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Is "Ronnie, Talk to Russia" a Right-Wing Rant? Just listened to "RTTR" with my boomin' system while driving back from the sto' and it occured to me that this song is pretty pro-Reagan...
What do ya'll think? "Go to the zoo..." Soladeo George Bush in '04!!! | |
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I cant remember where but he was once quoted as saying "thank god Reagan has bigger balls (than Carter)"...Im not sure if its the Rolling Stones Will The Little Girls Understand article circa Dirty Mind album.. yeah I know tha doesnt make him or the song a right wing rant ..but still . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:23:27 PST 2003 by rdhull] "Climb in my fur." | |
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all of Prince's early politically-inflected songs are one of the following:
1) embarrassingly naive 2) embarrassingly idiotic 3) just plain crap songs. oh wait... nothing's changed. . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:27:20 PST 2003 by AaronUniversal] | |
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Certainly naive. When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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Then in "Annie Christian" he holds the liberal view on gun control and the conservative view on electric chairs. 
Actually, I think it's pretty cool to not hold ALL the views of one party or the other. Think for yourself, dammit! | |
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I don't think it was PRO Reagan, so much as "whoever the fuck is in charge, please do something before we all gets blowed up".
That was my take on it. The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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rdhull said:
I cant remember where but he was once quoted as saying "thank god Reagan has bigger balls (than Carter)"...Im not sure if its the Rolling Stones Will The Little Girls Understand article circa Dirty Mind album.. yeah I know tha doesnt make him or the song a right wing rant ..but still Yeah,I remember that quote.Apparently,Prince was a supporter of Ronald Reagan.But it's hard to imagine the conservatives approving of Prince back then...lol | |
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otan said: I don't think it was PRO Reagan, so much as "whoever the fuck is in charge, please do something before we all gets blowed up".
That was my take on it. Yours and mine... This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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AaronUniversal said: all of Prince's early politically-inflected songs are one of the following:
1) embarrassingly naive 2) embarrassingly idiotic 3) just plain crap songs. oh wait... nothing's changed. . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:27:20 PST 2003 by AaronUniversal] that can also be said about his religious-songs! | |
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AaronUniversal said: all of Prince's early politically-inflected songs are one of the following:
1) embarrassingly naive 2) embarrassingly idiotic 3) just plain crap songs. oh wait... nothing's changed. --- . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:27:20 PST 2003 by AaronUniversal] A useless comment from AaronUniversal. I see nothing has changed with you either. The song is just Prince saying somebody do something before the whole is blown to pices. In addtion, he publicly supported the democratic mayor of Minnapolis. Does't sound like he is stuck on on poltical party. | |
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laurarichardson said: AaronUniversal said: all of Prince's early politically-inflected songs are one of the following:
1) embarrassingly naive 2) embarrassingly idiotic 3) just plain crap songs. oh wait... nothing's changed. --- . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:27:20 PST 2003 by AaronUniversal] A useless comment from AaronUniversal. I see nothing has changed with you either. The song is just Prince saying somebody do something before the whole is blown to pices. . still haven't gotten laid yet, huh hag?  | |
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Now ya'll have me confused. I just thought it was an anti-war song. Where is the pro-right slant??? **************************************************
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AaronUniversal said: laurarichardson said: AaronUniversal said: all of Prince's early politically-inflected songs are one of the following:
1) embarrassingly naive 2) embarrassingly idiotic 3) just plain crap songs. oh wait... nothing's changed. --- . [This message was edited Sun Nov 30 19:27:20 PST 2003 by AaronUniversal] A useless comment from AaronUniversal. I see nothing has changed with you either. The song is just Prince saying somebody do something before the whole is blown to pices. . still haven't gotten laid yet, huh hag?  | |
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There was a moment about ten years ago when the Minneapolis Star and Tribune had an article about Prince giving something like $15,000 to the campaign of former Republican senator Rudy Boschwitz in his run against incubent senator Paul Wellstone. Paul Wellstone was the most progressive voice in the senate an he was re-elected.
I remember the girl who worked the counter at Oarfolkjokeopus record store on Lyndale getting all uppity when I asked her about Prince records, because of it. Prince's take on politcs are usually pretty...embarassing. -the following is a secret message to Orgers living in San Francisco- GO MATT GONZALEZ!!! | |
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The song says,
Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before it's 2 late, ‘fore it's 2 late Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before they blow up the world (Ronnie, talk 2 Russia) U can go 2 the zoo, but they can't feed guerillas Can't feed guerillas, left-wing guerillas Go 2 the zoo, but don't feed guerillas Who wanna blow up the world Oh yes, baby! Ronnie, if U're dead before I get 2 meet ya ‘Fore I get 2 meet ya, ‘fore I get 2 meet ya Ronnie, if U're dead before I get 2 meet ya Don't say I didn't warn ya Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before it's 2 late, ‘fore it's 2 late Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before they blow up the world {x2} (My world, don't ‘cha, dont ‘cha blow up my world) Don't U blow up my world! Ow! It seems like he's saying that a pacifist, everyone get along attitude is dangerous. You can't feed the "guerillas" at the zoo. Jimmy Carter was all about that. Ronnie was tougher. Nice play on words. Soladeo | |
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soladeo1 said: The song says,
Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before it's 2 late, ‘fore it's 2 late Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before they blow up the world (Ronnie, talk 2 Russia) U can go 2 the zoo, but they can't feed guerillas Can't feed guerillas, left-wing guerillas Go 2 the zoo, but don't feed guerillas Who wanna blow up the world Oh yes, baby! Ronnie, if U're dead before I get 2 meet ya ‘Fore I get 2 meet ya, ‘fore I get 2 meet ya Ronnie, if U're dead before I get 2 meet ya Don't say I didn't warn ya Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before it's 2 late, ‘fore it's 2 late Ronnie, talk 2 Russia before it's 2 late Before they blow up the world {x2} (My world, don't ‘cha, dont ‘cha blow up my world) Don't U blow up my world! Ow! It seems like he's saying that a pacifist, everyone get along attitude is dangerous. You can't feed the "guerillas" at the zoo. Jimmy Carter was all about that. Ronnie was tougher. Nice play on words. Soladeo THanks for posting the lyrics. That certainly clears things up. All theese years I've been singin...go to the schools but you don't seem to realize, don't seem to realize, cant seem to realize...go to the schools but you dont seem to realize...don't want to go to war no more.  Boy have I been waaay off. Zoo??? **************************************************
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It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. | |
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Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Ever feel like you're flogging a dead horse here at the org? . "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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giotto said: Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Ever feel like you're flogging a dead horse here at the org? . Are you being cheeky, young man? [This message was edited Mon Dec 1 13:54:20 PST 2003 by Number23] | |
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Number23 said: Are you being cheeky, young man? [This message was edited Mon Dec 1 13:54:20 PST 2003 by Number23] It's in my DNA... . "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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giotto said: Number23 said: Are you being cheeky, young man? [This message was edited Mon Dec 1 13:54:20 PST 2003 by Number23] It's in my DNA... . That's a shame. I though you meant that only you and I 'got it' and you were reaching out for a kindered spirit. | |
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Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Fast forward 3 songs later and "Jack U Off" certainly had me laughing out loud!! | |
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OdysseyMiles said: Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Fast forward 3 songs later and "Jack U Off" certainly had me laughing out loud!! Wait - I took that song seriously as a socio-political statement on the temper of the nation at the time - we all needed a good circle jerk... The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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OdysseyMiles said: Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Fast forward 3 songs later and "Jack U Off" certainly had me laughing out loud!! I didn't. I perceived this work to be a serious study on the dangers of public masturbation with a partner you don't love. | |
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otan said: OdysseyMiles said: Fast forward 3 songs later and "Jack U Off" certainly had me laughing out loud!! Wait - I took that song seriously as a socio-political statement on the temper of the nation at the time - we all needed a good circle jerk...  | |
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Number23 said: I didn't. I perceived this work to be a serious study on the dangers of public masturbation with a partner you don't love.
. "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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otan said: OdysseyMiles said: Number23 said: It's a fun throwaway nieve filler which certainly does not possess the courage of its convictions - nor does it try to.
It's meant to be funny, people - on half of his records all he wants to do is make you laugh. Fast forward 3 songs later and "Jack U Off" certainly had me laughing out loud!! Wait - I took that song seriously as a socio-political statement on the temper of the nation at the time - we all needed a good circle jerk... All of us?? That sounds messy dude  | |
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OdysseyMiles said: All of us?? That sounds messy dude
If nothing else, the laundry bill will be enormous
. "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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giotto said: OdysseyMiles said: All of us?? That sounds messy dude
If nothing else, the laundry bill will be enormous
. you clean your mess, I clean mine, we all have a good good time. ... what? The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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otan said: you clean your mess, I clean mine, we all have a good good time. ... what? More than likely, the laws of centrifugal physics dictate you will end up cleaning up my mess and I'll be cleaning up yours... what? "You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person." | |
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