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Kanye West And Pres. Bush Squash Beef; New Beef Between Kanye And Matt Lauer?

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One of the first major takeaways from the pre-released transcript excerpts from Matt Lauer‘s sit-down with Pres. George W. Bush related, surprisingly, to Kanye West.

Lauer took advantage of the live interview this morning on the Today show to address this head-on, with a soundbite from West himself.

Lauer told Bush West stopped by yesterday to respond. Here’s what he said:

I would tell George Bush, in my moment of frustration, I didn’t have the grounds to call him a racist. But I believe that in a situation of high emotion like that, we as human beings don’t always choose the right words.

There’s was clearly more, but that’s where it was cut off during the Bush live interview. Maybe they’ll post it in full online?

“Well I appreciate that,” said Pres. Bush, although he noted it “wasn’t just Kanye West.” He continued: “I’m not a hater, I didn’t hate Kanye West. I was talking about an environment in which people would say things that hurt. Nobody wants to be called a racist if in your heart you believe in equality of race.” (He actually called him Conway West, which was kind of endearing actually.)

Meanwhile Kanye West seems to have found a new person to beef with: Lauer. On Twitter last night, West had one of his trademark Tw-meltdowns over the interview. According to West, there was a lot more that didn’t get shown – including a portion where Lauer and the Today show played his MTV stage-crashing:


A few minutes later…


What will Lauer say?!

Here’s the Kanye section below, and check out the full interview today on Today here:

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  • paulmdoro

    If Kanye is feuding with Matt Lauer I simply will not be able to carry on anymore.

  • Seeing 2012 From My Window

    I was absolutely disgusted at Kanye’s comments about Bush and what he did to one of my faves Taylor Swift. Having said that, I get the feeling that he is truly sorry for what he did, so I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and forgive him. Will I ever be a fan, no way, but I think he’s learned his lesson and applaud him for owning up to his mistakes.

  • BlackWidow

    Poor little Georgies feelings were hurt by West. What a freaking idiot Bush is. Of all the things this man could have used as the worst point in his presidential time he used this. I don’t think Bush is a racist but I do think he is a moran. It seems like Bush refuses to take any responsibility for any of the horrific things that happened on his watch. No, the events were NOT his fault but his reaction or should I say his NON reaction certainly were.

    And before you jump all over me I will add that Obama’s slow reaction to the oil spill was also a mistake.

  • BlackWidow

    Seeing 2012 From My Window said:
    I was absolutely disgusted at Kanye’s comments about Bush and what he did to one of my faves Taylor Swift. Having said that, I get the feeling that he is truly sorry for what he did, so I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and forgive him. Will I ever be a fan, no way, but I think he’s learned his lesson and applaud him for owning up to his mistakes.

    Ahhh Michele is being sweet this morning. Good for you.

  • BatBoy

    BlackWidow said:
    Poor little Georgies feelings were hurt by West. What a freaking idiot Bush is. Of all the things this man could have used as the worst point in his presidential time he used this. I don’t think Bush is a racist but I do think he is a moran. It seems like Bush refuses to take any responsibility for any of the horrific things that happened on his watch. No, the events were NOT his fault but his reaction or should I say his NON reaction certainly were. And before you jump all over me I will add that Obama’s slow reaction to the oil spill was also a mistake.

    One of the worst things about my moring was reading this insane post by an insane poster!

    Only 727 days until we get a new president…..Oh Happy Days!

  • Seeing 2012 From My Window

    Spider Lady,
    I usually am sweet, you just have a warped image of who I am. Most people find me absolutely delightful!! And that includes my liberal friends.

  • Cecelia

    One of the most excruciatingly dumb and embarrassing moments on tv.

    Matt Laurer is a complete idiot.

  • Cancon2

    BlackWidow says:
    November 10, 2010 at 10:13 am BlackWidow(Quote)
    0 4
    Poor little Georgies feelings were hurt by West. What a freaking idiot Bush is. Of all the things this man could have used as the worst point in his presidential time he used this. I don’t think Bush is a racist but I do think he is a moran. It seems like Bush refuses to take any responsibility for any of the horrific things that happened on his watch. No, the events were NOT his fault but his reaction or should I say his NON reaction certainly were.

    And before you jump all over me I will add that Obama’s slow reaction to the oil spill was also a mistake.

    You have shit for brains. Up the dosage.

  • omega919

    1. Not a fan of Bush by any means, but Kanye was way out of line.

    2. It’s good to see that Kanye seems to have learned his lesson, and good for Bush to forgive him. Now let’s all move on.

    3. Kanye’s now feuding with MATT LAUER? You went from the president, to the country singer, to the morning news guy? Not a great pattern, dude.

  • ImRubberYoureGlue

    “I would tell George Bush, in my moment of frustration, I didn’t have the grounds to call him a racist. But I believe that in a situation of high emotion like that, we as human beings don’t always choose the right words.”

    If this is the full gist of his reply, then it’s actually a mature and insightful response. I watched Kanye’s statement unfold live and literally gasped, then I have to admit, I laughed and agreed with him. It was heart-wrenching watching people suffering and dying on cable news that first week after Katrina hit and I was looking for someone to blame when MANY were to blame–including some stubborn people who were able, but refused to evacuate. And in fact, an act of God cannot be entirely ‘blamed’ on people unless you are Al Gore.

    After having been falsely accused of being a racist myself by mindless Obots (for voting for Hillary Clinton), I have since realized that I was wrong about Bush and so was Kanye.

    In my opinion, it really is just as offensive to be falsely accused of being a racist as it is to be discriminated against.

  • VRWC Destruction Machine

    The entertainment world has given spoiled brats like Kanye West a platform. West justified his knee jerk reaction on Katrina. He is given a pass. West steps on Taylor Swift’s moment in the sun. He is given a pass. I will never understand the fan mentaility. Do fans have to wait for an O.J. moment before they say enough?

  • Seeing 20I2 From My Window

    Even my LIB friends think I am sweet when I scream STUPID LIB!! at them the way I do to the STUPID LIBS here because they know they made me to do it! When will you STUPID LIBS understand I can call you names but YOU CANNOT do the same because I am SPECIAL, REALLY SPECIAL, I was even in the special class at school . so there!!

  • Big Eddie

    Nothing can take away from the fact that Beyonce have one of the best videos of all TIME ! … Not even the glib Matt Lauer !

  • justanotherconservative

    Why would anyone care what this West guy has to say, anyway? He’s a total nothing.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Gregory-Backus/615261184 James Gregory Backus

    Seeing 2012 From My Window said:
    I was absolutely disgusted at Kanye’s comments about Bush and what he did to one of my faves Taylor Swift. Having said that, I get the feeling that he is truly sorry for what he did, so I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and forgive him. Will I ever be a fan, no way, but I think he’s learned his lesson and applaud him for owning up to his mistakes.

    Bush/Cheney – the worst ever. Outing CIA agents, illegal wars, over 6,000 US fighting brave killed for Iraqi/Halliburton Oil – how many died in New Orleans? You guys see nothing that you don’t want to see. Morons.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Gregory-Backus/615261184 James Gregory Backus

    BatBoy said:
    One of the worst things about my moring was reading this insane post by an insane poster!

    Only 727 days until we get a new president…..Oh Happy Days!

    You get what you wish for – bend over, you have a nice hard Boehner coming.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Gregory-Backus/615261184 James Gregory Backus

    Cecelia said:
    One of the most excruciatingly dumb and embarrassing moments on tv.

    Matt Laurer is a complete idiot.

    Not nearly as the willingly ignorant that support stupid. You teabagers are an embarrassment to education and intelligence. God has no place for morons.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Gregory-Backus/615261184 James Gregory Backus

    omega919 said:
    1. Not a fan of Bush by any means, but Kanye was way out of line.

    2. It’s good to see that Kanye seems to have learned his lesson, and good for Bush to forgive him. Now let’s all move on.

    3. Kanye’s now feuding with MATT LAUER? You went from the president, to the country singer, to the morning news guy? Not a great pattern, dude.

    Took Bush A WEEK before any action in New Orleans. George/Jeb Bush’s “Hurricane relief in Florida?” – Days before.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Gregory-Backus/615261184 James Gregory Backus

    BatBoy said:
    One of the worst things about my moring was reading this insane post by an insane poster!

    Only 727 days until we get a new president…..Oh Happy Days!

    Yeah, you’re guys are good at doing nothing but helping the Insurance Companies, Big Oil and Big Industry – God I hope Palin runs!! Another GOP moron.

  • Cecelia

    James Gregory Backus said:
    . God has no place for morons.

    But his children have to tolerate you…

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    Black Widow, after the election I would think you would not have the nerve to show your face here ever again.

  • CAconservative

    Kanye’s apology was weak at best. His mouth has done sever damage to what Little career he had going and now he’s backpedaling as fast as he can to try an undo some of the mess he’s created. This guy should just…GO AWAY!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bruce-Redfield/504339457 Bruce Redfield

    BlackWidow said:
    Poor little Georgies feelings were hurt by West. What a freaking idiot Bush is. Of all the things this man could have used as the worst point in his presidential time he used this. I don’t think Bush is a racist but I do think he is a moran. It seems like Bush refuses to take any responsibility for any of the horrific things that happened on his watch. No, the events were NOT his fault but his reaction or should I say his NON reaction certainly were.

    And before you jump all over me I will add that Obama’s slow reaction to the oil spill was also a mistake.

    U.S. Coast Guardsmen saved more than 33,500, including rescuing from peril 24,135 lives and evacuating 9,409 medical patients to safety. The rescue and the response efforts were some of the largest in Coast Guard history, involving units from every district as well as a total of 5,600 Coast Guardsmen.

    And it’s spelled “moron” you moron.

  • http://twitter.com/pewestlake Paul Westlake

    gordonbloyershow said:
    Black Widow, after the election I would think you would not have the nerve to show your face here ever again.

    Liberals don’t crawl under rocks and hide from the truth like you do, Gordo.

  • http://twitter.com/pewestlake Paul Westlake

    Bruce Redfield said:
    U.S. Coast Guardsmen saved more than 33,500, including rescuing from peril 24,135 lives and evacuating 9,409 medical patients to safety. The rescue and the response efforts were some of the largest in Coast Guard history, involving units from every district as well as a total of 5,600 Coast Guardsmen.

    Coast Guard rocks! But what does that have to do with Bush?

    And Bugs Bunny spells it “maroon.” ;-)

  • possumdearie

    EAT THIS DOUCHECAKE!”┌П┐(◣_◢)┌П┐”

  • Festus

    James Gregory Backus said:
    Took Bush A WEEK before any action in New Orleans. George/Jeb Bush’s “Hurricane relief in Florida?” – Days before.

    That is simply untrue. Katrina was an unprecedented disaster and affected a lot more than simply New Orleans. The hurricane severely damaged 90,000 square miles of the country. While the response was far from perfect, claiming that Bush took a week to respond is absolutely false. All of the suffering in New Orleans falls on Mayor Nagin’s and Governor Blanco’s shoulders. They failed to implement an established disaster plan and evacuation in time that would have saved 1000′s of lives.

    This is from the House report on Katrina
    http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/creports/pdf/hr109-377/prelandfall.pdf

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) positioned an unprecedented number of resources in affected areas prior to Katrina’s landfall. Indeed, FEMA’s efforts far exceeded any previous operation in the agency’s history. A staggering total of 11,322,000 liters of water, 18,960,000 pounds of ice, 5,997,312 meals ready to eat (MREs), and 17 truckloads of tarps were staged at various strategic locations in and near the Gulf region prior to Katrina’s landfall. FEMA also pre-positioned 18 disaster medical teams, medical supplies and equipment, and nine urban search and rescue task forces (US&R) and incident support teams. Rapid Needs Assessment Teams also were deployed to Louisiana on the Saturday before landfall. In Louisiana alone, on August 28, a total of 36 trucks of water (18,000 liters per truck) and 15 trucks of MREs (21,888 per truck) were pre-staged at Camp Beauregard.

    Finding: Despite adequate warning 56 hours before landfall, Governor Blanco and Mayor Nagin delayed ordering a mandatory evacuation in New Orleans until 19 hours before landfall

    New Orleans city officials, who were responsible for executing an evacuation plan and who had the authority to commandeer resources to assist in the evacuation, failed to evacuate or assist in the evacuation of more than 70,000 individuals who did not leave either before the announcement of the mandatory evacuation or before the storm hit. Those who did not evacuate included many who did not have their own means of transportation. Despite the declaration of a mandatory evacuation on Sunday before landfall, New Orleans officials still did not completely evacuate the population. Instead, they opened the Superdome as a “shelter of last resort” for these individuals.

    Regardless of the various terms used for evacuations, federal officials fully informed Blanco and New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin about the threat to New Orleans. On the evening of August 27, National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield called Blanco and later spoke to Nagin about the power of Hurricane Katrina. Also on Sunday, President Bush called Blanco to express his concern for the people of New Orleans and the dangers they faced and urged a mandatory evacuation.

  • disenlightened

    Kanye West looks more like a chipmunk every day. A little pretentious French chipmunk. Are this unquestionably ignorant man’s 15 minutes up yet?

  • The_Reasonable_Lib

    disenlightened said:
    Kanye West looks more like a chipmunk every day. A little pretentious French chipmunk. Are this unquestionably ignorant man’s 15 minutes up yet?

    That’s almost 10 years of fifteen minutes, you idiot.

  • njoy-d-ride

    VRWC Destruction Machine said:
    spoiled brats like Kanye West

    Indeed.

  • njoy-d-ride

    Hey, disenlightened and The_Reasonable_Lib;

    Ya think Kanye can TELL TIME???

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