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...
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
The local NBC affiliate had a visit to our local Red Cross call center (one of six handling last night's benefit, I believe). Their numbers said that of the 3200 people whose call was routed to that center before West's statement, 900 or so later called back to cancel their contribution.
I have to applaud Mike Meyers for remaining as professional as possible while this happened. The look on his face when that turdhead next to him said "George Bush doesn't care about black people" was priceless, though. I wonder what Mike told him after the plug was pulled on the camera.
"I would be curious to know how many other people decided NOT to give because of his pronouncments..."
I know you can't see it, but I'm holding my hand up.