to determine who goes to the White House. The hosts apply this 1964 logic to the 2020 election, suggesting that the "monolith" of the black vote is its most valuable asset. They discuss the potential for a "negative vote" or staying home as a form of power.
In the final sign-off for 2019, Mo predicts that 2020 will be a "nexus point" where the black voting block realizes its power. Adam Curry jokingly suggests voting for Vermin Supreme, a perennial candidate who promises everyone a free pony. They conclude the episode by encouraging listeners to pay attention to everything as the truth reveals itself, followed by a closing musical track.
The internal rift between Tariq Nasheed and the ADOS founders intensifies over voting strategies. Yvette Carnell and Tone Talks emphasize the importance of not being seen as right-wing tools, while maintaining that the Democratic Party has historically taken the black vote for granted without providing a specific agenda.
The term "white supremacy" is redefined in the context of elite rulership and the maintenance of power. The hosts argue that the disenfranchisement of black men in family court is a systemic plot to control voting blocks. They also touch on how the elite view poor people of all races through a lens of eugenics and social Darwinism.
