Posted on 12/01/2014 10:17:50 AM PST by Citizen Zed
Former NBA star Charles Barkley recently called Ferguson looters "scumbags," praised police officers who work in black neighborhoods, and said he supports the decision made by the grand jury not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown shooting.
During an interview on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the day after the Ferguson decision was announced, host Mike Missanelli asked Barkley about it and why "black America" doesn't trust the ruling.
His response surprised some listeners.
"The true story came out from the grand jury testimony," Barkley said, adding that he was made aware of "key forensic evidence, and several black witnesses that supported Officer Darren Wilson’s story..." He continued, "I can’t believe anything I hear on television anymore. And, that’s why I don’t like talking about race issues with the media anymore, because they (the media) love this stuff, and lead people to jump to conclusions. The media shouldn’t do that. They never do that when black people kill each other. "
He also called those who rioted after the decision was announced "scumbags," and said "There is no excuse for people to be out there burning down people's businesses, burning down police cars."
And in a marked departure from other prominent black leaders who have questioned tactics used by officers and, in some cases, accused officers of racial profiling and outright racism, Barkley supported police officers, especially those who work in black neighborhoods.
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So why did he go back to the Democrat party?
I know a lot of times Sir Cumference (my favorite nickname for Sir Charles) says things that infuriate freepers, but you gotta admit... the guy is independent, and says what he things. My hats off to him.
When he’s good, he’s very very good.
Because he is sane - and honest?
What’s the over/under on a career-ending scandal coming out about Mr. Barkley this year?
The "money" quote, in my opinion.
Charles Barkley is one of those stopped clocks — right twice a day.
But when he’s right, he’s right.
Perhaps his joining the Democrat Party was a sly move. Someone is going to have to take control away from the Communist wing of the party. Why not Charles?
I’d say pretty good. If he keeps saying things like this, the left will certainly decide that the Round Mound must be shut down!
Plus he can read the facts for himself instead accepting the media narrative that many others accept.
Ha. Good one!
Sounds like Charles is back to being a Republican. Wonder if he’s patched things up with Rush.
I don’t care for him or the things that fell out of his mouth in years past but lately I’m giving him high fives.
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