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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

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has never been shy about discussing social issues or concerns within the black community.

And during an interview with ESPN, Barkley talked about efforts he is making to improve life for some in the black community.

The comments came on the heels of opinions shared by NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

James said that Trump "doesn't give a f--- about the people" while Durant said, "And I feel like our team, as a country, is not run by a great coach."

Barkley also chimed in on Trump in the ESPN interview.

"I'm not a fan of the president," he said. "I don't talk bad about the president because he is the president of the United States. But I'm not a fan. I think he's divisive. I think he's very divisive."

Barkley commended another NBA Hall of Famer, David Robinson, as well as James for their efforts in the black community.

Then Barkley discussed his own ideas Friday on First Take in the interview with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

"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."

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: alabama; barkley; jobs; lebron
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To: donna

Particularly not Cubans.

Ended badly for Nixon when he tried it.


81 posted on 02/18/2018 1:19:44 PM PST by Flash Bazbeaux
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To: boycott

They don’t appreciate Trump for current black unemployment, you’re naive to think they’ll EVER change for the better


82 posted on 02/18/2018 1:34:16 PM PST by A_Former_Democrat (Another Islamic terrorist event, and no “outrage” from the “Muslim community”. Again)
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To: boycott

Imagine some white celebrity wanting more white plumbers.


83 posted on 02/18/2018 1:38:35 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (<img src="http://i.imgur.com/WukZwJP.gif" width=800>)
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To: boycott

Saying the President is divisive, is divisive, Charles.


84 posted on 02/18/2018 2:54:40 PM PST by jch10 (Media: prostitutes for the Democrat Party.)
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To: boycott

Well they do wear their pants low for the crack exposure.


85 posted on 02/18/2018 2:56:04 PM PST by bmwcyle (People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
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To: boycott

“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,” Charles Barkley.

I have no problem with that, as long as he is spending his own money. Though it makes me wonder, what if Bill Gates partnered with a school to get more white programmers? Regardless, we are at point in time where I have no objection to Barkley spending his money that way.

By the way, I worked with/for an uncle of Charles Barkley who happened to be a very successful white collar professional. When I learned of the connection, I kidded him that he must have been a disappointment to his family.


86 posted on 02/18/2018 2:56:05 PM PST by ChessExpert (NAFTA - Not A Free Trade Agreement)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

That is comical.


87 posted on 02/18/2018 3:24:56 PM PST by Silentgypsy ( “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”__Scorpion)
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To: Mozzafiato
"I don't talk bad about the president..." and then he proceeds to talk bad about the president.


88 posted on 02/18/2018 3:26:11 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: boycott

Mike Rowe beat him to it


89 posted on 02/18/2018 5:59:43 PM PST by Figment
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To: Blood of Tyrants

Exactly!


90 posted on 02/18/2018 7:16:52 PM PST by 2CAVTrooper (Democrats... BETRAYING America since 1828.)
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