Russell Brand calls George Bush a 'retard' at MTV awards

Times Online ^ | 8/9/08 | Veronica Schmidt

[DogBarkTree]

If his aim was to be noticed by America, Russell Brand more than achieved his goal last night as he ranted that President Bush was a “retarded cowboy” while hosting the MTV awards. The British comedian, who is a virtual unknown in America, left the crème of the music world stunned as he championed Barack Obama, ran down Bush and made lewd jokes about the Christian pop band Jonas Brothers. Ignoring the renowned patriotism of Americans, Brand told the Hollywood audience they must vote for Barrack Obama “on behalf of the world”, before insinuating that America had lower standards than Britain when it came to picking leaders. "Some people, I think they're called racists, say America is not ready for a black president. "But I know America to be a forward thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retard and cowboy fella be president for eight years?

[DogBarkTree]

Dear British Cousins and Friends Those of you who have visited our country know you are well liked and received over here. However, when one of yours comes over here and talks this way about people many many of us love it tends to makes us resent you. Say what you want about who you want on your side of the pond but please try to be a little more sensitive to our sensitivities.

Sincerely An American Friend

PS: Calling the daughter of Sarah Palin a slut is a good way to get your teeth kicked in.

[incredulous joe]

Who is Russell Brand??

[trisham]

I’ve never heard of him. Too bad it didn’t last.

[Perdogg]

I have never heard of him.

[pnh102]

EmptyV is still on? Wow!

[Tigercap]

Michelle Malkin has the transcript. She also copied many posts from the empty-v message board. Many youth are angry about the comments - good to see.

[markedmannerf]

He also made some comments about the Palins as well see Michelle Malkin

[itsthejourney]

The British comedian, who is a virtual unknown in America

Never heard of him and I'd like to keep it that way.

[seanmerc]

Here's a picture of this solid-looking citizen:

[sitetest]

What is “Russell Brand,” and is there a reason why I should care what it has to say?

[MIT-Elephant]

Never heard of this guy. He won’t be getting

I love how Eurolibs slam GW and the United States for “imperialism” and thinking we’re smarter than everyone else, but then they turn around and do the same thing.

[paltz]

video

[trisham]

Blech. He’s not very, uh, “manly” looking, is he?

[MIT-Elephant]

Should have said won’t be getting any of my money.

He was funny in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but that movie’s long gone from the flim pool.

[incredulous joe]

Is he gay?

[Vermont Lt]

Hey Russell....Do you speak German?

You’re welcome.

Idiot.

Doesnt this clown understand that rants like that are going to drive the middle class to the republicans. Do these fools understand that the black, drooping pants, rap-ganstas that shout about Obama are going to scare the crap out of the 55+ crowd?

And yes, they will see the clips—the bad clips—on the news all day.

[longtermmemmory]

FNC ran a clip with this commedian BEGGING, as a representative of the rest of the world, the US to vote for Obama.

MTV choice needs to become reality.

We need to be able to not PAY for MTV.

Channel choice is long overdue.

[library user]

He is a former heroin addict, sex addict, alcoholic and has had numerous run-ins with the police, having been arrested 11 times for public indecency.

Wikipedia.

[nctexan]

I love it! Obama already had a lock on the lunatic and freak vote.

When these idiots go off like this, it will only move the normal and semi-normal vote away from him.

[seanmerc]

That’s a kind way of putting it.