Who do Jehovah"s want to lead this country?

I thought that was a great interview. Prince seemed to lose a little focus in the end in his effort to get a few of his pet conspiracies mentioned. But still it's a pretty rare treat to get something more or less in-depth from him.
And he's a pretty normal guy when all's said & done (though I do live in Berkeley so my perspective is a little skewed)

I have to agree Tavis is something of a buffoon, though. I've never actually watched him until now.

thought this interview was a little odd. was prince alluding to the fact that chemtrails are making all of America aggressive? and fighting?


i also did not get the comment about religion, to anyone looking from outside into the US, The US seems the most religious place in the world. They tried to ban Richard Dawkins in Oklahoma.


Also, what was prince referring to regarding not being told about presidents before George Washington.



The thing that I disliked most about it however, was that prince did the age old thing and imply that you need religion to be moral.

so if there was no god? your telling me you would just kill/rape anyone, constantly commit crimes?

answer no: well then you don't need god or religion to be moral. and if you do then that actually isn't morality, that’s subjugation.
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thought this interview was a little odd. was prince alluding to the fact that chemtrails are making all of America aggressive? and fighting?


i also did not get the comment about religion, to anyone looking from outside into the US, The US seems the most religious place in the world. They tried to ban Richard Dawkins in Oklahoma.


Also, what was prince referring to regarding not being told about presidents before George Washington.



The thing that I disliked most about it however, was that prince did the age old thing and imply that you need religion to be moral.

so if there was no god? your telling me you would just kill/rape anyone, constantly commit crimes?

answer no: well then you don't need god or religion to be moral. and if you do then that actually isn't morality, that’s subjugation.
[Edited 4/28/09 15:51pm]

tuztones said:

Not everyone voted for President Obama. Nowhere in his interview did Prince insult President Obama or said anything disrespectful about him. He stated how he felt about the presidency in this country period and went into discussing other areas of that. His feelings about President Obama, was not the only issue discussed. He also discussed some of the lyrics in his song "Dreamer". Which is what I was hoping he did during that interview, although Tavis stated he had 3 of Prince's songs that he wanted to ask him about the lyrics, which will be discussed in part 2 tonight.

For the song "Dreamer", Prince spoke of Dick Gregory, activist/author from the 60s, who was/is one of his mentors and friends, and mentioned that he was the inspiration for writing "Dreamer". Prince talked about the "Chemtrails" issue. Prince stated how after listening to Mr. Gregory speak at one of "State of the Black Union" (SOBU) conferences about "chemtrails", and how it was Mr. Gregory, who is a friend of Prince, is responsible for his awareness on the issue of "chemtrails." Only thing is I don't recall Prince mentioning the book title of Mr. Gregory's book, in which I wish he did, but he did suggest that people go over to Dick Gregory's site and check it out, so I guess that's what I will be doing, checking out Mr. Gregory's site.

Tavis also asked Prince who his mentors were throughout his life, and Prince mentioned the late boxer, Jack Johnson, as one of his mentors based on Mr. Johnson's strength and perseverance as a boxer. He stated that during Mr. Johnson's time, and during those tumultous times, that no matter how many times Mr. Johnson, as a boxer was knocked down, he still got up, and he admired Mr. Johnson basically for his strength and perseverance.

On the subject of "critcism", Prince basically stated that he doesn't mind "constructive criticism" especially when it is regarding his music, especially when it comes from those who are your loved ones or friends, as constructive critism is done out of love, and advice given to help one improve either with self or specific areas of interest, like his music. He mentioned Miles Davis as one of his friends who gave him constructive criticism regarding his music, but yes, Prince did say the other kind of criticism, the kind done out of malice, with a twist of sarcasm and ill-will, that comes from those those who don't really know him or are his supposed friends does hurt. In my opinion, in discussing the latter, apparently the criticism he speaks of that seems to hurt him or any of us, is the kind of criticism that is definitely not from an inspirational or improvement standpoint, when one gives a friend some advice on how they can improve either with self or some other specific area of interest, but moreso out of malice and disrespect.


He discussed being epilectic until the age of 7, which is when he stopped having seizures. He discussed how he felt about the "State of the Black Union" Conference, and how he's had an interest in many of the issues discussed in the conference, and also mentioned Dick Gregory and Cornel West and the many talks they've had when he gets together with them, including Tavis to discuss those issues. There was a lot more said on that, but I'll wait for someone else to mention it. All I know is during the discussion, Prince apparently has a lot of concern for the black community as well or I doubt he would partake in the SOBU discussions with his friends mentioned in this post. In closing I found the interview interesting and Prince opened up quite a bit about himself and of his concerns/interests about other issues.

Part II continues tonight, and I can't wait to see what else he has to say.

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popgodazipa said:

I kept thinking of this place when I heard him say that.

purplecam said:

hey guys, don't stop with us. try it yourself.

That interview was so incredibly confusing. I just keep getting reminded what a walking contradiction Prince is.

He talks of how he loves people in his past and doesn't understand when people say bad things about him, yet he gets his personal digs on people through some of his songs. Also, it's a head scratcher to me when he writes songs like Dreamer yet his JW status keeps him out of the voting booth. We are here to love each other and take care of each other but voting for someone that can make that possibly happen is wrong?

He's never talked about his illness before?

I dont why people are reading so much into Prince's interview, hes a person with beliefs and opinions, just like joe schmo on the corner. Just because hes got talent and hits and things like that dont mean that he has to have something that will change the world, hes a person. As for the Obama thing, why does Prince have to say anything? He complimented him, he said no ill of him, so he didnt bow down and kiss the ground, Prince is not into politicians like that, he is more into SPEAKERS he said this long ago. So take it with a grain of salt, agree with what you want, disagree at what you want, but remember you are the one that are putting him in this higher power persona and then bitching because he doesnt say what you want to hear.

lastdecember said:

Well Mr. Obama is a great speaker. He also represents great strides in civil rights, something Prince has spoken about lately and in the past.

I can't speak for anyone else but I personally don't put him on any kind of pedestal.

2elijah said:

No offense but I think the key point that you both missed regarding his comment about voting and President Obama is as a Jehovah Witness his trust and faith is in Jehovah and not a human being. And even though President Obama has good intentions the bottomline the only promises which we can depend are from God's bible prophecies. No human being no matter how good their intentions can change God's will or stop prophecy from being fulfilled. A human being with the greatest intentions maybe able to provide some minor temporary relief for some people but the only answer to mankinds issues is Jehovah and Jesus.

Just KeepinItReal

Vendetta1 said:

Maybe Prince doesnt agree as of yet that he is, maybe Obama is coming at Prince like a politician more than a speaker, or maybbe Prince feels he is gonna get swept up in the washington way like everyone else does down the road. I think that Prince has always had different ways of looking at things, Al sharpton is a big voice and speaker in Civil Rights but i have never heard Prince champion his words, so it is what it is, Prince is a person, and may not be feelin obama like others are.

purplecam said:

hey guys, don't stop with us. try it yourself.

jethrouk said:

I LOVE this post and ITA with you.....especially what you said about morality...you put it so well...thanks !

L4L

liv4love said:

Liv4Love - I think you have to ask yourself how are humans were created and if you believe God created all then you would then have to admit Jehovah has instilled in all human beings in their hearts morality and the fundamental bible beliefs.

If you think mankind and the universe was just an accident and there was no designer/creator of the entire universe that is balanced and works in such a cohesive manner - The reality is there is a creator who has instilled in all humans morality however humans have free will and can choose to follow God's standards or choose to not follow God. So to ask a question of if there was no God wouldnt people still have morality -- the reality is without God there would not be an universe or people in existance.

Just KeepinItReal

Awesome interview

I was so engrossed in what Prince had to say.

Some good discussions to analyze and think about. I'd love to have a discussion/debate with him

SEX!!!

Now that ive got your attention, once again can i ask if anyone can post the whole interview.

P.S. Sex.

kikitwitme said:

p4life provided the online link to Tavis' show from PBS with the full part one interview that is available now. I just watched it. Tavis usually has all his shows available for full view online, the next day after they're aired the night prior. So I don't think anyone will get in trouble for posting it, when Tavis has it available for viewing.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/p...8s25bbq8e1
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Vendetta1 said:

Maybe Prince doesnt agree as of yet that he is, maybe Obama is coming at Prince like a politician more than a speaker, or maybbe Prince feels he is gonna get swept up in the washington way like everyone else does down the road. I think that Prince has always had different ways of looking at things, Al sharpton is a big voice and speaker in Civil Rights but i have never heard Prince champion his words, so it is what it is, Prince is a person, and may not be feelin obama like others are.