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https://www.breitbart.com/spor...not-like-each-other/ Charles Barkley said that the American political system is designed for politicians – Republican or Democrat – to keep people divided along racial lines so our leaders can “keep their grasp on money and power.” Barkley made the comments during the CBS Final Four show on Saturday. “I think most white people and black people are great people — I really believe that in my heart,” Barkley said. “But I think our system is set up for our politicians, whether they are Republicans or Democrats, to make us not like each other and so they can keep their grasp of money and power. “[Politicians] divide and conquer. I truly believe in my heart that most white people and black people are awesome people, but we are so stupid following our politicians — whether they are Republicans or Democrats.” Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | ||
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There is a lot of truth to that. | |||
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Increasingly it seems that there is no political system - that’s part of the illusion. It’s just rich and powerful vs the rest of us. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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I'm a CB fan since his Auburn days. He nails this and he isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Hope he doesn't walk anything back and I doubt he will. I like Shaq too. Those guys have a lot of influence. ________________________ God spelled backwards is dog | |||
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What’s to argue with? | |||
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That took some backbone to say. Glad Sir Charles doesn’t lack in that department. | |||
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| always with a hat or sunscreen |
Totally agree. Damned sight more intelligent and informed than LeBron James or Lou Alcindor aka Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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IMO Barkley is looking at politics through a prism of race. Some truth there for sure but necessarily limited thinking. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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A few months ago Barkley stated that basketball players should be the first to receive the Covid vaccine since they pay so much in taxes. I stopped listening to his comments since then. Charles Barkley believes professional athletes, including NBA players, should be among the first to receive vaccines for the novel coronavirus. https://www.usatoday.com/story...ne-taxes/4172681001/ Living the Dream | |||
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An absolutely correct statement. But I wish he would have included the news media. I think they are actually worse and a bigger threat to this country than the politicians. | |||
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So it's easier for the group to access: smschulz, Mea Culpa. Bad case of brain fade on my part. Here's what I meant to post.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Flash-LB, | |||
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Not really applicable to this thread but interesting none the less. | |||
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Barkley also said that Michael Jordan surrounds himself with yes men when running his basketball organization. It was the truth, something Jordan didn't like. Barkley just speaks the truth. _____________ | |||
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Wasn't aware of Barkley's Covid19 vaccination comment cited above. Curious if there was more to this such as the context of the discussion.... USA Today is not on my "trusted source" list. Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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Sir Charles has always been well rooted in reality. -------------------- I like Sigs and HK's, and maybe Glocks | |||
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Yup | |||
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As a black American I agree 100% with Barkley that the vast majority of White, Black, Hispanic or Asian people are good people. Ive worked, visited, lived, drove my car or rode my motorcycle all over the country and 99.9% of the time everyone one Ive met have been nice people from Georgia to Alabama to Maine to Montana all nice people willing to lend a hand or offer advice. The other enemy of the people Barkley failed to mention was the liberal news media who make division between all of us possible with their agenda driven reporting. | |||
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I've always liked Charles even met him once at my GYM some years ago. However, I don't always agree with him and on this he is partially correct and while some on the right may promote the division it is largely from the left. We as conservatives have nothing to gain by promoting division, the left has everything to lose. Additionally, the power and control is certainly a factor on both sides. I think he "had" to say it was coming from both sides because he wanted to appear impartial and to say it was mainly a left origination would not be a savvy move. IMO, he is right that most on both sides are great aka not the racists that the media portrays. | |||
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Met him in Tempe one night at Gordon Biersch, he was the most popular guy in the room, he had no problem holding court and working the bar area; one of those rare people that thoroughly enjoys the attention and banters with everyone. He's pretty pragmatic and that's what irks the Left and those who's basis for cause is racial. Chuck understands how to get-along with others and doesn't put himself into an argument corner, which brands him as a 'conservative'. He'll come out with a few far-out statements however, he also knows how to inject humor and be the ham for the moment. | |||
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I don't care at all about these NBA or NFL players, but he may be the one of the the better ones. He was am obammy supprorter. Still a long ways from me. "But, as luck would have it, he stood up. He caught that chunk of lead." Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock "If there's one thing this last week has taught me, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it." Clarence Worley | |||
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