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That, which I have seen before, is a damned shame; the rest of those dudes (including Clapton) needed to sit their asses down. In 1984 I saw Prince, for the first, only and last time, during his Purple Rain Tour. I was (at some point in my life) a fair guitarist, good enough to play enough gigs to make a bit of money in college. When I saw Prince, strictly from a guitarist standpoint, I said to myself: "self, go sell your axe, and never, ever think you know how to play."

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Quite a bit to unpack there, Dawn. However, let me thank you for your response and engagement. I absolutely can concur with the chatroom observation. Many European-Americans hide behind labels like "Democrat," "liberal'" and "progressive" until their daughters bring home an Alkebulanian brother. The labels are often, not always, a means to perpetuate denial and stave off both collective responsibility and guilt.

As for guns, the society is so saturated with them (and blood) that you'd better have one.

Several, in fact.

And, yes, it is pathetic, despicable and horrific statement of fact. It is also, quite literally, a crying shame and the United States will suffer immensely from its bloodlust.

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