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BET billionaire Robert Johnson calls for $14T in reparations — and wants a check too
NYPost ^ | 06/30/2021 | Lee Brown

Posted on 06/30/2021 7:25:52 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

America’s first black billionaire, Robert Johnson, is pushing hard for the government to pay $14 trillion in reparations — and he wants his check just like everyone else.

“Reparations would require the entire country to … admit that the result of slavery has been 200 years of systemic racism,” the Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder told Vice.

“And for that reason, black folks have been denied $13-15 trillion of wealth and therefore we as a country now must atone by paying black people of all stripes — the rich ones, the poor ones, and the middle — out of our pocket,” Johnson told the outlet.

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KEYWORDS: billionair; check; endwhiteshaming; johnson; reparations; vicesux
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14 trillion???????????? I am lost for words.
1 posted on 06/30/2021 7:25:52 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Because welfare cheques from the LBJ onward were not enough, eh?


2 posted on 06/30/2021 7:27:11 AM PDT by OttawaFreeper ("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966 )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I agree—white people should be compensated for the systemic racism of affirmative action.

The wealthy blacks should pony up the cash....


3 posted on 06/30/2021 7:27:17 AM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Where’s the White Entertainment Television ?


4 posted on 06/30/2021 7:27:46 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: ChicagoConservative27

In the words of Rick from the Pawn Shop:

“Best I can do is a zip lock bag of nickels.”


5 posted on 06/30/2021 7:27:59 AM PDT by David Chase
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To: ChicagoConservative27

EBT Billionaire


6 posted on 06/30/2021 7:28:09 AM PDT by CrappieLuck
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I like Robert Johnson’s blues songs. Not the same guy. So that’s a plus


7 posted on 06/30/2021 7:28:19 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. )
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To: OttawaFreeper
Because welfare cheques from the LBJ onward were not enough, eh?

Not to mention minimized admission standards and increased job opportunities due to affirmative action.

8 posted on 06/30/2021 7:29:18 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Reparations? NO!
Repatriation? Hell yes! Please report to the nearest international airport for your departure.
Oh and you can expect a bill for all of the European technology you’ve been using without having paid the licensing fees.


9 posted on 06/30/2021 7:29:30 AM PDT by Edward Teach ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I want my check for my kin folks who fought against the south from upstate NY. You owe me bobby johnson.


10 posted on 06/30/2021 7:29:44 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Since OVER $27 TRILLION has been paid out thru welfare-—I submit the bill has been paid-—TWICE over.


11 posted on 06/30/2021 7:29:50 AM PDT by ridesthemiles ( )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

"Wit'cha broke ass!"

12 posted on 06/30/2021 7:29:55 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

What they’re proposing for “reparations” would destroy the American economy for everyone. It’s like the fable of the goose that laid the golden egg.


13 posted on 06/30/2021 7:30:33 AM PDT by River Hawk
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To: Edward Teach

Liberia is looking for some folks.


14 posted on 06/30/2021 7:30:36 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

What a maroon.


15 posted on 06/30/2021 7:30:48 AM PDT by Principled (Biden is illegitimate and whatever he says can be ignored. )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Hard no from be dawg.


16 posted on 06/30/2021 7:31:26 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (“Fraud vitiates everything.” )
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“ … admit that the result of slavery has been 200 years of systemic racism,”

I thought it was 400 years. We’re down to 200. Progress!


17 posted on 06/30/2021 7:31:37 AM PDT by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

No ,sorry...not sorry


18 posted on 06/30/2021 7:31:57 AM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: ChicagoConservative27
Right. People who never owned slaves should pay money to people who have never been slaves.

I'm second generation American. My Irish ancestors were discriminated against not that many years ago. Where's my check?

19 posted on 06/30/2021 7:32:36 AM PDT by FatherofFive (We support Trump. Not the GOP)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I’d prefer another civil war instead


20 posted on 06/30/2021 7:32:37 AM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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