12th Man 884 Posted August 18, 2017 NBA legend Charles Barkley has weighed in on the blazing-hot controversy surrounding Confederate monuments in the United States — and he thinks the outrage is a waste of time. “I’m not going to waste my time worrying about these Confederate statues — that’s wasted energy,” he said. “You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna keep doing great things, I’m gonna keep trying to make a difference — number one, in the black community because I’m black — but I’m also going to try to do good things in the world.” Barkley argued he has no interest in “screaming at a neo-Nazi who’s gonna hate me no matter what” or wasting his time worrying about the Confederate statues. When asked if the statues should simply be left alone, the NBA great wondered why he should care. “I’ve always ignored them,” Barkley added. “I’m 54 years old. I’ve never thought about those statues a day in my life. I think if you ask most black people to be honest, they haven’t thought a day in their life about those stupid statues.” He went on to outline what he thinks “black people need to do.” “We need to worry about getting our education, we need to stop killing each other, we need to try to find a way to have more economic opportunity and things like that,” Barkley said. “Those things are important and significant.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 18, 2017 KEEP doing great things? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jov6UlUW7ws Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted August 18, 2017 Meh, I think he just likes to say contrarian things for attention, but has no consistent philosophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 18, 2017 Meh, I think he just likes to say contrarian things for attention, but has no consistent philosophy. Jason Whitlock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 19, 2017 Think about it. I think the people protesting the statues and other stuff are looking for excuses. Instead of knocking down that monument, let's build a park or fund a hospital. Yeah, that statue is why you don't have a job and need welfare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted August 19, 2017 One of his nicknames was Sir Cumference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince44 202 Posted August 19, 2017 What ever happened to Chuck running for governor of Alabama? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted August 19, 2017 he is not a role model, but in this case speak some truth (last sentence). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
