And Chumlee voting for Bernie.
Posted on 02/28/2020 2:22:07 PM PST by Red Badger
A reality television star who has made a career out of cutting deals with average citizens decried the "insanity" of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign.
Pawn Stars host Rick Harrison defended capitalism and backed hard work as the key to success during his second appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.
"Bernie Sanders wants to tax me at 90%," Harrison said during a question-and-answer session after his 10-minute speech at the event in National Harbor, Maryland. "Why would I want to open up a business if I'm not going to make any money?"
Sanders, a socialist, is the front-runner in the 2020 Democratic primary field after the first three contests.
Harrison also decried the public education system and teachers unions for creating a new generation of young people who believe happiness "should just be delivered to you."
"It is very difficult to explain to a younger person because they do not teach anything about economics or capitalism or anything that made this country great in high school and in college anymore," Harrison said. "They come out of college, they come out of college, all they know is that a corporation is evil and capitalism is evil, and I should get free medical care, I should get free school, I should get free everything for the rest of my life."
Harrison, who said he was a "Trump guy" in 2018, defended the CEOs of major U.S. companies who he says are treated like "dicks."
"When you talk to these young people, you have to teach them the reason why CEOs make big money is because they are the Lebron James of business," Harrison added. "They have a skill set that other people do not have, and that's why they get paid that money. It's the hypocrisy that drives me crazy."
Harrison cut his speech short to take questions from the audience, and one man asked if Harrison was considering a bid for Nevada governor.
"Everyone wants me to run for governor of Nevada, but no decision yet," Harrison said.
Rick should run. He is a smart guy.
Run the state like a pawn shop.
Rick Harrison 2024
And Chumlee voting for Bernie.
The one to fear is Chinese Mike
I think Chumlee would be a conservative, despite all the Goth trappings.................
Bloomie won’t get the nomination unless there is a brokered convention...................
Boy does he look unhealthy
“When you talk to these young people, you have to teach them the reason why CEOs make big money is because they are the Lebron James of business,” Harrison added. “They have a skill set that other people do not have,”
I don’t think it’s ever been explained better than that. Even my kid can understand that.
I’ve read some things indicating Chumlee is actually a pretty smart guy and most of what we see on the show is an act.
He plays a fool on TV. And maybe because he is.....
Legal troubles
On March 9, 2016, Chumlee’s home was raided during the course of an investigation into sexual assault allegations. During searches of his residence, police found crystal meth, marijuana, Xanax, and multiple firearms. Evidence of possible cocaine use was also found. Subsequently, Chumlee was arrested.[25][26][27]
Chumlee was released on bond the following day. His first appearance in court was set for March 11, 2016.[28][29][30]
On May 23, 2016, Chumlee was charged with 20 felony counts, including drug and weapons charges. David Chesnoff, Russell’s lawyer, confirmed that the reality TV star pled guilty to a felony weapons charge, unlawful possession of a firearm, and a gross misdemeanor of attempted drug possession in a deal which calls for three years of probation and counseling.[31][32]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumlee#Legal_troubles
It couldn’t be worse. Could it?
An old photo.
I notice this season he’s slimmed down and looks actually healthy!
As for Big Hoss (Rick’s son), there’s work to do
now THAT’s Vice Presidential material right there!
I remember when he was arrested. Never heard any more.
The whole show is clearly concocted.
Well sure. Chumlee has to be much smarter than Biden, right?
HOORAY Rick Harrison
Wow, he must have something going for him to get caught with all that stuff and get off with probation.
I’m guessing he served his probation and has kept his nose clean.
I read where he lost 75 lbs also. Good thing.
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