What's up, guys? So what's on my mind today? Propaganda. Okay, guys, let's get into this. Propaganda is the deliberate and systematic use of information,especially of a biased or misleading nature, to influence the opinions or actions of othersfor a specific purpose. Propaganda can take various forms.

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 Citizens of Indianola expect honesty and transparency from their elected officials. As someone who grew up in the town and graduated from its high school, the mayor, owes it to the people to be truthful about what happened and to ensure that justice is served.

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"Might over right" means that those with power or strength can impose their will or justice over those weaker or less powerful. It is a variation of the phrase "might make right" or "might is right," which is an aphorism on the origin of morality. According to this view, a person's character is determined by those who can enforce their ideas or standards on others by physical force or manipulation. This can be seen as a descriptive statement of how the world works. 

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“Protections of Medical Conscience” and allows Florida healthcare providers and payors to refuse services based on their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. It looks like a new way of practicing discrimination to me. Here is a copy of the link to the bill.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/10hQDf5-hjbSYvrJQ6ONxeGTepiUiYP_y/view?usp=share_link

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The myth is that we need more police officers. It's an easy, throw-away line that politics use to rally you to their side. Who is going to vote NO to more police, more protection? My question to you is, did police protect those 8 people that died yesterday at the end of the shooter's gun? No! Because, for the most part, the police react to a crime that is being committed. The truth is more police are not the answer. The answer is to decrease crime. You do that with better gun laws, addressing poverty, education, and creating an environment of equal opportunity. Reacting to something that has happened means you are already too late to stop it.

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MLK, Jr. was right. As he sat in a Birmingham Jail, he knew that our struggle as a people could be helped or made harder depending on the white moderate. King understood that some areas could be seen as gray areas, but freedom, yes that includes economic freedom, is one of the one things that is either right or wrong. He saw that white moderate would only go so far. This means that the white moderate was picking the side that was against the black person, against freedom. Freedom comes in only one flavor. Anything else is oppression.

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The story of the Indianola Business boycott of 1986. It started on March 27, 1986. Let's go back in time.

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What's guys? So what's on my mind today? Capitalism. Okay, guys let's get into this. 

Too often, people accept the narratives that capitalism is natural and inevitable, that it promotes freedom and democracy, while also fostering innovation and progress, at the same time reducing poverty and inequality, and is also compatible with environmental sustainability. If told someone that I had a pill that could do all of that for them, I would get laughed out of a building and be branded a charlatan.  But, people are naive about what capitalism does for them and what it does not do for them and that they could be better served by a different economic system. 

Let’s start by looking at the claim that capitalism is natural and inevitable. Capitalism, like all economic systems, is a human invention. It is not a force of nature or something that will always exist. I mean animals don't use capitalism. Capitalism is a set of rules and regulations that are designed to benefit certain people and groups while marginalizing or exploiting others. So, it is not natural or inevitable - it is a choice. 

The idea that capitalism promotes freedom and democracy is also a myth. Capitalism relies on large concentrations of power, typically in the hands of a few wealthy and powerful individuals or corporations. This power imbalance can lead to a lack of freedom and democracy, as those with power can influence or control the political and economic systems. 

When it comes to innovation and progress, capitalism has had a mixed record. While it has certainly been a force for progress in some areas, it has also hindered others. For example, capitalism can lead to a focus on short-term profits, which can limit the development of innovative technologies that have long-term benefits but may not be profitable in the short term. 

The claim that capitalism reduces poverty and inequality is also false. In fact, capitalism has been linked to increasing levels of poverty and inequality. This is because it often leads to a concentration of wealth in the hands of the few while leaving the majority of people in poverty. 

Finally, capitalism is not compatible with environmental sustainability. Capitalism relies on the exploitation of natural resources, which can lead to environmental degradation and pollution. This has a negative impact on the environment and can lead to long-term damage to our planet. So, as you can see, people are often quite naive when it comes to the role of capitalism in their lives. 

For us, it is important to recognize the myths and understand the reality of how capitalism works so that we can make informed decisions about our economic and political systems.

Okay guys, that's what's been on my mind today. Peace Out.

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What’s up, guys? So what’s on my mind today? Why did the right co-op the word woke? Okay guys, let’s get into this.

The word woke has a long history in African American culture and activism. It originally meant being alert to racial injustice and discrimination in society. It was used in songs, poems, speeches and movements that challenged racism and oppression. It gained more popularity in 2014 with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, which protested against police brutality and systemic racism.

However, in recent years, the word woke has been co-opted by some conservatives as a way to mock and dismiss progressive values and causes. They use it as a pejorative term or as a term expressing contempt or disapproval to label anyone who supports social justice issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, women's rights, climate change action, immigration reform, and more. They accuse them of being unreasonable, extreme, or hypocritical. They also use it as a scare tactic to rally their base against what they perceive as threats to their traditional views and privileges.

But this is a false narrative that ignores the reality of social problems and inequalities that affect millions of people every day, even affecting people from the right. These people vote against actions that may help them. Being woke is not about being trendy or fashionable. It's about being aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues that impact our society. It's about being compassionate and empathetic towards others who face discrimination and injustice. It's about being willing to learn from different perspectives and experiences. And it's about taking action to create positive change in our world.

So don't let anyone tell you that being woke is bad or wrong. It's actually a sign of strength and courage. And don't let anyone use the word woke as a weapon to silence or shame you for caring about others. It's actually a badge of honor and pride.

Okay, guys. That’s what’s been on my mind today. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for more insightful input on other current issues. Peace out!

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Okay, guys this is part two. Let's get into this.

The cases of Emmitt Till, Charles Lewis, Horace Duncan, Fred Coker, and many others are true stories of racism in its purest form. Remember, racism is prejudice plus power. Events like the Tulsa Race Riots, Rosewood, and The Red Summer, marking a time from January to December of 1919 where no less than sixty documented events of white mob violence to place, all demonstrated how the power of the U.S. government and capitalism would let racism flourish. White mobs felt safe going into black neighborhoods to loot, burn things down, and kill black people. Many people in these white mobs face little to no punishment at all.

Now, why 1919? Even though there had been many episodes of racial violence against black people before 1919 and since, the year 1919 would be known as the Red Summer. White mobs looting and burning black own business and homes and murdering black people.

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