Kanye....Again...sigh

  "When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years? That sounds like a choice." yup those words came out of Kanye West's mouth. I swore about a year ago not to waste any more time on this man but I'm breaking this promise today. For obvious reasons.

  In the past, he has said he doesn't read. Well, that's obvious. He also says he experiences life. Ummmm don't we all? The difference is he has a huge platform to share his absurd and ignorant thoughts. And I'm sure there were many people who relished his words. Including many Trump supporters. Remember Trump is Kanye's boy. His words, not mine. 

  As a self-proclaimed genius, Kanye West has said many things that ruffle feathers. Like Trump, he says things without thinking and without facts. But this time a one hour rambling at the TMZ offices was met with a face to face reaction by Van Lathan. Who was both polite and indignant at the same time. An example for all on how to dismiss ignorance.

  A commentator said this morning that Kanye is married into a family that lives off of self-promotion and supports his always present egotistical rantings. This is, after all, the family that took a sex tape and built an empire off of it with no hint of talent from any of them. He blends right in.

  I strongly believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion. Whether it is correct or not. But saying things that just aren't true is not an opinion. It is a lie. And letting celebrities get away with spreading them is not okay. Or celebrities who have become politicians for that matter. 

  A lie that is spread and believed then spread again, soon becomes truth to those inclined to believe it. That truth soon becomes a fact that is used to prove a way of thinking. It's a disturbing cycle that Donald Trump has made a common practice in the U.S.. 

  Whether you are a Kanye West fan or not, his rantings yesterday were false. Chains were used Kanye. That's not "mental slavery". And it certainly wasn't a choice. 

  Remember your children are watching!

  Ang