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Kanye West Ruins Relief Show (UNBELIEVABLE!!)
Juice News Daily ^ | 09-02-05 | JND

Posted on 09/02/2005 10:29:05 PM PDT by ElderEdda

In a selfish and unprofessional move, Kanye West used a Red Cross benefit to benefit his own personal platform Friday night during the NBC Hurricane Katrina Relief program. West's comments were later cut from the program when aired on the West Coast airing.

NBC has issued a statement denouncing West's comments.

The American Red Cross has also issued a statement.

Juicee News has found a video of Kanye West during his rant. [West is also scheduled to speak at another fundraiser next week]

In a disgusting display, West strayed from his prepared script to offer an overflow of hatred from his mouth, taking the spotlight off of the matter at hand, turning the relief program into his own personal soapbox. Whether or not anyone agrees with Mr. West... it was clear that now was not the time to voice such harsh opinions

Just before being cut by NBC executives, West stated: "George Bush doesn't care about black people."

West appeared on-screen with comedian Mike Myers, who was obviously shaken by West's remarks. At one point Myers attempted to put an end to the tirade.

NBC beat him to the punch, cutting to a shot of actor Chris Tucker.

Other comments by West: "They're saying black families are looting and white families are just looking for food...they're giving the (Army) permission to shoot us..."

(Excerpt) Read more at juiceenewsdaily.com ...


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Not really sure what to say about this...utterly disgraceful.
1 posted on 09/02/2005 10:29:06 PM PDT by ElderEdda
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To: ElderEdda

I was watching the show again on New Orleans WDSU 6 video stream, and it was cut.


2 posted on 09/02/2005 10:31:41 PM PDT by JerseyHighlander
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To: ElderEdda
Sadly, West is right about that last thing, but he was railing against the wrong group.

An AP photo with caption mentioned black folks looting, but 2 white kids "found food) according to AFP picture and caption.

So, don't rail against the President, but the biased media.

3 posted on 09/02/2005 10:32:18 PM PDT by Maigrey (1-800-PrayerWarrior - Just a ping away)
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To: ElderEdda
I knew this shizzle would go down.

NBC and it's plausible deniability.

4 posted on 09/02/2005 10:32:40 PM PDT by battlegearboat
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To: ElderEdda

Why did they cut it? It should be out there for all the world to see over and over. The left is trying to hide its lunacy from Public view.


5 posted on 09/02/2005 10:33:07 PM PDT by msnimje (TAKE CNN OFF YOUR REMOTE - THEY ARE THE ENEMY OF THE US)
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To: ElderEdda
During the telecast, a controversial comment was made by one of the celebrities. We would like the American public to know that our support is unwavering, regardless of political circumstances. We are a neutral and impartial organization, and support disaster victims across the country regardless of race, class, color or creed. We cannot, and we do not endorse any comments of a political nature. From the Red Cross statement.

I think this is a weak reaction from the Red Cross.

Actually Mr. West has convinced me to close my purse. I'm really getting sick and tired of every 'black leader' telling me how awful 'America' (translation: white people) are.

6 posted on 09/02/2005 10:33:21 PM PDT by pbear8 (Laus Semper Deus)
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To: ElderEdda
FOX poll (already. Sheesh!)
7 posted on 09/02/2005 10:35:02 PM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal.")
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To: ElderEdda

Politics, any means to an end! Even if it is flat out lying. Of course this should come as no surprise. If there wasn't racism in this country, the race baiting NAACP type pimps, would have to invent it, as they are...


8 posted on 09/02/2005 10:35:44 PM PDT by Pirogue Captain
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To: ElderEdda
The rest of the media was gleefully reporting these comments.

By their standards the comments were welcome!

9 posted on 09/02/2005 10:36:06 PM PDT by OldFriend (MAJ. TAMMY DUCKWORTH ~ A NATIONAL TREASURE)
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To: ElderEdda
guess ole Kanye wants to open for the Dixie chicks.


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10 posted on 09/02/2005 10:36:37 PM PDT by Doogle (8th AF...4077thTFW....408MMS....Ubon Thailand "69"..Night Line Delivery ..AMMO)
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To: Maigrey
The truth of the comments under the photos.......in case you are interested.

Both people are black, one darker than the other.

The darker man was SEEN looting, the woman grabbed onto the stuff as it floated by.

11 posted on 09/02/2005 10:38:00 PM PDT by OldFriend (MAJ. TAMMY DUCKWORTH ~ A NATIONAL TREASURE)
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To: pbear8

Mike Meyers was EXTREMELY uncomfortable and West was nearly incoherent. The first reaction I had was, "that's it, close the checkbook." The 2nd one was "he's an idiot and doesn't speak for the people of NO." I would be curious to know how many other people decided NOT to give because of his pronouncments...


12 posted on 09/02/2005 10:38:18 PM PDT by ElderEdda
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To: pbear8
Please don't punish the innocent along with the guilty.

Donate to the religious charity of your choice or the Salvation Army.

13 posted on 09/02/2005 10:39:15 PM PDT by OldFriend (MAJ. TAMMY DUCKWORTH ~ A NATIONAL TREASURE)
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To: ElderEdda

Who was Kayne West???


14 posted on 09/02/2005 10:41:06 PM PDT by OldEagle (May you live long enough to hear the legends of your own adventures.)
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To: ElderEdda

Did you see the Chairman of the Red Cross with the big string of pearls around her neck? Didn't anyone tell her that she might want to dress down for the occasion?


15 posted on 09/02/2005 10:41:07 PM PDT by opinionator
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To: pbear8

Don't let some dumbass stop you from helping our fellow Americans. There is a portion of people trying to ruin the lives of everyone around them.

These people need our help, we should give it in spite of the ridiculous comments of someone who thinks it's all about him.


16 posted on 09/02/2005 10:41:33 PM PDT by kenth (north Georgia mountains - prayers for all in the path of Katrina)
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To: ElderEdda

I'm not surprised. A few days ago Rush was talking about how hatred of Bush has unhinged the left. Today at the doctors office I saw a well dressed woman screaming on the sidewalk about how much she hated Bush.

Their hatred of Bush has damaged them. It's all they can think about. It's an obsession with them. When I saw the NY Times editorial on how horrible Bush's speech was the other day I saw just how far a hold this has gotten on them.

If Bush came out walking on water they'd complain he wasn't getting his feet wet.


17 posted on 09/02/2005 10:43:22 PM PDT by I still care (America is not the problem - it is the solution..)
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To: ElderEdda

I did see a tape of Mr. West on his soap box. Coming on top of the Congressional Black Caucus members telling us what God thinks and that they are ashamed of America I'm really getting sick of the rhetoric. It's starting to eat at me. I am sick of all the death and destruction (Oh dear, I sound like Scarlett in Atlanta) but I have also seen my Coasties risking their lives and Texas opening its heart and homes - I just can't believe after seeing this that people can make these statements and I want to be quit of them! /rant


18 posted on 09/02/2005 10:50:44 PM PDT by pbear8 (Laus Semper Deus)
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Who is this person, West?

Yeah, I suppose I could do a search and learn who this non-entity is. But I care even less about whatever some entertainer that I never heard of says even less than I care what Streisand, Alec Baldwin or George Clooney say. So, why bother?


19 posted on 09/02/2005 11:03:57 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: ElderEdda

Liberia beckons


20 posted on 09/02/2005 11:29:21 PM PDT by wildcatf4f3 (Purge the land of Leftists and deadbeats)
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