Topic: Mercenary

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30: School of Thought
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30: School of Thought

Malcolm X, Black Nationalism, and the Mercenary Voter

A 1964 clip of Malcolm X defines black nationalism as the community's control over its own politics and politicians. The hosts advocate for becoming "mercenary voters" who are loyal only to tangible results rather than parties. They suggest that a "non-vote" is a valid exercise of power that forces both parties to negotiate, rather than allowing the Democratic "plantation" to take their support for granted.