Charles Barkley proves why CNN’s King Charles was a bad idea

No one requested for this, however, but, right here we’re. In the course of a unstable election 12 months the place Charles Barkley has free reign to spew his illogical political takes on TV. True bipartisanship seems to be like viewers from each events working collectively to make this finish.

When CNN announced that King Charles was happening, even the dumbest Individuals scratched their heads. As a result of in what world does it make sense to have somebody with the skills, professionalism and resume of Gayle King paired with Barkley to debate issues past why Doc Rivers can’t shut out playoff collection when his groups have a 3-1 lead?

As anticipated, issues haven’t gone properly.

“I can say I’m dying to vote for you,” Barkley stated to “former” Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley final month when she appeared on the present. “And that (remark) harm me. So I’d love you to make clear that.”

“So, to begin with, I by no means stated that there was not racism in America,” Haley replied. “There completely is racism in America. I stated that America was not a racist nation.”

In case you missed it, Haley is delusional and willingly ignorant. It’s been reported that she’s suspending her marketing campaign immediately (Wednesday). Additionally, her actual identify is Nimarata Nikki Randhawa, she’s Indian. Her husband’s identify is Michael Haley. “Nikki Haley” sounds much more “American.” Particularly if you desire a profession as a Republican politician — simply ask Rafael Edward Cruz, he goes by “Ted.”

When Dylann Roof walked right into a bible examine at a Black church in South Carolina and killed 9 Black individuals simply because they have been Black, guess who the Governor was?

Nimarata.

And when the Accomplice flag was lastly eliminated completely from the South Carolina Statehouse, guess who was probably the most highly effective particular person within the state?

Nimarata.

But, this identical particular person doesn’t consider America is a racist nation after she was the governor of the state that was the house of the Confederacy and the primary state to secede from the union.

That’s who Barkley was “dying to vote” for.

However wait, there’s extra.

“To start with, I’m simply gonna say this, if I see a Black particular person strolling round with a Trump mugshot, I’m gonna punch him within the face.” Barkley was commenting on Trump’s comment about how Black individuals now have a powerful connection to him as a result of he’s been indicted.

“To start with, if I used to be at that press convention, I’d’ve gotten up and walked out. That was an insult to all Black individuals . . . to match Black historical past and the way we’ve been discriminated in opposition to to his plight,” he added.

As ordinary, Barkley is exhibiting us that, in contrast to rebounds, logic is one thing he’s at all times failed at getting his palms on. As a result of in case you wished to vote for Haley, it tells us you lean in the direction of the Republican aspect within the voting sales space. And on condition that she only won one contest in the primary, the man that simply angered Barkley is his solely possibility left at this level. It’s as if he’s as unaware of who’s main political races as he’s concerning the standings within the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference.

I imply, keep in mind this? (click on the hyperlink and watch the clip for a superb snort.)

A couple of years in the past, Barkley received on TV and said that politicians, not racists, were the reason racism succeeds. And now he’s annoyed with Nimarata?

In December, the Washington Post wrote about King Charles’ lackluster scores. “An article got here out that our scores weren’t nice, however I wish to inform my staff, man, these Nielsen persons are the largest clowns on the planet. Title me one particular person you recognize with a Nielsen field?” Barkley said on his podcast. “However I actually simply wish to inform my staff, I simply wish to say thanks. And f*ck these Nielsen individuals,” he added.

Being offended on the individuals who work on the firm who put collectively the information isn’t going to resolve King Charles’ points in the identical approach that after eager for Nikki Haley to be a greater candidate, and punching Black Trump supporters received’t enhance American politics. The one solutions are to grow to be educated voters and for networks to place educated individuals on the air to assist educate voters much more. And if you take a look at it that approach, Charles Barkley simply appears to be annoyed at himself.