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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

New Faces, Same Chains: The Democratic Hustle and the Fight for Real Black Power

Family, what we’re seeing right now is exactly what we’ve warned about.

The Democrats keep trotting out so-called new blood like Jasmine Crockett and Hakeem Jeffries — not to change the game, but to run the same old con with younger faces. They’re not here to fight for you; they’re here to fight for donor dollars, media attention, and personal status. They’re playing political theater, not delivering policy.

Look at the numbers. Obama’s influence is fading — not because the people suddenly forgot him, but because they remember exactly what he didn’t do. The same way they remember what Biden hasn’t done. And yet the party’s strategy is the same: scare you with the GOP boogeyman, promise you nothing, and expect your loyalty.

They’re not listening to younger voters. They’re not listening to Black voters. They’re not listening to anyone who doesn’t cut them a check. The media props up these paper champions and tells you they’re "progress." But progress for who? Certainly not for the working class, and definitely not for Foundational Black Americans.

They’ve taken Black voters for granted for generations, and now they think all they have to do is threaten us with Trump and we’ll fall in line. That game is over. As FDR, for all his faults, at least knew: you have to deliver for Black folks or risk losing them. These Democrats don’t even pretend to engage; they just distract you with narcissistic performances on TV while your needs go ignored.

This is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. New faces, same plantation. If the Democratic Party refuses to change, then we have to change the way we engage with them. We’re not here to save their party. We’re here to build our power. Period.

They can play for the cameras. We’re playing for keeps. Stay focused. Stay on code. Keep your resources in your pocket unless there's a policy tied to it. And most of all: stop looking for saviors in the halls of Congress — the only salvation is in the community, in solidarity, and in holding everybody accountable.

The grassroots is where the power lives — and they fear that more than any Republican.

Eιɖεર Dરε

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I'm just a nobody, trying to tell everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. I give all honor to the Father for the privilege of being His instrument, through whom He lives and works for His glory alone. I served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring in September 2003. In my final three years, I was co-pastor at Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada, under Pastor Gregory L. Brown. I supported my pastor and church by helping with a new sanctuary's construction and caring for all ministry needs while staying true to my mandate to preach the Word of God without compromise. In November 2002, I was licensed to preach and ordained in June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, I served at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 17 years under Bishop-Elect W.D. Scott, Sr., and now I serve at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, VA, under Bishop B. Courtney McBath. I also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Saint Leo University, deepening my foundation and commitment to this path of faith.

MY THEOLOGICAL TRAINING:

It brings to my face a unadulterated smile each and every occasion I am asked, “Elder Dre, What Theological Training do you have?”

My heart beams with joy at the opportunity to humbly give full glory to God as I reflect on on how the prophets, patriarchs and apostles of old would have respond: Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joshua, Gideon, King David, Elijah, Elisha, Jeremiah, John the Baptist, Matthew, Mark, Peter, James, John and the other disciples, not forgetting the Saviour Himself.

How would they have answered the question: “What theological training do you have?”

The words of the prophet Amos also came to mind: “Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:” Amos 7:14

I surely am not impliedly decrying theological preparation, education or training: I consider it essential, but not as much as some think. For the fact is, the Almighty raises up believers according to His own standards.

Educational qualifications, wealth, fame, talent, social standing, outward appearance etc. are useful; but they are secondary in His sight. Qualities like faith, obedience, holiness, humility, honesty, absolute loyalty to one’s spouse, the ability to raise one’s family to fear God and keep His commandments etc.; these are the things the Most High values.

“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

Only on the Day of Judgment will it be known how truly educated, weighty and effective I have been. That is why I have to smile when the question arise.

The vanity of the question is only matched by the foolishness of my answer.

As the wise man wrote: “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1: 2 or as the apostle Paul commented in 2 Corinthians 11:16-30 when rattling off a long list of impressive qualifications “... I speak as a fool.”

Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. All who proclaim that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. 1 John 4:14-15 (NLT)

I am a preacher, but most of all, I proclaim that Jesus is the Savior with various applications of that truth in my everyday life. My dear friend, if you are a Christian, you are a preacher also. Whether you have been ordained or not, hired by a church or not, or ever been recognized as a preacher or not is beside the point. All who have God living in them are called to proclaim the Savior to the world. It is a Holy calling, and a demanding one. It will pull you out of your comfort zone, challenge your commitment, and help to develop you into the person God has created you to be.

John spoke as an eyewitness to Jesus' saving power. We speak as heart-witnesses; ones who have not seen Jesus with our eyes, but have experienced Him through personal transformation. I speak, and you speak, as a representative of Christ on earth. The message that we bring is simple, yet profound; that God the Father sent God the Son into the world to save those who are lost to bring them into relationship with Him. As you tell the story, and I tell the story, some will listen and receive the grace that God has sent us into the world to proclaim.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Father, what a privilege to be a spokesperson for You.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay encouraged and please do come back.