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If Mos Def Were President
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Video by:
Mohammed Bilal , sam miller, Jessica Corbin
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Posted: October 20, 2008 at 9:00 am
Mos Def is a critically-acclaimed rapper, actor, and activist. He has strong feelings about breakfast and the word “shortie.”
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DISCUSSION: 27 Comments
I like Mos Def, but his answer shows a lot of idealistic ignorance.The question he is really answering is what would you do if you were King of America, because he presumes to exercise powers far beyond the lawful powers of the presidency. He would not be the first, he may be the most benevolent, but what he describes is still tyranny. It also shows absolute ignorance of the fundamentals of law, taxation, economics and human nature. The president must work within the letter and spirit of our constitution to protect the freedom of each individual or he is just another King, or in America a tyrannical outlaw. This describes most presidents and unfortunately would apply to Mos Def also.
I nominate Mos Def for Secretary for Health and Human Services in the Obama administration – who should fill out his cabinet?
@Umn His answer also presumes you have a sense of humor. Did you actually think he was being serious about all that? C’mon.
i’m voting for mos def- no more “shortie” for 100 years
Mos Def say: “I don’t hate players, I don’t love the game I’m the shot clock, way above the game…”
I nominate Talib Kweli and Common to be a part of that cabinet. Agree?
i’ll throw in my vote for Mos Def. National Skate Day!
love it!
“high fives are at an all time high” = favorite part
maybe if people read more books they would stop using “your” when they mean “you’re”
i agree nominate Talib Kweli and Common as part of the cabinet!
Mos Def is one of the true rappers that partipate and help make the world a better place
Brookyn number one! This man knows what he’s talking about..
Can we PLEASE get one of these from UK rapper Dylan “Dizzee Rascal” Mills. Anyone who saw his recent post-election interview on the BBC’s Newsnight (where he was roundly patronised by old hat presenter Jeremy Paxman) would agree with me.It was totally inspiring. Please do it.
The only good idea he had in that whole ramble was the flat tax. Give the government less. That way they have less to blow.
It amazes me the number of people taking this seriously. It’s a bit of fun. REELAX.
thank god hes not president
i am in love with mos def!
yes mos def America would be cooler. too bad your just a rapper.
Yo.. he’s for real. <3 Mos. I’d live under his reign any day!
Mos,I fell in love with you when I first saw you. When I found out you had brains with the talent and looks, I fell deeper in love. I’m still in love with you. You have my vote.
umm, there is a Malcolm X College: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X_College
the ways in which i love mos def are countlesssssss
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_Skateboarding_Day
“YOUR AMERICAN”?!?!?!…was that supposed to be a joke, like the rest of this video??