Kanye West is determined to go down in the annals of history for more than just sick beats and questionable fashion output. West filed official paperwork with the Federal Election Committee on Thursday, under the campaign name “Kanye 2020.
The document, called a “Statement of Candidacy,” signifies that West has spent more than $5000 in campaign-related expenses. That qualifies him as an official candidate under federal law. Money over everything, huh?
If this terrifies you, good. How can America possibly handle a megalomaniac man-child with zero experience as president? Oh, that’s right. It can’t.
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Kanye has expressed his controversial political views for years now, clashing at times with his wife (and most of America). He’s also teased us with the promise that he is stepping away from politics, like last week, when it was rumored he dropped out of the race. But in addition to his federal filings, Kanye qualified for and is now on the Oklahoma Presidential ballot. He’s also circulating a petition available in nine locations to get him on the South Carolina ballot. No, I will not post the link. If that wasn’t proof enough that he’s full steam ahead, there’s that magical picture he tweeted of his face on Mt. Rushmore. The guy’s a visionary.
In all seriousness though, Kanye West and his “Birthday Party” platform (now abbreviated to BDY) could be the result of a bipolar episode. Kanye’s mental health should be a concern to all of us, but his erratic views and behavior are most likely very concerning to his loved ones. Why there are people around him enabling him to go forth with this fantasy, which involves him spending a ton of money and energy, is up for debate. But it can probably be answered with that whole “ton of money” part.
Whatever the reason behind West’s presidential bid, the fact remains that the country needs stable leadership. Harmony. Maturity. Someone concerned less with his own ego and more with the greater good.
Unless of course you’re enjoying being caught in the throes of a rampant virus that could have been controlled, police officers in riot gear during peaceful protests, cars charging into crowds, then maybe you don’t see a problem. If that’s the case, by all means, vote for another version of what we have now. Kanye 2020.*
*please don’t.
