It's always interesting to me that James blames all his employment problems on being black, and I'm sure he's right. I'm not black and have no reference to comment on how blacks are really treated in the workplace. However, James does have a sixth grade education. I think that is much more of the reason for his inability to find the kind of employment that would pay him enough.

Also, he is unwilling to let Florida go to work. She said herself that she used to be a maid. I'm sure Flo could have found some work. She was a very intelligent, hardworking woman.

Anyway, being black, I'm sure, held James back, but I believe that his sixth grade education (he is not even a high school dropout) and his macho pride was really what held him back.

I am sorry if I have offended anyone.

np i thought u was going say cause flordia couldnt get off her ass and get an decent job lol or Jj could got a good job anyone of them couldnt but james tried 2 flordia held him back

It's always interesting to me that James blames all his employment problems on being black, and I'm sure he's right. I'm not black and have no reference to comment on how blacks are really treated in the workplace. However, James does have a sixth grade education. I think that is much more of the reason for his inability to find the kind of employment that would pay him enough.

Also, he is unwilling to let Florida go to work. She said herself that she used to be a maid. I'm sure Flo could have found some work. She was a very intelligent, hardworking woman.

Anyway, being black, I'm sure, held James back, but I believe that his sixth grade education (he is not even a high school dropout) and his macho pride was really what held him back.

I am sorry if I have offended anyone.

I think you hit the nail on the head!

Yeah that was defintely the Reason. Using His Color was a POOR EXCUSE.

It's always interesting to me that James blames all his employment problems on being black, and I'm sure he's right. I'm not black and have no reference to comment on how blacks are really treated in the workplace. However, James does have a sixth grade education. I think that is much more of the reason for his inability to find the kind of employment that would pay him enough.

Also, he is unwilling to let Florida go to work. She said herself that she used to be a maid. I'm sure Flo could have found some work. She was a very intelligent, hardworking woman.

Anyway, being black, I'm sure, held James back, but I believe that his sixth grade education (he is not even a high school dropout) and his macho pride was really what held him back.

I am sorry if I have offended anyone.

BRAVO!!!!!! His lack of education and his stupid pride (prohibiting Flo from working) were the reason.

I think the producers/writers wanted to imply other reasons for there being lack of work, notice how James referenced a brain surgeon being out of work in the hypertension episode. I didn't like that, simply because there is no way a brain surgeon could be out of work and be in the same predicament as James.

BRAVO!!!!!! His lack of education and his stupid pride (prohibiting Flo from working) were the reason.

I think the producers/writers wanted to imply other reasons for there being lack of work, notice how James referenced a brain surgeon being out of work in the hypertension episode. I didn't like that, simply because there is no way a brain surgeon could be out of work and be in the same predicament as James.


You are right about that Irene, how the Hell would a Brain Surgeon be out of work-lol

You are right about that Irene, how the Hell would a Brain Surgeon be out of work-lol


Easy, too many malpractice suits.

Easy, too many malpractice suits.


I wasn't expecting to see you on here today due to it being Thanksgiving

I wasn't expecting to see you on here today due to it being Thanksgiving


Well I've been gone all day, I got home around 6:30. I'm getting up tomorrow at 5am to go shopping LOL, So I'm making my rounds now.

Well I've been gone all day, I got home around 6:30. I'm getting up tomorrow at 5am to go shopping LOL, So I'm making my rounds now.


Tomorrow is my FIRST TIME EVER having money to spend on Black Friday

Tomorrow is my FIRST TIME EVER having money to spend on Black Friday


That's a good thing, you can get your Christmas shopping done early.

That's a good thing, you can get your Christmas shopping done early.


I was talking about Shopping for ME. I'm not doing any Christmas Shopping this year.

I was talking about Shopping for ME. I'm not doing any Christmas Shopping this year.


Only out of the mouth of Solomon! :lol:

I was talking about Shopping for ME. I'm not doing any Christmas Shopping this year.


SCROOGE :lol:

Well I'm going to Wal-Mart since I've never really shopped there before, They have some 20inch flats screens that are going on sale for $68 and some portable DVD players for $50 so I'm getting those for my brother in law kids. Then I'm off to the MALL, my home away from home.

Only out of the mouth of Solomon! :lol:



Since i was laid off for 3 months I'm in the process of recovering which means no Christmas gifts. A female co-worker sdaid the same thing, she says Christmas Gifts is not in the Budget

Since i was laid off for 3 months I'm in the process of recovering which means no Christmas gifts. A female co-worker sdaid the same thing, she says Christmas Gifts is not in the Budget

Well that makes alot of sense. So what are you treating yourself to this year?

Well that makes alot of sense. So what are you treating yourself to this year?


Probably NOTHING as much as I want to use my American Express Card. I will not Shop, just save-lol I will probably buy a DVD Recorder in Late January or Early Feb

I was talking about Shopping for ME. I'm not doing any Christmas Shopping this year.
Someone should put together a list of your most memorable SO quotes. Solomon's greatest hits. This one here is a gem. :lol:

The REAL reason the family was poor is that they sank all their money into Thelma's wardrobe!! Did you ever see Thelma wear the same outfit twice?? :confused: :rolleyes:

The REAL reason the family was poor is that they sank all their money into Thelma's wardrobe!! Did you ever see Thelma wear the same outfit twice?? :confused: :rolleyes:

You know, I think you have a point there. I know James never bought anything other than shirts because he always wore the same tight beige or brown pants (hammercy).

well the REAL reason in my opinion was because james had too many BARRIERS to a NICE PAYING JOB

No Job Interviewing skills
6th grade education
limited work experience