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"I was a huge fan of Cornel West," he said. "[But] Tavis, I seen him coming a mile away. His anger started when he had a town hall meeting, President Obama couldn't come because of the campaign trail and he sent Mrs. Obama. He has held that grudge every since."
"Who in the hell got 2-3 days for your azz? I ain't got time to sit down with your monkey behind for two, three days, let alone the President of the United States. We got three wars going on, the economy crashing and we going to sit down with Tavis ass for three days?"
Harvey ended the rant insisting that somebody is paying Smiley and West to produce the Poverty Tour, asking "where are you getting the money for these buses?" But not before performing a skit where he said he was the president of UTLO.org (which stands out for "Uncle Tom Look Out") and that he spotted an "uncle tom" driving a bus.
I actually agree with Harvey for different reasons although calling folks Uncle Toms is unproductive. Smiley is on record as being miffed by Obama not coming on his show. He seems to think he matters.
Also the whole jobs crisis thing in the black community is bogus the reality is simply many of these young black men lack the skills, ethics and rap sheet free records to compete. Not sure what Obama can do about that.
People are tired of hearing the race card thrown about. It's not working. Now they're onto calling the tea party terrorists. Not working either. Wonder what will be next?
"I was a huge fan of Cornel West," he said. "[But] Tavis, I seen him coming a mile away. His anger started when he had a town hall meeting, President Obama couldn't come because of the campaign trail and he sent Mrs. Obama. He has held that grudge every since."
"Who in the hell got 2-3 days for your azz? I ain't got time to sit down with your monkey behind for two, three days, let alone the President of the United States. We got three wars going on, the economy crashing and we going to sit down with Tavis ass for three days?"
Harvey ended the rant insisting that somebody is paying Smiley and West to produce the Poverty Tour, asking "where are you getting the money for these buses?" But not before performing a skit where he said he was the president of UTLO.org (which stands out for "Uncle Tom Look Out") and that he spotted an "uncle tom" driving a bus.
No one is above criticism, President Obama is no exception however Tavis Smiley and Cornel West have made it a point to vividly illustrate (to anyone who cares to see it) that the "Bucket of Crabs" mentality sadly stills goes on strong.
I never really laughed hard at any of the kings of comedy, might just be a generational thing, now Redd Fox was funny, Steve Harvey has got his "brand" to worry about and part of that brand is don't be messing with that brother Obama.
I think Tavis wants to develop more mainstream appeal like Oprah, and you got to take some hits from the rear while you are moving forward. I think that a lot African Americans, especially public figures use criticizing Obama as way to establish that they think independently of the black community, This is an effective tool for gaining mainstream momentum.
Very ironic.....now Steve is being called mediocre..
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