PennyPurple said:

What're your thoughts on people like Van Jones and his work with Advocates For Opioid Recovery?

Do you think it's a bad thing if somebody like Van Jones talks about Prince's accidental overdose when he's rallying to recruit more advocates for opioid recovery?

laurarichardson said:

sonshine said:

moonsister said:

sonshine said:

I don't think it's sad at all. Not in the way you do. I like to look at it as his last gift to this world. The fact that he brought nuch needed attention to the subject has likely played a role in the significant increase in measures taken to combat opuate abuse and addiction. I'm sorry you find that disgusting. I choose to search for anything positive that can be taken from a devastating loss to so many. And honestly i think Prince would want his death to help others if thats possible. No one is making him a poater boy for anything and if they were so what? You need to deal woth your own personal hang ups with addiction because your attitude isnt the least bit helpful or respectful to his memory or his legacy. Your posts have done nothing but cast a dark, ugly cloud over the org and over a great man. I dont believe Prince would look upon you with favor for your imbecile and endless arguments. You aint doing him any favors.

Sonshine: well said. Thank you.

phatphuk said:

DD55 said:

moonsister said:

sonshine said:

sonshine said:

laurarichardson said:

I read an article today in the Washington Post Express and his name was not mentioned at all.
So all you people who want his connected to the pain epidemic your wishes may not happen.

I don't think it's sad at all. Not in the way you do. I like to look at it as his last gift to this world. The fact that he brought nuch needed attention to the subject has likely played a role in the significant increase in measures taken to combat opuate abuse and addiction. I'm sorry you find that disgusting. I choose to search for anything positive that can be taken from a devastating loss to so many. And honestly i think Prince would want his death to help others if thats possible. No one is making him a poater boy for anything and if they were so what? You need to deal woth your own personal hang ups with addiction because your attitude isnt the least bit helpful or respectful to his memory or his legacy. Your posts have done nothing but cast a dark, ugly cloud over the org and over a great man. I dont believe Prince would look upon you with favor for your imbecile and endless arguments. You aint doing him any favors.

It sad in a way because we still don't know all the details surrounding his death and people feel the need to label him without much details. It is not right to single out a person for their opinion. People have drag Prince though the mud over the years and I did not see anyone telling them they cast a dark and ugly cloud on Prince.

Nobody knows much about his death or the investigation. Theres no point in us going in circles about it. We r all here for the same reason,WE LOVE PRINCE. I sit in my room thinking about the Moline incident,maybe that was the sign we all missed. He needed help then.he got it. Then theres the phone call to the doctor the night before he died. He was seeking help. By the time the doctors son arrived Prince was dead. They say he was deceased for 6 hours. And he died alone.

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'I know I shouldnt put my faith in heroes,but I cant c u any other way'

And his three versus three heirs can't agree on a damn thing, further hindering the promotion of his true legacy, which is his music.

laurarichardson said:

moonsister said:

By some accounts Laura isn't even a woman so she/he would have no idea what it is to have major surgery then have to care for a newborn. Might account for the ugly misogyny also.

--Did you miss your meds today?

That's Laura's standard response, when she gets backed into a corner over something she said and gets caught trying to back track.

PennyPurple said:

laurarichardson said:

moonsister said: --Did you miss your meds today?

That's Laura's standard response, when she gets backed into a corner over something she said and gets caught trying to back track.

No, I gave a good long response to you. Your friend is too ignorant for me to waste my time on.

1Sasha said:

And his three versus three heirs can't agree on a damn thing, further hindering the promotion of his true legacy, which is his music.

Im sorry to say this,but its gonna be a long wait for us fans. His family and anyone else involved is looking for $,not the perpetuity of a fantastic music legacy.

1Sasha said:

And his three versus three heirs can't agree on a damn thing, further hindering the promotion of his true legacy, which is his music.

Well 3 of them have common sense and if they laid down and went along I could only imagine that things could be worst.

Now even the judge is throwing shade at Londell. I am glad that Omarr, Alfred and Tyka are not going along with SNJ.

I have to say I didn't like Tyka's song/video. Too much of her. I mean, really? JMO

PennyPurple said:

+1 for Sonshine.

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The first time I ever heard of fentanyl was in Prince's autopsy report -- and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I then looked into it and learned a whole lot about the opioid epidemic in general, and the major issue of deadly fentanyl contamination of other less-potent illegal opioids specifically.

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I think those who don't want Prince's name mentioned in discussions of the opioid epidemic feel that those all those other 50,000 Americans dying per year are (to use some of the words used here) "pill-popping" "junkies" who take drugs "for shits and giggles" and are "stoned off their asses" 24/7. Not one of those people have a thing in common with Prince's situation, I guess.

sonshine said:

laurarichardson said:

I read an article today in the Washington Post Express and his name was not mentioned at all.
So all you people who want his connected to the pain epidemic your wishes may not happen.

I don't think it's sad at all. Not in the way you do. I like to look at it as his last gift to this world. The fact that he brought nuch needed attention to the subject has likely played a role in the significant increase in measures taken to combat opuate abuse and addiction. I'm sorry you find that disgusting. I choose to search for anything positive that can be taken from a devastating loss to so many. And honestly i think Prince would want his death to help others if thats possible. No one is making him a poater boy for anything and if they were so what? You need to deal woth your own personal hang ups with addiction because your attitude isnt the least bit helpful or respectful to his memory or his legacy. Your posts have done nothing but cast a dark, ugly cloud over the org and over a great man. I dont believe Prince would look upon you with favor for your imbecile and endless arguments. You aint doing him any favors.

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LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

PennyPurple said:

That's Laura's standard response, when she gets backed into a corner over something she said and gets caught trying to back track.

You guys tell Laura to shut up all the time, then she does not say enough, but she knows waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more than you. She has been princes person in the midst of an army of hate since the beginning. I don't agree with everything she says, but I agree with a lot, Laura is prince's ultimate advocate and for that alone I am on her side

Thank you. I do not think Prince was some angel with wings coming out of his backside but I do not think it is cool to defame someone who is not around to defend themselves and to just do it to get a check.

He could have dragged his ex-wives in the media if he wanted to but he did not do it. He moved on with this life. He was a private person concerning his divorces to these women and no matter what went down you don't do what this chick is doing.

There is a wealth of info about this women's lies and some of the people she associates with are just awful but many of us orgers who know this stuff do not even post it. I am being told to be quite when I could post some stuff that would really make her look bad.

Knock it off. You have enough sense to know everyone's stituation is different and that the mainstream media could less about Prince's health issues or anyone eles's for that matter. A lot of the problem with these meds is the fault of greedy pharma companies yet I do not see a whole lot of articles about that aspect of this issues.

Making Prince the poster boy for pain pills negates every other accompolishment he had in his life because if Van Jones and others were not discussing his charity projects and associates were not discussing his business or music you would not see any of this in the media at all.

More to this guy then a pill popper and you are being very naive if you think the media means well when they insert his name into this epidimic. It is not being done to be well meaning or to help anyone but for the purpose of generating revenue with sensational headlines.

disch said:

+1 for Sonshine.

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The first time I ever heard of fentanyl was in Prince's autopsy report -- and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I then looked into it and learned a whole lot about the opioid epidemic in general, and the major issue of deadly fentanyl contamination of other less-potent illegal opioids specifically.

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I think those who don't want Prince's name mentioned in discussions of the opioid epidemic feel that those all those other 50,000 Americans dying per year are (to use some of the words used here) "pill-popping" "junkies" who take drugs "for shits and giggles" and are "stoned off their asses" 24/7. Not one of those people have a thing in common with Prince's situation, I guess.

sonshine said:

laurarichardson said: I don't think it's sad at all. Not in the way you do. I like to look at it as his last gift to this world. The fact that he brought nuch needed attention to the subject has likely played a role in the significant increase in measures taken to combat opuate abuse and addiction. I'm sorry you find that disgusting. I choose to search for anything positive that can be taken from a devastating loss to so many. And honestly i think Prince would want his death to help others if thats possible. No one is making him a poater boy for anything and if they were so what? You need to deal woth your own personal hang ups with addiction because your attitude isnt the least bit helpful or respectful to his memory or his legacy. Your posts have done nothing but cast a dark, ugly cloud over the org and over a great man. I dont believe Prince would look upon you with favor for your imbecile and endless arguments. You aint doing him any favors.

[Edited 6/13/17 6:32am]

laurarichardson said:

Prince likely died due to illegal opioids made to look like standard prescription pain pills that that were actually laced with fatal fentanyl doses. This is a major problem killing many (thousands) of Americans, in addition to Prince, and it's being driven by the huge consumer demand for opioids (for all kinds of reasons) that is making it profitable for illegal drug manufacturers and distributors to push an increasingly deadly product.

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To me, it's perfectly reasonable and legitimate for reporters and analysts to discuss Prince's death when they're talking about these issues, and I have no doubt that Prince's death brought bigger public attention to this crisis. It helped bring mine.

laurarichardson said:

Knock it off. You have enough sense to know everyone's stituation is different and that the mainstream media could less about Prince's health issues or anyone eles's for that matter. A lot of the problem with these meds is the fault of greedy pharma companies yet I do not see a whole lot of articles about that aspect of this issues.

Making Prince the poster boy for pain pills negates every other accompolishment he had in his life because if Van Jones and others were not discussing his charity projects and associates were not discussing his business or music you would not see any of this in the media at all.

More to this guy then a pill popper and you are being very naive if you think the media means well when they insert his name into this epidimic. It is not being done to be well meaning or to help anyone but for the purpose of generating revenue with sensational headlines.

disch said:

+1 for Sonshine.

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The first time I ever heard of fentanyl was in Prince's autopsy report -- and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I then looked into it and learned a whole lot about the opioid epidemic in general, and the major issue of deadly fentanyl contamination of other less-potent illegal opioids specifically.

-

I think those who don't want Prince's name mentioned in discussions of the opioid epidemic feel that those all those other 50,000 Americans dying per year are (to use some of the words used here) "pill-popping" "junkies" who take drugs "for shits and giggles" and are "stoned off their asses" 24/7. Not one of those people have a thing in common with Prince's situation, I guess.

[Edited 6/13/17 6:32am]

Agree with you, LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2. I lurked for awhile before I registered, but Laura has been here for a loooonnnng time and is, and has always been, here for Prince.

For the following statement alone, that she posted earlier on this thread, I understand her:

His last gift to the world was his music. If you do not know that why are you here?

Like her or not, agree with her or not, she knows why she's here, and IMHO, why we should all be on Prince.org. Laura's here for Prince, flaws and all.

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

PennyPurple said:

That's Laura's standard response, when she gets backed into a corner over something she said and gets caught trying to back track.

You guys tell Laura to shut up all the time, then she does not say enough, but she knows waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more than you. She has been princes person in the midst of an army of hate since the beginning. I don't agree with everything she says, but I agree with a lot, Laura is prince's ultimate advocate and for that alone I am on her side

Well said!

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

PennyPurple said:

That's Laura's standard response, when she gets backed into a corner over something she said and gets caught trying to back track.

You guys tell Laura to shut up all the time, then she does not say enough, but she knows waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more than you. She has been princes person in the midst of an army of hate since the beginning. I don't agree with everything she says, but I agree with a lot, Laura is prince's ultimate advocate and for that alone I am on her side

She's been Prince's person? When did Prince put Laura in charge and to be his voice? LMAO If Laura knew what she was talking about, it would be one thing, but generally she just acts like everythings she says are facts, and that is not true. And I will keep calling her out on it too. She does not state the facts. She says one thing, and then when she thinks everyone has forgotten what she says, she states something different, and then argues with you till our faces turn blue, calls us names and her standard response, when she's back into a corner......"Did you miss your meds today".....Truly forgetting that she is the one in dire need of medication.

laurarichardson said:

LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2 said:

PennyPurple said: You guys tell Laura to shut up all the time, then she does not say enough, but she knows waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more than you. She has been princes person in the midst of an army of hate since the beginning. I don't agree with everything she says, but I agree with a lot, Laura is prince's ultimate advocate and for that alone I am on her side

Thank you. I do not think Prince was some angel with wings coming out of his backside but I do not think it is cool to defame someone who is not around to defend themselves and to just do it to get a check.

He could have dragged his ex-wives in the media if he wanted to but he did not do it. He moved on with this life. He was a private person concerning his divorces to these women and no matter what went down you don't do what this chick is doing.

There is a wealth of info about this women's lies and some of the people she associates with are just awful but many of us orgers who know this stuff do not even post it. I am being told to be quite when I could post some stuff that would really make her look bad.

You defame Mayte and many other's here, every.single.day.......

Sorry sonshine. I thought it was obvious to whom my reply was addressed.

Whatsamatta, cloveringShellyDuvallold85? Bat gotta U tongue?

Jesus Christ on a motorcycle! HaHaHaHaHa! Now I've heard everything!

Your assertion begs the question: How did our saintly L⁰ earn this "degree" in Princeoloy? By stalking Prince's ex-wives and girlfriends on Fakebook? By making a career out of spending every waking second of the past 17 years posting 24×7×365 non-stop on prince.org?

Only in the topsy-turvy, 8-time-8-times-9-is-four, pretzel-logic world of fantasy does that kind of pathological behavior get praised and rewarded. HaHaHaHaHa!

If you accept that L⁰ knows more than you yourself LOVESYMBOLNUMBER2, then fair enough. But you can only speak for yourself, hun.

Now I get why L⁰ is always ranting about this site being mayte.org. She's campaigning to have it renamed after herself: La-La Land.

DD55 said:

moonsister said:

sonshine said:

Sonshine: well said. Thank you.

BRAVO!