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Charles Barkley plans to bring more black plumbers, electricians to Alabama
AL.com ^ | 2-18-2018 | Paul Gattis

Posted on 02/18/2018 10:05:55 AM PST by boycott

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To: donna

We want and deeply believe in the wisdom of smaller government.

I am not suggesting bigger government. I am not suggesting spending.


41 posted on 02/18/2018 10:50:53 AM PST by boycott
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Charles Barkely gets alot of things right!

Like George Zimmerman was innocent & he supported the Ferguson grand jury's decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown

but he is so wrong on TRUMP but atleast he shows respect to TRUMP by not talking bad about the President because he is the President of the United States

42 posted on 02/18/2018 10:51:22 AM PST by KavMan
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To: boycott

Ok, first of all, how many blacks actually want to be plumbers?

Are you going to put a gun to their head and demand they become a plumber?


43 posted on 02/18/2018 10:51:57 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: KavMan

Barkley is a coward.

I think he deep down likes Trump, but is afraid of what “The Tribe” will say about him if he says it aloud.


44 posted on 02/18/2018 10:52:51 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Iscool

You don’t get licensed as a plumber, HVAC tech, welder, or electrician just by doing it either. You’ve got to spend some time in the classroom.


45 posted on 02/18/2018 10:53:08 AM PST by boycott
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To: boycott
I don't talk bad about the president

Hey, Chuckles, you just did.

Doubt he knows any laborers of any color. He hangs out with millionaires, not laborers. His manager is the one who calls the plumber.

46 posted on 02/18/2018 10:53:26 AM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: boycott

Not if the abortion movement keeps up those death rates for black babies with abortion and birth control...

What we will have are hundred million Mexicans to replace the blacks...In 15 years,dems won’t need blacks anymore..Once Mexicans and hispanics populate the bigger electoral states and dems get 270,it’s bye-bye blacks....


47 posted on 02/18/2018 10:54:57 AM PST by Hambone 1934
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To: donna

Whites doing the job blacks won’t.

Maybe blacks don’t want to crawl around in poo all day long. Hanging out on street corners selling crack is a lot easier.


48 posted on 02/18/2018 10:56:17 AM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: boycott

Where’s that “That’s Racist!” kid when you need him???


49 posted on 02/18/2018 10:57:34 AM PST by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: dfwgator

Ok, first of all, how many blacks actually want to be plumbers?

You’re missing the point. There is honor in those professions. People can make a good living doing those jobs. I won’t put a gun to anyone’s head but it may help if people they look up to (like professional athletes) help steer them in a more positive direction. And that doesn’t take any of your tax money. Instead of these youths being focused on being professional football or basketball players, let’s get them focused on something more realistic — like being plumbers, welders, electricians, etc.


50 posted on 02/18/2018 10:59:12 AM PST by boycott
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To: donna

Wrong, there is nothing wrong with government helping to set up trade schools and/or helping students to attend. That is exactly what this country need as we are terribly short handed in the construction trades.


51 posted on 02/18/2018 11:03:47 AM PST by eastforker (All in, I'm all Trump,what you got!)
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To: boycott

well thats so black racist nice of him.


52 posted on 02/18/2018 11:10:35 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: dfwgator
I think you nailed it.

He fears the tribe. Damn shame.

I feel terrible for good American realist blacks who don’t want to be racist bigots in this day.
This man made millions on talent, not race.

I think Sir Charles will come back to his senses, he just steps on his tongue at times. This race baiting social climate is a disaster right now.

He could help lead it back to a better way if he chooses to.

53 posted on 02/18/2018 11:12:30 AM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
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To: boycott
The point is that if we can steer black youths into having a real career,

I'm all for it. How many years have we been trying to steer black youths in a positive direction? One? Two? Fifty?

They don't want to learn because it is "acting white." Maybe if welfare (from mostly white people) ceased, they might be motivated.

54 posted on 02/18/2018 11:13:11 AM PST by LucyT
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To: right way right

Barkley used to be good friends with Rush Limbaugh back in the day, what changed?


55 posted on 02/18/2018 11:13:43 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: boycott

You know why Alabama? Because it is a strong right to work state, where a workman doesn’t have to belong to a union to work.

Go to the states that require union membership, and you aren’t going to see any black plumbers or electricians. Because the unions won’t let them in.


56 posted on 02/18/2018 11:16:14 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy (Liberals have become moralistic, dogmatic, sententious, self-righteous, pinch-faced prudes.)
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To: boycott
"I'm working on a new initiative in Alabama - you know, Stephen A., I don't know any black plumbers, any black electricians, any black car mechanics," Barkley said. "So I'm going back to Alabama over the summer and I'm going to partner with a vocational school to get more black plumbers, electricians."

What about Chinese plumbers? Do we need to make sure they are presented also?

57 posted on 02/18/2018 11:20:58 AM PST by plain talk
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To: plain talk

As in my original post, “I’ll add that I don’t believe it should be limited to just blacks but, if these three guys were participants, I believe it would would make more of a positive difference.”

I believe it would be a good idea to add a few good moral/spiritual leaders to such a group too. They certainly don’t have to be black. It’s important to remember that so many black youths don’t have a good role model in their homes. Too many are without a father in the home.

I see nothing wrong with encouraging others. If others have good ideas, I am all for hearing it.


58 posted on 02/18/2018 11:25:54 AM PST by boycott
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Hey,Sir Charles....if Alabama is,in fact,in need of more plumbers and/or electricians why not seek to recruit the ones who would do good work at a reasonable rate. IOW....not by the color of their skin but by the content of their skill set.
59 posted on 02/18/2018 11:30:19 AM PST by Gay State Conservative (Obama & Hillary: The Two Most Corrupt Politicians of My Lifetime.)
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To: boycott

Can he throw in some HVAC repair guys?


60 posted on 02/18/2018 11:32:51 AM PST by sportutegrl
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