An ‘angry and disgusted’ Charles Barkley unloads on Trump and his supporters

bostonglobe.com ^ | 4/1/18 | Cindy Boren

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WASHINGTON — Charles Barkley is weary. He was never a fan of Donald Trump’s, even before the election, but now he’s tired of ‘‘this turmoil every single day — the tweeting, the hiring and firing.’’

In an interview with David Axelrod on CNN’s ‘‘Axe Files,’’ Barkley was angry with those voted for Trump, saying that the president’s message had resonated with voters ‘‘who just won’t look in a mirror and say, ‘My life sucks because of me.’ “

‘‘I’ve never been more angry and disgusted at this situation than I am now. This turmoil every single day — the tweeting, the hiring and firing.

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The Round Mound of Rebound has spoken ........ and seldom has he been more foolish.

His words here are about as erratic as his lousy golf game.

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From article:

‘‘Dude, I’m blessed, and you are, too. Like, it really ain’t gonna have a big effect on our life. But I actually have humanity. I want everybody to have a good life. I want everybody to have a good job. I want their kids to go to school, I want their kids to be safe. I want everybody to have economic opportunity.

‘‘And I want to make sure we don’t forget about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which Trump tweeted about ending Sunday), our public schools. I don’t want to forget about those poor people in Puerto Rico. I was watching the news last night, and still, six months out, they don’t have power. And we don’t even mention them anymore. We’re wasting all our time on Russia and Stormy Daniels. It’s ridiculous.’’

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"We’re wasting all our time on Russia and Stormy Daniels. It’s ridiculous." ---- whose fault is that?

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From the article:

"Barkley believes that ‘‘there’s only economic opportunity if you’re rich’’ and that voters were looking to blame others for economic disparity."

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Not true, Chuck.

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One hell of a backswing ......

(Actually, Charles is a very nice guy...... but this little oration of his is not his best moment.)

[faithhopecharity]

Never heard of him. And from what the article says, he’s not worth the time wasted to try figuring his problem out. Charles, try psychiatry

[Mark17]

"We’re wasting all our time on Russia and Stormy Daniels. It’s ridiculous." ---- whose fault is that?

That’s right bro. Whose fault is that? Would I be out of line, if I said I really didn’t give a rat’s rear end, what Barkley thinks about anything?

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In an interview with David Axelrod on CNN’s ‘‘Axe Files,’’ Barkley was angry with those voted for Trump, saying that the president’s message had resonated with voters ‘‘who just won’t look in a mirror and say, ‘My life sucks because of me.’ “

Nah, it really doesn't suck because of me. I'm not the reason I get taxed for nearly half of everything I make by the government to pay for services I don't use. I'm not the reason illegal aliens can come into this nation at will and demand benefits paid for by the taxes I am forced to pay.

I don't give a crap what some fat, semi-literate loudmouth who babbles incoherently about a child's game on TV is "angry and disgusted" about. There are real problems in this nation which the Democrats have caused and which most Republicans are far too gutless and unprincipled to fix. Trump at least gave some hope that some of those problems might finally be acknowledged, if not fixed. That's why I and millions of other Americans voted for him.

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From the comments section:

MountainDr 04/01/18 03:38 PM

A lot of valid points, Charles. But I'm not sure it's the Donald that's bringing up Stormy and Russia every dang day. That would be CNN and their ilk. Doubt me? I challenge you to turn on that channel right now and see if they don't have a panel of 4 or 5 talking heads talking about one or both of those subjects. I'll wait right here....

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Celtic Tiger 04/01/18 04:46 PM

I have no problem with Barley stating his opinion, but he won't be fired as Schilling was when he and many of us were disgusted by the racism of Obama and his followers.

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Would I be out of line, if I said I really didn’t give a rat’s rear end, what Barkley thinks about anything?

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Absolutely not.

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"Never heard of him."

Ever hear of basketball? The NBA? Alabama?

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Charles believes too much fake news.

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In an interview with David Axelrod on CNN’s ‘‘Axe Files,’’ Barkley was angry with those voted for Trump, saying that the president’s message had resonated with voters ‘‘who just won’t look in a mirror and say, ‘My life sucks because of me.’ “ ---------

"Nah, it really doesn't suck because of me. I'm not the reason I get taxed for nearly half of everything I make by the government to pay for services I don't use. I'm not the reason illegal aliens can come into this nation at will and demand benefits paid for by the taxes I am forced to pay."

"I don't give a crap what some fat, semi-literate loudmouth who babbles incoherently about a child's game on TV is "angry and disgusted" about. There are real problems in this nation which the Democrats have caused and which most Republicans are far too gutless and unprincipled to fix. Trump at least gave some hope that some of those problems might finally be acknowledged, if not fixed. That's why I and millions of other Americans voted for him."

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Well said.

Sometimes Charles gets a little big headed. "The Round Mound of Rebound" has spouted off often on political matters more than is necessary over the years.

Maybe he and Dennis Rodham can get North Korea straightened out for everyone.

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Charles believes too much fake news."

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..... and he believes he can play golf too.

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"I’ve despised that fat UGLY pig since he days he spit on a little girl."

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Your memory may be incorrect, and your remark is completely misleading.

http://www.complex.com/sports/2013/11/nba-unsportsmanlike-acts/charles-barkley-spits-on-fan

Date: 3/26/1991 --- Game: Philadelphia 76ers @ New Jersey Nets

To be fair, Charles Barkley was certainly not aiming for the eight-year-old girl that his saliva ended up hitting. And to his credit, Barkley made it right by not only apologizing, but also hooking her and her family up with tickets to games anytime he was in town.

The true target of the spit, a man who had been abusing Barkley with racial epithets all game, escaped punishment; while Sir Charles was apologetic about his decision to spit in the first place, he also pointed out that he was standing up for himself, saying that "I don't think a fan has the right to come to the game and be abusive."

[SaveFerris]

Here's Clown Barkley with the Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers.

[Ronin]

Who’s he?

[Ronin]

Who’s he?

[SaveFerris]

[In an interview with David Axelrod on CNN’s ‘‘Axe Files,’’ Barkley was angry with those voted for Trump]

Well, I guess Charles gave Communist News Network their 2018 mid-term talking point for the day.

[Altura Ct.]

‘who just won’t look in a mirror and say, ‘My life sucks because of me.’ “

Tell that to your bruthas.

[LukeL]

He is like the thousands of other athletes who explode on one fan who is taunting them nonstop during a game. Trump on the other hand has millions of people and 99% of the media doing the same and doesn’t go off on a profanity laced tirade.