What's I found so interesting about this particular video when I first saw it many moons ago, is how deeply ingrained the psychology of white supremacy is in black folk, even Farrakhan.
Farrakhan did everything right as soon as Wallace the white racist spouted off his bullshit about Niggers are more corrupt than we white folks.
Farrakhan immediately called him out it and had that white boy rolling on the defensive.
But what happened at the conclusion? Farrakhan apologized for his justified indignation and tone. Which gave Wallace the chance to give Farrakhan his "blessing". Which, at the end made Wallace appear to be in control.
Now the whole system of white racism is based on perception, image. Deception. That's why you can't give them quarter. In so far Khalid Muhammad's approach to discourse with these white racists was much better.
However, I must give the minister his due. He knows what he is doing. By adjusting his tone towards the end, he took away the tactic of portraying him is just 'another angry black man' so filled with self-righteous rage, that he can't think straight.
Did he give Mike an out? Yes. Was it the best move? I think so.
"Never surround your enemy. He will fight more desperately." - Sun Tzu
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." Vito Corleone
Mike Wallace controls the microphone. 60 Minutes is seen by millions.
The minister is not in a "Righteous Anger" competition. He is in a competition to reach as many people as possible with the truth.
He wasn't done with Mike Wallace yet, so he let him off the hook so he could do more damage later.
Ali didn't know Quarry out in the first round so he could beat his ass in the 8th.
Farrakhan, smiled, laughed and asked for forgiveness as a gesture of kindness. He reminded the frightened white audience of his humanity. His complexity.
He didn't forfeit anything. You could actually learn a thing or two from the minister on this one.
Powerful men wielding the truth have to be careful not to frighten people away.
What's I found so interesting about this particular video when I first saw it many moons ago, is how deeply ingrained the psychology of white supremacy is in black folk, even Farrakhan.
ReplyDeleteFarrakhan did everything right as soon as Wallace the white racist spouted off his bullshit about Niggers are more corrupt than we white folks.
Farrakhan immediately called him out it and had that white boy rolling on the defensive.
But what happened at the conclusion? Farrakhan apologized for his justified indignation and tone. Which gave Wallace the chance to give Farrakhan his "blessing". Which, at the end made Wallace appear to be in control.
Now the whole system of white racism is based on perception, image. Deception. That's why you can't give them quarter. In so far Khalid Muhammad's approach to discourse with these white racists was much better.
I hear where you are coming from Mike.
ReplyDeleteThat crossed my mind too.
However, I must give the minister his due. He knows what he is doing. By adjusting his tone towards the end, he took away the tactic of portraying him is just 'another angry black man' so filled with self-righteous rage, that he can't think straight.
Did he give Mike an out? Yes. Was it the best move? I think so.
"Never surround your enemy. He will fight more desperately." - Sun Tzu
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ReplyDelete"Did he give Mike an out? Yes. Was it the best move? I think so."
Why?
Please don't come with that Sun Tzu quote as an answer. It's not applicable here. Unless you know something I don't.
Aight.
ReplyDeleteTry this quote.
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." Vito Corleone
Mike Wallace controls the microphone. 60 Minutes is seen by millions.
The minister is not in a "Righteous Anger" competition. He is in a competition to reach as many people as possible with the truth.
He wasn't done with Mike Wallace yet, so he let him off the hook so he could do more damage later.
Ali didn't know Quarry out in the first round so he could beat his ass in the 8th.
Farrakhan, smiled, laughed and asked for forgiveness as a gesture of kindness. He reminded the frightened white audience of his humanity. His complexity.
He didn't forfeit anything. You could actually learn a thing or two from the minister on this one.
Powerful men wielding the truth have to be careful not to frighten people away.
Ask Jasai.
ok. makes sense.
ReplyDeleteThat was great! Too mad more interviewees don't have such passion.
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