Zone1 Blacks do have some responsibility for our position

[IM2]

Blacks do have some responsibility for our position. It is because some blacks want to play into what is called respectability politics. Respectability politics, "is a political strategy wherein members of a marginalized community will consciously abandon or punish controversial aspects of their cultural-political identity as a method of assimilating, achieving social mobility, and gaining the respect of the majority culture".

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks​

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

Charles Barkley recently explained why “we as black people are never going to be successful.” His reasoning is painful:

“We as black people are never going to be successful, not because of you white people, but because of other black people. When you are black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people,” Barkley said.
Barkley, a native of Leeds, [Alabama,] said African Americans are too concerned with street cred than true success and that's holding the community back.
“For some reason we are brainwashed to think, if you're not a thug or an idiot, you’re not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don’t break the law, you’re not a good black person. It’s a dirty, dark secret in the black community.
“There are a lot of black people who are unintelligent, who don’t have success. It’s best to knock a successful black person down because they’re intelligent, they speak well, they do well in school, and they’re successful. It's just typical BS that goes on when you're black, man."

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

www.theatlantic.com

Barkley, Sowell, McWhorter, Shelby Steele, Walter Williams, Ben Carson, Carol Swain, Candace Owens and others carry on this grand black tradition of respectability politics and this, along with continuing white racism are at the root of the problems in black communities. Respectability politics allows those outside the black community to dismiss the overall damage created by white racism.

 

[Rocko]

Charles Barkley speaks from the heart, he’s not trying to appease or cater to anyone.

 

[rightwinger]

Its the old “Acting White” criticism of overachieving blacks

 

[Rocko]

It the old “Acting White” criticism of overachieving blacks

Michell Obama talked about her friends accusing her of wanting to be white because of the way she talked.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Blacks do have some responsibility for our position. It is because some blacks want to play into what is called respectability politics. Respectability politics, "is a political strategy wherein members of a marginalized community will consciously abandon or punish controversial aspects of their cultural-political identity as a method of assimilating, achieving social mobility, and gaining the respect of the majority culture".

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks​

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

Charles Barkley recently explained why “we as black people are never going to be successful.” His reasoning is painful:

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

www.theatlantic.com

Barkley, Sowell, McWhorter, Shelby Steele, Walter Williams, Ben Carson, Carol Swain, Candace Owens and others carry on this grand black tradition of respectability politics and this, along with continuing white racism are at the root of the problems in black communities. Respectability politics allows those outside the black community to dismiss the overall damage created by white racism.

I know Barkley personally and he shoots straight from the hip.
He doesnt candy coat anything and he's not afraid to speak his mind.
One thing he said a long time ago is he isnt a role model he's just a basketball player.
This is a bit like what Bill Cosby said about the black community.

 

[MarathonMike]

Barkley, Sowell, McWhorter, Shelby Steele, Walter Williams, Ben Carson, Carol Swain, Candace Owens and others carry on this grand black tradition of respectability politics and this, along with continuing white racism are at the root of the problems in black communities.

So you are blaming successful Black people and the fantasy of continuing white racism as the "root cause" of problems in black communities? Did these Uncle Toms create the 75 percent Fatherless home rate in poor Black communities? Do Democrat leaders of poor Black communities bear ANY responsibility, or is it all due to Uncle Toms and white racism?

 

[MarathonMike]

I know Barkley personally and he shoots straight from the hip.
He doesnt candy coat anything and he's not afraid to speak his mind.
One thing he said a long time ago is he isnt a role model he's just a basketball player.
This is a bit like what Bill Cosby said about the black community.

Barkley says exactly what he thinks, not what his sponsors or what his "people" want him to say. We need more Barkleys in America now more than ever.

 

[IM2]

Charles Barkley speaks from the heart, he’s not trying to appease or cater to anyone.

Charles is ignorant. He knows basketball very well and he is a good person but he's not the one to listen to when it comes to the cause of problems blacks face.

 

[IM2]

I know Barkley personally and he shoots straight from the hip.
He doesnt candy coat anything and he's not afraid to speak his mind.
One thing he said a long time ago is he isnt a role model he's just a basketball player.
This is a bit like what Bill Cosby said about the black community.

I don't care if you know Barkley, he's wrong. And you act ss if Bill Cosby is credible. Those like you will accept any negative said by another black no matter how assinine.

 

[IM2]

Michell Obama talked about her friends accusing her of wanting to be white because of the way she talked.

Acting white is acting like you're better or superior and has nothing to do with how somebody talks.

 

[MarathonMike]

Charles is ignorant. He knows basketball very well and he is a good person but he's not the one to listen to when it comes to the cause of problems blacks face.

Barkley calls it like it is, which is exactly what I do. Happy thanksgiving, my friend!

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I don't care if you know Barkley, he's wrong. And you act ss if Bill Cosby is credible. Those like you will accept any negative said by another black no matter how assinine.

He's one of yours like it or not.
You're just pissed that Barkley and Bill wont stay on the plantation.

 

[IM2]

He's one of yours like it or not.
You're just pissed that Barkley and Bill wont stay on the plantation.

They are the ones on the plantation. Anybody black saying negative things about other blacks that white racists approve of or use to try dismissing blacks who bring the truth are plantation house blacks.

 

[Invisibleflash]

Blacks do have some responsibility for our position. It is because some blacks want to play into what is called respectability politics. Respectability politics, "is a political strategy wherein members of a marginalized community will consciously abandon or punish controversial aspects of their cultural-political identity as a method of assimilating, achieving social mobility, and gaining the respect of the majority culture".

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks​

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

Charles Barkley recently explained why “we as black people are never going to be successful.” His reasoning is painful:

Charles Barkley and the Plague of ‘Unintelligent’ Blacks

A history of respectability politics, from the postbellum period to today

www.theatlantic.com

Barkley, Sowell, McWhorter, Shelby Steele, Walter Williams, Ben Carson, Carol Swain, Candace Owens and others carry on this grand black tradition of respectability politics and this, along with continuing white racism are at the root of the problems in black communities. Respectability politics allows those outside the black community to dismiss the overall damage created by white racism.

Bub..sounds to me like you are calling Barkley a Tom.
Hey ain't black enuf for you?

 

[IM2]

Bub..sounds to me like you are calling Barkley a Tom.
Hey ain't black enuf for you?

Re post. This time try speaking American.

 

[IM2]

STFU and bring me a Mint Julep boy.

Excuse me, but you're off topic.

Last warning.

 

[IM2]

Where's my mint julep boy?

Are you able to discuss the thread topic?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Are you able to discuss the thread topic?

Already did.

 

[el midgetron]

Nope, it’s not “blacks” responsibility. It’s the individual‘s responsibility.

 

[ninja007]

from the second the kids born, 80 percent out of wedlock if libs abortion dont kill them; they are taught its all whiteys fault.