Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally

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Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.

West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina. Whether he is actually seeking the nation’s highest office remains a question.

https://apnews.com/b87360f0a6f1c22881fe6c52e9d62ce4

Yeezy won't be peeling off AA votes from Biden.

Jackass.

[bluedye33139]

1. I only made it about 20 minutes through

It was a very strange event. He did not seem happy, and he kept yelling at the crowd. At one point, he literally said, "Absolute silence! Absolute silence and absolute order are how we will make this country better."

[Newest Reality]

7. The highlights:

An abridged version for those who don't want to watch the whole thing.

[bluedye33139]

9. lol -- and the sound quality is better on this one!

[Thomas Hurt]

2. Does he think he is going make some cash off this or just lost it, off his meds or something.

This is odder than McCain picking Palin to be VP.

[JonLP24]

5. When I saw Game Change it made sense why they choose her

McCain's options were Lieberman, Tim Pawlenty, & even Michael Bloomberg but his campaign felt he was doomed with those choices against a history making candidate. Lieberman would have angered their base so they needed to satisfy their base and they felt Palin could also pick up disaffected Hillary Clinton voters but they did a poor job vetting her & she did a poor job in interviews.

[prodigitalson]

3. Well I for one think she has done an amazing job.

That's why she's being recognized more and more.

[Thekaspervote]

4. What an idiot!

[Beaverhausen]

6. COULD WE PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT HIM?

WHO FUCKING CARES?

WE HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS.

YES I'M YELLING AS I AM SO FUCKING SICK OF HIM AND HIS FUCKING FAMILY. THEY ARE WASTES OF TIME AND SPACE

Sorry I'm not having a good morning...

[SlogginThroughIt]

8. Amen to that!

Who gives a fuck about this guy? The fuck tank os completely empty here.

[Faux pas]

10. He's

just a distraction who is helping the hump fuck with the rest of us.

[crickets]

13. Thank you. I agree.

Kanye seems to going through serious health issues right now, and perhaps personal life issues as well. This is more a public breakdown than a presidential campaign. I wish his family would step in to calm him rather than letting it continue this way. I'm no Kanye fan, but even for Kanye, this is outlandish behavior and seems to be a cry for help. It's upsetting that it's gone on as long as it has.

[smirkymonkey]

21. Seriously. Every time his name comes up, I find myself getting very annoyed.

He's such a nothing, and so is his wife and her family. He really should get some help though.

[nolabear]

11. Kanye is not a healthy man. People need to start saying no to the madness.

He gives off a Bipolar I vibe, not to diagnose en absentia too much. But this stuff comes in such waves and is so manic I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Sadly he has money and far too many sycophants. I fear he might do himself or someone else real harm. He’s not going to affect the election though.

I honestly feel bad for him. I think he was once a brilliant musician but that fire in the brain is running unchecked.

[sarcasmo]

12. Kanye is Clayton Bigsby.

[kimbutgar]

15. The black blind klansman!

That was a really great unforgettable skit !

[kimbutgar]

14. He's what President Obama said about him a jackass.

[Ms. Toad]

16. Didn't he withdraw less than one Scaramucci after he announced?

Why are reputable media still discussing him as if he is a presidential candidate?

[brush]

22. He got back in and is trying to get on the ballot in SC.

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He'll be out again soon enough after that performance.

Crying on stage is not the most recommended tactic for a candidate.

[CaptYossarian]

17. I only know his name, therefore, he's famous for "something".

But has there been a brain injury in his past?

[BGBD]

20. Bi-Polar

disorder. I think there was able a significant car accident before he become famous.

Then again, in the words of the great President Obama....."He's a jackass."

[CaptYossarian]

23. Then so is Ben Carson and Clarence Thomas.

I didn't know Stockholm was in DC.

[BGBD]

18. Remind me again

how Kanye is going to split the black vote and hurt Biden?

Seems to me he's going to split the racist's who don't want people to know they are racists vote. Instead of voting for Trump they can now vote for Kanye and say they "Voted for a black guy."

I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say something as offensive as what Kanye said about HT and continue on in public life afterword.

[brush]

24. What he said about Tubman is disgraceful. It's on a par with him...

calling slavery voluntary. The cray cray is so obvious with him. His family needs to insist on getting him help.

[BGBD]

25. Bi-Polar

can make you act in self-destructive ways. I'm not sure that it can make you say the things that he's said over the years.

I'm not willing to blame mental illness for him. I think he's really just an awful person.

[brush]

26. IMO he's one of those who try to say things for shock value...

to get attention and some sort of satisfaction from the reactions to his statements.

That and being bi-polar is not a good combination.

[NurseJackie]

19. He's such a fruitcake. Has anyone in his family tried to stage an intervention?

He needs help. Soon.