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Did somebody mention the line in "Now", "light up another one dude"
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^^ Yes, you are both right.. this is the clever answer to the question raised.. "projection".. Likewise, I don't understand why people like you have to vilify people who do take drugs. You have bought in to all the scare stories and propaganda surrounding drugs and wilfully regurgitate things that are not correct. Cannabis does not cause cancer - in fact, there are many studies that show it is an effective treatment for it (and other conditions besides, like MS). There is a risk of psychosis, but that tends to be with people who are mentally susceptible anyway. And "slowing your brain down"! What does that even mean? Most of the best music and art is created by people who have taken drugs - from Shakespeare to the Beatles and many of the modern pop artists who have are still around to tell the tale and don't seem at all affected by their past drug use (Macartney, Richards, Clapton) - so your assertion that nothing good comes from drug use is also patently wrong. You choose not to - that's fine and is entirely your choice. But it also means that you have no experience or reference point from which to comment and you just make yourself loom somewhat silly propogating all the untruths that surround drugs, largely due to government's determined demonisation of them. BTW, the UN is about to release a report recommending that all governments cease their pointless "war on drugs", as the victimising and criminalise of users is far more harmful and dangerous than the drugs themselves. As I said, I respect your choice not to take them (though, I'll bet you take caffeine and alcohol which are, of course, powerful psychoactive drugs), but I would ask for the same respect over my choices in return. ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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We can go even further: Dreams and visions experienced in a state of trance are at the very beginning of human culture. The very earliest forms of art, the rock paintings in the caves of Lascaux and Altamira and similar paintings in South Africa were most likely inspired by the visions one sees while in trance. Shamanism, which basically is travelling between the "real" world and the spirit world, is the oldest religion and the oldest culture in the world. And this altered state of mind is often and easiest reached through the use of psychothropic plants. Mankind has been doing it since the dawn of time. Read Graham Hancocks book Supernatural if you want to know about this. It was a real eye opener for me. Open your heart, open your mind... | |
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NorthC said: The very earliest forms of art, the rock paintings in the caves of Lascaux and Altamira and similar paintings in South Africa were most likely inspired by the visions one sees while in trance. Why is this 'most likely'? Why is it less likely that rock paintings were inspired by other activity? ALT+PLS+RTN: Pure as a pane of ice. It's a gift. | |
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langebleu said: NorthC said: The very earliest forms of art, the rock paintings in the caves of Lascaux and Altamira and similar paintings in South Africa were most likely inspired by the visions one sees while in trance. Why is this 'most likely'? Why is it less likely that rock paintings were inspired by other activity? Because of the context and style of the paintings (geometric patterns and abstract images), as well as the fact that similarities occur between other ancient tribes that never met. It is hypothesised that the common denominator to produce such similar concepts involves the use of magic mushrooms to induce the shared imagery, as well as trance-like rituals. The paintings at Lascaux are 18000 year-old and could not have been communicated to the other tribes. ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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Consumers shoul be prosecuted and been targeted as criminals just like drugdealaers, see what you fuckin addiction has made to my country and usa and others. | |
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^Those problems are caused by the war on drugs. | |
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Mindflux said: langebleu said: Why is this 'most likely'? Why is it less likely that rock paintings were inspired by other activity? Because of the context and style of the paintings (geometric patterns and abstract images), as well as the fact that similarities occur between other ancient tribes that never met. It is hypothesised that the common denominator to produce such similar concepts involves the use of magic mushrooms to induce the shared imagery, as well as trance-like rituals. The paintings at Lascaux are 18000 year-old and could not have been communicated to the other tribes. Thanks for answering the question. (It was getting late, bedtime for me.) South African professor David Lewis Williams did a lot of research on this. He compared rock art in South Africa with descriptions of San rituals and found a lot of similarities. Graham Hancock decided to take it one step further by exploring medicinal plants himself which resulted in the book I mentioned. Which in turn inspired me to do the same. So while I totally agree with thedance that drugs (especially stuff like heroine or crack) can ruin your life, that doesn't have to mean every mind altering substance is bad for you. You just have to know what you're getting into. | |
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Kind of surprised there are so many hardcore conservative Prince fans. Are these Jehova's Witnesses he's brought into his music or something? ¡The Future Is Ours, If You Can Count! https://www.youtube.com/w...A_zTY0qWWk | |
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^ what?? Prince 4Ever. | |
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Which drugs though? To talk about marijuana in the same light as heroin or oxycontin is ridiculous and something hardcore conservatives usually do. If you vape it's literally doing no harm to your body. According to the US government marijuana has even been proven to kill cancer cells http://www.cancer.gov/abo.../#link/_13
Whatever you put in your body is your choice, but when you make these wide sweeping generalizations based on incorrect information you just come across sounding like a misinformed old fuddy duddy. ¡The Future Is Ours, If You Can Count! https://www.youtube.com/w...A_zTY0qWWk | |
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^ I feel I am repeating things in this thread. Prince 4Ever. | |
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thedance said: ^ I feel I am repeating things in this thread. You're repeating yourself because you don't know what you're talking about and keep saying things that are wrong. As I said before, more people die horse - riding than from taking ecstacy! So is it really that much of a dangerous risk? Should we ban horse - riding? More people die from eating peanuts too - shall we ban peanuts?! 20 times more people die from drinking alcohol than ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS PUT TOGETHER! Shall we ban alcohol? Furthermore, you consider anyone who takes drugs an "addict" - yet another misguided opinion. There is a huge difference between addiction and recreational use. I don't do drugs every day, not even every week - I can take it or leave it. That is not addiction. In the same way, not everyone who drinks alcohol is an alcoholic - they are two very different things. Do you drink? Do you consider yourself an alcoholic? You are totally misinformed, prejudiced and don't respect freedom of choice - THAT is why you are being branded a conservative. And the irony is you live in Holland, one of the most liberal countries in the world! [Edited 10/31/15 3:44am] ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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I'm from Holland (thedance is Danish) and years of right wing governments have surely made the country less liberal in its drug policy. This discussion was interesting, but I think everybody is starting to repeat themselves. I'll just sum up my own view and leave it at that: drugs should be treated with caution. It can be a very rewarding experience. | |
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Mindflux said: thedance said: ^ I feel I am repeating things in this thread. You're repeating yourself because you don't know what you're talking about and keep saying things that are wrong. As I said before, more people die horse - riding than from taking ecstacy! So is it really that much of a dangerous risk? Should we ban horse - riding? More people die from eating peanuts too - shall we ban peanuts?! 20 times more people die from drinking alcohol than ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS PUT TOGETHER! Shall we ban alcohol? Furthermore, you consider anyone who takes drugs an "addict" - yet another misguided opinion. There is a huge difference between addiction and recreational use. I don't do drugs every day, not even every week - I can take it or leave it. That is not addiction. In the same way, not everyone who drinks alcohol is an alcoholic - they are two very different things. Do you drink? Do you consider yourself an alcoholic? You are totally misinformed, prejudiced and don't respect freedom of choice - THAT is why you are being branded a conservative. And the irony is you live in Holland, one of the most liberal countries in the world! [Edited 10/31/15 3:44am] Couldn't have said it better... | |
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What? Is everyone on this site 17? Save America - Stop Illegal Immigration. God bless America. PEACE | |
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I'm not saying you personally are doing this by the way. But, attitudes like yours help to keep the drug war running. One look at prison statistics in the US will illustrate that this policy is not working. [Edited 10/31/15 6:48am] Don't hate your neighbors. Hate the media that tells you to hate your neighbors. | |
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soo.... what's we talking about up in here??? | |
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NorthC said: I'm from Holland (thedance is Danish) and years of right wing governments have surely made the country less liberal in its drug policy. This discussion was interesting, but I think everybody is starting to repeat themselves. I'll just sum up my own view and leave it at that: drugs should be treated with caution. It can be a very rewarding experience.
I didn't say thedance is Dutch, but he/she does live in Holland. Agreed, recent governments have tried to tighten things up (I'm English, been visiting Holland for 25 years, both recreationally and have played dozens of gigs there), but it's still far more liberal than many other countries are. And thank goodness for that! [Edited 10/31/15 7:24am] ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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FUNKYNESS said: What? Is everyone on this site 17? I'm 43 - what's your point? ...we have only scratched the surface of what the mind can do...
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If people want to discuss drugs further, they can take it to GD forum.
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http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/narko-doedsfald-saetter-ny-rekord Drug Deaths [in Denmark] sets a new record
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. so that's what this thread 'Does Prince Smoke Weed' is doing here. thought *i* was in the wrong forum at first | |
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99% of my posts are ironic. Maybe this post sides with the other 1%. | |
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why not do a thread --does prince eat p***y? --itll be easier and longer | |
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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^^ personally, i think prince looks better WITH an afro, but he's looking pretty good up there. i thought graffitti bridge was his first movie? | |
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Which movie is it? The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
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Where you been, man? That's Up In Smoke with Cheech & Chong. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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