From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

In response to Kanye West's "Bush hates black people" comment, here is a link to a video of his entire "speech."  <BR>
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<a href="http://www.thesuperficial.com/archives/2005/09/06/kanye_west_is.html">http://www.thesuperficial.com/archives/2005/09/06/kanye_west_is.html</a><BR>
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Whether you agree with him or not, this was NOT the place for his poorly planned tirade.  This was a fundraiser!  How dare he do ANYTHING to jeopardize donations.  Republicans give money, too, and I have to wonder how many tuned out after Kanye's appearance.  When will people realize that NOW IS NOT THE TIME to point fingers about what has already happened.  There are way too many other ways that our energy and passion can be used right now.  There will plenty of time for finger pointing later, and I plan to do some of it myself!  <BR>
I am a huge fan of rap music but have little respect for Kanye West,  However, Kanye, who has a huge influence on the younger generation, should not have used this opportunity as a soapbox.  His speech was not inspiring.  <BR>
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But that's just me.  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

I've been so busy that I haven't been able to read any new works in the past two weeks.  And now they're gone :(  <BR>
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Oh well, here are a couple of comments from new submissions.<BR>
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Derby <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.09.05.22.58.18901">Fair Warning</a>-  “You were just being yourself, I was the one who broke character.”  Well said, well said.<BR>
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Sassy-  I see a lot of me in <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2005.09.05.00.55.17872">Heartstrings</a>… Very nice ending simile, also.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

From everything I have seen and read the Jesus freaks need to go back and read their bibles. What he said is more than obvious, it's as black and white as the nose on your face. And with free speech he had more than a right to say it. Somehow if we all don't get the fact that no matter what color you are how much money you have (seems to me that to Republicans money is god) or what religion (or even if you believe that rocks are GOD) if we don't take care of each other AND THIS PLANET!!! then none of us are going to survive.<BR>
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bk<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

Um, did I mention Jesus at some point?  I'm confused.   Was that directed at me?  <BR>
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And I'm not even a Republican.  I was just stating that they DO give money, even Democrats know that.<BR>
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This wasn't about free speech.  He has tons of opportunities to say what he wants to say.  In magazines, on MTV, BET, his website, interviews, award shows, whatever.  But he was on a fundraiser for the victims.  He needed to say what was best for them.  Do you think everyone on there loves Bush?  I'm sure few if any of them do.  THEY'RE CELEBRITIES!  But they put aside their feelings to do what they need to do-- raise money.   <BR>
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Hell, I'm not even saying I disagree with everything he said (as poorly as he said it).  I work in a high school that is over 90% black.  We're a Title One school.  I've seen first hand the effects of poverty, especially on blacks (and for that matter Hispanics, Asians and, yes, even whites).    And for that matter, what in the hell even makes someone think that I'm white?  Because I can put a sentence together?  That I write poetry?  <BR>
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All I was saying is that HE PICKED THE WRONG TIME to say what he said.  Period.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

If it had been directed to you it would have had your name on it. I know Jesus loves you baby and so do I ha.<BR>
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It was directed to everyone and anyone reading this place. It has nothing to do with what color you are or what color we think or don't think you are. I for one don't even think in terms of color. (what is that about anyway) <BR>
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What he said was the perfect place to say it. It got the most attention at the right time pointed at the defacto (chosen by god) party that perpetuated the pain and sorrow (besides the storm and flood itself) He may never have a shot on tv again for saying it (think of the Dixie Chicks here) but then the repugnuts are also known for their lack of freedom of speech. As for their giving, humph, I'd like to see evidence of it other than what the federal govt gives to Halliburton. More than likely (like that company)they will be looking for other ways to steal whats given.<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

Watch this and tell me GB and the repugnuts love black people;<BR>
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<a href="http://www.wafb.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu=charmaine+neville&x=14&y=13">http://www.wafb.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu=charmaine+neville&x=14&y=13</a><BR>
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bk (Forgive me Kirk, I'll after this take it back to the other page)<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

Ok I lied; <BR>
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Charmaine Neville is a member of the well-known Neville musiccal family from New Orleans.  She is an accomplished singer and songwriter and is well-known in musical circles.<BR>
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Her first-hand account of surviving the hurricane and her desperate attempts to save others and herself afterward provide one of the most gripping first person accounts of the disaster yet heard.<BR>
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Here is the link to her five minute account of what she did and how she did it:<BR>
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Charmaine Neville's survival story<BR>
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This goes with the above video<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

No, Kanye won't have to worry.  Those in the rap community are generally liberal.  They won't ostracize him.  Now, he may not get played on Clear Channel...<BR>
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The Dixie Chicks were bashed because they're "country" and are therefore "supposed to be" Republicans.  They were booted because their fans didn't support them.  Kanye has nothing to worry about with his fans. Y<BR>
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As far as Republicans, I'm just referring to the voters, not the politicians.  I grew up in a predominantly Republican/conservative/white/protestant/Old South town.  And while I may not agree with their views, I have to say that they never hesitated in opening their pockets.  Many of them (my father included) are on the Coast right now assisting with food and cleanup.  The people in my town gave to everything: disaster relief, cancer, Make a Wish, people who'd lost their homes in fires, transplant patients, volunteer fire departments, St. Jude.  There was constantly a road block or fish fry or bake sale.  And this was on top of their weekly tithes.  <BR>
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Though I may not be a Republican, I have to say that my town and the people in it TAUGHT me generosity and self-sacrifice.  Most of them were farmers and factory workers, but they always gave.  Please, please keep in mind that being a Republican doesn't make you a rascist or social elitest any more than being a Democrat makes you an alduterer.  There is good and bad on both sides.<BR>
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I, too, Kirk will make this my last post about this on the Blender board.  Sorry. :)<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

hey all... if you are a fan of norah jones and like the bluesy/jazzy tunes...  RUN, don't walk, to your nearest music store and get anna nalick "wreck of the day".  i promise it to be a great buy.  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

sorry... i really really wanted to mention the incredible lyrics and say thanks to my great friend in OK that told me about this new artist.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

I really like the words to "Breathe" that she sings (or I believe it's her)  Is the rest of the album that well written?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=69">Savannah Haze</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

B.K.- Cosmic Toe Jam?  By Joe, if I ever get my new band up and running, I think we may have a name!  :)  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

BK,<BR>
Yes I know I must write... :) I haven't written in ages! :(<BR>
Star.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 7 September 2005<P>

Savannah; That is hysterical ha. <BR>
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Star of David; It's the only thing that is getting me through all of this madness.<BR>
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Klueless; lost in side, this is one of my favorites of yours. Hope you will bring us more words and often as they always make me read them again and again.<BR>
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bk<BR>
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