Chapter 923: 30 Black Lives Matter: The Era of Zero-Dollar Shopping Has Arrived

Obama's inauguration successfully set African Americans on a path to taking flight.

Celebratory events were held all across the country.

In Cleveland, a core city in Ohio, where 51% of the population is African American, a grand parade was held.

Some African Americans held signs reading "From Slavery to the Presidential Palace" and "Regardless of Skin Color or Faith, We Are All Americans."

Some African Americans shouted toward the sky: "Daddy, do you see this?"

An elderly African American said: "It is a great honor to live to see this day."

An African American told a reporter during an interview: "When I was young, I couldn't enter white restaurants because of racial discrimination, but now I can watch an African American take the oath of office as president; this is more precious than any holiday!"

The situation in Cleveland was a microcosm of the entire United States.

Countless African Americans had tears in their eyes.

Loyalty!

And those African American stars, basketball players, and football players also shouted: "Loyalty!"

……

In such a fanatical atmosphere.

Gao Jin began to make his move, quietly and stealthily.

……

Very quickly,

a narrative began to spread rapidly among the African American community.

"We African Americans have a president now!"

"We African Americans must also receive better treatment!"

"In Hollywood movies, every film must have an African American lead and positive character!"

"Every game must have an African American lead and positive character!"

"Why is the sentence for 5 grams of crack cocaine for an African American the same as the sentence for 500 grams of cocaine for a white person? It must be curbed!" (A brain spasm)

"Companies must have a sufficient proportion of African Americans!"

"Company executives must have a sufficient proportion of African Americans!"

"Eliminate credit discrimination... the rate of African Americans being rejected for home loans and small business loans is 2-3 times that of white people."

"Forcibly send African American students to high-quality schools in white neighborhoods!"

"Require schools in wealthy districts to accept a certain proportion of low-income African American students!"

There was no need to fan the flames at all,

African Americans across the U. S. began to take action rapidly.

Every month there were various protests, strongly demanding that the country quickly legislate to push for the implementation of these matters.

And then, white people across the U. S. were angered to the point of laughter.

Damn it,

an African American president has taken office, and you tools really think you've turned over a new leaf and become the masters?

You still want to pollute wealthy neighborhoods?

You still want to pollute the management of big companies?

You still want to pollute movies?

You still want to...

In short, don't even think about it.

……

And just as the situation was like fire cooking oil, with the African American desire for power burning fiercely,

one thing happened.

…

On February 19th,

California, the port city of Oakland,

Fruitvale Station.

2:00 AM,

a 22-year-old African American youth, Grant, was waiting for a train at the station with two African American friends after finishing a party.

The train arrived,

they walked into the carriage, followed by two white youths.

Then they brushed against each other.

"Hey, nigger, are you fucking blind?"

Nigger?

This word was like a thorn, instantly piercing the hearts of Grant and his two African American friends.

The three of them were instantly enraged.

"What did you say?"

"Say it again if you have the guts."

"We African Americans have a president now, do you dare to discriminate against us?"

At this moment, the three of them could be said to have had their racial confidence explode following Obama's inauguration.

"Haha~~ so what if you have a president? Aren't you still niggers?"

"Do you really think you're the masters?"

"You were just tools before~~"

"Fuck your mother!"

Soon, both sides began to clash.

Four or five people were brawling together, and the carriage was suddenly in chaos.

Soon,

white police arrived.

"Stop! Stop!"

They headed straight for the African Americans.

The white police didn't care; they only cared about the African Americans, directly pinning Grant and the other two to the station floor. Grant did not resist at any point, lying on the ground with his hands behind his back.

Then,

bang~~~ with a sound,

white police officer Mehserle fired a shot into Grant's back, the bullet piercing his lungs and causing a fatal wound.

The two African American friends were stunned on the spot.

"Grant!"

Soon, Grant was sent to the hospital, but resuscitation failed, and he died.

This matter,

spread very quickly.

And it quickly made the news on the Democratic-leaning media outlet CNN,

and then...

it caused a huge uproar across the U. S., even more intense than some Hurricane Katrina.

To African Americans, this incident was highly insulting: according to subway surveillance and eyewitness accounts, Grant did not resist at any point, yet he was gunned down by an officer.

More importantly,

when Obama wasn't president, you bullied us African Americans.

Now that Obama is president, you still bully us African Americans; then wasn't Obama's presidency for nothing?

They were furious!

Consequently,

the more than 30 million African Americans across the U. S. organized rapidly and began nationwide protests.

(The U. S.: (╯°□°)╯, are these damn protests ever going to end!)

"Punish the murderer!"

"Oppose violent discrimination!"

"Oppose unfairness!"

"No justice, no peace!"

Although there aren't many smart people among African Americans, that doesn't mean there are none.

They realized that this was the perfect time to push for equal rights legislation—things like Hollywood must have African American leads, big company management must have Black people... over a dozen equal rights demands.

In short, I want it all!

Fist clenched!

……

……

The White House.

It is like a prostitute; every four years, a new master wants to enter it.

"I &￥%#￥#^......"

Aoniuba looked at the newspaper, watching the petitions from those emotionally surging "compatriots," and felt a splitting headache.

"I just took office, damn it!"

"You want us to handle this?"

"Do you want me dead?"

Especially the clause that "senior management of large companies must include African Americans"—this would absolutely poke a hornet's nest of those big corporations and major capital.

Although he was of African descent, he was, above all, a politician.

Weighing pros and cons was his specialty.

During the election, I shouted some slogans, you all just needed to listen.

No way? No way?

You actually believed it?!

However,

sometimes when public opinion reaches a certain point, it's not up to him whether he wants to act or not, especially with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, that naturally evil... ah, phew, naturally righteous gang... partner, fanning the flames behind the scenes.

Aoniuba was directly backed into a corner.

If he agrees, he offends big capital.

If he doesn't agree, he will anger the African American community.

In a flash,

three months later.

The Oakland District Court handed down a verdict: Police officer Meisaile was only convicted of "manslaughter" and sentenced to two years in prison.

This result triggered strong protests from Oakland citizens!

Because they believed it should have been "murder," but the jury ultimately ruled it "manslaughter," a light sentence.

Once the verdict was announced,

the whole country exploded.

That night, about 5,000 African Americans held a protest near the Oakland City Hall.

Two hours later,

the protesters lost control of their emotions, triggering violent clashes.

Police patrol car windows were smashed by rocks, cars were burned, shops were looted, and storefront windows were shattered...

Then,

many night elves took the opportunity to engage in "zero-dollar shopping."

Poor Latinos also took advantage of the chaos and joined the ranks.

Soon,

under the fanning of flames by some black hand (ahem... definitely not my Brother Zu),

this kind of riot spread rapidly across California.

It even spread to San Francisco.

This event, just like the 1992 Los Angeles riots, also spread to San Francisco, California, and New York.

Soon,

the riots spread from the West Coast to the East Coast.

Bai Meigong.

The Oval Office.

CNN television report:

"... After a night of fermentation, the riots in the African American residential areas of New York have spread to Brooklyn..."

"Large numbers of African Americans are protesting unfair treatment..."

"Holding high the slogan 'Black Lives Matter'..." (Initial version of Black Lives Matter)

"At least 160 shops have been burned down, police have arrested 23 people, all of whom are African American youths..."

On camera, they are seen confronting police in riot gear on both sides of the police line, with occasional Molotov cocktails streaking across the sky, illuminating one angry African American face after another.

Aoniuba watched the riot scenes on TV, one African American face after another...

"Damn it..."

He closed his eyes in despair.

Why do they always cause trouble for me?

Can't I just be a handsome president, governing quietly—isn't that good?

Just as he was sinking into a state of "mmp,"

knock, knock, knock~~~~

The office door was gently knocked, and White House legal counsel and policy secretary Luozi walked in carrying two documents.

"Mr. President, here is a document that I think can resolve the current situation."

"Hmm?"

Aoniuba's spirits lifted.

Tell me!

Luozi placed the document on Aoniuba's desk.

"This one is a data report on prisons across the entire federation."

"As of last month, the total number of people in federal and state prisons across the U. S. exceeded 2.3 million, hitting a record high. Among them, African American prisoners account for 40%..."

"One piece of data is worth noting... this sentence: 72% of African American prisoners committed misdemeanors under $1,000, such as petty theft, robbery..."

Aoniuba: "In other words, nearly two-thirds of African American prisoners are not there for violent crimes, but just for survival or minor offenses?"

"Yes, Mr. President. Sentencing for African Americans has always been heavier than for white people..." Luozi nodded, his tone becoming serious. "And the Department of Justice estimates that these misdemeanor prisoners consume over $18 billion in prison budget annually, accounting for 35% of total expenditures. More importantly, after these people are released, because they have a criminal record, it is difficult to find work, and 70% will be re-imprisoned within three years, forming a vicious cycle."

Aoniuba tapped his fingers on the desk and began to think.

18 billion dollars...

The Department of the Treasury will definitely be interested!

"What is your suggestion?" Aoniuba looked up at Luozi.

Luozi was serious: "My suggestion is to launch a 'Misdemeanor Sentence Reduction Program.' First, conduct a comprehensive review of current African American prisoners in prison for misdemeanors under $1,000, and directly reduce sentences and release those who meet the criteria..."

"Secondly, push Congress to revise the 'Federal Sentencing Guidelines,' changing crimes under $1,000 to misdemeanor sentencing, reducing the maximum sentence from 1 year to 3 months, and at the same time adding a 'misdemeanor record sealing system after 1 year' clause, allowing these people a chance to reintegrate into society after release."

"Doing this can directly respond to the core demands of the African American community, letting them see that the judicial system truly values the plight of the African American group."

"There is one more point, which is that it can alleviate the pressure of prison overcrowding and save government fiscal expenditures."

Aoniuba nodded upon hearing this.

Looking at his secretary Luozi, he revealed a satisfied smile: "Not bad! Not bad! Who provided this method?"

Luozi smiled: "I thought of it last week."

Actually, it was just that when he was drinking at a bar, he heard a few people discussing it next to him, then he thought it was good, and then he copied it.

That's right, this was specially provided by the righteous Brother Zu.

Brother Zu is kind-hearted and "cannot bear" to see African Americans suffer!

In a flash, another 3 months passed.

The "Misdemeanor Fairness Act" officially took effect.

The content is: The federal government provides $2 billion in subsidies to states to promote "reducing sentences for non-violent misdemeanors under $1,000 to 30 days," "national misdemeanor record sealing system after 1 year"...

As the news spread,

African Americans cheered "Long live!"

Great, a law that fits our interests has finally arrived.

Next, we can boldly engage in "zero-dollar shopping"!

Police are understaffed and it's hard to catch us.

Even if they catch us, light sentencing and record sealing are enough to keep me unscathed!

And then... because I am too easy to escape punishment, the police are too lazy to catch me, because catching me "is useless anyway."

Police need to spend more time judging "whether it meets the misdemeanor standard," prosecutors need to handle more "probation and settlement" cases, causing the grassroots system to be overwhelmed, eventually forming a situation of "unwilling to enforce, difficult to adjudicate"...

Police and prosecutors are inactive... then I can be even more unscrupulous in "zero-dollar shopping."

A perfect closed loop!

One word—absolute!...

And what about the white people?

They almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Damn it, this law is simply dog shit!

Whose side is this new president on, damn it?

Wait... he is African American!

Oh~~ no!!

Despair!

In a flash, it was 2010.

Obama had been in office for one year.

During this year, he accomplished a few major things:

1. Launched an economic stimulus plan totaling $787 billion... but the results were poor, and the unemployment rate rose instead of falling... then he was forced to continue and launch a second stimulus plan of $350 billion.

2. Included 32 million uninsured people in the coverage system, raising the national health insurance coverage rate from 85% to 95%. This was a promise he made during his campaign. (For the sake of the midterm elections (senators, representatives, governors), he went all out!)

3. Withdrew troops from Iraq, then increased troops in Afghanistan.

These major events caused several consequences—intensified political polarization, high debt, and deepened racial conflicts...

In 2010,

Just when Obama thought things were over, more trouble emerged.

On the evening of February 26, 17-year-old Black teenager Trayvon Martin from Sanford, Florida, finished shopping and was walking back to his father's girlfriend's house in a residential area while wearing a hoodie.

Local neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, while on patrol, reported to the police via walkie-talkie that "there is a suspicious-looking Black teenager," and claimed he "might be up to no good."

Subsequently, the two had a confrontation; during the conflict, Zimmerman pulled out a gun and shot Martin at close range, the bullet piercing his chest and causing him to die on the spot.

After the incident, Zimmerman was not immediately arrested, and the police did not file a case on the grounds that "his actions might qualify as self-defense."

Then...

There were protests again and again!

And it sparked riots once more.

"Black Lives Matter" was brought up again, further deepening its concept.

Then, some clever people learned the perfect closed-loop rule of "zero-dollar shopping" from the mouths of 'certain naturally evil people,' and were pleasantly surprised.

The news spread rapidly.

Major cities one after another launched zero-dollar shopping operations.

Thus, the zero-dollar shopping operation officially stepped onto the historical stage!

Debuting globally!

The American public was shocked into a stupor!

What the hell?

It can be done like this?

And those shop owners were so angry they spat three liters of blood!

If they had known, they might as well have voted for the Republican Party!

Obama: "............"

He was rendered speechless by the racial talent of his own compatriots.

At this point, even if he wanted to abolish the "Misdemeanor Fairness Act," it was impossible, because the midterm elections were coming.

He needed the African American vote.

It wasn't over yet,

This case still had to be adjudicated.

In July, the Florida state court, with a jury composed of 5 white women and 1 Latina woman, reached a verdict after 16.5 hours of deliberation: police officer Zimmerman was found not guilty on all charges and was released in court.

The core basis for the verdict was Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law—which stipulates that "if a person feels their life is threatened, they may use lethal force without the need to retreat."

Then...

African Americans were angry again.

They protested again and again and again.

And then nationwide zero-dollar shopping began again.

Skipping the steps of burning cars and fighting with the police, they went straight to the zero-dollar shopping phase.

What does this indicate?

It indicates that our African American brothers are evolving, and the evolution speed is super fast!

Who dares to say they aren't smart?

Obama: "............"

He felt like he was going to vomit blood!

He worked so hard as president, and these compatriots were always holding him back!

In a flash,

It was November 2, 2010,

The most nerve-wracking day for Mr. Obama had arrived.

The midterm elections!

On this day, 435 members of the House of Representatives and 37 members of the Senate needed to be elected, along with the reelection of governors in 37 states and a large number of local government officials.

Bush had fallen here 4 years ago, becoming a lame-duck president.

And this time in 2010,

The final election results were:

House of Representatives: The Republican Party gained a net of 63 seats, a complete victory.

Senate: The Democratic Party barely maintained control by a slim margin in 6 "swing states";

In the state-level elections, the Republican Party seized 8 governorships from the Democratic Party, ultimately controlling 29.

Overall,

The Republican Party won big!

The general reasons were:

1. Economic recovery was weak, and the unemployment rate was high. Most people felt Obama had been bragging initially.

2. Obama's healthcare reform and fiscal spending were too much, making many people dissatisfied.

3. The chaos of zero-dollar shopping lost him a lot of public support.

Thus,

Obama was numb!

He felt he couldn't please either side.

Then in 2011,

Another case occurred where an African American was shot and killed by a white police officer.

At noon on August 9,

In Ferguson, Missouri, 18-year-old Black youth Michael and his friend Dorian, after stealing a box of cigars from a convenience store, were walking in the middle of Canfield Drive.

White police officer Darren drove by, ordered the two to "get back on the sidewalk," and after being refused, turned his car around to approach them, the car door colliding with the two.

Then a conflict...

Then gunfire...

After Brown was wounded and fled, he turned around, "raised his hands and shouted that he was unarmed," but Wilson still fired continuously, discharging a total of 12 bullets, 6 of which hit Brown, with the fatal shot hitting his head.

Then, on November 24, a grand jury composed of 9 white people and 3 Black people announced: "The existing evidence is insufficient to prove Wilson violated the law, and it was decided not to prosecute him."

Without a doubt,

The protests came again.

Zero-dollar shopping started again.

Everywhere across the United States, there was zero-dollar shopping, and even Latinos joined in.

The ordinary American public was absolutely furious.

Obama: "............"

Looking up,

He shed tears of despair.

I'm tired, let it all be destroyed!

Time, in a flash, arrived at 2012.

The US presidential election arrived once again.

The US economy had recovered.

Public opinion of Obama improved.

In October 2012, there were three televised debates, and the election race was intense.

Just at this moment, the second-largest hurricane in the United States—"Sandy"—struck the U. S. East Coast on October 29.

Obama made a very astonishing decision: to cancel three campaign events originally scheduled in the "swing states" of Florida and Wisconsin, and to focus all his energy on directing disaster relief.

He even said: "Sitting in the White House to fulfill my presidential duties at this moment is more important than any campaign activity!"

And his rival Romney: "............"

He went straight to boiling point!

Damn it!

You're playing dirty!

Originally, he had the advantage, but as a result of Obama pulling this stunt, the situation reversed instantly.

And it wasn't over yet.

The next day, Obama took a helicopter to inspect the disaster-stricken areas of New Jersey, communicated face-to-face with the victims, and even shook hands and took photos with the (Republican) Governor of New Jersey, Christie, which appeared on television.

Governor Christie even crossed party lines to praise Obama's actions.

Obama stated: "I am not concerned about the hurricane's impact on the general election; I am only concerned about the affected people and the rescue workers!"

His rival Romney vomited three liters of blood.

It's too dirty!

It's too dirty!

November 6, national voting day.

Obama defeated the Republican Romney with 332 votes to 206, successfully winning re-election as President of the United States.

Half a year later,

Arizona,

Phoenix,

St. Joseph's Hospital, outside the delivery room.

Steven, the core point guard for the Suns, was feeling incredibly nervous at this moment.

On the court, he was skillful and at ease.

But right now, he could only pace back and forth repeatedly on the bench outside the maternity ward.

Inside the delivery room,

His wife was giving birth.

I don't know how much time passed,

Ding~~~

The "In Surgery" indicator light on the delivery room door finally went out, and the door was pushed open.

Steven stood up immediately and walked quickly to meet them.

A nurse walked out holding an infant wrapped in white swaddling clothes, but there was no smile on her face, and her tone sounded unnatural:

"Mr. Steven, congratulations, your wife has given birth to a son; both mother and child are safe."

"That's great! Thank you, thank you!"

Steven's excitement instantly dispelled all his nervousness; he reached out to take the child, but when his gaze fell upon the small face peeking through the gap in the swaddling clothes, his smile suddenly froze.

That was not the light skin tone he was familiar with...

He was white.

His wife was Latina, and her skin was also white.

"What! The! Fuck!"

"Why is it black?!"

"Is... is this my child?"

Steven's eyes were bloodshot and red at this moment!

Nurse: "Yes, Mr. Steven, the child is very healthy."

Healthy?

Healthy my ass!

At this time, Steven noticed that the several medical staff members who came out with the nurse were all keeping their heads down, their eyes hiding strange expressions; some even exchanged glances quietly before hurrying away.

He remembered the private discussions among his teammates over the past half year—someone said they saw his wife and the black guard Sabo going to a restaurant to eat together.

At the time, he just took it as a joke between teammates...

But now...

He was the clown!

Love is a beam of light, green enough to make him panic!

"Liars... they're all liars!"

He roared, his eye sockets turning red.

Soon,

The news in the hospital had quietly spread.

He was an NBA superstar himself, and since the birth was today, many sports reporters were staked out outside the hospital.

Soon, an intern nurse sold the news that "Steven's child has black skin" to a reporter.

That afternoon, the headline "Steven's wife gives birth to black infant, suspected affair with teammate" appeared on the front pages of major sports news websites.

The article even included a photo of the black baby.

The media completely exploded.

American NBA fans also went wild.

"Did you hear? Steven's child is actually black."

"My god, how exciting!"

"Is there more, is there more? I want to hear more gossip!"

"I heard it's teammate Sabo's."

"Exciting, exciting!"

"Hahaha~~~ This is a huge scandal!!"

This topic quickly surged to the number one trending search on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites!

Steven was numb.

This cuckold, he was forced to wear it!

At this time,

A sports agent found him and gave him a crisis management method.

Since it's already a scandal,

You might as well play it big!

Right now, the whole U. S. is elevating 'Black Lives Matter'.

You might as well become the first 'Black Lives Matter fighter' among white people!

Shaping this halo as the first 'Black Lives Matter fighter' will bring you huge benefits!

Steven: "............"

At first, he was very angry, feeling it was too humiliating.

Later, he went home and thought about it...

Come to think of it...

? ￠O

Things are already like this...

The next day,

Steven, his wife, and his teammate Sabo held a joint press conference.

At the press conference, Steven stated: "Although he is not my biological son, he is innocent. He is still a black person and will face discrimination in the future; I hope to be able to shelter him from the wind and rain..."

"At the same time, I am willing for Sabo to become my son's godfather..."

Then he talked about 'equality', 'black people deserve more respect', and so on.

He molded himself into a 'Black Lives Matter fighter'.

Off-stage,

The reporters were all dumbfounded.

Did I hear that wrong,

Or is this world just too crazy?!

America, let it get chaotic! Let it get chaotic!