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Charles Barkley makes some interesting comments on the record.

Big Al
October 25, 2014

I have to tell you that I personally have all the  time in the world for this man.

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley spoke candidly about the problems facing the black community when appearing on a Philadelphia radio station, accusing “unintelligent,” “brainwashed” African-Americans of keeping successful ones down.

While appearing on “Afternoons with Anthony Gargano and Rob Ellis,” Barkley was asked about a rumor that Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was getting criticism from his black teammates for not being, quote, “black enough.”

Barkley went on a long monologue on the subject: ”Unfortunately, as I tell my white friends, we as black people, we’re never going to be successful, not because of you white people, but because of other black people. When you’re black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people. It’s a dirty, dark secret; I’m glad it’s coming out.”

Barkley said that young black men who do well in school are accused of “acting white” by their peers. “One of the reasons we’re never going to be successful as a whole, because of other black people. And for some reason we are brainwashed to think, if you’re not a thug or an idiot, you’re not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don’t break the law, you’re not a good black person. And it’s a dirty, dark secret.”

“There are a lot of black people who are unintelligent, who don’t have success,” he continued. “It’s best to knock a successful black person down because they’re intelligent, they speak well, they do well in school, and they’re successful…”

“We’re the only ethnic group who say, ‘Hey, if you go to jail, it gives you street cred.’ It’s just typical BS that goes on when you’re black, man.”

This is courtesy of The Daily Caller. Please go to their website if you want to watch the video.

Discussion
8 Comments
    Oct 25, 2014 25:36 PM

    Charles Barkley tells it like it is, always. A friend of mine was once called an Uncle Tom for listening to the Beatles and I was accused by these black individuals of trying to turn him into a white man, because I was lending him records recorded by white musicians.

    Why can’t we just all get along for once?

    Big Al, since you like music, here is a track by one of the earliest interracial rock groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnN6_I1z-2E

      Oct 25, 2014 25:45 PM

      Butterfield is great.

      A group that I started to listen to years ago, and a great example of of an inter-racial group, is called The Checkmates.

      Kind of funny, Steph and I went to Mass at a bit of an “outlaw Catholic Church” in Seattle where they had a world class gospel choir. And, I do mean world class! The bass guitarist was the guy who played bass guitar for the Checkmates!

      Oct 25, 2014 25:44 PM

      By the way Chris, here is a link to a performance by them: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x29l76_checkmates-ltd-black-pearl_music

    Oct 25, 2014 25:40 PM

    I see it as backlash against white people, the oreo definition. (black on the outside white on the inside) But they do spend an inordinate amount of time on their hair, their shoes, and appearance generally and in cars.

      Oct 25, 2014 25:43 PM

      When you think about it this sort of thinking could be turned around by a slick advertising campaign, something Madison avenue has successfully changed in whites.

        Oct 25, 2014 25:01 PM

        PRIDE.
        Its such a small word….yet can be powerful if taken aboard by many.
        Regardless of skin colour or nationally,
        Pride (imo) is where everything must begin from.
        Its the basis…..the rock….the foundation from which to grow.

        It can start with something as simple as pride in my personal appearance, then pride in my home’s appearance, then pride in my local communities achievements & on & on…..
        If enough were to do this it would compound over & over again.

        …my belief is we’ll never see this occur in the African American population under Socialism.

          Oct 26, 2014 26:05 PM

          I agree with you Skeeta.

          I am reminded of what St Peter said (not a direct quote): Show people by your positive actions the reasons that God is good.

    Oct 26, 2014 26:47 AM

    A LOT OF BLACKS HAVE THAT ANTI WHITE MUSLIM ATTITUDE. DESTROY OUR COUNTRY AND FREELOAD WHILE BREEDING LIKE RATS. SOONER OR LATER IT LOOKS LIKE A SHOWDOWN A COMN