2 Men In Black and White: An Honest Conversation

Lost in Iran and Absolutely Nothing to Celebrate at Home! The Embarrassment of Turning 250 Years Old

We review the utter lack of Exit plan and overall buffoonery of American aggression in Iran. Since no justification was provided for entering the conflict, the American people have no idea on the criteria for an exit. There is no plan so the situation lingers in a perpetual state of bluster and confusion. The state of affairs is less confused, but more depressing, The cancellation of the Freedom Concert is emblematic of a populous in no mood to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. In fact, to most Americans, it is an embarrassment to face this is the state of the union after all this time. From the shining beacon on the hill which promoted and defended democracy all over the world to a failing democracy ourselves. pack up the balloons. Put away the fireworks. The next American celebration will be for the end of MAGA.

Has Trump MAGA Finally Lost the Culture War? And Will It Matter in November?

Trump throws in the towel on his Freedom Concert after every decent performer on the docket walks away. Finally, the 68% that disapprove of Trump have started to wrestle back America's culture. The Jackson Dart controversy is a microcosm of what is going on throughout the country. MAGA sympathizers are being confronted and challenged. The days of quiet acquiescence are over. Maybe this will trigger the fight for democracy next. Brock argues there will be no coming together until after the Trump regime is toppled. Unity is not the goal. Regaining power and restoring democracy are the goal. Until then every day is a fight.

The Culture Runs Away From Stigma of the Trump Brand

The long list of performers for the Freedom Concert 250 seemed long and filled with Black performers. It seemed odd. But then one by one they started dropping out having been invited to a 'non-partisan" event, but coming to realize this was yet another Doanlad Trump narcissism festival. Sure, they should have known. In fact, they must live in a bubble not to know. But in the end, the performers are dropping out because association with Trump MAGA is career suicide. When 70% of the country disapproves of an avowed White Supremacy Movement led by a known Racist you'd better be sure you want to be on that team. Just ask Jackson Dart of the Ny Giants. TV and radio host Boomer Esiaon is in his camp, but not many others. The old "I respect the Presidency" line falls flat. Associate with Racists and you get labeled one. So let's see if Florida and CC Music Factory hang in there at the Trump concert. Not sure who will be attending this fiasco. Just like the MMA fight at the White House, they may need to solicit the military to fill the seats. Because we honor our troops by using them as props.

The Quiet Storm of Mobilization in the Black Community

Mark is feeling a dramatic shift in the Black community following the Supreme Court election rules and subsequent gerrymandering in the South. The Head of the NAACP is calling for young black athletes to boycott universities in Southern states. Voter registration efforts are already starting as a countermove to voter suppression by MAGA bureaucrats. But asking young kids to lead is a tough task, especially when established Black performers and athletes are not making similar sacrifices. We revisit the Kevin Hart Roast as an example and discuss Kevin's response, which attempts to downplay the Racism of the event. Mark goes on to talk about the suppression of Black anger, which Brock contrasts with the quickness with which White people move to anger as they feel much more comfortable and protected in society. Finally, the prospect of Trump attending a Knicks championship game at Madison Square Garden was seen as a potential disaster and bad karma for the home team.

Trump Lies About Iran Peace Negotiations as an Excuse to No Show at Don Jr.'s Wedding.

The Mad King told us Don Jr's wedding was at an inconvenient time for him, but got immediate backlash on social media and even in right wing circles. he looked like a bad father not wanting to attend a major event in his family. Sensing the bad sentiment, Trump kicked into pathological liar mode and invented a story about intense peace negotiation for which he needed to be deeply involved. we know this is BS because Trump is not involved with anything for more than a few minutes. But the entire Adnin needed to play along with the lie, So Rubio spun some bullshit about every issue being solved except nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. The two most important topics. The entire 72-hour news cycle was a lie, but our media played along as if Trump had credibility. They sane washed the obvious. Trump hates his son and had no intention of being at an event not focused on him. It's simple. Just follow the narcissism and assume the most selfish act will be the decision. So Donald stayed home. And rage tweeted. And did nothing about Iran.