And That's Why I Voted For Obama

Reportedly, the president called Kanye West a "jackass" during an off-the-record portion of an interview for ABC News today.

As some of my readers know, I have a bit of a crush on Taylor Swift and I thought Kanye's actions at Sunday's VMAs were appalling.

Even his apology was moronic, as he includes a line about how Beyonce had the "best video of the decade."

And to those who are ready to pounce on Obama for saying something like this, just remember the way Dick Cheney liked to talk. I think it's much more acceptable to call Kanye West a jackass than to tell a six-term Senator to go fuck himself.

(Politico)

Update: Here's the audio.