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Funny how he left out the part he said in his interview with Playboy:
"Let's get something straight: The Democrats aren't much better."
And given the language he uses in the rest of the article, the insults he hurls, and the fact that he supports Barry Bonds being inducted into the Hall of Fame (he calls it a "no brainer"), I don't know that he will go very far in the political world...
He's a funny guy who doesn't have a filter. Fun to watch. :)
Oh I agree, he's entertaining to watch because he rambles on with no regard for what is coming out of his mouth. That's why I think it's funny he didn't mention on TV that the dems aren't any better than the repubs... It's like he realized it wasn't the best thing to have published, so maybe if he just didn't mention it, it would be forgotten, you know?
He's a bit kooky, in my opinion... Crap. That probably means he'll get elected!
Sir Charles is a really good guy. His heart is in the right place. He is stuck in the same crack as all other Americans. Not being able to vote for the best, just voting for the least worse.
I do love Sir Charles as well.
I will have to remember that line..."Why, I don't work for them" :)
Sir Charles would make a refreshing politician. If he believes it, he will say it... he thinks for himself and I think the reason that he speaks out is wanting better, wanting positive change.
Of course, I disagree with Sir Charles that Christians judge - yes there are those that do,
But in any group you have your good and not so good. Sir Charles should know that.
It's hard to get upset at him though when he does say things that you may not agree with, as you can tell it comes from that big heart of his and not a place of hate. And that is refreshing as well.
I think he has grown up a great deal since his ball playing days.
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Agree, and obviously a great player.
But has ever coached a basketball team? And he is going to run for govenor... wow that should be interesting.
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No, I don't believe he ever coached. But he does do color commentary and is an alaylst for one of the Sports stations. He is very open and honest on that show as well and does make it entertaining.
He was a fine Hall of Fame Ball player . As a Governor if the fools in Alabama choose to elect him?? I expect he will do about the same as Jesse Ventura that 1 term wonder.
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Why do you say that? I don't even think you could compare the two. If I lived in Alabama, I sure would give Charles great thought. I think Charles has sincere hope and desire for things to get better and would be motivated to learn what he needed to in order
To make positive changes. Only thing is, he probably would become frustrated as to all the hoops you have to go through in order to make changes. I could see him voicing his frustration, but would I would love about him, I don't see him ever getting swallowed up by the tidle wave and sucked into real politics. He would continue to act on him own mind.
That is something that we need. At least I think so.
Do you think he could run a candy store let alone a State ?
Time for a coffee and the regular Tom negativism posts. :)
Yes, several a whole chain in fact. Don't let his ball playing days influence you. Charles is a bright man. How many professional players make the type of career Charles has done.
Believe me, a good sense of humour can only take you so far. Charles has been out of the NBA for a good bit of years, and still is a positive house hold name (meaning he's not known for negative acts... like um... OJ.)
It takes skill and intelligence to stay out there and he is doing that. I think he is far more intelligent then you may realize.
NK
Happy Family Day
Damn you, you threw a curve! Hehe.
Happy Family day to you as well though it's purely a US thing I believe.
I never heard of Family Day (way to go Hallmark :) - they never run out do they?
I stand corrected: Family Day is only a holiday in Alberta and Saskatchewan; not in the province I'm in (though school is closed today and I'm taking my kids bowling :))
Happy Presidents Day to you U.S. types!
Why thank you NK :).
Enjoy the bowling!!
Today in the US is President Day In Canada they felt they needed the day off also . Family Day - Family Day Statutory Holiday
NK
Another thing we have in common . I regularly bowl with my daughter . :)
:) your funny Tom.
That sounds like a nice day though. We should have that too.
I remember when I was young - I knew there was Mother's Day... I knew there was Father's Day ( they stood out because I knew I should be extra good)... but I got the bright idea to ask... " Mom, when's kid's day"... :eek:
Mom' s answer... of course... every day :( (just without the gifts I guess )
We are talking Alabama here. Hello!
Yeah I wonder how his Christian bashing will play in the gold buckle of the bible belt ?
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Hey, my best girlfriend is from Alabama :cool:
And she's brilliant ( we have other things in common LOL... but she truly is)
So what's your point there Spamman? :p
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He did generalize, but I wasn't offended. If he can offer more positive, then I think he would be the type of canadate that you could over look some harmless things.
We have to overlook a great deal with most if not all canadates don't we?
My point is this Allheart: America as a whole may be ready for a black president but Alabama may not be. And as tom and others pointed out, Sir Charles has no filter on his free speech. I'm not putting all the people of Alabama down, just an unsavory few that remain in pockets of... resistance, shall we say?
I'm certainly ready for the right black President. Sadly Obama isn't the one.
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Ding... Ding... Ding... the bell went off. Allheart woke up and got it. Sorry Mag -
I knew you weren't putting anyone down.. I thought you were just joking about the people from Alabama... lightheartedly...
I forgot the whole racial thing... and even that Charles was black... It's a wonder sometimes I don't drown with my head underwater.
Thanks for explaining Mag.
Hey if I wanted a hall of famer NBA player it would be
Michael Jordan - if he could do for the economy what he has done for Nike. He is careful of his image, and willing to try something new and back off if he is weak in that area [baseball ]. He also has solid cross cultural appeal.
Bill Russel - team player and leader
These guys have the rings, sorry Charles
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Love Michael too, but I think his gambling background may hold him down.
Bill Russell - know the name... not sure who he is.
Julius Erving - now there's your guy.
Oh and I loooove Allen Iverson, but I think that one might be too close to call. And he's not in the Hall of Fame (yet ). I just like this kid for some reason. I think he has just such a good heart, but couldn't shake off some of the friends that keep him out late at night. ( no, and I don't see him as a politician... I just like him)
I'd say Juluis or Charles NOOOO Koby pllllllease. But I do love Shack Attack.
Dr J... saw him in his old ABA days on Long Island. He was so ahead of his time!
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Can you tell I'm a Philly girl :)...
He simply was amazing and class act.!
If anyone could pull it off, it would be the Cos. I would vote for Bill Cosby.
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Way too funny... I thought of him too. But he's slowed down a whole lot. And didn't something just come out a little bit ago... where he was a little "busy" and a way from home. But that seemed to die down.
But he's slowed down a lot. Keep the thinking cap on though :)
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