"Voting Democrat for 200 Years" - How LBJ Made Black Americans Dependent on the Government
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses the historical shift in African-American voting patterns, particularly the move towards the Democratic Party in the 1960s due to civil rights legislation. It also touches on the impact of policies like affirmative action and the importance of voting based on issues rather than party lines. The speaker reflects on their personal political evolution and the need to critically evaluate politicians and policies, regardless of party affiliation.
Takeaways
- ๐ Historically, African-American voters shifted from being 64% Democrat in 1960 to 92% in 1964, influenced by the Civil Rights Legislation under Lyndon B. Johnson.
- ๐ค The Democratic party has traditionally been associated with progressive policies such as affirmative action, which has impacted the African-American community significantly.
- ๐ The speaker acknowledges personal benefits from affirmative action and other policies, leading to an initial inclination towards the Democratic party.
- ๐ง There's a call for individuals to educate themselves on political history and policies, rather than relying solely on party lines or family traditions when voting.
- ๐ Notable figures like Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan are mentioned, highlighting the complexities of their administrations and their impact on the African-American community.
- ๐ The speaker's evolving political views reflect a broader trend of individuals re-evaluating party affiliations based on policy outcomes and personal experiences.
- ๐ The importance of voting for candidates based on their policies and actions, rather than party loyalty, is emphasized.
- ๐๏ธ The discussion touches on the role of politicians in shaping voter behavior and the importance of holding them accountable for their promises and actions.
- ๐ The impact of political rhetoric and actions on community perceptions and the need for politicians to address key issues that resonate with voters is highlighted.
- ๐ The script underscores the value of learning about historical figures and their contributions to civil rights and societal changes, such as Lyndon B. Johnson's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
- ๐ The power of political influence and the ability to sway public opinion is discussed, with a focus on the need for critical thinking and discernment in evaluating political messages.
Q & A
What was the percentage of African-Americans voting Democratic in the 1960s?
-In the 1960s, 64% of African-Americans identified as Democrats.
What significant legislation did Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law after JFK's assassination?
-After JFK's assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Legislation into law.
How did the Civil Rights Legislation impact the African-American vote?
-The Civil Rights Legislation led to a shift in the African-American vote, with 92% voting Democratic by 1964.
What did the speaker gain from affirmative action in the 1980s?
-The speaker benefited from affirmative action in the 1980s through opportunities that were given to them, which might not have been offered otherwise.
How did the speaker's political views evolve over time?
-The speaker's political views evolved from a strong Democratic leaning to considering voting for Republican candidates and valuing individual policies over party affiliation.
What did the speaker think about the Biden Administration's funding for HBCUs compared to previous administrations?
-The speaker noted that the Biden Administration dedicated over $7 billion for HBCUs, which they considered significant, although opinions on this funding vary among individuals.
What historical figure is often admired for their role in the Civil Rights Movement?
-Lyndon B. Johnson is often admired for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, despite his own personal flaws, because of his legislative accomplishments.
How did the speaker describe the change in American family structures over the years?
-The speaker described a significant change from 4% of children being born in single-parent households in the past to 41% in more recent times, with an even higher percentage among African-Americans.
What does the speaker suggest is a key factor in evaluating political candidates?
-The speaker suggests that policies and their impact on communities should be key factors in evaluating political candidates, rather than party affiliation or personal characteristics.
How did the speaker's perception of the Republican Party's stance on African-Americans change over time?
-The speaker initially felt that the Republican Party had a resentment towards African-Americans, but upon further engagement, they found that many Republicans were knowledgeable about history and had constructive policies to offer.
What does the speaker believe is the role of the establishment in American politics?
-The speaker believes that the establishment in American politics consists of long-standing, influential families and figures, and that they often dictate the policies and direction of their respective parties.
Outlines
๐ Shifts in Political Affiliations and Civil Rights History
This paragraph discusses the historical shift in political affiliations among African-Americans, highlighting the impact of the Civil Rights Movement and legislation on voting patterns. It mentions the increase in African-Americans voting Democrat from 64% in 1960 to 92% in 1964, attributing this change to Lyndon B. Johnson's civil rights legislation. The speaker reflects on personal experiences with affirmative action and the evolving perspective on political parties, emphasizing the importance of evaluating policies rather than party lines.
๐ Fact-Checking and the Influence of Civil Rights Leaders
The speaker fact-checks a claim about Lyndon B. Johnson's intentions behind the civil rights legislation, referencing Snopes and CNBC articles. The paragraph emphasizes the civility and class displayed during the Civil Rights Movement, contrasting it with contemporary political discourse. It also discusses the changing dynamics of family structures and the impact of systemic racism, attributing some of these issues to policies enacted in the past.
๐ค Recognizing Bipartisan Efforts and Addressing Racial Tensions
This paragraph delves into the complexities of racial politics, acknowledging the contributions of Republicans in the civil rights movement and the resentment some feel towards the Democratic Party for overshadowing these efforts. The speaker shares personal experiences of engaging with Republicans and the importance of focusing on policies rather than generalizations about race. The paragraph also touches on the speaker's openness to learning from different political perspectives.
๐ Assessing Political Figures and the Anti-Establishment Sentiment
The speaker evaluates various political figures, including John Kasich, Chris Christie, and Nikki Haley, categorizing them in terms of establishment and anti-establishment. The paragraph discusses the speaker's shift from disinterest in politics to recognizing its importance in various aspects of life. It also touches on the challenges of free speech and the need for vigilance against propaganda, concluding with a nod to the strength and resilience of the American people.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กAfrican-American voting patterns
๐กCivil Rights Act
๐กAffirmative Action
๐กPolitical Affiliation
๐กSystemic Racism
๐กHistorical Context
๐กEconomic Policies
๐กBipartisanship
๐กPolitical Rhetoric
๐กSocial Conservatism
๐กPolitical Evolution
Highlights
In 1960, 64% of African-Americans identified as Democrats, while the rest were conservative.
After the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 92% of African-Americans voted Democrat, largely due to Lyndon B. Johnson's legislation.
Lyndon B. Johnson is reported to have said that by signing the Civil Rights Act, Democrats would secure the African-American vote for the next 50 years.
The speaker personally benefited from affirmative action policies in the 1980s, leading to a leaning towards the left politically.
The speaker's political views have evolved over time, leading to a willingness to vote for Republican candidates like Chris Christie and Nikki Haley.
The speaker believes that party affiliation in today's politics is untrustworthy, and individuals should evaluate policies based on their personal benefit.
Mark Levin and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson emphasized that most people vote based on issues that are most important to them.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump both provided significant funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with Obama giving around $330 million and Trump around $360 million.
The Biden Administration has dedicated over $7 billion to HBCUs, which some people find sufficient, while others do not.
The speaker criticizes the political strategy of focusing on a single issue to gain voter support, which has trained voters to prioritize that issue above all else.
Lyndon B. Johnson is widely admired for his role in the civil rights movement, despite allegations of racism.
The Civil Rights Movement was characterized by its participants' classiness and dignity, as evidenced by historical images of the marchers.
The percentage of children born out of wedlock in America has increased significantly, with African-American communities being more affected by this change.
The speaker's family and community valued unity, respect, and the Bible when he was growing up, which contrasts with the current state of single-parent households.
The speaker argues that systemic racism should be attributed to Lyndon B. Johnson's policies, which aimed to create a divided environment.
The Republican Party is accused of harboring resentment towards Black America due to historical actions and lack of recognition for their contributions to civil rights.
The speaker expresses a desire for more open and honest conversations about politics and policies, rather than focusing on party affiliations and demonization.
Nikki Haley is seen as part of the political establishment, and her actions are expected to align with the establishment's interests.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of studying politics to understand how it affects various aspects of life, such as taxes, community policies, and social issues.
Transcripts
I think things are so different today
because you want okay let's go back to
you've talked about this before and I'll
just kind of ask you I think it's good
for the audience if you want to go
through it
1960 uh 64% of African-Americans would
were Democrat yes sir the rest was
conservative yes sir let's put liberal
and conservative that's a better way of
saying it right 64 liberal 36
conserva 1964 four years later
92% blacks are voting Democrat yeah Lind
to be Johnson civil rights legislation
so what what what happened there maybe
maybe give a little bit of the history
of gow you know Lyndon Johnson what he
did JFK is assassinated Lindon B
Johnson's in office Republicans and
Democrats back in the day dixie
crats
bipartisanly bring a bill to the desk of
Lind B Johnson he signed civil rights
legislation in the
law according to whatever report you
believe Linda B Johnson
says we bring this legislation we signed
this legislation in the
law we'll have the Negroes voting for us
for the next 50 years MH sure enough
that's what it was um and I think me
personally as I've edified myself over
the years to
see what's been transpiring in our
community on one hand when I look at
legislation and I think about
affirmative action and other things and
I see how I've benefited because
opportunities were given to me at a
particular moment in time in the 80s for
example when you know that some would
say may not have been given to me if I
were not an African-American or or you
didn't have affirmative action in the
place and what have you when you hear
those things you're trying to lean left
because you're saying they're thinking
about us they're thinking about us and
like you said those Messengers from the
Democratic party are very profound
you've got Jimmy Carter in office but
the economy was so bad so Reagan had to
get him out of there but you got Reagan
in office from 80 to 888 you're looking
at what transpired in his administration
good or bad depending on how you think
about it but if you're not
educated what are you thinking did he
care about black people you're actually
asking those questions if you're coming
from the black community and you're not
reading all the time you're not
educating yourself cuz you're literally
trying to survive and when that happens
ultimately it becomes habit your mama
voted Democrat your dad voted Democrat
your Big Sister Big Brother voted
Democrat how could you think about
voting any other way and all of a sudden
those habits kick in and then you get
older and older and you start seeing how
it profoundly affects your life as an
individual and you're like wait a minute
like for example for me when we go back
to
206 2020 um yeah Hillary was somebody
that I would not have mind seeing in
office in 2020 I can tell you right now
I would voted I would have voted
foration
in 26 I would have voted for quich I
would have voted for Chris Christie I
would have voted um definitely for those
guys and there's a plethora I would have
voted for Nikki hilly if Nikki hilly was
running right now instead of Donald
Trump she would be getting my vote over
the Democrats I wouldn't hesitate I
wouldn't hesitate
because no matter what you think about
those folks they show you they know how
to be an adult in the room that's a far
cry from where I was 15 20 years ago it
would have been Democrat all day every
day I don't think like that now I don't
think like that now and I don't and and
honestly speaking I don't think anybody
should I don't think it's right to have
any party affiliation with today's
politics because I don't think you can
trust either side I think you got to
watch what they do see what they do and
see what policies work best for you and
Mark Levin once said this to me along
with Dr Michael Eric Dyson he say hey
man most people vote their issues
they're not looking at you you can bring
up gration the economy whatever issue is
most near and dear to them that's what
they focus on so you got a black
community right now that'll look at Joe
bid you know what you know what you know
what they'll say right
now well you know Barack Obama gave
about 328 $330 million to HBCU
historically by colleges and
universities Trump comes in there he
gives about 360 eight years later Barack
Obama did that in 2010 Trump did that in
2018 about 360 million but now look what
Biden and Biden Administration done
they've dedicated over 7
billion for some folks that's enough not
for me not for others but for some folks
that's enough and it's about finding
that one issue because why how did they
learn then this is why I can't I can
fault the politicians just as much as I
can fault the voter because folks got
that way because the politicians got
them that way cuz you go into the Comm
you go into their respective communities
and you give that song and dance and
that lip service about that one issue
they cared most about that's what you
wanted that's what you trained the voter
to be like and in most instances now
it's coming back to bite you may I I
want I want to say cuz you said a lot
and I want to I want to write it down
and I want to go through each of these
to the best of my ability so 1964 rob
you pulled it up and I'm glad you said
it because I I went and actually looked
at Snopes go to Snopes because I wanted
to know did he actually say that right
because this is what we found I won't
read it but the audience can read it uh
uh can you go a little lower where it
shows the whole thing okay we can just
show that at the top and then we'll read
the whole thing okay right here you can
do that right there
these that's right they're getting
pretty up it these days and that's a
problem for us they've got something now
they've never had before the political
pull to back up their
uptin now we've got to do something
about this and we've got to give them a
little something just enough to Qui them
down not enough to make a difference and
then boom you know that line you brought
it up I'll have him voting this way
Democratic for the next 200 years you
know what Snopes said Snopes didn't say
it's not right go a little bit more
unproven and snopes is one that would
typically be quick to say they never
said this then CNBC writes an article if
you can pull this one up uh CNBC writes
an article saying Lyndon Johnson was a
civil rights hero but also a racist and
if you look at the stuff about him how
many times he dropped a you know NW and
all this other
this guy was not wanting to do what he
did with civil rights credit goes to one
man and the community that pushed it
there's a reason why we all have a
poster or painting of him in our offices
and our walls and he's admired by
everybody it doesn't matter Left Right
Center white black Asian Hispanic
everybody loves and admires what this
man one of the greatest movements of all
time he accomplished it in a peaceful
way different than x he was able to get
it done right
okay um at that time you know can you
type in Civil Rights march just type in
Civil Rights march if you don't mind
doing that just type in Civil Rights
march and go to images if you could do
that you know when you type in civil
right click on that first picture what
do you see a lot of look at the way
they're dressed yeah just look at the
way go to the bottom left picture maybe
that's got more people in suits bottom
left bottom left look at the ties look
at the suits at the tuxedos look at the
bow ties wow pure class on the way it's
being dressed so Lyndon Johnson wore on
poverty 1964 do you know at the time him
uh uh can you look up when Planned
Parenthood came out maybe you look and
look at I don't know the exact year when
the plan parent to come out I think it
was 71 72 70 what year is it go a little
bit uh singer whatever her name is where
he started the movement anyways so you
look at some of this data and you see
that we went at the time when kids are
being born yeah only 4% of kids in
America if you can pull up the stat rout
4% of kids in America were born okay
yeah in single family household 96% Mom
and Dad yeah fast forward we went from
40 to 4% to 41% and by the way it's even
higher for African-Americans this is
America this is not African-Americans
percentage of children born out of
wedlock but African-American is to the
roof that wasn't the case you guys were
always United conservative it's a good
Community respectful Bible Bell when I
was in in in the Army and my friends in
the Army I was hanging out when I would
go see their families I was afraid of
their mothers no no seriously your
mother would have talk to me like I'm
her son and she would put me in my place
it was a different kind of a culture
that was what I was accustomed to right
so to me when they say systemic
racism if you want to give anybody
credit it's Lyndon Johnson and he he
succeeded in actually trying to create
that kind of an environment and the and
the reason why he he he was very
creative on the way he did it is he
blamed the other side for it and got
them the the the blacks to vote
Democratic for God knows how many
decades until now where things are
slightly changing and I'll wrap up the
thoughts here and I want to get your can
I respond to what yeah absolutely I
think
that when you mention all of those
things first of all you said nothing
that I can dispute nothing because
that's just factually correct what you
pointed out and I think that the
important thing to bring up when we
bring that stuff up is that is exactly
the
reason
why black folks in
America have historically over the last
50 plus years had that divide with the
Republican Party stay with
me what happened is Patrick you invite
me onto this show and you talk to me
we're having this
conversation you show me facts
I leave this office I give you no
resistance and then you turn on the TV
and I'm like Patrick B DAV is full of it
look what he brought up this some racist
BS blah blah blah blah blah you'd never
want to talk to me again it's
disingenuous it's not educated it's not
fair one of the things that we have to
pay attention to is that there is a
Republican
Party that can't disguise its
resentment towards Black America because
of what you just pointed out it's just
that we're looking at it differently as
this black person when I got to know
Republicans and I heard my parents
speaking about conservatism and stuff
like that I remember asking my my mother
one day I said you know that
fact how would you feel if you
know that you contributed to Bringing
civil rights legislation to the desk of
the presidency to sign in the law and
that was
ignored because the party that he
represented he made sure they got all
the credit for what you played a role in
bringing to the table that helped the
African-American Community supposedly
and it was completely ignored you'd lose
all respect because you'd
believe you're not educated enough
you're not you're not doing you're
putting for your due diligence to know
it wasn't just him it was us and his
intent wasn't honorable ours was I think
that you have a lot of Republicans who
are knowledgeable about that history
that you just pointed out and the
distaste that they have had for
African-Americans for a period of time
at the very least emanates from that
from folks not knowing what role they
play when I listen to a Sean Hannity or
Mark Lin and Andrew Willow and others
talk about black America's history and
racism they never fail to point out the
Democrats played a huge huge role in
this y'all and the black community lets
them off the hook they look at us and
there's a level of absolute frustration
palpable frustration that comes from
that I don't always agree with it but I
understand it which made it easy for me
to communicate with members of the
Republican party when they come to me
and they want to talk about different
issues cuz I'm like I want to learn more
I want to hear this because you're not
going to come to me and engage in
demonization talking about the other
side in this case the right you're not
doing that what are your policies what
are you bringing to the table don't talk
to me about them being racist because
you know what
else you're asking me to assume you're
not how do I know you're not I know
there were KKK members that in in
members of the democratic party that
were on Capitol Hill Robert bir of West
Virginia to name one of them I know that
for a fact and so why are we to assume
that just because you're a Democrat
you're on our side so I do get where
you're coming from and I understand yeah
so to me that that part to me is you
know you you check policies to see how
it's benefited a community and you say
yes or no you have no idea how much I my
favorite part of this podcast is when
you said your mother when she went on
welfare she was despised of it and she
couldn't wait to get off of it I can't
tell you what that means to to me to
salute and and respect and then let's go
to a couple other things you said on who
you would vote for and who you wouldn't
vote for you said John Kasich he was he
was a Centrist I think he was an
independent I don't think he was a
republican but I think Heist yeah I
think he was he was a nice guy I think
John Kasich was a nice guy he was a
republican Governor he was yeah he was
Ohio he was a nice guy uh uh I think uh
Christie yeah he's a fighter I actually
enjoy listening to Chris I think he's a
little bit I'm aware yeah and I was a
little bit like you know I think you
know I have some friends that were you
know part of Trump's Camp he fired him
and then there's a bitterness and you
know that's between them I I just watch
it and say you're not going to win being
a bitter candidate it's just not going
to happen you're not going to you're not
going to win that way and you know maybe
that was it it wasn't it is what it is
um Nikki Haley so you know for me when I
wasn't into politics mhm and I was
purely business guy like I don't have
time for this stuff man I'm yeah I'm
just going to go to business make my
money my dad's going to retire 99 that's
a lot of people in this world yeah like
I have zero desire for politics right
and then the bigger I got I'm like oh
you kind of got to study a little bit of
Politics on what's going on right
because why why would I want to study
politics uh the taxes you pay is
politics right the policies in your
community is politics homelessness is
Politics the war that happened that
wasn't safe is politics all that stuff
is okay I got to pay attention to it so
a Nikki Haley very eloquent incredible
speaker tough right strong good
background you know all of that so now
we're dealing with left right and then
you have uh the the anti-establishment
the anti-establishment and the
establishment okay the
anti-establishment is not Republican
like Kennedy were anti-establishment
okay uh uh Reagan was semi
anti-establishment uh uh Trump
definitely anti-establishment
right you can go Lincoln was
anti-establishment these are
anti-establishment guys establishment is
the big families you know you see some
of the guys that been president multiple
times that's establishment when when
somebody's part of the establishment
they're part of the same party okay it's
no longer like a left or right Nikki
Haley to me is part of the establishment
she's an establishment right she's going
to do what the establishment right's
going to do and in many of the states
she got all the Democratic votes they
they were willing to vote for her you
know some of the big money guys said are
in New York establishment guys are
willing to give him give her the money I
can no longer remain in today's
Democratic party Tulsi gabard said she
is no longer a Democrat a potential
tulsy gathered VP where we are being
told that we just have to comply and go
along with whatever they say American
people uh are smarter than this however
we must remain Vigilant to recognize
their propaganda for what it is pure
life unfortunately we live in a time
where free speech is under attack
whatever they say goes and we we have
have to just fall and the people who
suffered under your reign as prosecutor
you owe them an
apology taking on kamla Harris on a
debate stage before I would look forward
to doing that
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