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frani · 11-23-2006, 01:21 PM

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.

MikeLutton · 11-23-2006, 01:24 PM

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

Brian Damage · 11-23-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by frani

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!

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 03:25 PM

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

Ireneparalegal · 11-23-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by frani

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.

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

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

Brieannas21 · 11-23-2006, 10:50 PM

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

Easy, too many malpractice suits.

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 10:52 PM

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Easy, too many malpractice suits.

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

Brieannas21 · 11-23-2006, 10:56 PM

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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.

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 11:02 PM

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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

Brieannas21 · 11-23-2006, 11:09 PM

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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.

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 11:11 PM

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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.

Brian Damage · 11-23-2006, 11:15 PM

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

Only out of the mouth of Solomon!

Brieannas21 · 11-23-2006, 11:22 PM

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

SCROOGE

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.

TVFactFan · 11-23-2006, 11:27 PM

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Only out of the mouth of Solomon!

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

11-23-2006, 01:21 PM	#1
frani Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 445	The reason the Evans were poor 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.

11-23-2006, 01:24 PM	#2
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	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

11-23-2006, 03:25 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,057	Yeah that was defintely the Reason. Using His Color was a POOR EXCUSE.