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JustAnotherGen

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1. But I didn't go through it

Tue Oct 28, 2014, 10:03 AM

Oct 2014

Barkley says all black people who are successful go through it and its just unintelligent black people who do it to intelligent black people.

Now getting picked on by white girls for my hair - that was common. Being picked on racially by white kids - common.

But by black kids? No way. Maybe because of where I grew up but we kind of had to stick together.

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Charles Barkley and the Black Community... [View all] BronxBoy Oct 2014 OP

But I didn't go through it JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #1

Great Analysis from MadameNoire JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #2

Thanks for posting this.... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #9

I really think that the MN article will help shed light on this issue. Definitely read. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #11

Quoting MN's article, you wrote... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #10

I remember Rachel Genteel JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #15

I agree 100%. kwassa Oct 2014 #22

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #47

It was later revealed that she had a speech impediment, a fact that was unknown. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #60

And remember Gabby Douglas... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #76

As one who proudly wears her in its natural state, I was going to go there... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #84

I know.....n/t BronxBoy Oct 2014 #87

Another spot-on point from my friend and partner, JustAnotherGen... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #13

+1000. nt adirondacker Oct 2014 #64

I used to live near Xavier University in New Orleans KamaAina Oct 2014 #82

Madame Noire sees it through a different lens than Charles. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2014 #90

Both JustAnotherGen and myself have acknowledged this in our respective posts. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #92

Liberal Stalwart JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #99

A thousand thank yous, JAG. This forum is probably the last place I'd have this conversation Number23 Oct 2014 #101

Here's my take on this issue... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #3

Great post. Thanks. Vattel Oct 2014 #4

This is beautiful! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #7

Wow...... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #12

Thanks, BronxBoy. I want to apologize, as I wrote my post in anger and included you Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #16

No worries BronxBoy Oct 2014 #39

Who's Charles Barkley? As a black man why should I care about what he says? tia uponit7771 Oct 2014 #5

He's a blowhard who used to be a great ballplayer BeyondGeography Oct 2014 #31

LOL.... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #117

Seems Barkly has fallen prey to fundamental attribution error... also uponit7771 Oct 2014 #6

Kicking for the great links in posts . n/t Gormy Cuss Oct 2014 #8

The truth can sting a bit strawberries Oct 2014 #14

We don't need to listen to Charles Barkley, as Charles Barkley hasn't contributed Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #17

Good point JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #19

I have the same problem with Charles... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #80

And one other thing.... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #85

These points emphasize what I've stated about my own suspicions and questions Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #91

I know JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #18

It's also unfair. We don't ask White America to condemn or make excuses for Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #21

I worship Kenneth Chenault! What a brilliant man he is!!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #24

He's a very good solid person JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #26

Well, he makes sense (and is well spoken to boot! LOL!). The man knows what he's Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #42

I watched as much as I could strawberries Oct 2014 #27

He's black JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #30

if you all looked alike strawberries Oct 2014 #34

My husband is from Italy JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #37

I know who strawberries Oct 2014 #41

ok googled mammy strawberries Oct 2014 #44

Maybe you are actually a black American JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #48

Africa strawberries Oct 2014 #53

I have JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #57

it was a copy and paste strawberries Oct 2014 #61

Nope JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #65

I capice strawberries Oct 2014 #77

Is this Dennis Hopper??????? BronxBoy Oct 2014 #118

you got me strawberries Oct 2014 #121

LOL.... BronxBoy Oct 2014 #122

He's black. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #43

read strawberries comments JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #59

... Catherine Vincent Oct 2014 #20

Stupid racist can sting too but mostly they're laughed at by adults uponit7771 Oct 2014 #130

You mean strawberries Oct 2014 #131

Never forget that Barkley is a black conservative MrScorpio Oct 2014 #23

I didn't realize he's a conservative JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #25

He's not. He told a joke once. Now, nobody will believe him when he tells the truth. ieoeja Oct 2014 #33

He chases prostitutes though JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #40

He was joking, sure, but Charles Barkley is a Republican. He may have changed Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #49

I use wiki a lot, but I have heard him deny that claim live on a couple occasions. ieoeja Oct 2014 #58

Yes, I knew the Free Republic would be a bad source, but if he's saying bad things Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #68

He said this in 2006 "I used to be a Republican until they lost their minds" JonLP24 Oct 2014 #128

Yes, I agree as well. And I do remember that he left the Republican Party... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #129

Based on combination of political positions spoken JonLP24 Oct 2014 #127

Oh, yes! Barkley is a major Republican. He just voted for Obama. But he was going to Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #38

I just love you! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #50

Thanks so much for this. You've broken down in plain English another point I've been Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #29

That's exactly true. MrScorpio Oct 2014 #35

+ a million Mr. Scorpio Number23 Oct 2014 #104

Rec for the good discussion nad information this OP has generated. Thank you, all involved. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2014 #28

Eh? JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #32

Too bad it went downhill. Happens all too often Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2014 #120

That "Crabs In The Barrel" Conversation RadicalGeek Oct 2014 #36

Why would it need to be discussed by the NAACP JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #45

When talking about "crabs in a barrel..." MrScorpio Oct 2014 #51

Why does it need to be had in public? So that white folk can ridicule black folk? Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #56

I don't know what to do with this JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #71

I have removed that reference RadicalGeek Oct 2014 #74

It doesn't matter JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #75

Cornell West Doesn't count RadicalGeek Oct 2014 #78

You mean my Senator - Cory Booker right? JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #102

A girl can put out another "alert" and explain how offensive this is. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #83

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #100

Did you say a 'culture of deviancy'? bravenak Oct 2014 #103

Yes. I'm afraid he/she/it DID utter the words 'culture of deviancy'. Yes, that's right. Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #108

Ummm hmmm. bravenak Oct 2014 #110

"there IS a "Culture of Deviancy" in the African-American community" Number23 Oct 2014 #106

Maybe that's best. Your remarks have already been responded to... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #107

"Culture of Deviancy" ??? Jamastiene Oct 2014 #112

So there can be a dialog RadicalGeek Oct 2014 #73

There's ALREADY a dialogue. As many of us have stated ad nauseum... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #79

Your commentary is fantastic. kwassa Oct 2014 #88

Gangsta rap was not invented by corporations or as a response to message groups. bravenak Oct 2014 #81

most white people voted for BUsh, look at ignorant ass Rick Perry as Governor JI7 Oct 2014 #98

Interesting Radio Conversation BKH70041 Oct 2014 #46

We don't need or want your help. How can white people demand that black folk lift Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #52

Can we have an honest discussion JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #54

I don't have an answer for you. BKH70041 Oct 2014 #62

Why is it a shame? I'm sincerely trying to understand this reasoning from white folk... Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #89

I think the Liberals JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #105

The white liberals have to court our votes, too. White people, period, have pushed on this Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #109

Just where is this Black Community so I can hear how they discuss this in Black America? Major Hogwash Oct 2014 #55

You can throw the mic now JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #67

I don't need Charles as a role model. bravenak Oct 2014 #63

Damn you for this! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #66

I couldn't help myself! bravenak Oct 2014 #69

Charles Barkley Quote - I was going to drive around the corner JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #70

And he calls people 'unintelligent'. bravenak Oct 2014 #72

Oh, shit! How could I ever forget this? Charles Barkley is a fucking idiot! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #93

Some people side with whomever is chastising black people that day, especially if the guy is black. bravenak Oct 2014 #94

I like that analogy: The Foreman Syndrome. I hope you won't mind me referring Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #95

Feel free to use anything I say on here. bravenak Oct 2014 #96

And don't forget Kanye West comparing being stalked by the papparazi to the Civil Rights Movement Number23 Oct 2014 #111

The bling has blinded Kanye's ass! bravenak Oct 2014 #113

Oh my God, I have had the EXACT same thought about Kanye!! He lost a big part of himself Number23 Oct 2014 #114

I loved Paul Revere summer, as I now call it. bravenak Oct 2014 #115

Kanye's crazy BronxBoy Oct 2014 #116

Compared the paparazzi to Civil Rights... Jamaal510 Oct 2014 #123

Charles Barkley is a loudmouth with an incoherent political viewpoint kwassa Oct 2014 #86

That just about sums it up! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #97

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2014 #119

Um kwassa I have a question for you JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #124

I have no idea! By the time I see him, he is gone. kwassa Oct 2014 #125

I think a lot of us do! JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #126