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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff on Obama over-exposed

Is President Obama media over-exposed?

Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff on Obama over-exposed

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September 16, 2009
Enough Already…
Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

In the last week, we have witnessed a full-court press by President Barack Obama, in his efforts to push forward broad sweeping health care reform. He’s everywhere. He’s everywhere…

September 9, 2009
Two Plus Two Equals Five
Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41
By now we have all had an opportunity to either read or watch President Barack Obama’s national address to our schoolchildren that aired yesterday at high noon.

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Recent www.thetentacle.com columns by Kevin Dayhoff on Obama over-exposed

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Irving Kristol Dies at 89

Irving Kristol Dies at 89

Irving Kristol, Architect of Neoconservatism, Dies at 89 http://tinyurl.com/ltl2kz

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Adam Bernstein The Washington Post Friday, September 18, 2009

Irving Kristol, 89, a forceful essayist, editor and university professor who became the leading architect of neoconservatism, which he called a political and intellectual movement for disaffected ex-liberals like himself who had been "mugged by reality,... Read Full Article

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/18/AR2009091803728.html?sub=AR

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I Gotta' Love You Rosh Hashanah

I Gotta' Love You Rosh Hashanah

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Taglit-birthright israel presents "I Gotta' Love You Rosh Hashanah"

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Music by Michelle Citrin and William Levin Video Edited by Simon Weaver Created and Directed by William Levin - http://jewishrobot.com

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Liberal Media Hypocrisy Test

Liberal Media Hypocrisy Test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEr65ZX6gLw

PaulWilliamsWorld September 13, 2009

Watch this video and try to find the hypocrisy in this MSNBC news report. It's tough to spot, so pay close attention! Have fun!

This video has everything to do with demonstrating media bias and nothing to do with supporting Bush.

Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low:http://tinyurl.com/pj5nql

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Welcome home from the sand box D 9000

Welcome home from the sand box D 9000

September 18, 2009

Kevin Dayhoff

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“Question the patio in the rain”

“Question the patio in the rain”

September 12, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff

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Let’s run away together again and stop thinking

Let’s run away together again and stop thinking.

September 13, 2009

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Let’s run away together again and stop thinking

Dayhoff Art, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos, Dayhoff photoshop, Westminster File Main St

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This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Enough Already…
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the last week, we have witnessed a full-court press by President Barack Obama, in his efforts to push forward broad sweeping health care reform. He’s everywhere. He’s everywhere…

Monks, Monkeys and a Mad Englishman
Tom McLaughlin
Krabi, Thailand – This beach resort has the atmosphere of a quiet upscale scene as opposed to the honky tonk of Phuket Island or Ocean City, Maryland. The beaches, hotels and restaurants are filled with sexy Swedes. I can't seem to get away from those blue eyes and blonde hair, nor do I want to. They have taken over South Thailand.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
From the Desk of the Publisher:
John W. Ashbury
Once again, our Roy Meachum has discovered that recovery from surgery is far more difficult than he had expected. Progress is being made, but, as most people know, set-backs are a part of the game. Hopefully he’ll be fit enough to resume on Friday.

Addressing the Algebra Crisis
Nick Diaz
In recent years, many jurisdictions throughout our country have experienced their share of educational crises – such as “whole language“ and “fuzzy math“ in general – and “TERC” in particular. Even now, the state is still in the grips of an “algebra crisis.”

Monday, September 14, 2009
9/11 Rally Meets the Tea Party
Steven R. Berryman
The convergence of local politics with national is impossible to escape now, even to the casual observer. With the timeframe overlap between the newest “Tea Party” style rally, the observances of 9/11s “Patriot Day,” and municipal primary elections tomorrow in Frederick, the relationship between party and constituent becomes even more blurred.

Down to The Wire
Michael Kurtianyk
Well, tomorrow (September 15) is Primary Day for Frederick City. More than ever, the city’s registered voters must go out and vote for those candidates who represent them in their parties.

Friday, September 11, 2009
Historic Hypocrisy
Roy Meachum
During my New Orleans childhood, street vendors walking along beside colorful horse-drawn wagons peddled bananas for “ten cents a dozen, two dozen for fifteen cents.” Why so cheap? They paid nothing.

Have you forgotten?
Joe Charlebois
Eight years ago today, an earthquake shook the American psyche as four passenger airliners carved scars into the New York skyline, the Pentagon and a farm in Somerset County, PA. When the tremors subsided – in true American fashion – we came together as one to start healing the wounds that a group of Islamic extremists – sponsored by al Qaeda – inflicted on that beautiful September morning.

The Good and The Ugly
Michael Kurtianyk
Last Friday I attended a “Music on the Terrace” program at C. Burr Artz Library. It was a beautiful midday, with a gentle breeze blowing over Carroll Creek. The terrace was packed with citizens enjoying the salsa music (as performed by Sin Miedo), and the free Rita’s ice cream.

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Two for the Money – I Mean – City
Joan McIntyre
There is no excuse good enough to NOT VOTE!!! It is a privilege and honor to have – and use – that single vote that belongs only to you. Your vote does make a difference.

What’s up with that?
Chris Cavey
The strict definitions of political parties are changing driven by the thought patterns of a disgruntled populace. Election 2010 will not be exclusively “R’s” and “D’s.” Instead it will be directed by where you fall in place on the liberal/conservative political spectrum.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Two Plus Two Equals Five
Kevin E. Dayhoff
By now we have all had an opportunity to either read or watch President Barack Obama’s national address to our schoolchildren that aired yesterday at high noon.

Vignettes of West Sumatra
Tom McLaughlin

Padang, Sumatra Indonesia – They reminded me of Dad. I could see him in their eyes and faces. Soldiers who had fought the Japanese in World War II and then the Dutch for independence had gathered for ceremonies and stayed at my hotel.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
From The Desk of The Publisher:
John W. Ashbury
Roy Meachum has discovered – belatedly – that healing from surgery requires recovery of the mind as well. While expecting to be able to compose a column for today, Mr. Meachum found that his convalescence from knee replacement has drawn more of his attention that he planned. So, we at The Tentacle are hopeful that his commentary will restart on Friday.

Exposing the Real Agenda…
Farrell Keough
Now is the summer of our discontent – made glorious winter by this sun of the Statis. Shakespeare may not have been pleased, but my literary license is paid in full and allows for such word play.

From the Desk of The Publisher:
John W. Ashbury
WE GET LETTERS!!! Two Republican candidates for the Board of Aldermen of the City of Frederick weigh in on the annexation votes taken last week. And due to technical difficulties, it will be posted in this manner! Please ignore the byline and look at the end of the letter for the contributors.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Explore Carroll: Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs

Explore Carroll: Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs

http://explorecarroll.com/opinion/3412/kanye/swift/

DAYHOFF: what should we think when Kanye West grabs the mic from Taylor Swift? http://tinyurl.com/r2lpcw

http://twitpic.com/hp3da DAYHOFF: @CarrollEagle what should we think when Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift? http://tinyurl.com/r2lpcw

Also see: http://twitpic.com/hp3da Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at MTV VMAs makes a fool of himself http://tinyurl.com/mt2bj4

I can’t wait to read the reaction of my colleague and good friend, Kenny Burns, who is my resident Kanye West authority. Read, “Red Maryland: Memo to Kanye: Liberals Do Not Care About People, period,” By P. Kenneth Burns, the editor of Maryland Politics Today.

See Mr. Burns’ response here: @ kevindayhoff RT @pkennyburns So http://tinyurl.com/r2lpcw Former Wster Mayor @kevindayhoff wanted 2 know my thoughts about Kanye ...http://bit.ly/3VSLqW

Explore Carroll: Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs

http://explorecarroll.com/opinion/3412/kanye/swift/

Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs and makes a complete fool of himself – it wasn’t hard for Mr. West. He’s a professional troll.

Remember his September 2, 2005 outburst during a live-television Katrina fund-raiser: “George Bush doesn't care about black people.”

Click here for an image of the actual moment West grabbed the microphone from a visibly startled Swift: http://twitpic.com/hp3da.

September 14, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

By now many folks are aware of the hip-hop musician and rapper, Kanye West’s cringe worthy YouTube moment when he jumped up on the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall during the MTV Video Music Awards and grabbed the microphone away from Taylor Swift and ranted that Beyoncé had been overlooked for the “Best Female Video” award.

Swift, 19, a country music sensation, had won the award for “You Belong With Me,” was just beginning to say, “I always wondered what it would be like to maybe win one of these someday, but never actually thought it would happen...”

Well, her moment in the sun did not happen as a result of the crass, bizarre behavior of Kanye – anything goes, cuz I’m self-absorbed and narcissistic – West.

Our hearts went out to Swift. It was her first award, and, well, West rained on her parade ‘real good.’ An obviously shaken Swift not finish her acceptance remarks…

Fortunately as tacky and classless as West was; the hero of the hour was the singer Beyoncé, who showed some grace, poise and class; and invited Swift up on stage to say a few words, when Beyoncé was awarded “video of the year” for “Single Ladies.”

Read the rest here: http://explorecarroll.com/opinion/3412/kanye/swift/

http://explorecarroll.com/ DAYHOFF: what should we think when Kanye West grabs the mic from Taylor Swift? http://tinyurl.com/r2lpcw

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http://explorecarroll.com/opinion/3412/kanye/swift/ http://tinyurl.com/r2lpcw

Related:

http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009/09/memo-to-kanye-liberals-do-not-care.html

http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/emas/news/39507-emas-shocker-kanye-stage-invasion

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/09/kanye-west-grabs-mic-from-taylor-swift.html http://tinyurl.com/mt2bj4

http://twitpic.com/hp3da Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at MTV VMAs makes a fool of himself http://tinyurl.com/mt2bj4

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Route 32 improvements opposed years ago

Route 32 improvements opposed years ago

September 15, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

Years ago, the improvements to, what is now deemed to be a dangerous portion of, Route 32 in Carroll and Howard Counties, were vigorously opposed to by proponents of Smart Growth and environmentalists.

Actually, those who wanted to improve the stretch of highway cited safety as the one of the biggest reasons.

I just checked through my history-research files and I don’t seem to have any the newspaper articles that referred to the opposition.

I would be curious as to what is the current position of the folks who have opposed the improvements, now that the loss of life continues to escalate?

Does anyone out there in the Maryland blogosphere remember the opposition and do you have any of the articles available?

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Howard County executive calls governor to press for Route 32 improvements
Renewed demands follow second fatal crash in three months

By Mike Santa Rita Posted http://explorecarroll.com/news/3410/route32/ 9/14/09

A fatal three-vehicle collision on Route 32 near the Carroll County line Thursday has reinvigorated support for fixing a stretch of road that nearby residents have long described as dangerous.

Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman said Friday he had called Gov. Martin O’Malley within hours after the fatal crash to press for immediate improvements along the road, which is state-owned and maintained.

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http://explorecarroll.com/news/3410/route32/

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Mediaite: Wal-Mart to Get Homeless Elle Intern’s Trailer Out of Impound

Wal-Mart to Get Homeless Elle Intern’s Trailer Out of Impound by Tommy Christopher 4:21 pm, September 15th, 2009

http://www.mediaite.com/online/wal-mart-to-get-homeless-elle-interns-trailer-belongings-out-of-impound/

On September 3, I filed a story about Brianna Karp, the homeless blogger who was thrust into the national spotlight when Ell’s E. Jean Carroll offered her a prestigious internship. I spent a good part of the rest of that day reading every word of Bri’s gripping, thoroughly entertaining blog.

That’s how I learned that, on August 23, her truck and trailer had been impounded from a Wal-Mart that had given her permission to park there, and that she was accruing impound fees that included an $80 a day storage fee.

I called Wal-Mart’s media relations department that day to see what they had to say about it. They said they would get in touch with Brianna to find out more, and to work on a resolution.

I’m happy to report that Brianna emailed me last night to tell me that Wal-Mart officials will be meeting her…

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Things are definitely looking up for Bri, who appeared on CNN and the Today Show last week. Every step of the way, however, she reminds me that she wants to continue to focus on, and advocate for, the homeless.

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Read the entire post by Tommy Christopher on Mediaite here: http://www.mediaite.com/online/wal-mart-to-get-homeless-elle-interns-trailer-belongings-out-of-impound/

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The Baltimore Reporter says: Jim Pelura has resigned as Maryland State GOP Chairman

The Baltimore Reporter says: Jim Pelura has resigned as Maryland State GOP Chairman http://www.baltimorereporter.com/?p=6810

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How did I miss this: Andrew Sullivan's Pot Bust Dismissal

How did I miss this: Andrew Sullivan's Pot Bust

Then again, above and beyond the not-so-small matter of double standards, do I really care?

Reihl World View: Federal Judge: Andrew Sullivan's Pot Bust Raises "Equal Protection Issues"

Federal Judge: Andrew Sullivan's Pot Bust Raises "Equal Protection Issues"

Update: Chill out folks, it's only pot. It isn't like he was caught using caffeine.

A Federal Judge claims Andrew Sullivan's recent arrest on a marijuana charge raises fundamental issues of law, though the charges have been dismissed. The judge believes the dismissal raises equal protection issues. However, he was forced to dismiss the charges at the DA's request, though feeling that justice was not being served. Hmm

The rest of the post excerpted below is here. The full decision can be read here.

Read the entire post here: http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2009/09/federal-judge-andrew-sullivans-pot-bust-raises-equal-protection-issues-.html

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I liked the remark on the whole matter by Vodkapundit in his post, “A blog item of Astounding Uselessness.”

It reads: “UPDATE: A retired “felony weight” pot distributor is ready to throw the book at Andrew. “Anybody stupid enough to get busted for dope is a danger to himself and others and should be locked up for the good of society. Dude, if you can’t outsmart a narc . . .”

And yes, of course, I liked: “Make point about the media feeding frenzy if, say, George Will had been busted for pot.”

http://pajamasmedia.com/vodkapundit/2009/09/11/a-blog-item-of-astounding-uselessness/

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Yeah, I was right in the first place. I don’t care. Whatever. Move along folks. Nothing to see here. Crickets chirping.

20090914 sdsom How did I miss this Andrew Sullivans Pot Bust

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Monday, September 14, 2009

RIP Jody Powell

RIP Jody Powell

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/rip-jody-powell.html

Political Punch: Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper

September 14, 2009 4:59 PM

ABC News has learned that former White House press secretary Jody Powell has died.

This afternoon at his house on the Eastern Shore in Maryland, Powell had an apparent heart attack, a family friend said.

The former press secretary for President Jimmy Carter was the CEO of the PR firm Powell Tate. He was 65.

Read the rest here: http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/rip-jody-powell.html

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Sad: Patrick Swayze has died RIP

Great family man. Great actor. This is sad... More as it comes available.

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Red Maryland: Memo to Kanye: Liberals Do Not Care About People, period.

Here is the Kenny Burns piece I referred to in: “Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs and makes a fool of himself – it wasn’t hard for Mr. West. He’s a professional troll,” - - http://tinyurl.com/mt2bj4.

Click here for an image of the actual moment West grabbed the microphone from a visibly startled Swift: http://twitpic.com/hp3da. September 14, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Red Maryland: Memo to Kanye: Liberals Do Not Care About People, period.

By P. Kenneth Burns, the editor of Maryland Politics Today. Source: redmaryland.blogspot.com Saturday, September 12, 2009

September 2, 2005…NBC is airing a special fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. For the record, a situation that would not have happened because of a bipartisan screw-up going back for decades, but it is what it is. Actor Mike Myers of “Wayne’s World” and “Austin Powers” fame was sharing the camera with rapper and self-proclaimed idol Kanye West. Myers stuck with the script; West did not. As a matter of fact, the guy who did not become humble following a recent “South Park” episode, despite his saying he would, proudly proclaimed that “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people.”

Well excuse me Mr. West, but you are dead wrong and by the way, you are not that good of rapper, sir. If one sits down and looks at the score card, it is the liberals who not only “doesn’t care about Black people,” they do not care about Spanish people, Asian people, and the list goes on and on.

Read the rest here: http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009/09/memo-to-kanye-liberals-do-not-care.html You will not regret it…

20090912 sdosm PKBurns Memo to Kanye

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September 14, 1901 McKinley dies of infection from gunshot wounds

September 14, 1901 McKinley dies of infection from gunshot wounds http://tinyurl.com/o93mvu

On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley dies after being shot by a deranged anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo... MORE >

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=52855 http://tinyurl.com/o93mvu

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Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs and makes a fool of himself

Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs and makes a fool of himself – it wasn’t hard for Mr. West. He’s a professional troll.

Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/hp3da

September 14, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/mt2bj4

By now many folks are aware of Kanye West’s cringe worthy YouTube moment when he jumped up on the stage last night at Radio City Music Hall during the MTV Video Music Awards and grabbed the microphone away from Taylor Swift and ranted that Beyoncé had been overlooked for the “Best Female Video” award.

Swift, 19, who had won the award for “You Belong With Me,” was just beginning to say, “I always wondered what it would be like to maybe win one of these someday, but never actually thought it would happen...”

Well, her moment in the sun that did not happen as a result of the crass, bizarre behavior of Kanye – anything goes, cuz I’m self-absorbed and narcissistic – West.

I can’t wait to read the reaction of my colleague and good friend, Kenny Burns, who is my resident Kanye West authority. Read, “Red Maryland: Memo to Kanye: Liberals Do Not Care About People, period,” By P. Kenneth Burns, the editor of Maryland Politics Today.

After I read Burns’ column, I was pondering; gee, I wonder how he really feels. Were you holding back on us Mr. Burns?

Last night, our hearts went out to Swift. It was her first award, and, well, West pissed on her parade ‘real good.’ She did not finish her acceptance remarks…

Fortunately as tacky and classless as West was; the hero of the hour was Beyoncé, who showed some grace, poise and class; and invited Swift up on stage to say a few words, when Beyoncé was awarded “video of the year” for “Single Ladies.”

According to one account I read, “Beyoncé recalled that she won her first VMA at age 17, as a member of Destiny's Child…”

Several years ago, I had taken an interest in Kanye West’s career after the release of his “The College Dropout” record debut in 2004.

Yeah, since I am also a college dropout, it was the title that first captured my attention…

Of course, that was before his September 2, 2005 outburst, “George Bush doesn't care about black people.” I’ve been quite successful in ignoring him ever since.

Oddly enough, if you will recall, that outburst came days after his “Late Registration” album had been released, which I had considered purchasing.

Apparently the fact that I did not purchase it did not cause Mr. West any problems. And since it was rather artistically creative, perhaps, in the end, the joke was on me and it was my loss.

It has been said, that his Tourette’s-like outburst about President Bush helped the sale of his album. That he was “rewarded” for his behavior.

Now, isn’t that stupid. Isn’t it elementary that if a person can behave so bizarrely towards someone or something in which you agree needed the rebuke – the same person may exhibit the same behavior in a manner that could be upsetting. Bad behavior in a cause in which you believe does not make the behavior acceptable.

Yeah, Yeah, I’m well aware of the Ezra Pound discourse on talent. That we can appreciate someone’s talent even though the artist may hold a worldview or behave in a manner that is abhorrent. Whatever.

It is my money and my time and I just cannot bring myself around to support a troll.

I have no problem disagreeing with an artist and enjoying his or her work. I have a problem with jerks. That said, I still like Neil Young, so where the line is drawn for me, is, well, I guess, unscientific.

A little research will reveal that Mr. West seems to have a knack for Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, for which he has not, obviously, been successfully treated.

Be sure to read, “EMA’s Shocker: Kanye Stage Invasion!,” on the MTV United Kingdom site:

“The Best Hip Hop winner lashes out after missing out on Best Video award...
22:47, Thursday, 2 November 2006

“Click here to watch Kanye's stage invasion... Watch the EMAs again on Overdrive now...

“Kanye West unleashed an amazing outburst after failing to take home the gong for 'Best Video' for his 'Touch The Sky' promo at the EMAs.

“Crashing the stage as friends of the winners Justice V Simian collected their silverwear for 'We Are Your Friends', the hip hop star spat, "F*ck dis! (My video) cost a million dollars, Pamela Anderson was in it, I was jumping across canyons and sh*t! If I don't win, the awards show loses credibility. Nothing against you (J&S), but hell man."

“His verbal tirade left audience members gasping but it didn't end there.

“After the show the offended star continued to vent his spleen in the press conference.”

You simply must read the rest of the account, here: EMA’s Shocker: Kanye Stage Invasion!

This is priceless. You can’t this kind of stuff up. If I had included such a scenario in a short work of fiction, I would be berated because it failed to suspend disbelief…

Ya know folks. This could be serious. Mr. West may have some sociopathic psychopathy involvement, such as antisocial - dissocial personality disorder or Coprolalia.

So, maybe we should feel sorry for him, because he is obviously not a well man – a victim, if you will?

Nah, the guy’s a troll. What say you, Mr. Burns – take it away... And don’t hold back.

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20090913 KED Kanye West grabs mic from Taylor Swift

http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/emas/news/39507-emas-shocker-kanye-stage-invasion

http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009/09/memo-to-kanye-liberals-do-not-care.html