Who gives a shit about any of this? Didn't slavery become illegal in America over a century ago? If you want an African name here's one for you: Kareem Inmycoffee. How's that, bitch? Problem solved. And you can actually type it, unlike that fucking symbol you used to insist people called you. You don't see me bitching about the potato famine, do you? Forget about the fact that it not only resulted in the death of nearly 2 million Irish men and women and nearly as many fleeing their country (which, considering the size of the country is proportionality a hell of a lot more damaging than slavery's impact on Africa), it altered nearly every imaginable thing that could have been altered in that country and in many ways that are still being felt today. Erin Fo Bragh, motherfucker. Time to just get over it, Prince, you vertically challenged racist shitwizzle. Do your fucking song and dance routine and go on to the next city. Huh.

I think one of the stumbling blocks here is not what Prince said per se, but - as usual - it was the cack-handed, muddled manner in which it was said.

Throughout his career he has attempted social/political comment, and indeed in recent times the online fanbase have leapt to dissect his every utterance as if it were some razor-sharp indictment. The problem we're forgetting is that Prince is not a incisive commentator.

It ought to be clear to most of us that he's spent the last few years going through yet another of his personal/spiritual changes, and if there's one thing his history has taught us, it's that he utters some of the most bafflingly confused psychobabble this side of the World Scientology headquarters.

We all sit here, furiously typing into our computers, trading racist and counter-racist banter, feverishly analysing this latest stunt as if it were the most profound statement mankind has ever known. I think we all aware that Prince was making some kind of racial/political point, but for goodness sake just think about the ludicrous and muddled way he made it. As ever, the only person he truly made sense to was himself.

Prince is probably at the most esoteric, indulgent and infuriating phase of his personal and musical development. Maybe we should try to ignore his political hubris and enjoy the music.

I thought you died, Wellbeyond. You once promised that you'd never respond to one of my quotes again...

Cool. Well, if u & I've reached some level ground, mayb all those previous comments about P's actions only causing friction can go 2 bed (which is what I'm going 2 do, it's 1:30am here).

After all, truth is not a unilateral statement, it lies in between the gaps of many flawed ideas. What is important is the search, and the knowledge that u haven't reached the destination. (Ok this is starting 2 sound like it belongs on the Holy River, time 4 me 2 crash)

but 2 say u don't give a s--- about slavery and history and that race is not an issue 2day. Wake up, sonny boy

TonyC said:

Maybe you should.

welcum2thedawn said:

I did??...lol...when, where, why, and where you called welcum2thedawn when I said this??...lol

Who gives a shit about any of this?

Didn't slavery become illegal in America over a century ago?

You don't see me bitching about the potato famine, do you?

wasitgood4u said:

Race is NOT an issue today with some people. If you can't get to that point, then that's fine, but some people don't care about race.

Who gives a shit about any of this? Didn't slavery become illegal in America over a century ago? If you want an African name here's one for you: Kareem Inmycoffee. How's that, bitch? Problem solved. And you can actually type it, unlike that fucking symbol you used to insist people called you. You don't see me bitching about the potato famine, do you? Forget about the fact that it not only resulted in the death of nearly 2 million Irish men and women and nearly as many fleeing their country (which, considering the size of the country is proportionality a hell of a lot more damaging than slavery's impact on Africa), it altered nearly every imaginable thing that could have been altered in that country and in many ways that are still being felt today. Erin Fo Bragh, motherfucker. Time to just get over it, Prince, you vertically challenged racist shitwizzle. Do your fucking song and dance routine and go on to the next city. Huh.

i see brian, so you're saying that inflammatory words are okay as long as they make a point? fine. if prince ever calls me *lynch* i'll feel free to shout back *nigger* at him

Who gives a shit about any of this? Didn't slavery become illegal in America over a century ago? If you want an African name here's one for you: Kareem Inmycoffee. How's that, bitch? Problem solved. And you can actually type it, unlike that fucking symbol you used to insist people called you. You don't see me bitching about the potato famine, do you? Forget about the fact that it not only resulted in the death of nearly 2 million Irish men and women and nearly as many fleeing their country (which, considering the size of the country is proportionality a hell of a lot more damaging than slavery's impact on Africa), it altered nearly every imaginable thing that could have been altered in that country and in many ways that are still being felt today. Erin Fo Bragh, motherfucker. Time to just get over it, Prince, you vertically challenged racist shitwizzle. Do your fucking song and dance routine and go on to the next city. Huh.

TonyC said:

As long as race is an issue in our society, it SHOULD be an issue with everyone...hell, poverty isn't an issue with some people, either, but does that mean that poverty shouldn't be addressed at all??..

Prince re-named both WHITE and BLACK audience members as an illustration of the song 'Family Name'.

It's a simple analogy.

A scenario setter.

Nothing more.

XxAxX said:

WOW! How quick you are to respond w/ such hatred!!! No thought given to why he might be doing this, just BOOM - "NIGGER!". How long has that been waiting to come out of you?

It's amazing how quick folks are to go for the jugular based on the unbalanced ramblings of one dumbass critic. You need to check yourself on that one...

*

WELLBEYOND, you could kick Johnny Cochrane's ass in a courtroom any day!

You just make too much sense, I wish there were more here like you...

*

I almost forgot: Tony C (and this critic) are idiots.

Have a great day...

Who gives a shit about any of this? Didn't slavery become illegal in America over a century ago? If you want an African name here's one for you: Kareem Inmycoffee. How's that, bitch? Problem solved. And you can actually type it, unlike that fucking symbol you used to insist people called you. You don't see me bitching about the potato famine, do you? Forget about the fact that it not only resulted in the death of nearly 2 million Irish men and women and nearly as many fleeing their country (which, considering the size of the country is proportionality a hell of a lot more damaging than slavery's impact on Africa), it altered nearly every imaginable thing that could have been altered in that country and in many ways that are still being felt today. Erin Fo Bragh, motherfucker. Time to just get over it, Prince, you vertically challenged racist shitwizzle. Do your fucking song and dance routine and go on to the next city. Huh.

kellyannemcclure said:

Apparently millions do, although since those millions are all black their thoughts on the matter don't count...



Right...I mean, you can't just GET THE FUCK OVER IT. Not until you get that government check for all the years you spent as a slave.

All the more reason to point out how something that's been illigal for over a century still effects a race and our society today...

No, not really. There's such a thing as overkill.



No, we just see you bitching about every other fucking thing under the sun, though...

Being a naysayer myself, I have actually found KellyAnne somewhat interesting and intelligent in the past.

Now I see why you all think she is a stupid twat.

All the more reason to point out how something that's been illigal for over a century still effects a race and our society today...

No, not really. There's such a thing as overkill.

No, we just see you bitching about every other fucking thing under the sun, though...

And you do what yourself, you dumbass negroid?

Hey, shitstain:

If we never heard about the evils that those before us committed
Then how my dear, tell me now how my dear…
Tell me now how now would we know?
And th-th-the band say…
Down, down with H-I-S-T-O-R-Y
And all this BS propagandi
Keepin' U from me and me from U as we grow
I don't wanna know (I don't wanna know)
Why those before us hated each other
I'd rather believe they never did
I'd rather believe (I'd rather, I'd rather believe)
That there's hope 4 a kid

Those are Prince's words...not mine. Remember that song? Seems he's singing a different tune these days.

Well, hallelujuah!!...lol...Kellyanne has FINALLY gotten it...Prince has changed in his way of thinking about race...and here's a little secret apparently few people know about...he's allowed to.

Go ahead and applaud him for becoming a racist! Well done, Symbolina!

*WELLBEYOND, you could kick Johnny Cochrane's ass in a courtroom any day!

You just make too much sense, I wish there were more here like you... *

oh fer goodness sake, Calhoun. you totally missed my point. i was saying that ONLY to make the point that such words should NOT be used in that fashion.