I have no interest in scientology.

I do however have an interest in how they market.

They're successful, so if nothing else I can learn from their examples. :)

Books are often "front end" products for a whole range of related products and services.

Most information products do this.

Within the books there are upsells to more expensive products and services.

I have no interest in discussing the book.

The subject doesn't interest me.

The marketing methods do.

Whereas you seem pro scientology, so perhaps you're biased in the other direction. :)

prepared for what?

I've read a lot about scientology.

And it ain't pretty.

(Nor cheap)

Big words?? Ehm... whatever.

And you are now claiming you know how the brain works?! It's a mystery to the whole of mankind, yet <b>you</b> know it? Sure...

You say intelligence can also be shown when talking about "light" subjects. However, when talking about "light" subjects common sense, not intelligence is what usually is used. Since high intelligence requires the recognition of meta-patterns, even light subjects will eventually be linked to deeper, more encompassing subjects.

PS. I wasn't talking about economics. The German expressionists in the 1920's were a cultural movement primarily invloved in literature, with writers such as Brecht and Jahn.

And where's Britney Spears Coaches then..?
I have never seen her said something really intelligent!?
And include dozen of other stars in it too...
They dont have someone preparing them...?

Look Punkworld... you know like me that you'll see once in a while intelligent pop singers... why the automatic hate, why the need for a conspiracy behind it...?

Anyhow.... got to go the the gym now... make myself a cut body ... since the society as told the girls that this is what they need to like.... Can you believe that... complete brainwash...!
Damn Pop industry! :feels-hot

I care not to argue Jammy.

Until you read something its hard to base an opinion.

You say you've read 'a lot about Scientology' yet you never read their books.

You read another persons opinion on something and then form your own.

I am not 'pro-scientology'

I am 'pro-tolerance' for outside beliefs and literature, and use what I can from them.

There is a difference, anyway, Ill leave you to debate Christina - its lunch time here in California bruh.

later.

Not arguing. Having a (potentially) interesting conversation.

Once again I state -- I'm not interested in the subject.

Read a lot online. As I said, it wasn't pretty.

Yes?

You can be tolerant, but it doesn't make something right.

I could be 'tolerant' of the KKK if I wanted to be. Doesn't exactly make the world a better place though.

enjoy

:)

I'll love to continue this further.

You still didn't answer my question about the upselling though. That's all I was really looking for. :(

hehe, ok, you disagree... but then contradict yourself and agree... cool...

And by the way... you seem to reduce intellignence to a very specific category... Intelligence... is something very large... regrouping many aspects... categories... some more important than others... and common sens is one of them...
Emotional intelligence is another... street smart... , etc...

Who's talking about a conspiracy? I'm talking about hypocrisy.

The facts:

1. The pop industry almost exclusively shows young, attractive people, thereby creating an atmosphere wherein people feel they aren't "normal" if they don't look like that. The signal this gives is, "It matters greatly what you look like".

2. A song that says "Everyone is beautiful" is in complete contradiction with this. The words aren't supported by the practice.

There's hypocrisy for ya.

Read again, I don't agree.

Edit: you include common sense in intelligence? Common sense is the most generally accepted view by society on a certain subject, and is determined by culture, learned through example.

This thread is about Christina... so for fuck's sake post some nice pics... like the new Maxim shoot of her...

yup, it's not like we haven't seen those pics 20 times already. :)

yes you do... read again...
even with light subject.. you can reach deeper "problems/questions/dilema"

and you can talk about very complex politic issues and never use your brain ... for theories of your own....

Sorry now... got to go

mmmh... lot of people view common sens as an equivalent to Logical.... and not the opinion of the majority....

You've GOT to love the dirty whores... without them, the number of dick sucking females would drop drastically

I suggest you read it again.

I'm not saying "you can reach deeper *...", I'm saying "you will reach deeper * ...". If you are intelligent, that is. However, if you manage to avoid the deeper * and stick with the lighter *, that is a clear sign of something else than intelligence.

That's because most people see something as "logical" if it is something they have heard all their lives. Most people don't really understand the basic principles of logic.

screw aguilera, check these out:




http://www.sexy-celebs.net/hotlink/Halle_Berry6.jpg


http://www.sexy-celebs.net/hotlink/jlo6.jpg



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http://www.sexy-celebs.net/hotlink/shakira1.jpg

I love that new tune...

"My name's Jenny and I've been around the block"

that shit cracks me up

:1orglaugh

Right, so what did everyone decide on ?
Christina ? Slut or What ?
New song, Good or Not ?
Lyrics, Fair or vicious lies ?
Who won that full argument that went on (and was fun) ?
And Christina or Britney in porn first ? :)
Oh, and better post another pic :Graucho

http://www.americas-fr.com/musique/c...hristina-6.jpg

or 2

http://www.annafriel.net/pix/Aguilera_MTVDiary.jpg

Thank you...

That Shakira pic made my day...

Christina: I would fuck her for fun

Britney: I would fuck her for fun also....

I can't understand why people would say these girls are Ugly... they aint... they are gorgeous!!!

And as for the new video........ I haven't seen it yet, I don't think I wanna see it!

But I do like her video for Dirrty!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!

http://www.ifrance.com/7britney/brit...rs-nue-top.JPG

http://www.amentecapta.blogger.com.b...y%20Spears.jpg

:thumbsup

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scott McD
[B]Right, so what did everyone decide on ?
Christina ? Slut or What ?
New song, Good or Not ?
Lyrics, Fair or vicious lies ?
Who won that full argument that went on (and was fun) ?
And Christina or Britney in porn first ? :)
Oh, and better post another pic :Graucho

Here's what I see. Christina is here for the long haul, and will evolve over time with new looks, style etc. much like Madonna did when she started out in the 80s. Christina, regardless of her sometimes slutty look, tattos, piercings and whatever else is talented. The girl has an incredible voice. She was one of the only acts I could even tolerate on the American Music Awards a few weeks ago, and she sang. No lip synching.
Britney, on the other hand, was totally manufactured because of her looks. She has no talent other than her looks and being able to follow a choreographer in her videos and on stage. She's getting older which is bad for her since her base audience is around 15. She doesn't have the talent or ability to endure a lengthy singing career.
Just my
:2 cents: