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Thread started 01/19/11 2:53pm

bigbrother

Prince the intellectual

We all know that P fancies himself as a bit of an intellectual so if you had a couple of hours' time what topic(s) would you like to debate with Prince (apart from being a JW)? I'd like to know his thoughts on capital punishment and the law in some countries like France and Belgium which ban the burka.

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Reply #1 posted 01/19/11 3:06pm

ecstasy

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bigbrother said:

We all know that P fancies himself as a bit of an intellectual so if you had a couple of hours' time what topic(s) would you like to debate with Prince (apart from being a JW)? I'd like to know his thoughts on capital punishment and the law in some countries like France and Belgium which ban the burka.

Good topic, even though I'd doubt he'll talk. But 4 go's, I'd like to know anything he has to say at the moment besides record companies, universal phenomena, and even music. Like his general philosophy and his thoughts on everyday things (and don't repeat "Pop Life"!)

Yes, at 19, I finally saw the Revolution, a legendary band. And I talked to Wendy!!! biggrin In addition to seeing Prince, I have now lived life. Thank you Purple People!!
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Reply #2 posted 01/19/11 4:10pm

vitriol

After the chemtrails affair, deeming Lincoln a racist and most of his stupid mumbo jumbo I'd consider him more of a charlatan than an intelectual.

And remember the internet is dead (because Prince killed it for himself...).

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Reply #3 posted 01/19/11 8:56pm

silkylee

Prince is complicated. There seems to be two sides.

prince Male & Female, straight & gay, angel &evillol

Through his lyrics, you can see eye he's always been a spiritual person.

Becuase of his powerful highlevel celebrity status. I believe secret unattainable doors

were open to him. I believe Prince has access to knowledge for few ears only.

I would ask questions about the light & darkside of the force.

I've heard Prince speak of private conversations he has with professor Cornel West, & Tavis Smiley.

I would've loved to be a fly on the wall during those meetings.

Politics, race, & religion. I can't imagine how deep their conversations must have been.

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Reply #4 posted 01/19/11 9:07pm

IamFunkay7

Yeah.. that yeah means alot.. O.o

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Reply #5 posted 01/19/11 9:16pm

Francis7

vitriol said:

After the chemtrails affair, deeming Lincoln a racist and most of his stupid mumbo jumbo I'd consider him more of a charlatan than an intelectual.

And remember the internet is dead (because Prince killed it for himself...).

ditto that

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Reply #6 posted 01/19/11 10:19pm

sweething

Prince is an intellectual, but not in the sense of "self-proclaimed" intellectuals who live in glass academies. Sometimes Prince makes statements that are true, but not everyone can handle the truth.
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Reply #7 posted 01/19/11 10:58pm

eireboy34

Sorry, much as I love his music I've always found the man to be a bit dim.

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Reply #8 posted 01/20/11 2:16am

julia319

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I've always been wondering why would people talk with Prince about such boring things as politics... bored2

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Reply #9 posted 01/20/11 4:07am

boscho

sweething said:

Prince is an intellectual, but not in the sense of "self-proclaimed" intellectuals who live in glass academies. Sometimes Prince makes statements that are true, but not everyone can handle the truth.

What a load of rubbish! Prince is far from being an intellectual. Good grief.

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Reply #10 posted 01/20/11 6:22am

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Prince is an intellectual gadfly. He's a mile wide and an inch deep in his views. He's the kind of person that hears cocktail party chatter about the latest best-sellers and the next thing you know, he's talking about it in interviews as if he's researched it and must share this knowledge with the world.

"does my cock look fat in these jeans?"
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Reply #11 posted 01/20/11 6:29am

TrevorAyer

bull sheet .. prince is spot on .. anyone who does a lick of research understands what he is talking about .. just because u have a colonized mind doesn't mean those who can still think are not intelligent .. it would be nice just to shoot the sheet and see what comes out his mouth .. and share a few concepts of my own

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Reply #12 posted 01/20/11 6:53am

Genesia

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errant said:

Prince is an intellectual gadfly. He's a mile wide and an inch deep in his views. He's the kind of person that hears cocktail party chatter about the latest best-sellers and the next thing you know, he's talking about it in interviews as if he's researched it and must share this knowledge with the world.

Spot on.

We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves.
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Reply #13 posted 01/20/11 6:57am

silkylee

Prince catches flack over his chemtrails statement. It's easy to be dismissive and call somebody coco for coco puffs wacky when they talk about conspiracies.

People rather believe lies, so they can feel safe.

Everywhere I go I see chemtrails in the sky. Especailly in heavy populated areas.

What is this shit they spraying on us. Does anybody know! Anyone! Anyone!

Nah! It can't be population control. disbelief

Maybe it's just an airplane show, that's being performed everyday & everynite.

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Reply #14 posted 01/20/11 7:07am

NouveauDance

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Genesia said:

errant said:

Prince is an intellectual gadfly. He's a mile wide and an inch deep in his views. He's the kind of person that hears cocktail party chatter about the latest best-sellers and the next thing you know, he's talking about it in interviews as if he's researched it and must share this knowledge with the world.

Spot on.

Double spot on.

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Reply #15 posted 01/20/11 7:12am

IstenSzek

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errant said:

Prince is an intellectual gadfly. He's a mile wide and an inch deep in his views. He's the kind of person that hears cocktail party chatter about the latest best-sellers and the next thing you know, he's talking about it in interviews as if he's researched it and must share this knowledge with the world.

isn't he still mentioning the matrix in concert? falloff

and true love lives on lollipops and crisps
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Reply #16 posted 01/20/11 7:36am

errant

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silkylee said:

Prince catches flack over his chemtrails statement. It's easy to be dismissive and call somebody coco for coco puffs wacky when they talk about conspiracies.

People rather believe lies, so they can feel safe.

Everywhere I go I see chemtrails in the sky. Especailly in heavy populated areas.

What is this shit they spraying on us. Does anybody know! Anyone! Anyone!

Nah! It can't be population control. disbelief

Maybe it's just an airplane show, that's being performed everyday & everynite.

Airports are usually in heavily populated areas.

"does my cock look fat in these jeans?"
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Reply #17 posted 01/20/11 1:16pm

eireboy34

Can anyone mention anything half intelligent Prince has ever said?

Maybe the American definition of "intellectual" is different to that of European???

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Reply #18 posted 01/20/11 3:22pm

mrsquirrel

i'm going with the 9 years Inception on this one.

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Reply #19 posted 01/20/11 3:26pm

mrsquirrel

eireboy34 said:

Can anyone mention anything half intelligent Prince has ever said?

Maybe the American definition of "intellectual" is different to that of European???

the sooner he starts commenting on current events, the sooner he stops being Prince. This is why the Palace is secure and some other shit happened in the world.

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Reply #20 posted 01/20/11 3:57pm

NouveauDance

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eireboy34 said:

Can anyone mention anything half intelligent Prince has ever said?

"If you stop counting, you'll live as long as a tree" dunce

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Reply #21 posted 01/20/11 4:46pm

Silkilove

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eireboy34 said:

Can anyone mention anything half intelligent Prince has ever said?

Maybe the American definition of "intellectual" is different to that of European???

"Sheri, I love u".

-Silk
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Reply #22 posted 01/20/11 5:02pm

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Prince is not an intellectual. Not even close.

If he did want to debate though, I'd like to know his thoughts on Jewish history and slavery (especially after The Rainbow Children fiasco).

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Reply #23 posted 01/20/11 5:03pm

Silkilove

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Perfect pseudo-intellectual.

Talks deep, but hasn't done the research work beyond a few narrow points of view. His music says "deep thinker", his talk says "narrow minded".

I practically worship his talent, but almost threw away my Prince stuff after watching the Tavis Smiley interview (chemtrails, i don't vote, etc), but of course I stick with him because I adore his beautiful, talented, self-righteous ass.

He needs to go to university.

-Silk
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Reply #24 posted 01/20/11 6:00pm

EleanorK

Aside from the fact that we'd no doubt come to blows over the dumb shit that comes out of his mouth - I'd like to ask him about his vegan ideas, his thoughts on politics (without taking sides, since you know - he can't), and just regular stuff like his opinion on movies, art, books, fashion. (most of it would probably involve cue cards with pictures because I seriously doubt he spends a lot of time reading or going to the movies, or visiting the Met)

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Reply #25 posted 01/20/11 6:59pm

thedance

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smoothcriminal12 said:

Prince is not an intellectual. Not even close.

If he did want to debate though, I'd like to know his thoughts on Jewish history and slavery (especially after The Rainbow Children fiasco).

the Rainbow Children fiasco, what do you mean with this?

still, despite the Darth Vader voice over, it's Prince's strongest album since the Gold Experience.

Prince is incredible intelligent, very much so...

but an intellectual?

I'm not sure, being a JW is really weird, imo.

Prince 4Ever. heart
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Reply #26 posted 01/20/11 7:03pm

silkylee

Prince never claimed to be an expert on chemtrails.

He said he heard civil rights activist Dick Gregory, speak about chemtrails, on state of a black union.

Stay in denial if you want to, but chemtrails (CHEMICAL!!!-trails) do exist.

You would think chemicals being sprayed on us, is a bad thing.

People need to stop knocking Prince and research things themselves.

Trust me, you want like what you hear.

NO! That's not jet fuel coming from those planes, spreading through the sky like clouds.

I never seen these trails come from commercial airplanes.

Sometimes it look's like their playing tic tac toe in the sky.

Do the research, and see if it's true or false.

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Reply #27 posted 01/20/11 7:16pm

irinact

I think Prince is intelligent and understands politics and history, but he doesn't know how to put his words and thoughts in an interview. He does it the best way talking his views on those subjects trough his lyrics, which he does the best.
So, read some of his lyrics, they will tell you more about his thoughts than any interview. He is just not an interview material.
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Reply #28 posted 01/20/11 7:23pm

purplerain14

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NouveauDance said:

eireboy34 said:

Can anyone mention anything half intelligent Prince has ever said?

"If you stop counting, you'll live as long as a tree" dunce

"there will be peace for those who love god alot"

do u know how smart u have to be to make music, prince did it by himself!

he learned 20 instruments by the age of 12!....and he did not have anyone there helping him!

i bet none of us here are as smart as prince....if we were we would be rich and famous!

i think u should stop questioning prince's intelligence and start questioning ur own

Don't need no reefer, don't need cocaine
Purple music does the same 2 my brain
And I'm high, so high
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Reply #29 posted 01/20/11 8:17pm

ScottRob

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My question to the intellectual P-dawg:

If a fan posts a sneakily recorded new live concert vid within the org forest, but nobody admits to watching it - will he still make a noise?

Prince M&M people are as mad as a bag of sparrows. Fact.
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