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A federal indictment alleges that Russia attempted to sow political turmoil in the United States by partnering with the Uhuru House, an African Socialist group based in St. Petersburg, Florida. FBI agents raided the location following claims of a seven-year influence campaign involving propaganda and election interference. The discussion connects this event to historical Russian involvement with Black political liberation movements.
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.
Ghazi, the leader of the Black Hammer Party, appeared in front of the CNN building in Atlanta holding a large Russian flag to celebrate "Victory Day." He expressed unity with Russia against the United States, labeling Ukraine a "Nazi racist country" created by the U.S. The hosts analyze the confusing ideological mix of anti-vaccine, anti-Biden, and pro-Russian sentiments expressed by the group.
A throwback clip from 2020 features Joy Reed and Shireen Mitchell attributing criticism of Kamala Harris to Russian bots. The hosts argue this was a tactic to silence the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement, which demanded tangible policy results such as reparations in exchange for political support.
The hosts review educational material from Yad Vashem regarding the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion," noting its role as the "original meme" of anti-Semitism. The text was used to blame Jewish people for every major historical shift, including the French Revolution and the rise of socialism. The conversation highlights how stereotyping is used to simplify complex global events and demonize specific individuals or groups.
A famous clip from the 1976 film *Network* features Howard Beale's "I'm mad as hell" monologue. The speech touches on inflation, unemployment, crime, and the Russians, which the hosts note feels remarkably relevant to 2022. Mo Facts uses the clip to illustrate how anger can be a catalyst for action if channeled correctly toward recognizing one's value as a human being.
The segment covers the "Red Summer" of 1919, a period of intense racial violence and the "Red Scare" regarding Bolshevik influence. Historical records show that J. Edgar Hoover and the U.S. government monitored Black newspapers and the NAACP, fearing they were being radicalized by Soviet Russia. The hosts draw parallels to modern claims of Russian bots influencing Black social media to create domestic division.
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.
Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign on January 20, 2019, but faced immediate criticism from the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement. Media figures like Joy-Ann Reed attributed this organic black pushback to Russian bots. The hosts argue that the ADOS movement's demands for specific policies were a significant hurdle for the Harris campaign.
Don Lemon characterizes the ADOS (African Descendants of Slaves) movement as being influenced by Russian bots and criticizes the group for being "discriminatory" by seeking specific lineage-based benefits. This is contrasted with a previous clip where Lemon lectured April Ryan on the legitimate distinction between being "Black" and "African American" regarding Kamala Harris's heritage. The hosts suggest Lemon's shift in rhetoric was mandated by his superiors.
The hosts revisit a clip of Joy Reid on MSNBC where she characterizes the ADOS movement as a "black identity framework" potentially manipulated by Russian bots. Reid warns viewers to be skeptical of accounts using the ADOS hashtag or demanding "tangibles" for their vote. Adam Curry and Mo Fax recount their "origin story," where Mo Fax reached out to correct Curry's use of the term "DOS" (Descendants of Slaves) to "ADOS."
A retrospective clip from a previous episode highlights five campaigns allegedly designed to discourage black voters from supporting Democrats, focusing on issues like reparations and criminal justice. The hosts reflect on how they were previously labeled as "Russian bots" for discussing these topics, whereas now major celebrities like P. Diddy are openly articulating the same sentiments. They joke about the possibility of "Diddy bots" and deep fakes being used to marginalize these political demands.
The discussion touches on the struggle of all humanity against a globalist "ruling class" before focusing back on the ADOS movement's media portrayal. Using a clip from Turkish broadcaster TRT World, the hosts analyze how the term ADOS is often conflated with "black Americans" by outsiders. They compare the media's branding of ADOS as a "hate group" or "Russian bots" to the previous marginalization of the Tea Party and MAGA movements.
On MSNBC, Joy Reid suggested that social media accounts questioning Kamala Harris's heritage were "Russian bots" or disinformation agents. This theory was used to dismiss the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement's legitimate critiques of Harris's record. Mo characterizes this as a "believable lie" designed to protect Harris from losing black support.
The hosts discuss the use of trending hashtags and bots to manipulate political narratives on Twitter. They cite the "Charlottesville lie" and the labeling of Tulsi Gabbard as a "Putin shill" after her debate performance against Kamala Harris. The segment highlights the irony of automated bots accusing real users of being Russian bots to discredit dissent.
Donald Trump's unorthodox rhetoric regarding African Americans is viewed by some as the behavior of an older generation rather than systemic malice. Meanwhile, mainstream media figures like Joy Reid on MSNBC have dismissed the ADOS movement as a product of Russian bots. This dismissal is seen as an attempt to suppress a legitimate uprising within the black community regarding immigration and reproductive health policies.
