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The author, Miles Mathis, argues that the controversy surrounding the word “nigger” is a manufactured distraction, intended to create confusion and hinder genuine progress, particularly within Black movements. He recounts his upbringing in Texas during the 1960s and his confusion over changing terminology for Black people, from “negro” and “colored” to “Afro-Americans,” “African Americans,” and “People of Color.” He believes these linguistic shifts are a deliberate tactic by “the man,” whom he later identifies as the government and CIA, to undermine movements by focusing on trivialities. Mathis draws a parallel to the women’s movement and the policing of terms like “lady,” “girl,” “female,” and “woman.” He asserts that censoring words like “nigger” and “niggard” only amplifies their power and that the true way to defuse them is through overuse and reclaiming them, as he believes Black people have already done within their own communities.
Mathis connects the current “nigger” controversy to the Joe Rogan situation, criticizing rogan for apologizing and for not taking a stronger stance against Spotify. He views rogan as a weak figure who falls prey to the “mob” and fails to address larger issues. The author criticizes the perceived apologies of public figures like Tiger Woods and John Mayer in 2010 and the Metoo movement, which he claims was influenced by the CIA to create “sex wars” analogous to “race wars” for the purpose of damaging the middle class.
He emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment and an inherent, God-given right to free thought and speech, predating any legal documents. Mathis argues that mandates concerning masks, vaccines, and censorship are bluffs and lack legal standing. He contrasts the current “demented” political landscape with the 1970s, which he remembers as more progressive, even citing Obama’s acknowledgement that nixon was more progressive. He contends that the CIA’s increased power and reach contribute to confusion and a disconnect from reality, urging readers to resist manufactured events and to reclaim their own choices. He positions himself as being on the side of the repressed, including Blacks, women, and those challenging power structures like MLK, the Panthers, and Malcolm X. He concludes by critiquing alternative news sources like Infowars and Zerohedge for not engaging with topics he deems crucial, such as the manufactured nature of January 6.