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This is probably the only time you'll read about Kanye West in this blog, but you gotta read this.

Just a few minutes ago, a CNN reporter was interviewing Kanye West right after performing at one of the dozen or so inaugural balls for Obama tonight. When asked what he thought about Obama and the historic moment, he muttered something about Obama connecting to "humanity".

But what followed was perplexing. Rather then using his nationally broadcasted spotlight to say something profound about the first black president, Kanye West quickly diverted from one of the most historical days in history to talk about Bush.

Yup, you heard it right. West skipped right over the magnitude of the day to express dismay that former president George W. Bush didn't do more to "save his legacy". He also suggested that Bush's 'legacy' was 'overshadowed' by events not in Bush's control.

Huh? That suggests that there was something redeeming of Bush's legacy. Perhaps West meant that Bush screwed up, but he sounded rather sympathetic.

Seriously, he did. "Save" his legacy? Mr. West, are you the same guy that blamed Bush for the deaths of hundreds of people in New Orleans following Katrina? Wow.

But the main point is you had a golden opportunity to say something, anything, of substance about Obama. How could you miss that dude? Earth to Kanye: It's Obama's night man!

So, Judge Roberts (who messed up twice administering the freaky 35-word oath of office today to Obama - see video below), you've got company baby!



Here's a witty CNN report about the so-called "Oops Oath"

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   January 20, 2009   

3 Comments:

At 10:53 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

hey

i saw him say that too - why did he sympathize with Bush on Obama's ball? bizarre

i love your blog :)

- jen

 
At 4:46 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hate reading this garbage. Why cant people just use common sense? Kanye wasn't sticking up for Bush, he was just commenting on how Bush could have done better in office. Of course Kanye would never "dis" Obama, who writing that kinda garbage?

 
At 6:12 PM , Anonymous MusicForever said...

Hi, everone. I thought I'm the only one who feel a bit weird about what he said :)

 

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