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In reply to the discussion: Lupe Fiasco removed from stage following comments at Obama inauguration show – watch [View all]"ballsy" ole Lupe when Bush was starting these wars that Obama inherited? People who spoke out then actually did risk their careers, like the Dixie Chicks.
Ranting at Democrats about a Democrat is no big brave 1st Amendment feat, IMO.
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Lupe Fiasco removed from stage following comments at Obama inauguration show – watch [View all]
tuvor
Jan 2013
OP
Just pointing out that if someone had done this to Bush, you would be cheering.
alarimer
Jan 2013
#14
If you believe Iraq and Afghanistan are the only "wars", then you would be correct.
Socal31
Jan 2013
#41
That performer would never have gotten past Bush's inaugural committee
proud2BlibKansan
Jan 2013
#36
This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who's ever read or seen an interview.
craigmatic
Jan 2013
#16
Maybe he should change his name to Kanye. Talk about not quite understanding the venue or the
MADem
Jan 2013
#32
You know, on the one hand I understand that it's the President's moment and all but
GreenPartyVoter
Jan 2013
#29
Drones are being used to kill in more than 5 countries, with over 100 children dead in Pakistan
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#50
Obama believes we are all equal.Why wouldn't he?Fiasco is anti-war.It's easy to complain.Try getting
judesedit
Jan 2013
#55
It was a private event. Obama would never invite a truther clown like this guy. nt
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#65
It was a mistake to book the self-important 9/11 Truther nutjob in the first place.
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#64