Bullies Don’t Want the Smoke—They Just Want to Win

Understanding the 85-10-5 Rule of Power

Great day, family! Let’s get into it. Today, I want to drop some game on you about bullies—not just the ones you might run into in the streets, but the ones who operate on a national and even global scale. Right now, we got bullying happening everywhere—from politics to workplaces, from social settings to online spaces. But the truth about bullies? Most of them don’t really want to fight. They just want to win.

Let me break it down the Brother ha2tim way. Over time, I’ve noticed that the world can be split into three groups:

• 85% – The masses. These folks just want to survive, keep their heads down, and avoid confrontation at all costs. They don’t want the smoke.
• 10% – The skilled, the trained. They can fight, whether mentally, physically, or politically, but they usually don’t want to.
• 5% – The warriors. These are the ones who love the battle, win or lose. They train, they prepare, and they embrace the struggle.

Now, when it comes to bullies, guess where they usually fall? The 85%. They’re not warriors. They’re not about that real action. They don’t want a real fight—they just want to dominate someone who won’t fight back.

How Bullies Operate (And How to Shut Them Down)

A bully is always looking for an easy win. They’re testing you, seeing if you’ll fold, seeing if they can dominate you without any real resistance. But the moment you make them work for it, the moment you stand up, they start rethinking their whole approach.

Let me hit you with a personal story. Growing up in Akron, Ohio, I ran into my fair share of bullies. One dude in particular was always running his mouth, testing me, trying to see where I fit in that 85-10-5 breakdown. He knew I trained in Tae-kwon-do, but he wanted to see if I was one of those people who could fight but wouldn’t fight.

One day, he stepped to me in the bathroom and wanted to “see what I knew.” We started sparring, and I got the best of him. Then he tried to play tough. He jumped back, and I barely touched him—but my finger got caught in his shirt pocket, and when he pulled back, his whole pocket ripped off. Immediately, he switched up. “Oh, now I gotta mess you up!” But deep down, I could tell—he didn’t want the real fight. After that, he never bothered me again.

That was the day I truly understood: bullies don’t want a challenge. They just want the illusion of power.

The Political Bullies Running the System

Now, let’s take this concept and apply it to the political landscape. Right now, we got political bullies running wild. They’re used to people folding, used to people backing down, used to getting their way without a real challenge. The problem? Too many folks in the 10% are acting like the 85%—they could fight, but they don’t want to.

Democrats, I’m talking to y’all right now. Y’all are getting bullied in plain sight. Your opponents don’t want a fair fight—they just want the easy win. They rely on manipulation, propaganda, and intimidation, but the truth is, they don’t really want the smoke. They don’t want real pushback, real confrontation, real exposure. That’s why they fall back on things like gun culture—because deep down, they don’t want to actually have to fight.

The moment you stop caring about their little “rules” and start calling out the bullsh*t, everything shifts. They will rely on procedure (Robert’s Rules of Order, legal loopholes, etc.) to avoid the heat because they know if things get real, they’ll fold.

How to Handle Bullies in Your Life

Bullies exist in all areas of life—at work, in relationships, in social circles. If you’re dealing with one, here’s what you need to do:

1. Recognize their game. Bullies pick easy targets. If they’re messing with you, it means they think you’ll fold.
2. Stand your ground. You don’t have to win the fight—you just have to show that you’re willing to fight. Most bullies will walk away once they realize you’re not an easy victory.
3. Secret training. If someone is outmaneuvering you (physically, mentally, or emotionally), go train in the shadows. Study, prepare, sharpen your skills so when the time comes, you hit them with something they didn’t see coming.
4. Find your warriors. The 5%—the true fighters—don’t like bullies either. If you need to, link up with one. They’ll help you get stronger and develop the tools you need to stand firm.

Time to Stop the Bullying—In All Forms

We’re in a phase where weak individuals are running the game—and it’s time to check them. Not just in politics, but in every space where bullying happens. Too many people in power don’t deserve it. Too many loud voices are only loud because no one is willing to push back.

And here’s the reality—if you let a bully keep winning, they will drain your energy, your time, your resources. They will take whatever they can, piece by piece, until there’s nothing left.

The solution? Stand up. Call out the nonsense. Make them work for it. Because trust me—they don’t want the real fight.

That’s my lesson for today. No more backing down. No more easy wins for the bullies. It’s time to bring the smoke.

Stay strong, family. I’m out.