Charles Barkley Is a Great Example of a Black White Supremacist
here are three questions for which black America has never received a satisfactory answer:
- Why is the word “swole” never mentioned in the list of great black inventions?
- Did we ever get a satisfactory answer to who in the hell left the gate open (and, perchance, was it the same person who let the dogs out)?
- Why won’t Charles Barkley shut the fuck up?
Does anyone even listen to him at this point? Let’s set aside his basketball commentary for a minute (where I still find him to be the NBA’s most consistently entertaining and insightful commentator). Is there anyone who thinks that Barkley’s statements about race reveal anything other than his repeated willingness to throw black people under the bus for our stupid unwillingness to assimilate into whiteness?
Yeah, yeah, I know. I’m sure some educated, right-leaning Negro conservative has already jumped in the comment section typing in all italics (because a black Republican would never use all caps, like a savage ) about how “black people are not a monolith” and something about questioning people’s blackness. But let’s be honest—we all have a friend, co-worker or cousin who believes that the white man’s ice is a few degrees colder, and no one exemplifies the black man’s subconscious acceptance of white superiority more than Barkley.
The “Round Assclown of Rebound” was at it again Thursday, talking about politics and race with journalist Rick Karle, and as usual, he took white people’s side of the issue.
I’m not gonna waste my time thinking about these Confederate statues. That’s wasted energy. You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna keep doing great things. I’m gonna keep trying to make a difference, number one in the black community, because I’m black, but I’m also gonna try to do good things in the world.
I’m not gonna waste my time screaming at a neo-Nazi who’s gonna hate me no matter what, and I’m not gonna waste my time ... worrying about these statues they got all over the country.
While that might sound a little benign, you must remember that Barkley only recently discovered racism after someone at TNT had the bright idea to let a man whose primary achievement in life was his uncanny ability to catch a basketball when someone else missed host a show about the intricacies of race in America. Unsurprisingly, Barkley, whose viewpoints consistently coincide with those of the oppressors of black America, decided that the best way to solve the race problem in America was to make a space on his national platform for white supremacist Richard Spencer.
But it was the second part of Barkley’s comments on Thursday that really raised eyebrows and tightened anuses:
What we as black people need to do, we need to worry about getting our education. We need to stop killing each other. We need to try to find a way to have more economic opportunity and things like that. Those things are important and significant.
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Everybody who disagrees with me is a white supremacist.
It is an extremely popular meme
Like I've said before, Racism knows no skin color.
Kind of ho hum , to be honest.
Must be a slow day in the blogs.
Even basketball fans have learned never to listen to Sir Charles.
"What we as black people need to do, we need to worry about getting our education. We need to stop killing each other. We need to try to find a way to have more economic opportunity and things like that. Those things are important and significant."
What should he have said Bob? Don't get an education, keep killing each other and stay poor. Let the Democrats take care of us?
I can't believe Barkley's statement is controversial..
I avoid putting words in other people's mouths.
Sir Charles may say something brilliant one moment, and profoundly stupid the next. Not a great guru.
I avoid putting words in other people's mouths.
No you don't!
You will NEVER catch me saying "What you are saying is..." which is commonplace on NT.
I ask, "Are you saying that..?"
There’s a big difference. It would be nice if everyone did the same.
What you do is say someone supports fascists because they don't support violence from anyone. That is assigning words to someone else based on your opinion.
So yes you do put words in others mouth Bob.
What you do is say someone supports fascists because they don't support violence from anyone. That is assigning words to someone else based on your opinion.
... but since I never said that... You are putting words in my mouth.
(I said that putting antifa's non-lethal violence on the same level as American fascism's thousands of murders is supporting the fascists. I was kind enough to say that in some cases, the speaker might not have thought things through... might not be consciously supporting fascism. But of course... if the person persists even after the situation has been explained several times, there are grounds for assuming conscious intent.)
We tend to remember what we would like to have heard, rather than what we actually did hear. The only way to avoid problems is to stick to direct quotes, preferably with links if there's any great distance from the source.
Nice spin Bob!
What spin?
Someone else brought up a topic, and I got scolded.
I think it should end there... but if you insist on continuing, I'll continue. You started this thread, so you decide when it ends.
Someone else brought up a topic, and I got scolded.
You got scolded for your claim and the defensive spin you put on it.
There is a river in Egypt!
In this as in many things, you may want to be able to change the past but you really cannot.
I invite you to go back to the beginning of this thread .
I have done nothing but answer falsehoods, yours in particular. You could have stopped at any time.
And you could have not said you don't put words in others mouths. That way you wouldn't have had to attempt to spin your way out of it.
Words have meaning Bob. That's the price you pay for saying a person who opposes violence supports those who do violence. Claiming I am saying something else. Putting words in my mouth.
Words have meaning Bob.
That's the price you pay for saying a person who opposes violence supports those who do violence...
That's the second time you've said this. The first time I simply said it's wrong and gave a link to the start of the thread so you, or anyone, can check.
Comment removed for CoC violation [ph] Don't bother with reality; just make stuff up...
"Sir Charles may say something brilliant one moment, and profoundly stupid the next. Not a great guru. "
Seems like that pair of shoes fits you too, Bob. Maybe people don't like Charles Barkley because he doesn't play his assigned role from the left. He has different ideas and they are automatically rejected, generally in insulting terms.
Why shouldn't Black people work to better themselves? Why shouldn't any race? Why shouldn't anyone? Because he thinks the current group of left 'protesters' are wasting time and energy on silly things that will make no difference in the lives of these people in the long run?
Maybe people don't like Charles Barkley because he doesn't play his assigned role from the left.
I doubt that anyone assigns anything to Sir Charles since he retired.
He's a basketball player.
I doubt that anyone assigns anything to Sir Charles since he retired.
A point of agreement! I am shocked. Sir Charles does pretty much what he pleases and I commend him for doing that. Life is short.
Correct me if I'm wrong, bro. But didn't he play NBA small forward at 6' 4"? I know it was a few years ago, but that's just amazing. How did he get his shot off, or rebound? Which he did prolifically. He's been a good person as far as I can tell.
6'4" is small for the NBA. I like the guy. I remember watching the Haney Project on Golf Channel with him on it. I found someone with a worse golf swing than mine.
Barkley is 6'7". Played power forward. Big wide thick body with no fat on it (then). He just pushed opponents, and no one could stop him. Think "shorter Shaq".
"Barkley is 6'7"."
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From the horse's mouth.
"I'm 6-4 3/4 [6ft 6] just sounded good coming out of college"
I agree with the rest. Thanks, Bob.
6'4" seemed short so I checked Wikipedia, 6'7"
Who knows? He glories in being short for an inside player.
Just for fun, bro. I'll do what some do to BLM and slightly change the wording of what Charles wrote,
"What we ALL as people need to do, we need to worry about getting our education. We need to stop killing each other. We need to try to find a way to have more economic opportunity and things like that. Those things are important and significant."
It seems OK to criticize BLM for saying that black lives matter, but it is acceptable when a black man indicates that blacks have social problems. Which all races have.
And I must say, it's good to be able to post a comment to you again. I've missed that.
OMG David! We get to talk again! I am so glad to see you here. I think you will find it an enjoyable experience. Getting used to the format has a learning curve but that won't be a long one for you.
I have one liberal friend here, A-Mac. He is also a moderator but he is a fair one. Most are but not all.
Too many of the liberals can't post more than Trump hate. If an article requires more depth then the number who can articulate beyond talking points is limited. A-Mac isn't one of them
Note to all.
I would like to introduce my Knucklehead Brother David. The man in the booth! We are political opposites but friends. Some things are more important than politics! He is a thoughtful and articulate writer. While you won't always agree with him you will enjoy reading his posts.
Welcome aboard, David. Hope you can raise the left's level of conversation and debate here. Shouldn't be too hard.
Thanks. (I think)
I've been here for a while, but haven't posted. I missed you over at NV, so I'll drop in occasionally. If for no other reason than to see how you're doing. The thing anyone should know about you is to try to connect on a personal level, as you have a big heart. Is my friend, Bugsy here too?
Thanks for the nice intro, bro. Not all here from NV view me in a positive light, but I'm willing to give them a fresh start, if they'll grant me the same favor. I don't have that admin baggage anymore here. I'll try to provide my perspective, knowing that it's not the only one that matters. One of my conservative friends here at home says I'm the most conservative liberal he's ever met.
Which I think means, I'm hard to pigeon hole.
One of my conservative friends here at home says I'm the most conservative liberal he's ever met.
Which I think means, I'm hard to pigeon hole.
Well, that is refreshing! And welcome to NT. If you need any help, just ask!
Thanks, Perrie. And thanks for your patience and persistence over at NV. You were treated very unfairly by some there. But you did make a good impression on those who were open to what you had to say.
This is a good site, but it's unrealistic to think that any will be perfect. To be honest, I'm still on about five and I may be split for another month or two.
There are still people here trying to figure me out also.
I understand the position.
Welcome, we can always use more intelligent discourse.
Is my friend, Bugsy here too?
I haven't run into Bugsy. Some have taken new names so it might not show up that way. I have a feeling that your impact on this site will be noticed so if Bugsy is here or comes here you won't be hard to miss.
Thanks for the kind words Bro!
Sorry to get off topic so far but David is one I miss from NV and I just can't help myself!
09/05/17 12:56:49PM @maninthebooth,
David, as you know I am from NV and a newbie here. I vouch for you and I love your avatar and I love your perspectives each and every time we interact! If we ever disagree I have no reason to think it will 'hurt' either of us.
A big welcome from a NT "newbie." Big-ups!— Calbab. (-:
Thank you, sir. Good to see you here. With the exception of a few who think belief is for abject fools, you were well respected at NV. Belief may be for fools, but being mortal is a pretty good excuse. I respect believers and non-believers both, but have a problem with those who can't respect either.
09/05/17 05:54:28PM @ maninthebooth:
Belief may be for fools. . . .
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*Ahem.* Did you call be a fool just now. . .nevermind. Nothing to see here folks, now move along! Back to the topic of discussion.
I understand David's message perfectly! I really do! RESPECT.
"Did you call be a fool just now. . ."
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Certainly not. I said,"may be". And I include myself in those who choose to believe, although in less specific terms than most.
'preciate you, David. Your friend, Calbab! (Smile!!!)
Welcome to NT maninthebooth! Good to see you here and hope you will enjoy NT as much as we do. (smile)
Thank you. Perrie posted the CoC at NV, and I saved it to my favorites. I intend to do my best to follow it, even when others may not. I serve as an admin on NV (for a few more days), and I really appreciate those who follow our CoH. Perrie and her crew do yeoman duty providing this site for our enjoyment, and why make their job more difficult?
"Perrie and her crew do yeoman duty providing this site for our enjoyment, and why make their job more difficult?"
This is totally true, maninthebooth. Perrie and those who assist with writing the NT CoC and moderating here on NT work very hard to provide a forum for discussion and debate with civility, tolerance and Harmony. When I first came to NT from NV several years ago it was a place where members freely could post articles and have discussions without the hostility, bullying and ugliness that now seems to be the status quo here on NT.
There really is no need for any of that kind of behavior, but, there are some who seem to feel the need to do so and hide behind their keyboards. I have never been able to understand what they feel they gain by that kind of thuggish, backstreet behavior, and refuse to engage in it. IMHO, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, beliefs and POV and to express them, just like everyone else, without being called all sorts of ugly names and hostile retorts from other members.
NT is not an on-line Kindergarten, it is for adult discussion, yet, there are some members who behave in such childish behavior and yet believe they are hot stuff everyone should listen to.
If everyone followed the CoC NT would be a much more pleasant place for members to have constructive and enlightening discourse among each other.
Just my 2 cents worth.
My on-topic remark: Who is Charles Barkley? Is he related to Albin Barkley?
My off topic comment: Welcome Maninthetooth!
" Who is Charles Barkley? Is he related to Albin Barkley?"
Charles is only slightly smaller than Lake Barkley, and the fishing isn't as good.
"My off topic comment: Welcome Maninthetooth!"
My off topic reply, Thank you Dowser.
Lake Barkley is pretty huge... Thanks for your kind reply, and my apologies for calling you Maninthetooth, rather than Maninthebooth! I need new glasses!
That's OK. Now that I think of it, maybe manlonginthetooth would be appropriate.
LOL!!!
Mine would be DowserWhiteHair...
I guess.....you should never, ever, ever tell someone it's time they pulled their own pants up for a CHANGE anymore.
Pretty SAD !