DL Hughley GED Section: If You're Not Mad About That, Then Why Are You Mad about This

[@melindamcafee1728]

They didn't care until it started affecting their babies.

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

🗣️Facts! 💉

[@JJ-fq4nl]

It’s always been affecting them. They just didn’t care till it started affecting the middle class even more.

[@chelabuford7106]

And this attitude is unfortunately found in every area of American society - not caring until it hits home. We should all care for one another. All of our babies are important, people are people. We all have value.💯

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

FACTS

[@elip.6614]

Ding ding ding !

[@youngw1ze]

I'm glad that someone with a big enough platform has pointed this out....I've wondered for years why the war on drugs started to suddenly lose steam once the drug of choice became opioids....

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Easy answer The suburbs were affected by the opioids more than the Urban areas

[@eddieme2]

Because the drug dealers for opiods is Purdue. They have the big lawyers to pay for settlements and treatments instead of going to jail

[@lela658]

@@eddieme2 Do not be fooled. Since their children are sick and dying from the 'opioid addiction epidemic'....(and of course you know ifs considered an epidemic for the same reasoning) the fed gov has allotted billions and granted every state on a local level substance tx and allow patients/clients repetitively for as many times as needed to enter inpatient and various levels of care for recovery. All they need is a medicaid insurance card. So yeah, the settlements and tx instead of going to jail is getting them the statewide tx they need in a transitional manner. Think about it, do you hear about a whole lotta opioid & fetanyl drug bust ...not even cocaine like you use to as it's even considered an opioid these days. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Akilahfoye]

It also lost steam because illicit drug use in certain communities decreased. When crack trade was peak, cocaine users were not jailed. In the 60s blk people were being jailed for opioid/heroin in Maryland. So I'm not sure if the type of drug was the cause for the change in perspective or the change in communities disproportionately affected.

[@rfreeman7139]

Stay Woke

[@deevalerie5857]

BIG thank you D.L for covering this important issue so brilliantly, *with facts,* understanding & compassion!

[@erinmeggik391]

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[@melindamcafee1728]

Thank you DL, I totally agree!

[@marcusthomas8570]

I appreciate D.L.'s transition to media. He is a blessing to the voice for Truth.

[@dammitdannie215]

Been saying the same shit as a 80s baby, 90s kid. Early 90s as a kid in Philly I can remember the sidewalks being filled colorful caps. Nobody came to clean them up, gov didn’t care we(children) were growing up in environments like that smh, nobody was on the corners trying to help or handing out supplies 🤔I grew up with crack heads in the alley not fresh grass and sunshine it changes the way you look at the world. Fast forward today they are doing all they can to help these ppl but it’s like where was this same energy for our people who were suffering? If folks don’t see this blatant disregard for Indigenous peoples as a whole I really don’t know what else can be done smh.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

I've been seen the hypocrisy of it all

[@jbmoore4436]

Same ole crap. I remember the 80s/90s aswell. Families were being SHATTERED at a spiritual level, while the majority went to see movies like new Jack city and jungle fever and thought that the drug life was just "part of the culture". Even heroine was dismissed like this, until the "suburban kids" transitioned from one opioid to another (the pain pills in moms medicine cabinet to heroine down on Kensington and Allegheny). In the last decade, I've see more billboards and commercials about drug rehabs then I EVER saw during the HIEGHT of the crack epidemic. EVER. We know what that is.... It's insane....Virtually no empathy or understanding, UNTIL their sons get beaten into a coma or their daughters ends up at trap houses on their knees or backs. It's a real life f**king horror story. That said.... Anyone, with any organs that could pass for a heart and a brainstem, who's gone through the pain of addiction, or WATCHED a loved one SUFFER through that type of HELL, wouldn't wish it on ANYONE... no matter how ignorant or privileged they might be.

[@umarscamartistjohnson1784]

you are from africa your ARE NOT indigenous lmfao

[@lkeke35]

Yep, and I'm still pissed off about this sht! Thye could have had all this infrastructure in place to treat the opioid crisis, instead of starting from scratch, if they had done the right thing when it was crack and heroin!

[@dammitdannie215]

@@umarscamartistjohnson1784 That’s a negative beloved. My family is from Vera Cruz with 0 trace back to Africa. So called African Americans and what you call “African” are two different people.

[@malkaz9167]

It not only makes me angry, it brings tears to my eyes. The people who are alcoholics and take drugs are sick and need help. What is wrong with our country that we don’t see that and understand that they don’t want to be dependent on drugs and alcohol? They are ashamed and need compassion and help. This touches everyone’s family in some way. Help your family members who need your help in any way you can. Even if they don’t accept your help, remember that they are sick, forgive the sick and don’t ever give up on them.

[@varimarc1]

Is that all you’ve gotten from this?

[@charlottechatman3953]

AMEN 🙏

[@semperfi-guy]

Just speaking in general as a recovering chronic drug abuser. Clean since 2018! If you never tried drugs then you clearly wouldn't understand. It's actually, a loss of focus and spiritual consciousness. Addiction is like stepping away from Nature and God or Oneness. You aren't aware of any danger until you OPEN your mind to that prescribed knowledge. Then, you learn and usually become or realize that you are ADDICTED. I moved past this by reaching out for help; getting support from all levels, family, social workers, doctors, psychiatry and faith. You can beat addiction. When you reroll life, afterward you realize reality.

[@semperfi-guy]

@stryfetc1 I have friends that did and still do. I was given free crack at 14.

[@semperfi-guy]

@stryfetc1 I am happy to have e my senses back.

[@estherblount6475]

I did not know that 33 states have needle exchange programs. The Democratic Party needs a spoke person like you to speak for them. Thank You

[@ninamdimott3420]

Democrats and Republicans are the same especially when it comes to the black community. Just study Joe Manchin

[@tashawnasanders77]

I've been to some states where they have them syringe drop boxes in the public bathroom..blew my mind the first time I saw one..

[@ninamdimott3420]

@@tashawnasanders77 WOW. Didn't know that.

[@deborahlee63]

Pence started a program when he was Governor of Indiana. HIV an AIDS was out of control and this is how he got it under control. It's not just a left wing thing or a right wing thing, it's a protecting the public thing.

[@ninamdimott3420]

@@deborahlee63 I respect Mike. He's honorable unlike his former boss.

[@dolorismunson3371]

When I saw the footage of a couple in the driver and passenger seats of a car - BLITZED! - with kids in the backseat and the cop (the one that made the video mind you) reacts with sorrow and kindness - being heard saying we need to help these people. No jail time for child neglect/endangerment or being behind the wheel of a vehicle. Rehab and outreach. That rang out crystal clear the situation we have in front of us and the exact energy we are dealing with. DL said it pitch perfectly.

[@toeclampingfreak3218]

#Facts

[@bobbyshaw2419]

I got the utmost respect for this brotha

[@greenbyrdd8308]

Been saying this for a long time. Once the other folks started dropping like flies from opioids, drug rehab centers popped up on every corner. All of a sudden drug addiction became a "health" problem. Remember hearing "We can't prosecute our way out of this." ? These same idiots didn't give 2 f**ks about this until it impacted their families. Now, I give them that same energy.

[@ttcole8967]

As always you speak truth and it is strange how few people think this way, of all the things that this nation pours money into this is something that was widely unknown Thank you for shining a light here

[@terencewright9972]

DL spoke the truth in this video!!

[@brenstar6412]

Thank you for the exposure, America it always something with this country.

[@justinpratt3462]

Spot on. Excellent point

[@Tazman1234]

I never got it when people with addictions were put in prison. When addiction is defined as a disease. I never saw people with cancer or diabetes go to prison. Aren't they all diseases. People with the disease of addiction should never be sent to prison. Just a little side note from the GED section LOL....

[@hammisreal9369]

It's not a disease you choose to take drugs drugs don't chose you

[@Tazman1234]

@@hammisreal9369 drugs are just a symptom of the disease of addiction. There are many things that people become addicted to. But the disease itself is inside of the person. If your not an addict or a therapist u need not comment on things you know nothing about....

[@lc1662]

Right Hamm Isreal! Nobody MAKES YOU AN ADDICT! Diseases vs. Drugs is not a good analogy. I never heard of someone "trying cancer."

[@bamanra3858]

@@Tazman1234 word.

[@bamanra3858]

@@hammisreal9369 bullchit drugs gambling and porn are all addictions you go in clean you come out diseased and addicted.

[@chrislionheart4623]

Powerful. DLH💚💜💛👑

[@Gisaeng]

Truth. All true.

[@tiablasangoriti8347]

Spot on the mark DL. Can we get a round of applause for on of the most brilliant minds in America. Professor Hughley! I mean that. Among 40 million people he is one of three Intellectuals who get it!

[@pierrecalderone]

That man DL messed around and said "a billie club" for crack addicts lol. Sad but true.

[@mac78xxx28]

He showed his age with the 'billy club' lol.. facts tho👍🏾

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

You are so right. Speaking on this I applaud you because many do not know about this.

[@Tyreeleslie]

My church Glide in San Francisco. That has a harm reduction team we had the first promo safe space in San Francisco. DL keep up the great work.

[@mchllsctt34]

Love listening too your wisdom, more need to pay attention.....

[@Jae-xs6xy]

🙌Truth well spoken DL 🙌

[@zenu2907]

So darn true!!!!!

[@deonbaker4591]

On point as usual DL our Drug problem in this country are ridiculous and they don’t just come from streets in comes from the Doctors as well we one of the only countries in the world. Where instead of trying to fix a health problem we just throw medicine at it

[@cymsensible7604]

😯☹ I have learned today! Thank you D L.

[@dks2964]

The governor of Florida has a hotline for those who are incensed about learning Americas history with regards to the Afro American of slave descent. It seems this has deleted black history in schools as students can call with complaints and teachers will be reprimanded.

[@bthompson6128]

Learn tour history at home, teach your kids another point of view.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

The truth always comes forth sooner or later

[@dman221]

Open our own PRIVATE SCHOOLS and primary teach African Americans History. We can spend $300 for Nikes but we can’t give $20 each to open private schools. We love BEGGING others to see our history and humanity. If history haven’t taught you anything you will know that it will never happen.

[@chamiltonmgb]

Right D.L. Methadone clinics been open.

[@tonywilliams6584]

#True dat!"Queen"I lived3blocks away from one4yrs.."HarlemNYC"in the70's..🤨 🗽"212"🗽🖤🙌🏿

[@blackredwhiteandblue1440]

Boy I have been a DL fan since his early days…. But I have to say He has grown the into a very fine GROWN ASS MAN , Bravo DL, 👏🏾 love

[@rroberts7073]

I appreciated this conversation and point of view.

[@evefet5491]

All we got was Just say No and jail.

[@meetupspeakup4161]

See thread DL huguley is about his business Thank you DL well said, Bravo'

[@charlottechatman3953]

Thank you DL !!!!!

[@ellergilliom1175]

DL you are correct!!! You are a smart man.

[@bonitab7881]

DL Hughley speaks nothing but truth! Bout time somebody does!

[@naaopoku8480]

Love these GED sections...

[@yolondagraham3876]

Real talk DL .

[@sharellmatthews1718]

As usual. You are making too much sense. Thank you for everything you do.

[@lorenzoperry761]

...... " AMEN " ....... 🙏 .............🎩

[@lesliewalker4178]

Amen 🙏🏿 brother 🙏🏿

[@deborahblackshear3325]

Thanks D. L.

[@MillionaireRae]

I really love him 💕

[@hisway1995]

" Absolutely Pricelesssssss "

[@bthompson6128]

Keep the citizens sedated they won't ask questions and they won't care about what's happening around them.

[@unknpoet74]

Preach brother preach!!!!

[@jerockcee5692]

DL thanks for explaining this problem, wish politicians would learn from you how to message info.

[@NickDeezDaily]

Don't know if D.L. or his staff will read but frfr thank you for putting context to this issue.. Keep spreading history and the truth and people of the same elk, do the same please........ It's needed....

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

The story about giving out crack pipes is misleading. I don't know why KZbinrs haven't researched this.

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

Only yellow journalism shows like Fox mislead their audience! 😒

[@spartacusmikey]

@@sekenamcmurren2217 anything to promote white flight.

[@otiscalhoun4344]

I don’t know why America allows lies to hit the airways went freedom of speech to freedom to spread lies and there’s a difference

[@earlywilliseekthee8060]

Mr DL thank you .. this is wickedness🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

ALL FACTS!!!

[@mm-px4io]

Malinda Macafee, you're right! They never care until it hits theirs.

[@gmontezuma6770]

Preach brother!

[@bpendarvis523]

D.L. is 100% correct!! True Facts.

[@user-cq9ys1kp9y]

No lies detected 👍🏾

[@Lars5218]

That’s the whole point of progress

[@Gshu2222]

Chicken, been came home to Roost !! 🐣🐣🐣 ! Tell,em D ! 🤔

[@virginiathomasakaicedragon6579]

They have been doing this in Europe for a while and have good outcomes

[@MrsTina0918]

Ohhh that is the whole truth so help me God!DL call ‘em out shunning!

[@christycurtis2774]

The Harm Reduction Act program has been around since the Regean Administration..

[@otiscalhoun4344]

The ones that let the drugs run rampant in America War on drugs yeah ok

[@sammiesaxonphoto]

So many good points.

[@oldpipe6146]

I would love for you to interview David banner.You guys would be awesome to hear speak

[@karonblue181]

DL I hooe you corrected this story since it's been revealed that these drug kits do NOT contain crack pipes...but I get it that you spoke from news sources that reported this...some that were reputable...but now we've found out they were lazy in their reporting...They all need to do better.

[@JustRaine97]

Thank you for bringing that out! Omg. People need to stop taking these sound bites and headlines as the whole story. Read reputable news! They are not giving out crack pipes!!!

[@arthurashbeats]

My city gives out narcan . I have 3, 4 boxes of it. And they have needle exchanges here. No pipes though. I think u missed the point ,DL was saying that they DONT give out crack pipes bcz crackheads (black communities drug of peril) only get jail. Even if he misspoke it proves his point more.

[@MajorCLJ]

Yep….Crown Royal can’t keep the shelves stocked. This is true.

[@vaderthekittenchannel1979]

💯 👏🏾

[@kingdomofgarvin3432]

That's crazy too crazy

[@misstee9842]

Let them know D.L Well said! Hey Jazzy

[@levonowens4084]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rochellewarren6219]

Boom💥

[@heydinavarro3067]

Good Point

[@antoinegaston7244]

Shoot it’s like that in Holland

[@kevinmacon1779]

DL. Holla at ur boy.

[@sherrellelawrence408]

Word!

[@4Jaze61]

I work for the Federal Government in a hospital and we are required to carry narcan. They supply us with it..

[@donnasims979]

AMEN!!!!!!!FIRE

[@Rick-vy1zq]

You better speak the truth

[@miguelcpt]

💯

[@toribaker00]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@lela658]

DL speaking them facts and neva disappoints! 💯🥰

[@nnaojnoswad9779]

showing the HOUSE of AMERICA to the HOUSE of AMERICA. you can't DO WRONG and GET BY. everything big government has done, has had the BOOMERANG EFFECT!!!✍️💕👁️

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

What goes around comes around that's what we taught in Africa. If you do wicked towards your brother surely it will come back to you. Just time will tell.

[@MrShuanae]

The War on Drugs is a long running unfunny joke.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Indeed, Indeed An unfunny joke that ruined the Black family dynamics as intended 😒

[@elip.6614]

We need to stop acting like any type of drug is ok ! Because it’s not that’s first ! Stop defiling your temple and let God dwell in you . If your on drugs sedated for compromised you will lose focus .

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

@@elip.6614 Indeed, Indeed The intention was for Us as a People to lose focus

[@BeastNationXIV]

unfunny....and expensive. Even for the people perpetuating it....but they think the ends justify the means. Smh

[@RillaLord32212]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tonywilliams6584]

#"LMAO!!!"Billieclubz"🤣 🗽"212"🗽🖤✌🏿🤫

[@davidtinch7260]

We must look out for one another in our communities. How many times do they have to show us what they think of us,before we start looking after are own? They bring the drugs and guns into our communities and some will poison their own for that quick dollar. It's way past time to stop this ish.

[@WSNight-]

Legalize it and tax it.

[@Blauqkween]

Amen

[@russoul8633]

I wonder what have happened if the previous administration implemented this.

[@RJCHOICE]

They even coined terms like "heroin chic" "Powder my nose" but I never heard of "crack head cunning" or "base head beautiful"

[@deborahyarber2379]

I love you DL but the drug is call Narcan 😀😀

[@adrianwells1751]

Real talk been going on for a while now.

[@keithmckever9025]

"Dat Part"

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Subbed liked

[@blackconservativesthoughts2132]

Brother we finally agree on something but crack also affected all races not just black people it's just that we cultivated the drug and use it abuse it against each other than any other race we was messy with it

[@nj8175]

So "crackheads" are blacks only? The crack pipe story is misinformation. You don't have the numbers DL. Yes Opiods are affecting the white US population and many have died due to their sheer numbers. But do you know what population is right behind in second for opioid deaths!?!? Blacks and we only make up a little over 12% of the US population. So it is not a white only thing. Those Narcan shots are saving black people as well. Look at the SAMHSA study.

[@nj8175]

The real culprit that should be targeted is that in communities of minorities at local "methadone clinics" that they are more than likely to receive low doses of methadone or just be given buprenorphine. While in white communities they are way more likely to receive methadone at higher doses. The studies are out there and show glaring racial disparities. Just need to talk about the correct information.

[@kamarfuller304]

KANYE YELLING LIKE... ..."BUT" WERES YOU'RE MONEY ?..."WE DONT !!"KNOW"!!!

[@DerekFullerWhoIsGovt]

America wasn't my friend before I tried krakk and didn't become one after I survived the addiction.

[@demetriuswilliams3671]

I'm from Seattle they been giving out crap pipes for years here in the 206, go down or the U District. Biden is late on this one

[@johnatlascrumpjr648]

"Where were the parents at? And look where it's at! Middle America, now it's a tragedy Now it's so sad to see, an upper-class city Havin' this happenin".... Eminem

[@swervon617]

The Biden administration needs to provide citizens with blunt wraps.

[@otiscalhoun4344]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markupton1831]

DL...... adjust your volume! There’s something going on with your audio???????