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Cornel West 
I am just amazed when I listen to this man speak. Anyone else into him? . [Edited 2/3/08 10:37am] | |
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He is a brilliant man. I used to enjoy watching him on Real Time. | |
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shanti0608 said: He is a brilliant man. I used to enjoy watching him on Real Time.
I can see where people won't agree with a lot he might say ( Christian and stuff) but who agrees with everything one says anyway?To really listen to him is amazing. He has so much to say and on such a vast array of subjects. | |
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I had the privilege of attending a lecture he gave in Philly, many years ago. For about an hour, Mr. West deconstructed everything from social injustice and the economy to failed domestic policy to his faith in Jesus ...
I was just standing there (because it was standing room only) like 
I appreciate both him and Henry Louis Gates very, very much. | |
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ThreadBare said: I had the privilege of attending a lecture he gave in Philly, many years ago. For about an hour, Mr. West deconstructed everything from social injustice and the economy to failed domestic policy to his faith in Jesus ...
I was just standing there (because it was standing room only) like
I appreciate both him and Henry Louis Gates very, very much. Just an amazing speaker... I enjoy his form of wit as well...  he sneaks digs in there and you have to be quick on your feet to catch it. | |
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Plus, he was Councillor West in the final "Matrix" movie... | |
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Hey, Ka. 
He's a hero of mine. Threaddy, how marvelous it must have been to see him speak in person! Oh shit, my hat done fell off | |
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INSATIABLE said: Hey, Ka.
He's a hero of mine. Threaddy, how marvelous it must have been to see him speak in person!  I think I am going to go pick up one of his books. I too am jealous Christopher has heard him live. | |
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INSATIABLE said: Hey, Ka.
He's a hero of mine. Threaddy, how marvelous it must have been to see him speak in person! It was incredible. It was an odd moment, because you're trying your best to keep up with him and process what he's saying while thinking -- "Dang... why isn't he president?" | |
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violator said: Ok, but I heard in one of his speeches that he to is against excessive rain in California!  | |
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ThreadBare said: INSATIABLE said: Hey, Ka.
He's a hero of mine. Threaddy, how marvelous it must have been to see him speak in person! It was incredible. It was an odd moment, because you're trying your best to keep up with him and process what he's saying while thinking -- "Dang... why isn't he president?" ...because a mind is a terrible thing to waste! | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: INSATIABLE said: Hey, Ka.
He's a hero of mine. Threaddy, how marvelous it must have been to see him speak in person! I think I am going to go pick up one of his books. I too am jealous Christopher has heard him live.You might be even more jealous to learn that a very pretty reporter friend of mine got to dance with him... Gotta watch those geeky, soul-brotha, Christian braniacs...  | |
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ThreadBare said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: I think I am going to go pick up one of his books. I too am jealous Christopher has heard him live.You might be even more jealous to learn that a very pretty reporter friend of mine got to dance with him... Gotta watch those geeky, soul-brotha, Christian braniacs... I hear ya... I'd rather NOT know there private lives... makes it easier to focus on the art. | |
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"Cornel's work tends to be 1,000 miles wide and about 2 inches deep."
And he's as fake as most of his peers. | |
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Dance said: "Cornel's work tends to be 1,000 miles wide and about 2 inches deep."
And he's as fake as most of his peers. source of the quote? examples to cite? It's an interesting take. I'd love to hear more. | |
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ThreadBare said: Dance said: "Cornel's work tends to be 1,000 miles wide and about 2 inches deep."
And he's as fake as most of his peers. source of the quote? examples to cite? It's an interesting take. I'd love to hear more. I'd be a little dubious... He doesn't like Cameo... | |
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| Yes, count me in that number please. Love and I'm making it a point to go hear him speak the next time I have an opportunity to do so. | |
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violator said: ThreadBare said: source of the quote? examples to cite? It's an interesting take. I'd love to hear more. I'd be a little dubious... He doesn't like Cameo... | |
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When I didn't know who he was I saw just a small segment of him talking and I had to hear more of him after that. I was hooked. A very brilliant man. One thing I like about him is that he can talk in an articulate way without being stuffy. Thats a big thing with me. | |
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I was able to hear him speak a few years ago and do my best to listen and read most things he writes.
I can appreciate that he's remained a Christian. You find some who move away from Christianity as they feel they've become "enlightened". | |
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Rhondab said: I was able to hear him speak a few years ago and do my best to listen and read most things he writes.
I can appreciate that he's remained a Christian. You find some who move away from Christianity as they feel they've become "enlightened". | |
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Dance said: "Cornel's work tends to be 1,000 miles wide and about 2 inches deep."
And he's as fake as most of his peers. I'd love to hear your reasons for thinking so. | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: I'd rather NOT know there private lives... makes it easier to focus on the art.
That's funny. Trying preaching that HERE! Regarding Dr. West, if you're interested in investigating a different political/socioeconomic perspective... 
...check out Dr. Thomas Sowell tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: I'd rather NOT know there private lives... makes it easier to focus on the art.
That's funny. Trying preaching that HERE! Regarding Dr. West, if you're interested in investigating a different political/socioeconomic perspective...
...check out Dr. Thomas Sowell tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Listening to him now.... thank you. I have made similar remarks the two times I was in that forum... I was booed off the stage! I now avoid the joint for its premise.
Will I see you sometime next weekend? | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: Listening to him now.... thank you. I have made similar remarks the two times I was in that forum... I was booed off the stage! I now avoid the joint for its premise.
Will I see you sometime next weekend? You're welcome. I got a silly "poster" talking silly shit instead... 
I'll do my best. 
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: Listening to him now.... thank you. I have made similar remarks the two times I was in that forum... I was booed off the stage! I now avoid the joint for its premise.
Will I see you sometime next weekend? You're welcome. I got a silly "poster" talking silly shit instead...
I'll do my best.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431  | |
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