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This is a song of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, based on the BPP slogan "Move on over or we'll move on over you." It was set to the same tune as The Battle Hymn of the Republic/John Brown's Body.

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1. @thomasl.koehnline5775 | 1 year ago | Since it's not in the description, I just want to mention that these lyrics were written by Len Chandler, a great songwriter from the Greenwich Village scene who toured around with Cordell & Bernice Reagon & the Freedom Singers during the Civil Rights Movement in the '60s & later. This recording is from an appearance he made on Pete Seeger's 1964-65 TV series Rainbow Quest, & is the only recording I've found of Chandler himself performing the song. | Len Chandler died just a few days ago, at the age of 88.

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"Am I delusional? Keep tellin' myself that it's all good"

“5AM” by Lil Baby captures a deep exploration of the struggle between material success and emotional fulfillment. The song reveals the artist’s introspective journey as he grapples with the consequences of his achievements, his relationships, and his mental state. While he celebrates his wealth, he simultaneously confronts the feelings of loneliness and discontent that can accompany such success, creating a relatable narrative many listeners can resonate with.

In the verses, Lil Baby reflects on conflicting emotions tied to his rise as an artist. The line “How you managed to get everything you want and still ain’t happy?” highlights the irony of wealth, suggesting that even after attaining material desires, true happiness remains elusive. He speaks about losing part of himself, indicating a sacrifice of personal identity in the face of fame and fortune, particularly with the line “Half of me done died, the other half alive.” This duality emphasizes the struggle for balance between his past life and current reality. The mention of his grandmother’s wisdom reinforces the notion that challenges are inherent to things worthwhile, while comments about love and betrayal illustrate the complexity of relationships that often suffer under the weight of ambition. Furthermore, his references to survival instincts and his upbringing in the hood ground his experience in a broader cultural context, where resilience is vital for success.

Overall, “5AM” serves as an honest reflection on Lil Baby’s journey through fame, illustrating how success does not equate to fulfillment. His lyrics encapsulate a blend of vulnerability and toughness, as he examines personal loss, emotional challenges, and the weight of expectations. The song effectively resonates with anyone navigating the complexities of life and ambition, pointing towards the idea that true happiness may lie beyond wealth and status.^[[1] https://genius.com/Lil-baby-5am-lyrics]

"Am I delusional? Keep tellin' myself that it's all good"

“5AM” by Lil Baby captures a deep exploration of the struggle between material success and emotional fulfillment. The song reveals the artist’s introspective journey as he grapples with the consequences of his achievements, his relationships, and his mental state. While he celebrates his wealth, he simultaneously confronts the feelings of loneliness and discontent that can accompany such success, creating a relatable narrative many listeners can resonate with.

In the verses, Lil Baby reflects on conflicting emotions tied to his rise as an artist. The line “How you managed to get everything you want and still ain’t happy?” highlights the irony of wealth, suggesting that even after attaining material desires, true happiness remains elusive. He speaks about losing part of himself, indicating a sacrifice of personal identity in the face of fame and fortune, particularly with the line “Half of me done died, the other half alive.” This duality emphasizes the struggle for balance between his past life and current reality. The mention of his grandmother’s wisdom reinforces the notion that challenges are inherent to things worthwhile, while comments about love and betrayal illustrate the complexity of relationships that often suffer under the weight of ambition. Furthermore, his references to survival instincts and his upbringing in the hood ground his experience in a broader cultural context, where resilience is vital for success.

Overall, “5AM” serves as an honest reflection on Lil Baby’s journey through fame, illustrating how success does not equate to fulfillment. His lyrics encapsulate a blend of vulnerability and toughness, as he examines personal loss, emotional challenges, and the weight of expectations. The song effectively resonates with anyone navigating the complexities of life and ambition, pointing towards the idea that true happiness may lie beyond wealth and status.^[[1] https://genius.com/Lil-baby-5am-lyrics]

Key Points:

1. Media Manipulation: The media’s portrayal of events often skews the reality, influencing public perception and discourse about Israeli actions. This manipulation serves political agendas and can incite further violence.
2. Symbolic Attacks: The targeted uprooting of Palestinian flags by Israeli hooligans indicates a deeper ideological conflict, showcasing the aggression against Palestinian identity rather than mere sports rivalry.
3. Alternative Journalism: The role of citizen journalists is crucial in providing unfiltered narratives, challenging mainstream media’s coverage and highlighting overlooked realities.
4. Social Tensions: The violence in Amsterdam is symptomatic of broader societal tensions, where sports events become flashpoints for underlying ethnic and political conflicts.
5. Historical Context: The alliance between anti-Semites and Zionists historically demonstrates a complex relationship where both groups benefit from anti-Semitic rhetoric, complicating narratives of victimhood.
6. Psychological Factors: The victimhood mentality prevalent in Israeli society drives a narrative that justifies aggression, affecting both domestic and international relations.
7. Radicalization Trends: The rise of extreme political figures in Israel reflects a worrying trend towards normalization of violence and rhetoric that dismisses Palestinian rights, potentially leading to increased conflict.

Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine, joins the show to break down the last week of attacks in Amsterdam and debunk the widespread narrative in mainstream media of antisemitic "pogroms." Foster explains how the media twisted the unfolding events by omitting the anti-Muslim, anti-Arab violence and threats from Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans that instigated the clashes – provocations seen in widely-shared video online.

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Key Points:

1. AIPAC’s Influence: AIPAC’s power in shaping political narratives demonstrates the challenges faced by progressive politicians advocating for Palestinian rights. Its substantial financial backing can silence dissenting voices.
2. Gerrymandering Impact: The redrawing of districts to exclude Black voters reflects systemic racism within the Democratic Party and highlights how political maneuvering can undermine representation.
3. Intersectionality of Struggles: Bowman’s experiences illustrate the interconnectedness of racial justice and Palestinian rights, emphasizing that struggles against oppression are universal.
4. Regret and Reflection: His regret over the Iron Dome vote shows the importance of evolving political consciousness and accountability among lawmakers.
5. Call for Ceasefire: Bowman’s support for ceasefire resolutions underscores the urgent need for immediate humanitarian action amidst ongoing violence.
6. Political Accountability: The backlash he faced from constituents illustrates the difficulty of balancing political responsibilities with moral convictions in Congress.
7. Resilience in Advocacy: Bowman’s determination to continue advocating for justice and equality, despite losing his congressional seat, exemplifies the resilience needed in grassroots movements.

Congressional Rep Jamaal Bowman joined Rania Khalek to discuss the bipartisan AIPAC-funded campaign to push him out of office, his evolution on Palestine, his views on the Biden administration and what comes next.

This is just part of this episode.

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Edit: summary of video was added under "Key Points"

Key Points:

1. Election Impact: Trump’s election victory reflects public discontent with the Democratic Party’s economic messaging, particularly regarding working-class struggles. The shift suggests a potential pivot in U.S. foreign policy focus.
2. Trade Policies: Trump’s emphasis on tariffs, particularly against China, may lead to inflation and retaliatory measures, complicating U.S. consumer markets and international trade relations.
3. Geopolitical Tensions: The appointment of hardliners in Trump’s administration indicates a stronger likelihood of military confrontation with China, challenging previous diplomatic norms.
4. Economic Strategy: Trump’s neo-mercantilist approach to trade could exacerbate economic divisions and hinder genuine industrial growth in the U.S., highlighting the limitations of protectionism.
5. War Machine Momentum: The U.S. military’s preparations for conflict with China suggest an entrenched war mentality, with significant implications for global stability and security.
6. China’s Resilience: China’s ability to pivot away from U.S. markets showcases its growing self-sufficiency and strategic foresight, challenging the narrative of American hegemony.
7. Potential for Conflict: The intertwining of economic and military strategies raises alarms about the risk of a new Cold War, underlining the importance of diplomacy and dialogue to avert escalating tensions.

On this week’s episode, Amanda and KJ reflect on the factors that led to Kamala Harris’s election day defeat and look into Trump’s appointed officials and potential appointees to predict what a China policy would look like under his second term. One thing is clear: the war on China is only accelerating.

Our understanding of China — and U.S.-China relations — has become a defining feature of all global politics. The China Report is a new show produced in collaboration with Pivot to Peace where every week, journalist Amanda Yee and political analyst KJ Noh will be helping you through all the propaganda with an independent view of the country we are taught to hate, but know so little about.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21798648

"You can't fool all the people all of the time"

"But if you fool the right ones, then the rest will fall behind"

Politically conscious artists like the Dead Prez understand that our humanity and culture are being viciously and violently undermined by corrupt forces who try to brainwash us and occupy our hearts and mind with political propaganda. The song “Propaganda” gets to the heart of this problem.

Our economic survival is often cited for the reason we have to endure unjust laws and oppressive individuals and institutions. The corrupt forces in our society will tamper with science and present false data to distort reality and keep the people in line. When propaganda doesn’t keep people from exercising their constitutional right to petition the government with legitimate grievances, violence will be unleashed by the state to subdue them, and those caught in the mayhem employed by a corrupt government will be blamed for the situation they find themselves in.

Mainstream media is contaminated with propaganda. Our school curriculums are contaminated with propaganda. Only when we all have the determination to seek truth, demand truth and share truth can we change our world for the better.

The song helps a listener begin to think about their core beliefs about the world they live in. “Propaganda” challenges a person to look carefully at the motivations of those who keep them informed. It dares people to question the sources of all of the things they know. Once you consider the source, the picture of reality becomes clearer. Once you consider the motivations of the source you will be able to see clearly the distractions used to block the truth from view. Once you begin to look closely at economic interests of people distributing information you will begin to hear all of the linguistic manipulations in their speeches that are designed to make us act against our own interests. Once you realize you are being manipulated for socio-economic and political reasons it will become clear exactly who corrupt forces are targeting for destruction, and why.

Human beings have a lot of lies to sift through to find the truth. The lies being fed to us, to perpetuate the status quo, are in abundance. The Dead Prez close the song by getting us to ask ourselves, what is the purpose of life? Living in a world full of lies generated by fear and hatred are undermining our humanity. Too many people are suffering. We must choose to be champions and defenders of the truth if we truly want all people to live in peace and harmony. We must all be united and committed to making sure anyone who lies to us is exposed by the truth. The lies spread by the status quo are keeping us at war with each other and that is not living.

The Mulford Act was a 1967 California bill that repealed a law allowing public carrying of loaded firearms. Named after Republican assemblyman Don Mulford, and signed into law by the then governor of California Ronald Reagan.

The bill was crafted with the goal of disarming members of the Black Panther Party who were lawfully conducting armed patrols of Oakland neighborhoods, in what would later be termed copwatching. They garnered national attention after Black Panthers members, bearing arms, marched upon the California State Capitol to protest the bill.

What the Mulford law sought to achieve was the elimination of the Black Panther Police Patrols, and it had been tagged "the Panther Bill" by the media.

The Police Patrols had become an integral part of BPP community policy. Members of the BPP would listen to police calls on a short wave radio, rush to the scene of the arrest with law books in hand and inform the person being arrested of their constitutional rights. BPP members also happened to carry loaded weapons, which were publicly displayed but were careful to stand no closer than ten feet from the arrest so as not to interfere with the arrest.

Passage of the Mulford Bill would essentially end the Panther Police Patrols, so the BPP sent a group to Sacramento, California on May 2nd, 1967 to protest. The group carried loaded rifles and shotguns, publicly displayed, and entered the State Capitol building to read aloud Executive Mandate Number 1, which was in opposition to the Mulford Bill.

They tried to enter the Assembly Chamber but were forced out of this public place where they then read Executive Mandate Number 1 out on the lawn.

The legislature responded by passing the bill, thus creating the Mulford Act, which was signed into law by Governor Ronald Reagan. This step by the Black Panther Party was enough to put them into national prominence and was a stimulus for the growth of the party within the young Black population.

"You can't fool all the people all of the time"

"But if you fool the right ones, then the rest will fall behind"

Politically conscious artists like the Dead Prez understand that our humanity and culture are being viciously and violently undermined by corrupt forces who try to brainwash us and occupy our hearts and mind with political propaganda. The song “Propaganda” gets to the heart of this problem.

Our economic survival is often cited for the reason we have to endure unjust laws and oppressive individuals and institutions. The corrupt forces in our society will tamper with science and present false data to distort reality and keep the people in line. When propaganda doesn’t keep people from exercising their constitutional right to petition the government with legitimate grievances, violence will be unleashed by the state to subdue them, and those caught in the mayhem employed by a corrupt government will be blamed for the situation they find themselves in.

Mainstream media is contaminated with propaganda. Our school curriculums are contaminated with propaganda. Only when we all have the determination to seek truth, demand truth and share truth can we change our world for the better.

The song helps a listener begin to think about their core beliefs about the world they live in. “Propaganda” challenges a person to look carefully at the motivations of those who keep them informed. It dares people to question the sources of all of the things they know. Once you consider the source, the picture of reality becomes clearer. Once you consider the motivations of the source you will be able to see clearly the distractions used to block the truth from view. Once you begin to look closely at economic interests of people distributing information you will begin to hear all of the linguistic manipulations in their speeches that are designed to make us act against our own interests. Once you realize you are being manipulated for socio-economic and political reasons it will become clear exactly who corrupt forces are targeting for destruction, and why.

Human beings have a lot of lies to sift through to find the truth. The lies being fed to us, to perpetuate the status quo, are in abundance. The Dead Prez close the song by getting us to ask ourselves, what is the purpose of life? Living in a world full of lies generated by fear and hatred are undermining our humanity. Too many people are suffering. We must choose to be champions and defenders of the truth if we truly want all people to live in peace and harmony. We must all be united and committed to making sure anyone who lies to us is exposed by the truth. The lies spread by the status quo are keeping us at war with each other and that is not living.