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Kanye West made for 'one of the most disgusting moments' of George W. Bush's presidency
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Next week, NBC will air a special "Matt Lauer Reports," with the "Today" host conducting the first one-on-one TV interview George W. Bush has given since his presidency ended.And while the former president does talk about some weighty issues -- including the 9/11 attacks, his decision to declare war on Iraq, Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and his 1976 DUI -- some of his strongest words are saved for Kanye West, who on a national telethon for the victims of Hurricane Katrina stated, "George Bush doesn't care about black people."
"I didn't appreciate it then. I don't appreciate it now," Bush tells Lauer. "It's one thing to say, 'I don't appreciate the way he's handled his business.' It's another to say, 'This man's a racist.' I resent it, it's not true, and it was one of the most disgusting moments in my presidency."
Bush also expresses these sentiments in his upcoming book, "Decision Points," and Lauer points out that he might be criticized for it.
"Don't care," says Bush.
"Well, here's the reason," continues Lauer (who is used to dealing with prickly interview subjects, lest we forget that lively Tom Cruise one a few years back). "You're not saying that the worst moment in your presidency was watching the misery in Louisiana. You're saying it was when someone insulted you because of that."
"I also make it clear that the misery in Louisiana affected me deeply as well," insists Bush. "There's a lot of tough moments in the book. And it was a disgusting moment, pure and simple."
Can't get enough W? "Matt Lauer Reports" will air Monday (Nov. 8) at 10 p.m. ET, "Decision Points" will come out on Tuesday, and Bush will join Lauer again, live, on "Today" Wednesday morning.
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had more than enough of GW in this lifetime and beyond.
had more than enough of KW in this lifetime and beyond.
Bring back BUSH, he can't be worse than Obama.
I thought BUSH made the most disgusting comment of his presidency. "Heck of a job, Brownie!"
I'm not a Bush fan, but he has a point. I think Kanye is a racist. He woulnd't of interupted an African American on stage. He's an idiot.
Bush haters need to get over it. Obama and his gangsters are driving this country into the ground and toward Socialism.
So Kanye saying that was one of the most disgusting things that happened during his presidency? Not 9/11 or the countless men and women that died under his watchful eye? And to think he was elected twice! Way to go America- you stay stupid!
Hey bs- you need to stop listening to your white trash ma and pa saying that Obama is a bad president because he's not. Please get your facts straight. First off- He came into the white house after that idiot Bush was there for 8 years doing NOTHING. You cannot expect him to be a miracle worker. What he has done in his first two years, is saved the little guy. That's what needed to be done first and he did it. Now, his next two years will be about jobs. He stopped us from going into a depression and we are now technically out of the recession. What else do you want? These things take time. Moron. Please don't speak if you do not have the facts because it just makes you sound like an uneducated fool.
@ Colleen, thanks to Barry the Republicans have picked up between 60 to 70 seats in the House. As for West, he's the scum between my toes....and a has-been
Hey Colleen
The only 'Moron' I see posting here is you.