Troy Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 1. Sun Feb.2, 2025 at 2PM Agenda CEMOTAP NETFLIX WAR MEETING A. Actions Since last meeting B. Meeting Steph Curry in Chicago and L.A. and NY C. Recent CEMOTAP FCC Complaint D. Legal Response - Can the FCC Regulate Netflix. If So, how? If not Why Not LINK TO MEETING FEB 2, 2025 2PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85081584308?pwd=MVZVMU41Z3pTVlFMWmV6cGMrV2ZiUT09 Meeting ID: 850 8158 4308 Passcode: 656527 Dial by your location • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US
ProfD Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 I wonder why Roland Martin isn't all over this issue instead of berating Black folks who didn't vote in the past election.
Troy Posted January 31 Author Report Posted January 31 Who knows maybe he owns stock in Netflix, maybe they are a corporate sponsor, maybe Step Curry is his boy, or maybe he just doesn't care...
ProfD Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, Troy said: Who knows maybe he owns stock in Netflix, maybe they are a corporate sponsor, maybe Step Curry is his boy, or maybe he just doesn't care... Maybe so. But, Roland Martin's grift, er, whole platform is supposedly dedicated to keeping Black people informed. He likes to pride himself on being the voice of Black media. Since the Democrats lost the election, after cursing out and telling Black folks how stupid they are for not voting, I find Roland's pandering at the end of his commentary to be hilarious.
Troy Posted January 31 Author Report Posted January 31 I actually do not listen to Roland. I don't like his style appealing: he is combative, and he asserts his opinions as if they are unassailable truths. I know some people find this entertaining or useful it is just not my cup of tea. It does not surprise me he would be hyper-critical of Black people who did not vote. I view this as blaming the victim. More people did not vote than those who cast a vote for Trump. The problem is why these people did not bother to vote. That needs to be understood and addressed rather than beating up on people. I promote Roland Martin's books because I believe he has Black people best interests at heart
ProfD Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 10 minutes ago, Troy said: More people did not vote than those who cast a vote for Trump. Every time I read that I'm not sure of what it means. 77 million people voted for him. I don't believe 77.1 million voters stayed home. 6 million eligible people didn't vote at all. It would be helpful to know how that 6 million voters breaks down by race, political party and state. 10 minutes ago, Troy said: The problem is why these people did not bother to vote. That needs to be understood and addressed rather than beating up on people. VP Kamala Harris lost in 2024 for the same reason that Hilary Clinton lost in 2016. Unfortunately, America ain't ready for what they have in common. This country is still a patriarchy when it comes to the White House. Pay attention to how white folks show deference to POTUS OJ no matter how idiotic his words and actions. The clown in chief blamed a mid-air plane crash on DEI. Can't make this stuff up.
Troy Posted January 31 Author Report Posted January 31 13 minutes ago, ProfD said: Every time I read that I'm not sure of what it means. Basically, 77 M people voted for Trump, 75 M voted for Harris, and 3 M for others like Jill and Cornel. Based upon an estimate of the number of eligible voters (239 million) about 84 million eligible voters did not vote in the 2024 presidential election (35% of eligible voters -- again, more than either candidate! (note: Where did you get the "6 million eligible people didn't vote at all. " figure from?). 23 minutes ago, ProfD said: VP Kamala Harris lost in 2024 for the same reason that Hilary Clinton lost in 2016. Her gender was part of it. The biggest reason, in my opinion, is that she was a relatively weak brown candidate shoved down our throats. 66 M people voted for Clinton, 63 M voted for Trump (who won despite getting 3 million less votes!), and 8 M for others. Based upon an estimate of the number of eligible voters (231 million) about 94 million eligible voters did not vote in the 2024 presidential election -- 40% of American's could be bothered to vote in that election.
ProfD Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Troy said: Based upon an estimate of the number of eligible voters (239 million) about 84 million eligible voters did not vote in the 2024 presidential election (35% of eligible voters -- again, more than either candidate! Gotcha. It seems that for quite some time, about 35% percent of the total number of eligible voters don't bother to show up. Still, it would be helpful to know how that 35% breaks down if they were to vote. 2 hours ago, Troy said: (note: Where did you get the "6 million eligible people didn't vote at all. " figure from?). 6 million is an estimated number of people who voted in a previous election and didn't bother to show up again. Let's see if the next 4 years motivate those eligible non-voters to turn-out in 2028.
Troy Posted January 31 Author Report Posted January 31 @ProfD Even when Obama ran 1/3 of eligible voters did not turn out. I suspect voter turnout will continue to be poor and decline further. The masses are not happy with the choices and seemingly have little faith in the government helping us. It costs a bazillion dollars to run for office and you are obviously beholden to the people who put them in power and that ain't us... Clearly Elom Musk will exert a great deal of influence control over Trump. From what I've seen the non-voters tend to be younger and less educated. They can't afford a college education, can't afford a home, can't afford to have children. No incentove to get married, I here they are even having less sex. The chickens will come home to roost.
ProfD Posted February 1 Report Posted February 1 37 minutes ago, Troy said: I suspect voter turnout will continue to be poor and decline further. The masses are not happy with the choices and seemingly have little faith in the government helping us. The chickens will come home to roost. Maybe this administration will break enough eggs to motivate 1) better choice of candidates and 2) voters to exercise their civic duty. I'm hoping the current administration will f8ck up so bad that in getting what they did or didn't vote for that people will get stirred up enough to demand better American leadership in 2028 and beyond. The good news is unless a catastrophic event happens sooner, we only have to endure 4 years at a time before we have another chance to reset.
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