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Strategy 20 involves baiting enemies into traps. The hosts discuss the "Senate sex tape" and the George Floyd video as content that people are goaded into watching and sharing. They argue that consuming and propagating such "vile" imagery is psychologically damaging and part of a maneuver to unhinge the public's rationality.
The hosts examine the psychological impact of the 1960s assassinations, noting the strategic order in which Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. were killed. They play clips of King's reaction to Malcolm's death and the subsequent news reports of King's own murder in 1968. Dr. Cornel West comments on how "something died" in the black community following these events, leading to a shift toward more radicalized anger among the youth.
The segment explores the legend of John Henry, a "steel-driving man" who raced against a steam drill in the 1870s. Mo Facts notes the physical similarities between descriptions of John Henry and the imagery used for George Floyd in 2020. He suggests that these superhuman archetypes are used as subconscious manipulation tactics to resonate with the public.
Mo Facts questions why Kanye West was not canceled when he made the "slavery is a choice" comment on TMZ, which was deeply traumatic for Black Americans. He argues that corporate action only occurs when certain protected groups are offended. The media is accused of using the White Lives Matter shirt and West's comments on George Floyd to keep Black audiences enraged and aligned against him.
Mo Facts proposes that Kanye West sees himself as a sacrificial figure similar to George Floyd or Jesus Christ. He argues that even people who disagree with West's tactics are starting to feel that the media's "knee is on his neck." This perceived overreach is reportedly activating "black thumbs" in the comment sections, where a consensus is forming that the punishment has exceeded the crime.
The discussion explores how Russia has historically viewed Black Americans as a strategic entry point for destabilizing American democracy. References are made to the 1920s and 30s Great Migration, the Communist Party's role in civil rights, and labor leader A. Philip Randolph. The segment posits that modern movements like the George Floyd protests were influenced by Marxist organizers and corporate funding.
The conversation explores the tension between the LGBTQ agenda and the needs of the heterosexual Black male community. The hosts argue that Black Americans are often asked to "hold the door open" for other agendas while receiving few "tangibles" in return. The imagery of Andrew Gillum "laid out" in the hotel is compared to the powerful imagery used during the George Floyd protests to promote various political movements.
Mo Facts shares his experience being recruited for the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy during the "Peak George Floyd" era. He describes the program as an artificial effort by HR to boost corporate diversity metrics for annual reports. The hosts discuss how companies like Coca-Cola and others rushed to implement these programs to avoid being labeled as racist.
Mo Facts outlines a "three-wave" theory of the 2020 riots: activists, provocateurs who "break the glass," and a third wave used by the media to demand political change. He argues the unrest was a "mercy vote" tactic designed to convince voters that the chaos would only stop if Donald Trump was removed from office. The hosts discuss the long-term collateral damage of these social engineering tactics on children and community safety.
An analysis of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act reveals its broad definition of lynching as a hate crime involving three or more people. The hosts discuss how modern imagery, such as the death of George Floyd or the Bubba Wallace noose incident, is tied to historical trauma for political leverage. They warn that segregating society based on vaccine status mirrors historical Jim Crow practices, potentially leading to digital beacons for tracking the "unvaxxed."
Clarence Thomas recounts his radicalization in the late 1960s following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., which led him to briefly embrace Marxism. The hosts compare this to Joe Biden's recent comments suggesting George Floyd's death had a greater global impact than King's assassination. They argue that the system uses these "activations" to keep Black voters emotionally tethered to the Democratic Party.
YouTube attorney Nate the Lawyer provides a legal and factual breakdown of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which served as the catalyst for the subsequent protests. He distinguishes this case from others like George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery, questioning the role of institutional racism in this specific incident given the presence of a knife. The discussion touches on the "sacrificial moon" esoteric timing of the Rittenhouse verdict alongside the Arbery case.
A documentary excerpt titled "Bloods in Nam" describes how Black men from farms and ghettos faced the highest casualties in Vietnam while fighting both the enemy and discrimination. The hosts argue that after the social unrest following George Floyd's death, it is contradictory for the government to expect Black Americans to "roll up their sleeves" for a system they were told does not love them.
Kimberly Crenshaw describes the current era as a "racial reckoning" following the death of George Floyd. However, the hosts point out that even liberal outlets like The Washington Post and CNN have published pieces arguing that no such reckoning has actually occurred or that the term should not be used. They conclude that Crenshaw is increasingly out of touch with the more radical elements of the movement.
The hosts frame the death of Ashley Babbitt as the "180-degree opposite" of George Floyd in the media landscape. They analyze how public reactions were split along binary lines, with those who typically oppose police violence justifying Babbitt's shooting because of her political affiliations. The discussion highlights the "mind screw" of modern narratives where property rights and human lives are valued differently depending on the "team" involved.
The discussion covers Ashley Babbitt's prior legal issues, including a 2016 road rage incident in Maryland. The hosts compare the media's focus on her past to the way George Floyd's criminal history was used by some to deflect from his death. They also touch on the "Princess Effect" in media coverage of white women, noting that Babbitt was denied this typical sympathetic treatment because she was branded as "QAnon."
The hosts thank their executive producers, led by a significant donation from Emily Andrews. Andrews shares a lengthy note about her upbringing in Dallas and her experiences with racial discourse in Seattle. She credits the podcast with saving her from "menticide" and asks for resources to learn about Malcolm X. Mo recommends the Alex Haley autobiography and YouTube archives for authentic speeches.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 62 after a brief hiatus, noting technical difficulties and "forces at work" attempting to delay the broadcast. Mo introduces the central theme of the episode, "Cults are as cults do," signaling a deep dive into the "cult of woke" and the conclusion of the George Floyd trial. The hosts establish the framework for analyzing the symbolism and propaganda surrounding the case.
The discussion revisits the initial police response on May 25, 2020, involving a counterfeit $20 bill and the subsequent death of George Floyd under the knee of Derek Chauvin. Mo highlights a discrepancy in early media coverage where NBC News pronounced the officer's name as "Chauvin" (rhyming with bin) rather than the now-standard "Chauvin." This linguistic shift is presented as a potential indicator of media style guides shaping the narrative.
Nancy Pelosi is shown thanking George Floyd for "sacrificing your life for justice." Tucker Carlson and the hosts describe this as "grotesque" and indicative of a religious cult. Mo points out the hypocrisy of the media defending Maxine Waters' "confrontational" language while condemning similar rhetoric from Donald Trump regarding January 6th.
