Kanye going Madye!

Watch this, it is unbelievable. This was broadcast live tonight on NBC. Kanye West, you know the "artist" is explaining how things work in the dark recesses of his mind. Poor Mike Myers looks like he wishes he was anywhere but there!

Needless to say, this is not helpful.

The news media is picking up on it as well, see here and here. And now the AP chimes in with its limp response. And we get this from Matt Lauer who hosted the concert/telethon;

"emotions in this country right now are running very high. Sometimes that emotion is translated into inspiration, sometimes into criticism. We've heard some of that tonight. But it's still part of the American way of life."

Hey Matt, how about idiocy, ignorance and racism! Thanks Matt for your firm rebuke of Kanye West. Of course what do expect from a guy who thinks that AIDS was invented by the government. At least he's a good loser, NOT!

NBC has issued a statement;

"Tonight's telecast was a live television event wrought with emotion. Kanye West departed from the scripted comments that were prepared for him, and his opinions in no way represent the views of the networks. It would be most unfortunate if the efforts of the artists who participated tonight and the generosity of millions of Americans who are helping those in need are overshadowed by one person's opinion."

So has the American Red Cross, seems they've been getting a few complaints.

The American Red Cross is incredibly grateful for the support we’re receiving in the wake of the catastrophic events caused by Hurricane Katrina. We want to acknowledge the ongoing support of NBC-Universal, which aired a telethon tonight on behalf of the victims of this tragedy.
During the telecast, a controversial comment was made by one of the celebrities. We would like the American public to know that our support is unwavering, regardless of political circumstances. We are a neutral and impartial organization, and support disaster victims across the country regardless of race, class, color or creed. We cannot, and we do not endorse any comments of a political nature.

And the "looting" and "finding" reference that West made is explained here, too bad he didn't read this first. What a ma-roon!