Those attempting to equate Congressman Joe Wilson’s "You lie!" outburst to the outrages of Serena Williams and Kanye West are missing the mark. He was rude, and no, he oughtn’t have done it – there. Let us understand clearly the distinction. Wilson may be rude, but Williams and West (especially) are pigs.
At the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Serena Williams drew nearly universal condemnation for screaming profanities at a line judge who (wrongly) ruled her foot was over the line on a serve. It wasn’t just obscenities, it was threats of physical violence, with Williams suggesting she would shove a tennis ball down "your f—ing throat" to the referee. Her performance was so vile that even historic tennis bad boy John McEnroe called it beyond the pale.
Had Wilson yelled that he was going to shove something down President Obama’s blankety-blank throat, then we’d have a similarity. But why did Williams feel free to uncork a massive fit? Maybe because there are no consequences. She was assessed a $10,000 fine, less than a slap on the wrist. She won more than half a million dollars at that tournament alone.
She was on the A-list before, and on the A-list she remains.
On the MTV Video Music Awards, 17-year-old country singer Taylor Swift was giddily accepting an award when boneheaded rapper Kanye West mounted the stage and ambushed her in protest, insisting Beyonce had a better video and should have won instead. When he finished his broadside, he handed the microphone back to Swift and walked off. While Swift and the audience sat too stunned for words, MTV thoughtlessly cut away to a video. West had ruined her acceptance speech.
If Joe Wilson had jumped up to the podium during an Obama speech to Congress, stolen the microphone from the president, and suggested his election was a serious mistake? You envision the consequences. But Kanye West can be a serial abuser of the microphone at public events, and he remains a star.
It started at the 2004 American Music Awards, where West stomped out of the arena after hearing he lost the Best New Artist award to Gretchen Wilson, like Taylor Swift a white country singer. (Racism, anyone?) He later told reporters he was "definitely robbed." At the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards in Denmark, when his video "Touch the Sky" failed to win an award, he invaded the stage and yelled "You guys won already. Share the wealth. F--- this." He also had a legendary backstage freakout in Las Vegas in 2007 after losing in five categories at MTV’s video awards.
But West’s highest-flying flameout came during a 2005 NBC Red Cross fundraising concert special for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Standing next to comedian Mike Myers, West blurted out that "George Bush doesn’t care about black people," and "America is set up to help the poor, black people, the less well-off, as slow as possible," and that lawmen have been given "permission to go down and shoot us."
NBC was mortified -- but made excuses. Matt Lauer declared West’s outbursts were "part of the American way of life." The NBC brass even quickly booked West on "Saturday Night Live" to laugh it off and rehabilitate his image.
In an article on Wilson, Williams, and West in The Washington Post, writers Wil Haygood and Chris Richards argued that there’s method in West’s madness. He "has practically turned this media hyper-awareness into an art form, delivering public fits of pique in precise, well-timed bursts." In the Post piece, former Hollywood executive Steve Blauner lamented, "Of course, West can get away with this type of conduct. He's got more money than God."
An "art form"? Spare me.
Unlike with his Katrina babbling, no one is cheering Kanye West for his latest MTV outburst. But it does make you wonder why MTV keeps nominating him for awards, or even allowing him admission to the building, given his record of disturbing the peace. MTV doesn’t really want West punished. They know that his bad behavior makes for good publicity. Who would have heard of this latest awards show without it?
Here’s the dirty little secret. MTV likes what West did. He’s their very own Dennis Rodman. It’s time the networks were held responsible for the outrages of their stars.
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Just another example
September 19, 2009 - 07:25 ET by FeynmanFanJust another example of the liberals' alarmingly low standards that they've set for themselves.
Liberals: no moral foundation, no objective sense of right and wrong.
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Not only that, but West was
September 19, 2009 - 07:58 ET by motherbeltNot only that, but West was sneering at the "correct" people.
Whites, Europeans, and especially Republicans.
A black celebrity can act as foul as he likes, as long as he cloaks it in "racism." That makes him untouchable.
There ya go
September 19, 2009 - 08:02 ET by nwahsThat pretty much gets down to brass tacks. Black people using their elevated position in the world to take advantage of "Republicans."
Seemed to be the point I got too.
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
I think comparing these
September 19, 2009 - 07:40 ET by nwahsI think comparing these incidences is ridiculous. The West incident involves a drunk guy and a classy woman ( Beyonce, which this site forgets again) who tried to undue his damage , the Williams incident involves a rare outburst made in the heat of an athletic contest ( boy that never happens!) and two apologies ( whis this site forgets again) and the Wilson incident involves a rare breach of decorum during a joint session of Congress. The incidents aren't remotely the same but do serve as a marvelous roundup to a week of race baiting.
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
nwas Beyonce's actions,
September 19, 2009 - 07:41 ET by Radical1979nwas Beyonce's actions, classy as they were, didn't make up for or negate what West did. Williams behavior was out of line. Wilson, for better or worse, was reacting to having been called a liar by Obama and the fact that Obama WAS lying.
I know
September 19, 2009 - 07:44 ET by nwahsBut she was part of the story and you have wonder what agenda people have when they constantly leave that part out. Articles on this site are updated regularly. That article never was and here again, Beyonce's act is left out. I think its disgusting. But that's my opinion.
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
Beyonce was a victim, just like Taylor Swift
September 19, 2009 - 07:53 ET by CobraManBeyonce wasn't "part of the story." She was as much of a victim as the woman he rudely interrupted. Taylor Swift acted with just as much class as Beyonce, correct? I wonder why you fail, time and time again, to mention her?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Thank you cobra, I was just
September 19, 2009 - 08:01 ET by motherbeltThank you cobra, I was just going to say exactly that!
Beyonce was NOT part of the story.
And backwards shawn....Beyonce's nice actions IN NO WAY atone for West's. The only one who can atone for Kanye West's actions is West himself!
That's the reason Beyonce isn't mentioned. It's a whole separate issue.
Hiow about MTV's responce?
September 19, 2009 - 08:06 ET by CobraManThe one thing that most people, especially the Beyonce lover's, fail to mention is MTV's response to West's interruption. And that is the fact that MTV responded by running a clip of a Black comedian and never allowed Taylor Swift to finish her acceptance speech. That was something I noticed right away. MTV responded to the rude interruption by a Black man with a clip of a Black comedian. In other words, they felt the only proper response to a Black man was another Black man! Most people would consider that racist!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
I didn't watch it, so I
September 19, 2009 - 08:10 ET by motherbeltI didn't watch it, so I didn't know about the response.
I think it's fair to say that [MTV] acted stupidly....
Cobraman interestingly that
September 19, 2009 - 11:48 ET by Radical1979Cobraman interestingly that wasn't shown on any of the clips I saw of the event. Seems as though other people recognize it was wrong so they cut the clip at West returning the microphone to Swift and walking offstage.
But hey, haven't you heard, black people can't be called racist.
Ok, then explain the liberal bias
September 19, 2009 - 07:46 ET by CobraManOk, the comparisons are invalid. So explain the liberal media bias over the lack of public denunciation and daily displays of outrage when the Democrats BOOED President Bush during his State of the Union address. I don't remember the day to day, wall to wall coverage of THAT particular "rare outburst", do you?
Could it be that the liberal press downplayed the "rare outburst" of several members of the Democratic Party as to minimize their embarrassing lack of respect for protocol simply because they are Democrats? Could it be that the same liberal press now highlights the lone "outburst" by a Republican in order to maximize his embarrassment simply because he's a Republican? I would say that the answer to both questions is: YES!.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
The comparison is to illustrate
September 19, 2009 - 07:48 ET by Apodicticthe conspicuous double standard. Wilson's remark sent the Dems and the state run media squealing like little school girls for more than a week. Williams and West = crickets or excuses.
Moreover, the Dalibama could proclaim an end to all of the alligations of racism, thereby nutralizing current and future racism hysteria. But, he'll never do that because of his victim-class voter block and his need for racism to serve as a vehicle for his social aggitation agenda.
Damn Skippy!
September 19, 2009 - 08:18 ET by motherbeltMoreover, the Dalibama could proclaim an end to all of the alligations
of racism, thereby nutralizing current and future racism hysteria. But,
he'll never do that because of his victim-class voter block and his
need for racism to serve as a vehicle for his social aggitation agenda.
You are so right about that. I mentioned elsewhere that while he casually says no, he doesn't think racism is the root of the disagreement, what is conspicuous by its absence is his saying that that is unacceptable, and telling his supporters AND the media (yes, I know it's redundant, but he has to pretend they are separate) to knock it off and stick to the issues.
What the heck happened to post-racial??
Rush was making a satirical point the other day...wondering if this country can actually "afford to have a black President." If, after all, everyone is going to be paralyzed and completely unable to criticize him for anything, is that good for the country?
Obama might as well be King or Emperor, if his words and actions are unassailable.
(That last line is from me, not Rush)
The conspicuous double standard
September 19, 2009 - 08:17 ET by CobraManIt's the same type of conspicuous double standard nwahs displays when he admonishes NB's for 'failing' to mention Beyonce as 'part of the story" while failing himself to mention Taylor Swift, who is also "part of the story."
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Certainly race had nothing
September 19, 2009 - 08:04 ET by nicksmith112Certainly race had nothing to do with Serena or West incidents. If a diminutive African American line judge was threatened by a behemoth white tennis player or Garth Brooks storm the stage snatching the microphone away from Beyounce it wouldn't have even been news.
Wilson picked the wrong place to point out Obama is a liar.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
good point, nwahs
September 19, 2009 - 10:16 ET by candancePolitics is never a highly competitive issue with real life-or-death consequences. Our leaders have no business being passionate about their jobs. And Wilson should have done like all the other Republicans, sat there twiddling his thumbs while Obama got a standing ovation for calling conservative critics a bunch of liars.
Using the bully pulpit to call people liars when you know you won't be interrupted --vs-- heckling someone who just spent half an hour calling you a liar.
But no, you're right nwahs, keep on dusting that furniture while the house burns down. As long as Charlie Rangel doesn't breach any decorum rules, he's all good, right?
The outrage, what little
September 19, 2009 - 07:39 ET by Radical1979The outrage, what little there was, over West and Williams, ended quickly. Liberals are still carrying on over Wilson, who has apologized.
West's apology was laced with excuses, I haven't taken a break I've just been going and going. Please, he took no responsibility for his actions.
He never does.
September 19, 2009 - 08:19 ET by motherbeltHe never does.
Companies used to police themselves
September 19, 2009 - 07:44 ET by richb313There used to be a time when companies would police themselves and would have dumped all relations with someone like Mr West. Those times have passed. The sad truth is that there is an audience for Mr. West and he has learned that it is of Prime importance to remain in the spotlight. If Mr. West cannot get there legitimatly he knows he can steal it. It works for him because too many people reward him. If no one bought his stuff no one would want to be near him, he would be toxic.
You cannot be serious!
September 19, 2009 - 07:57 ET by Blonde(In the immortal words of John McEnroe)....I just don't care for Serena Williams being called "a pig" for her actions. While certainly outrageous and inappropriate, I don't believe Serena's outburst is in the same league as West's, who has a habit of doing this type of thing.
Serena has always been the more agressive of the Williams sisters (she is little sister after all, and anyone who has one knows what they are like). A footfault on match point is unthinkable, really...particularly at that level and late stage of competition. I'm sure Serena has learned her lesson. I find Serena's outburst to be the same as Wilson's...sheer frustration at the insanity of a particular moment in time.
As for people who "serially" have disrupting outbursts (and I refer to Johnny Mac but it would work with West as well)....a crowd response of "Boring" shuts it down in a heartbeat.
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde
September 19, 2009 - 08:11 ET by well99I agree with you on the calling of Serena a pig.I think they should of suspended her for the threat.That is unacceptable in any sport.As far as West he is a punk and always has been.I can think of alot worse names then pig to call his sorry butt.Serena lost her cool but stepped over the line.If she had just did alot of swearing it would of been one thing.It wouldnt of been a big deal.
yeah-- gotta agree on the p
September 19, 2009 - 08:18 ET by Jack Baueryeah-- gotta agree on the p word.
Call me old-fashioned but I cringe at calling any woman a "pig" --- with two notable exceptions.
Well & JB
September 19, 2009 - 08:27 ET by BlondeFrom what I read about the Serena incident (and granted it wasn't much as my internet connection was not great in CR)....it appeared as though she realized immediately how inappropriate her comments were, and explained to her competitor that she had forfeited the match. Is that about correct?
Anway, I think we need to forgive Miss Williams and move on, she doesn't have a track record of this type of nasty behaviour, as far as I know. I have seen her in person, however (she looks like an NFL linebacker)....and she'd have scared me to death, I hope she truly and genuinely apologized to that line judge for her appalling outburst.
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde
September 19, 2009 - 10:01 ET by well99Like Jack I am old fashion and calling a women that isnt right.Anyhow I agree we should just move on with Serena.As far as West I have no use for that punk.He deserves every bit of negative comments available.Now Joe Wilson I didnt have a beef with what he said because Obama opened himself up to it with his comments about lies.I have a simple view.I am no better than anyone and no one is better than me.Someone starts talking smack he deserves what ever he gets back.
Blonde -- yes, Serena's
September 19, 2009 - 10:33 ET by Jack BauerBlonde -- yes, Serena's outburst was appaling and unacceptable.
But she hasn't gotten any previous form on this OTT type of behavior has she?
Also she was in the middle of a great physical and mental battle, and emotions can boil over in some people.
But West had none of those possibly mitigating factors and is just total tool. Nuff said.
Hey, Blonde
September 19, 2009 - 08:27 ET by BondPlainBondAgreed. That was going too far. Clearly, emotion took over when the article was written. Frustration, we all feel, coming to a head. Lack of self-control, even for a moment, can be devastating - to all involved.
No excuse. Apology certainly called for. An "Alec Baldwin" moment, to be sure.
Blondie
September 20, 2009 - 14:54 ET by Ciampino"A footfault on match point is unthinkable, really...particularly at that level and late stage of competition."
So you really think that the rules of the game should be chanegd just because it is at a high level of competition and at match point? So if she had faulted by hitting the net? Same argument?
Rules are rules and are there to level the playing field. Otherwise it's anarchy in sport.
(Nevermind that it may have been called wrong - that's up to the umpire to undo).
Not into tennis, huh Ciampino?
September 20, 2009 - 15:35 ET by JerSo you really think that the rules of the game should be chanegd just because it is at a high level of competition and at match point? So if she had faulted by hitting the net? Same argument?
Of course not. But on a second serve nearing match point in the U.S. Open, a foot fault should have been clear and flagrant before calling. I've never seen anything like that in fifty years of watching thousands of tennis matches. The player doesn't even have the opportunity to challenge.
It was a silly, unnecessary and misguided injection of the line judge's influence on the outcome of a very close match of a tennis major involving the reining champion. It's why the NBA refs in the final moments of a close playoff game will let the players determine the result and refrain from calling ticky-tack fouls.
Williams overreaction was clearly wrong and she should suffer a greater punishment than a measley $10k fine. But you're going far overboard with the "anarchy" admonitions.
BTW, I wonder if Mr. Bozell would also label Bob Knight and the late Woody Hayes "pigs".
Jer
Typical Liberal
September 21, 2009 - 08:09 ET by Sergeant ROCKI'll bet you agree with changing the rules about replacing Senator Kennedy just because too, eh? You liberals are always wanting to change the rules after the fact to get the outcome you prefer.
Btw.. I thought Williams was a pro anyway? Foot fault? lol..
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Agreed
September 19, 2009 - 08:24 ET by BondPlainBondThe loss of self-control, especially when it is extreme, threatening, and violent against another individual, is almost a new sport to many "celebrities" displaying their CHOICE to behave in this manner, being nationally celebrated by the fringe media (picture in the paper/magazine, excuse-filled article, appearances on radio and TV) - not castigated, shunned, or ridiculed.
That apologies have to be suggested to these idiots in the first place because it never occurs to them they did behave badly, have to be cajoled, coddled, coaxed, and
plead for and are pathetic, when finally given
(sometimes days later), and are ALWAYS qualified with the bad behavior being the result of someone else's doing, or someone else MADE THEM behave in that manner.
No one can MAKE YOU do ANYTHING. Each (able-bodied and able-minded) person chooses how to respond to every situation; mental, emotional, spiritual, physical. It's called FREE WILL.
The blame game is easier for those of hobbled-mind.
On a side note, Kanye's mother was a professor of English at Chicago State Univeristy. She was in the teaching profession for over 31 years. She was known as an "activist". Could be where Kanye gets his "entitlement" and "bad behavior" ideas. Hang around that kind of thinking long enough ("get them when they are children"), well, you see the result of that kind of nurturing. A history of paranoid and violent behavior directed at others.
I've never quite figured out
September 19, 2009 - 08:48 ET by FirmwormI've never quite figured out what the attraction is to Kanye West and hip-hop/rap 'artists'. Any moron can buy a drum machine and a rhyming dictionary to produce that crap.
I think what makes the
September 19, 2009 - 08:53 ET by BKeyserI think what makes the comparison of Williams, West, and Wilson plausible, relative to the level of offense that each incident projected, is the expectation of the viewer for each during the time the specific incident occurred. (Phew- that was convoluted.)
What I mean is- cursing by tennis players is not knew. If you go to a tennis match at Flushing Meadows and have followed tennis at all during your lifetime, hearing a competitor lash out in an explative-laden tirade at a judge is not something that should surprise you. And I personally believe that words are just words, and that one is no worse than another on it's face- the "f" word no worse than the "s" word, in other words. (This comment is taking a life of its own here, sorry.) The threat was flippant, but not genuine.
Additionally, to see some outrageous display at an MTV function; well, color me shocked! No big deal. Part of the show; even it it wasn't scripted. No offense to Ms. Swift, but if your life is about MTV Awards, you better be prepared for a little drama. West is an ass, but so what.
Wilson's outburst was completely unexpected, and thereby taken with greater disdain. No one, probably not even Joe himself, expected that would happen, largely because it just never does. Sure, there has been booing, and to me, it's just as agregious in the setting, but no one yet had shouted out contemptous "words." I don't blame him any more than I blame the others- all three seem to be minor on the scale of infractions to me. However, as it often happens, once the ice is broken, more people seem to fall through the hole. Don't expect that this was the last verbal outburst on the House floor involving he President. Maybe for this President, but someday the GOP will be back in the White House.
Overt racism from an
September 19, 2009 - 09:22 ET by nicksmith112Overt racism from an African American is called "Black Pride"
Black Pride & liberal white guilt always shuts down debate.
Has an African American ever publicly admitted that OJ murdered 2 people???
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
publicly admitted that OJ murdered 2 people???
September 19, 2009 - 11:02 ET by RayRaywell, let's refresh on a similar story... Tookie Williams executed whites and Asians in robberies. So Hollywood naturally made a hero out of him, and black racist Jamie Foxx played the part.
Foxx, as we know, has also referred to Miley Cyrus as "that little white b*tch" on his radio show and suffered zero consequences.
Quote from Tookie (via wikipedia) about his first victim, executed while laying on the floor: Williams also said he killed Owens "because he was white and he was killing all white people."
In the movie, Tookie was mostly portrayed as a victim of.... you guessed it, he was a victim of "racism". And he also was a really great guy because he tried to avoid his own execution by making some fake anti-gang pleas.
The reverse-racists control nearly everything these days.
This is the face of 'liberalism'.
September 19, 2009 - 11:18 ET by Sergeant ROCKA festuring sore on a normal society. Of course, some liberal pablum puker will try to conjure up a moral equivalent example from the right side of the spectrum, to no avail. Why? Because examples like this demonstrate that it's institutionalized on their side.
That might explain why 'liberalism' appears to be an incurable cancer.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
What kind of punishment is
September 19, 2009 - 09:30 ET by balboaWhat kind of punishment is Brent looking for MTV to give Kanye?
Serena is not a pig. Talk about overdone. She lost her temper.
Did Serena actually
September 19, 2009 - 09:49 ET by nicksmith112Did Serena actually apologize yet?
I saw her first 2 attempts to "apologize"...can't really be classified as an apology. In fact she "forgot" what she said when interviewed after her outburst.
Serena is infamous for never giving an opponent credit for beating her. When Serena loses it is always because she had a bad day and never because her opponent for that day was better then her.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
The Tough Issues
September 19, 2009 - 09:53 ET by Sergeant ROCKGive balboa credit for taking on the tough issues of the day here at NB.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
"Talk about overdone"? Are
September 20, 2009 - 08:52 ET by msh1973"Talk about overdone"? Are you kidding me, she threatened an official at the US Open! Perhaps she isn't a pig, she just acted like one. You sure are quick to condemn Mr. Bozell, but Kanye West and Ms. Williams, not so much.
msh1973, I've already voiced
September 20, 2009 - 14:38 ET by balboamsh1973, I've already voiced my opinion on both, so...you're wrong.
Still disagree that she's a "pig."
Sorry, you are wrong. I
September 21, 2009 - 06:30 ET by msh1973Sorry, you are wrong. I didn't say Ms. Williams was a "pig", I said she acted like a "pig", there is a difference. What exactly was I "wrong" about? Not sure what point you are trying to make?
msh1973, you said "But Kanye
September 21, 2009 - 13:11 ET by balboamsh1973, you said "But Kanye and Ms. Williams not so much" when I had already given my opinion on both.
I still say Brent went way overboard to condemn Williams.
Ridiculous
September 19, 2009 - 10:02 ET by slickwillie2001Such comparisons are ridiculous. There are plenty of valid comparisons to what Joe Wilson did, and they are Harry and Nancy's similar outrageous statements about President George W. Bush. There is more evidence however, in fact it's obvious, that the Bamster has been lying to us on 'his' healthcare plan. The so-called 'lies' that the democratics accuse President Bush of was simply bad intelligence from our CIA and a dozen other countries' intelligence services.
PS: During West's interruption, Beyonce was laughing and seemed to be enjoying it. It was only later that she got right on the incident and made a statement against him.
the MTV outburst was planned
September 19, 2009 - 10:09 ET by candanceSeriously, how convenient it happened two days before Jay Leno's show debuted. And if it hadn't happened, no one would have even known the MTV awards went on.
I agree with Bozell. Network executives love Kanye West.
But it is an exaggeration to call Serena a pig. She lost her temper once. It happens.
Wi
September 19, 2009 - 10:34 ET by jessieHWilliams & West mean nothing to me. They are just big babies that think the world owes them something. Wilson is a patriot for saying what the people are saying. obama is lying to the people. Mr. obama you are lying!
For the record...
September 19, 2009 - 12:04 ET by kg333Taylor Swift is 19 years old, not 17.
I found out Kanye was 4
September 19, 2009 - 12:08 ET by bretzysdudeI found out Kanye was 4 years old.
I think that
September 19, 2009 - 15:52 ET by Gabrielle Eit's absolutely disgusting for someone who writes about morals and values to refer to any woman as a pig.
Shame on you Brent! This isn't kindergarten! Chilvary is truly dead!
I disagree. If you behave
September 19, 2009 - 16:17 ET by Kat Outta the BagI disagree. If you behave like a pig in public, you deserve to be called on it, no matter your gender. It's all a part of being treated as equals.
I thought is was way over the top myself
September 19, 2009 - 18:26 ET by nwahsSerena doesn't have a history of outbursts or even being rude to people. For Bozell to dehumanize her as a pig over one outburst suggests other problems ( maybe an ignorance of her career?). IMO, if he had a Christian bone in his body, he'd apologize.
The outburst was out of the norm for her. Even after, she regained her composure to go congratulate her opponent. She works with youth groups and charities. To reduce her to a pig for an extremely rare outburst in the heat of competition is plain ugly and deserves an apology, IMO. I'd apologize if I said something so ugly.
Now West? Yea, he's a pig.
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
Kanye who ?
September 19, 2009 - 18:22 ET by BaabooThis is the way Africans act, nothing new here, get use to it.
this is unacceptable
September 19, 2009 - 19:33 ET by candanceconsider yourself reported.
Have you been set up?
September 19, 2009 - 19:06 ET by Damifinohttp://deceiver.com/2009/09/18/kanye-west-and-taylor-swift-share-an-agent/
West and Taylor share the same agent. Hummmmm.......
Well its has the making of a good conspiracy theory
September 19, 2009 - 19:56 ET by nwahsWell its has the making of a good conspiracy theory.
But I don't believe anything I read on the net :)
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
Exemplar
September 20, 2009 - 02:37 ET by chuckkKanye West represents the cutting edge intellect of the American-African community. Without his incisive commentary on politics and pop culture, we would be lost in an America awash in White Privilege.