At MTV's 2008 Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008, host Russell Brand called United States President George W. Bush a "retarded cowboy." Brand made the comments in the midst of a monologue in which he exhorted viewers to elect Barack Obama president.Thisislondon.co.uk: Russell Brand's 'Retarded Cowboy' Jibe... (September 9, 2008)
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"Some people, I think they're called racists, say America is not ready for a black President. But I know America to be a forward-thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retarded cowboy fella be President for eight years?"Thisislondon.co.uk: Russell Brand's 'Retarded Cowboy' Jibe... (September 9, 2008)
"We were very impressed. We thought it was nice of you to let him have a go because, in England, he wouldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors."Thisislondon.co.uk: Russell Brand's 'Retarded Cowboy' Jibe... (September 9, 2008)
