JOHN TRUDELL - THESE WERE INDIANS

Another excerpt from a series of 2003 interviews w/ JT. This one describes his awakening to the issues of the world starting in childhood and continuing through his adult career as an activist, thinker, poet and performer.

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[LIVEInMtns]

Wow, I don't understand how such a wise, tempered person isn't more appreciated and influencial in this world. How can people transcend without knowledge and longing? I guess Trudell, as he said, is "too sharp to handle." Entertainment, saying what one hopes to hear, and unfullfilled promises are the norm. Voice of reason is never openly accepted. Power to you, persitance brings change!

[migrantwing]

People have been so dumbed down and brainwashed. That is why people like Trudell and other great spokespersons don't get noticed. We all live in this world where a big TV and a nice house and a good job is what we MUST obtain. The more we own, the better we are. The true values in life have been forgotten. Love, compassion, humanity. Over the last few years some people are slowly waking up to what the world governments are doing. But, it may already be too late

[marathonTmatt]

thank you for sharing the video.

[MrBruceBarham]

I agree, I so love John's reflection, esp with all he's been thru, and I appreciate also Angelina Jolies support of this artist

[Nemhain1117]

try living on the rez and you would understand

[cabolynn]

@migrantwing You have spoken truth that resonates through the soul of a culture that has all but disappeared, they walk with their feet in the air and their words are obscured by sheeps wool. It is not too late, the multiplicity of brotherhood is Growing.

[TheDraeStar]

@migrantwing And no, it is not too late. I think that a more and more people are understanding that money is not everything because of the financial crisis.

[TheDraeStar]

@migrantwing Aye, and at the same time, no matter how big a house or how much money people have, they never seem to be satisfied.

I live in a one room appartment, have a small T.V (after all I am not blind) and two great, inspiring but I guess not the most best paid jobs. And guess what, I am happy!!! I got all that I need, plus a bit of fun and luxery on the side...I do not need more. There is a lot more to life than material goods...money cannot replace the joy of freedom, being creative etc.

[stampbykory]

I will NEVER let my girls forget who they are and the PEACE they deserve

[sencoten1]

i absolutely love these conversations of dialogue, he's wonderful....

[TheOnlyRealTanYaisa]

Sir John, he's so intelligent, yet insightful........hard combination to find in an person this day and time...........hope more Elders will speak out............not that you are old, John, lol......you are a young elder...............much love, taNya

[globotronic]

@halconsurf

if you believe in that reality, prepare yourself. Know your ecological environment