Barkley is not racist. He's like Walton, they talk out of both sides just to entertain people. Sometimes they make really dumb comments that they believe is funny or entertaining... By the way racist people usually don't go on national tv and make racist statements live...they usually hide...which makes them much more dangerous too...
HAHA Barkley wants everyone to let it go? I don't remember Charles letting it go wehn Kenny Smith got schooled by that guy fron 'NSYNC. Come on Charles, if you can't take some ribbing then maybe you should shut your mouth!
Im still in shock that Kenny Smith said Yao was the best player on the Rockets That had to be some sort of bad joke.
What about the night he kissed "ass," when he, Kenny and Ernie were talking back and forth on the set after the Dallas game (or maybe it was during halftime of the game), and somehow Barkley pulls out a, "No, I wouldn't mess with him (Yao), because Chinese people, they can fight." What the hell was that? I'm with Timing here. **warning: possible bomb below** From what I've seen, black people in general can be and often are just as racist as they sometimes accuse white people of being, but can get away with it due to the historical circumstances in this country. Still doesn't make it right though. as an asian myself, i can tell you i've gotten the "ching yong chang chong" treatment from black people more than any others. that is all.
Oski, Its so obvisous that Charles is biased towards MING because of his ethnicity. Due to the fact that WANG & BATEER have the reputation of being soft. Its also So obvious that HE, himself is the most racist of them all. ANYone who's been following Charles since the Phila days knows what I'm talking about. Constantly talking about "white this and white that". Sir Charles of all people, should know how it feels to be racially profiled. He's been bashing MING since the day of the draft. I'm glad MING showed him UP! Watching Charles kiss that Donkey's *SS was 100% pure Delight. Race has always been a sensitive issue. Black people can use the blackness to thier advantage. How in the hell did that Johnson guy " founder of BET entertainant" get the AWARD of the new franchise in Charlotte? To the best of my knowledge, Bird's group did so much in terms of preparation for the new franchise. They invested & dedicated so much work into Charlotte this past year anticipatation of getting the AWARD. Than this Black guy pops up in the middle of no where and gets it. Being BLACK has its advantages. But than again, How can anyone take Barkley seriously. He's a BIg JOKE.
Hey moomoo, the guy's name is Trent Lott and he resigned today. Maybe black people accuse white people because there are still good 'ol boys in the highest offices of this country. And about Yao Ming...I know of Chinese people who didn't think he'd be good...cut Charles some slack.
I don't know much about Johnson but I know enough to know that you are talking out of your A$$. From what I gather, he's FROM Charlotte, he tried twice to keep the Hornets in Charlotte, and he's a billionaire. Yup, he came out of nowhere. And he's the first black person "to hold controlling interest in a team in one of the four major pro sports leagues -- the NBA, NFL, NHL and major league baseball." I guess that BLACK advantage finally came to fruition.
racism is overrated... period. how many people say it's messed up to say something racist and then turn around and call someone a fagg*t or say something is "gay" in a derogatory manner? As if it's ok to be a bigot, but not ok to be racist... LOL, everybody's racist, they just don't like to admit it.
If anyone is a racist towards Ming it would have to be Shaq. Did you hear the Chinese imitation he made he made that one night? Almost as good as the fortune cookie incident in Miami. I hope Ming takes it to Shaq and gives him one of those spin moves like he did the other night against Indiana. That was just sweet. I could picture Shaq's jaw and something else hitting the floor when he does that to him. Wouldn't it be just ironic if Shaq's toe is hurting again when it comes time for the Rockets to play the Lakers again?
What a joke. Robert Johnson is a frikken billionaire who's proven he can build a business and he certainly didn't pop out of nowhere. A minority gets the job and it's because he's a minority, a minority doesn't get the job and it's because he's "not qualified". Whatever...
I know he didnt pop up in the middle no where! that was a figure of SPEECH, if you hadnt noticed. Maybe you should read the whole entire thread thoroughly. I did mention that he was the founder of BET. By all means. In terms of commitement and effort. Larry's Group invested so much time into the prjoect. Ranging from research to charity work for the community of Charlotte. This Johnson guy spent 10 minutes total on BET rationalizing about the project. Gee, BET must have charge him alot of BREAD for the airtime.
Maybe you should read my thread again but I'll make it easy on you: He tried twice to buy the Hornets from Shinn. How do you know he spent "10 minutes" on the project. Sounds like he's been trying for years to get a franchise in Charlotte. It was Bird who swooped out of nowhere in the past year, trying to appeal to the Charlotte community like some out-of-state Senator. I'm glad the guy who actually cares about Charlotte won it. Not two Boston opportunists.
i think charles is a nice guy, he simply has a big mouth. But he did what he siad, if he run I would vote him the president of USA.
REALLY feel very sorry to bring this topic. I didn't mean to pick up this racism thing in this Forum. I only want to make fun for yall on Big Mouth. I don't think Charles is racist even he has bias on Yao. Please close this stupid topic and NEVER, NEVER talk about Racism on this board. Racism is nothing about BasketBall, and nothing about this Forum.
well, I dont wanna bicker anymore about something thats irrelevant to the houston rockets. Lets call it a TRUCE derrock. we both rocket fans here.
Sorry Lionheart and others about the bickering...after this, I'm thinking of enrolling in those anger management sessions again Seriously though about Charles...the guy had an opinion but paid dearly and publicly for it. I'm pretty sure if he could go back in time...
*sigh* Like was already mentioned "racism IS over rated ! As long as people yell racism over every little thing this world will suffer. Racism to me is believing that your race is better than others and that you somehow deserve special privileges because of your skin color. Saying a particular race of people "can fight " or that they are not good at a sport is NOT racism..It's a stereotype. The thing with trying to imitate the chinese language isn't racism either..He was just trying to be funny.Was it in poor taste ? Yes but you can't label someone a racist because of it. How many black comedians have you seen make fun of white people and use that same stupid voice ? Is that racism ? No it is just stupid but I do agree there is a huge double standard in this country when it comes to stereotypes. Chris Rock can get on stage and make fun of white people all night and thats cool but if a white guy cracks a joke about another race he's labeled racist.
Okay, Couldn't Resist, I agree, blacks get away with making fun of other races and it isn't right. Me personally, I am black and I don't like it when black people think they have a right to make fun of everyone else. That being said, would you rather be black, and have the knowledge that your ancestors were treated like animals when they came to this country or would you rather be white and not be able to get away with making fun of other races. Point being, just because some ignorant comedian got up on stage and made fun of you, doesn't prevent you from getting equal jobs, having people look at you funny when you walk in their places of business, etc. etc. So get over it white people who complain about a double standard, I think you still are the privaledged group in this country when broken down into race and just because some ignorant black comedian made fun of you, doesn't change that. Its like since blacks are the victims when it comes to race relations in this country, you people who complain about double standards have to find something to make yourselves a victim of because maybe you feel guilty. CAN WE NOW TALK B BALL.
DAROcket , i dunt really want to talk about racism becuz its not about basketball , but i cant agree with ur defintion . it is your opinion of rasicm but this is the real meaning of racism ,"The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to other .Discrimination or prejudice based on race. " Barkley thinks yao ming wont do good cuz he think black ppl are better basketball player than chinses so he was saying yao ming never see a brother in china that can jump n run which mean to me is saying that he think no body in china are as good as the brother(blacks) in basketball . basicly he think becuz yao ming is chinese he wont do good in nba.
