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Locals stunned, saddened by Michael Jackson's death at 50
Lodi musicians were stunned and saddened Thursday to learn that Michael Jackson had died.
Fans or not, most agree Jackson's contribution to music is undeniable.
"Music totally took a big blow today — that's for sure," David Atencio, member of Lodi band Little Square Box, said. "I think all musicians feel the same way."
Atencio, 26, grew up listening to classic Jackson in the Jackson Five and eventually got hooked on the "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" albums years later. He remembers seeing Jackson do the backward gliding Moonwalk on TV and trying to do it himself. It was Jackson's ability to try new things in music and entertainment that drew Atencio, along with the rest of the world, in as a fan.
"That guy was awesome. Everything he did was just flawless. You could tell he loved what he did," Atencio said, while driving through the Lodi area Thursday afternoon, switching between radio channels as they broadcast decades of Jackson hits.
Richard Banas II, a News-Sentinel sports writer, was on duty in the physical therapy department at Dameron Hospital the day of the 1989 Cleveland School shootings when Jackson went to the hospital to visit the children. He remembers Jackson taking time to talk with the child victims.
Though Jackson's personal life may have overshadowed his musical success in recent years, many still believe he deserves to be recognized for a prolific career.
Lodi Arts Commissioner Jennifer Walth, who was instrumental in bringing this year's jazz series to Hutchins Street Square, says she hopes people continue to listen to Jackson's music and remember him in his prime, the way she does.
"He would have been bigger than Elvis if he wouldn't have taken those detours," she said. "His music spoke of an era ... they cannot take that away from him."
Walth, 49, also grew up listening to Jackson Five and his Motown hits. She says it takes her back to a time when things were simple and fun, and that's what she'll remember.
Houston School band teacher and Air National Guard Rock Band member Beth Sanders didn't hear about Jackson's death until late Thursday afternoon. "Dang," she said, nearly speechless. "He's not that old."
Sanders, who teaches music ranging from pop to jazz and classic, says Jackson made a big contribution to the music industry, with video production and combination of dance and singing.
Though his Lodi band, I Caught You Staring, is hardcore, and doesn't reflect the sounds or moves coined by Jackson, singer Marc Robertson, 24, agrees there's no way to deny just how "legendary" his music was.
Through the shock and sadness, local fans are curious just what happened.
"He was into so many things. God knows what he was doing to cause his premature death," said Walth, who found out about the singer's death in an e-mail at the same time her co-workers at Perfect Balance Day Spa started talking about it.
Atencio, who says he believes there are two sides to every story, says he didn't get sucked into the various controversies surrounding Jackson's personal life, and he's not going to now. He just wants to remember Jackson for the inspiration he thought him to be.
"He totally inspired millions of people," Atencio said. "It's a big loss. You kind of feel a little empty."
Contact Lodi Living Editor Lauren Nelson at laurenn@lodinews.com.
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Lisa Jennings, 51
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"Awesome performer — and a really strange person."
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"He was just different. Everyone really liked his music."
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"I'll always remember when he held his baby over the railing."
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"His dancing; it was amazing, it was unique."
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"The '80s and '90s (music). He was a great musician and one of the greatest dancers."
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mrsking wrote on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM:
mystery girl wrote on Jul 3, 2009 8:56 AM:
But the stars appear to believe he was innocent and many of his family and close friends, including other children who never witnessed anything untowards.
It is in Gods hands now.
Mystery girl... "
Lodian wrote on Jun 30, 2009 6:41 PM:
" Lodian, best singer I've ever seen live (and I've seen Steve Perry)? Annie Lennox, If you get a chance....... "
Unfortunately I've never seen Lennox in person. Another great live show memory for me is when we saw QUEEN! But that opportunity is gone now. Good memories. :-) "
trista wrote on Jun 30, 2009 1:21 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:34 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM:
" Leonard said "Did Michael Jackson play an instrument? "
I consider great vocals to be an instrument. One of my favorites... Steve Perry. Ahhh, what an instrument! "
sam wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:47 PM:
I believe in the last 10 years he has been playing his crotch. What is with that move???? "
Leonard wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:23 PM:
" I'm sure a Michael Jackson edition will be coming out.
Did Michael Jackson play an instrument? "
wtf wrote on Jun 29, 2009 5:07 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 29, 2009 3:35 PM:
You would really like him. "
wtf wrote on Jun 29, 2009 3:26 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 2:45 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 2:37 PM:
deblaw wrote on Jun 29, 2009 1:34 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jun 29, 2009 1:26 PM:
LaToya Jackson has a history of recanting.
The funny thing is that her money problems seemed to go away around the time she recanted.
A lucky break, I suppose.... "
Cogito wrote on Jun 29, 2009 11:41 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 11:15 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 11:05 AM:
Regarding LaToya Jackson...
"In 1993, [LaToya] Jackson, at a press conference overseas, declared that she believed rumors that her brother Michael had sexually abused children. She later stated in an interview that her accusations at this time were delivered under threat of violence from her then husband [Jack Gordon]. She has claimed that these accusations would not have been made by her had she not been under threat."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnPqCAv47c
. "
Brian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 AM:
" I'm sure a Michael Jackson edition will be coming out. "
-Don't count on it. Pedophiles aren't exactly the type of people anyone should be revering. Ask LaToya. "
Brian wrote on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 AM:
" I'm late to this discussion but after all the media coverage, I just have to say I'm not shedding any tears over his passing. The gifted and talented Michael Jackson I grew up watching and listening to has been gone for many years now. In his place was a self-destructing and self-indulgent man who, while not proven guilty, had disturbing, unhealthy relationships with children. I for one am sick and tired of the media and others glorifying or excusing such people. "
-Yes, and I can't wait to hear from all the other people coming forward who were payed off by Jackson to keep their mouths shut about his drug abuse and other dysfunctions. "
Cogito wrote on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 AM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 29, 2009 2:12 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:03 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:40 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:22 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:21 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 28, 2009 8:17 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 28, 2009 6:36 PM:
Our grown son is here, SCREAMING at me because he shares your beliefs about Michael Jackson. SCREAMING !!!!
He said your comments were calm and respectful. He said I am insane. His words... "Are YOU INSANE?"
Peace out to you both. "
1143 wrote on Jun 28, 2009 4:35 PM:
Thanks. "
WCPatty wrote on Jun 28, 2009 4:11 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 3:14 PM:
http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/
The Beatles Rock Band is sure to be a hit. I'm sure my hubby will be one of the many making this purchase early on. :-) "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 12:45 PM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 28, 2009 12:32 PM:
Uh, not like that. "
voter wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:10 AM:
1143 wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:05 AM:
How do you spell Hypocrise? Better yet....How does one pronounce the word.
Go O'Bama!!!! "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:33 AM:
Are you going to concoct a story about Rush coming close to spending as much on drugs as Jackson as a "Red Herring"?
Are you on the same level as Lodian? "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:28 AM:
Absolutely! "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:08 AM:
When the big hand was on the little hand.... "
voter wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:54 AM:
" Does she believe that his stardom should not be stained by his blatant dysfunctions? "
Is Rush "stained" for you too? "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:50 AM:
There Lodian. Now you can't accuse me of not acknowledging his good attributes. "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:32 AM:
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:28 AM:
spent a billion dollars on prescription drugs in his lifetime. There is no excuse for this. Many here didn't excuse Rush for his drug abuse.
Is Lodian that stubborn to sweep Jackson's drug abuse under the rug?
Does she believe that his stardom should not be stained by his blatant dysfunctions? "
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:15 AM:
This idea that the most heinous and disgusting crimes are somehow excused by an individual's celebrity and wealth is, simply put, disgusting.
Lodian,
What part of this statement is not true? "
Cogito wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:12 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:08 AM:
Brian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 9:06 AM:
" Yikes, Leonard, I'm scared for you... in the same boat with dyan and Brian. "
-I figured Lodian would at least acknowledge Jackson's pedophilia.
But that's not the case here. Instead, she chooses to criticize the messengers
all for the sake of advancing the continuous media hype of Jackson with little regard to the victimized children and the families who have to
remain silent all in the name of not staining Jackson's stardom. Their silence will only be short-lived, though. I can't wait to see the first documentary exposing Jackson's darkside.
He got off to easy. He knew if he ever went ot jail, a pedophile is the lowest in the pecking order in prison. "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:18 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:01 PM:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/article-1195641-01e3919700000578-693_634x629.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.babble.com.au/2009/06/27/michael-jackson%25E2%2580%2599s-kids-%25E2%2580%259Cdoing-fine%25E2%2580%259D-following-his-death/&usg=__-ZmZEdMuYr1aujjg0zrNI_JkJuw=&h=415&w=418&sz=44&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=Xk7y4k_A3qg81M:&tbnh=124&tbnw=125&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dphoto%2Bof%2Bmichael%2Bjackson%2527s%2Bkids%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1 "
sam wrote on Jun 27, 2009 3:18 PM:
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 2:56 PM:
http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/2000/12/My-Childhood-My-Sabbath-My-Freedom.aspx?p=1
And here's an article with Sen. Inhofe saying that the Senate will NOT pass the Cap and Trade Bill....I only hope this comes to pass.
http://www.businessandmedia.org/printer/2009/20090603094659.aspx "
weezer wrote on Jun 27, 2009 1:22 PM:
I agree. That's why there's a Rock Band Beatles edition coming out.
P.S. Please refer to LO's post about sarcasm. ;-) "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 12:00 PM:
I'll find out about the Senate vote. "
Lodian wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:47 AM:
sam wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:18 AM:
sam wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:17 AM:
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:13 AM:
Sounds far fetched, I know; but don't forget Dolly the sheep and there have been many other clones since. Why not a human? MJ was "out there" enough to try it.
If true, the results would be interesting in that the "Nature vs. Nurture" debate might finally be laid to rest. LOL! "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:11 AM:
What I'm saying is that his death may not have been accidental; and don't forget, MJ was the poster boy for Reagan and Daddy Bush. LOL! "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 11:11 AM:
Part of this mindset is from personal experience i.e., any time I get an erroneous bill, it is ***always*** in the biller's favor; not mine, the billee. The Law of Averages doesn't work that way; it should be in my favor at least 50% of the time. ;) "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 10:55 AM:
Thank you. This confirms my impression. In the interview I watched, MJ seemed to have a sweetness and innocence about him like a child. And he told the interviewer that those with dirty minds would construe something else. I thought he hit it on the head. Not everything in the world is nasty; only those whose minds work that way see it. This has ruined many families...not that there aren't pervs out there; but I don't think it's as wide-spread as is portrayed in the MSM. "
wtf wrote on Jun 27, 2009 10:51 AM:
No, you are absolutely right! The final vote was 219-212 with eight (8) Republicans switching over to the yea side at the last minute. These eight (8) were:
Bono Mack
Castle
Kirk
Lance
LoBiondo
McHugh
Reichert
Smith (NJ)
And here's a link to the final vote on the House website:
http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml
We can only hope the Senate defeats this bill. "
pooreastside wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:42 AM:
dyan wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:40 AM:
Would he keep his job? Would the state-run media cover for him? Would all other news stories stop to pay tribute to the king upon his death? "
sleahc wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:27 AM:
Brian wrote on Jun 27, 2009 8:50 AM:
" The accusations that actually made it to court were not the first or the last. His own sister accused him of being a pedophile and paying off his victims almost 20 years ago
"I cannot and will not be a silent collaborator in his crimes against young children... Forget about the superstar, forget about the icon. If he was any other 35-year-old man who was sleeping with little boys, you wouldn't like this guy.
-LaToya Jackson, 1993 "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:24 PM:
" Leonard...you are displaying a classic closed mind.
-Lo, is LaToya displaying classic closed mind too???? "
stantaves wrote on Jun 27, 2009 8:17 AM:
Brian wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:55 AM:
I think Michael Jackson will become like Elvis... remembered forever.
-And marred in controversy, to say the least. "
Brian wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:44 AM:
is the "King of Popper". "
Brian wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:40 AM:
who said he filled over $100K worth of precriptions for Michael Jackson. The investigation into his death and what leaded up to it is just beginning. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:46 PM:
lol....in fact, I am a stay-at-home single mom with a chronically ill son who does what she loves as a business to have both the time and money.
I'm an artist who makes pretty good money...so, may I say, your comments have simply shown you are a little person with no empathy for people.
I'm a liberal and damn proud of it. Yep, I even voted no on prop H8.
I voted for Obama, too...did I mention that? At least he will make some changes instead of driving this counrty into dispair.....like good 'ol Bush did.
Again, please look up SARCASM.....you really need to learn about that. :-) "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:36 PM:
AMEN !
Deepak Chopra said MJ on stage was a professional ... but behind the scenes he was like a 12 year old.
Yes... MJ was screwed up. Yes he loved to be around boys. Yes he wanted to reclaim his childhood.
But for Deepak to throw his reputation out there to defend MJ... I have to believe him.
MJ, to me, seemed like a lost boy (from Peter Pan) looking for a home. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 PM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:20 PM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:20 PM:
In my book, this means that these "businesses" are either illegal, subsidized by the government or have a government contract. So of course these "business" owners would want the rest of us shafted; means more for them.
But then they aren't really business owners either...they're government flunkies feeding at the trough. LOL! "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:15 PM:
Lets just say 9 jury members vote not guilty and the rest vote guilty...what happens in a trial?
Come on, I'll let you think about that for a while..
But that didn't happen, did it?....
THEY ALL voted NOT GUILTY.....
I agree that OJ was guilty...but come on, the evidence was so mishandled from day one. A reasonable doubt was created...thanks to the LA police.
You come across as a bit racist, too. ..just saying.... "
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:55 PM:
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:37 PM:
:-) "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:35 PM:
LaToya Jackson???!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_child_sexual_abuse_accusations_against_Michael_Jackson
She later retracted that comment. Come up with something else.
People wanted his money...thats it. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:34 PM:
This subject simply makes my blood boil.
Have a good evening, I am going to sign off and try to think about something that doesn't make me sick to my stomach.
-Lenny "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:29 PM:
I do respect you as a person and always appreciate your opinion. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:25 PM:
"I cannot and will not be a silent collaborator in his crimes against young children... Forget about the superstar, forget about the icon. If he was any other 35-year-old man who was sleeping with little boys, you wouldn't like this guy.
-LaToya Jackson, 1993 "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:24 PM:
Wow....is this what church does for YOU?
You ignore the facts, disregard the decision granted by his fellow peers...and you refuse to accept that he may never have done it. Why are you so convinced he DID?
Seriously, please back up your statements with something other than your glorified opinion. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:19 PM:
Maybe money got O.J. off...but maybe the LAPD messed up the invesigation so bad that a "not guilty" verdict was imminent from the get-go.
Who knows. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:18 PM:
" PTL ? Praise The Lord? So sorry to hear your hate.
I'm sorry he hurt those children.
I'm glad he can never hurt another child. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:03 PM:
Sam....I agree with you.... :-)
The history of the "victims" family speaks for itself....Leonard needs to read up on it. "
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:03 PM:
Loblaw, you count a celebrity by how many time he or she, mostly she has been to see a plastic surgeon. A little nip here and a little tuck there and viola, point me to the red carpet. If they look over 40 they are most likely 60 and washed up. Case closed. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:56 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:54 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:51 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:49 PM:
I do think MJ did some crazy stuff that set him up for being accused, but sorry he was never convicted.
You ever hear of OJ Simpson?
There can be a big difference between "not guilty" and "innocent".
I don't want to get nasty here. I've said my fill and I don't think anyone has any doubt about how I feel. You are entitled to your opinion.
Fortunately, God has made the whole question mute by striking the scumbag down and sending him somewhere where he can finally pay for his crimes.
PTL! "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:48 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:45 PM:
Just because a man can buy an acquittal doesn't mean that he is innocent. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:39 PM:
He was a dear friend of MJ for over 20 years and does not believe for one minute that he molested kids. His own kids went on the World Tour with him and said they too never saw child abuse. He said he has had MJ live with him at times.
My sister has been a colleague of Dr Chopra's for 11 years. He is an honorable, intelligent doctor. He is not a fool. She believes him, and that is good enough for me.
I do think MJ did some crazy stuff that set him up for being accused, but sorry he was never convicted. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:33 PM:
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:31 PM:
Read up on the facts, all of them. Regarding the mother, the family history...all of it. MJ paid for that childs cancer treatment and all....but all you can do is accuse. "
dyan wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:31 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:26 PM:
Thanks. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:59 PM:
This guy MOLESTED CHILDREN!!!
I thought that would have at least earned him the business end of the Baby Eagle from some members of this forum.
I guess child molestation is only bad if you are poor and unknown.
What the hell???
:( "
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:37 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:35 PM:
I disagree. I think Michael Jackson will become like Elvis... remembered forever. In fact, I predict that his popularity will increase for many years to come. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:34 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:20 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:11 PM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jun 26, 2009 6:04 PM:
I heard some idiot on the news comparing Jackson's timely demise to the death of John Lennon.
Jackson was no John Lennon. He wasn't even a Ringo Starr. In the grand scheme of things Jackson was more like a Fatty Arbuckle. In 50 years, no one will remember him at all. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:24 PM:
Keep up with this important stuff dammit! "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:19 PM:
There is a word you might want to look up in your dictionary...it's called SARCASM.
It loses its luster when you have to explain to people who just don't comprehend, or lack humor..(no offence to you personally..lol). I'm sorry...next time I'll spell it out for you. :-)
I could have ignored, but this was just more fun! "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:09 PM:
I know the process takes months and months... and nope... no clorox.
Looking at the treated and the non treated, if I ever get the disease I am going for the lily white look. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:48 PM:
" I'll bet anyone here that Leonard doesn't like Michael Jackson....any takers??? lol..
Child molesters in general really get my goat.
To be fair however, I have never been a fan of cr@p pop music. I was far to busy listening to Black Flag and the Stiff Little Fingers to waste any time on Michael Jackson, Wham and Milli Vanilli. "
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:44 PM:
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:41 PM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:12 PM:
My "white" father has had it for 60 years. He has never had it treated and he has huge spots (some the size of silver dollars and some 10 inches in diameter) all over his body.
My cousin came down with the same disease 10 years ago and he is treating his. The doctor
"bleaches" his skin. He is lily white now but the spots do not show. He cannot go out in the sun
because of the treatment.
MJ became "whiter" because of the treatment for the disease. "
dogs4you wrote on Jun 26, 2009 4:11 PM:
WTF, I read about the Cap and Trade, if it passes, well you don`t want it to, especially if you hate being taxed. Pelosi and Reed are for it and it would seem they along with Obama are on a mission to totally destroy this country. They have spent more money in 5 months that President Bush did in 8 years. Something can be done to change this, its called 2012. "
barelykim wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:58 PM:
barelykim wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:57 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:56 PM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:39 PM:
There's been many times I've posted and and the rest of the conversation has continued on its merry way. "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:30 PM:
Wow! That's profound. I can see what you mean about my posts taking up valuable space and wasting precious time. I mean....there are just no words for the depth of your observation LO. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 3:03 PM:
Honestly though, those parents have a lot of money now. Hard to say what motivated all involved, or even how it all went down behind closed doors.
He was a great artist, if you choose to disregard all of the creative milestones he was resposible for, thats your right. I feel he was a wonderfully creative artist who was lost in so many ways...except when he was on stage.. Pure and simple. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:52 PM:
You guys have a right to your opinion, but you can't state it as a fact. cogito,libraryguy,leonard,barely kim, Michael was never convicted as a pedophile.
Not guilty is not the same thing as innocent. God will judge him for his actions and, if the Bible is worth the paper it is written on, he will burn in Hell.
Good riddance to bad garbage. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:50 PM:
" Let's keep this positive and only reflect on the good that he brought to so many lives.
Why? The man was a monster who hurt little children.
He deserves and, indeed, he demands our contempt. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:38 PM:
Walter Cronkite can sleep easy, for now.... "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:36 PM:
I personally feel tax hikes are the only way out of this mess, if even short term. People want, want and want yet no one wants to pay for it. Well, someone has to cover it. And yes, it's the taxpayers. I own my own business and realize the only way to cover everything that is being utilized by millions upon millions of Americans is by raising taxes. I mean...come on. Sure, goverment spending is an issue, always has been....but taxes are something we will have to continue to pay, and more of them as the years and population grow. It's simple math. And as for your comments about people "dwelling" on MJ....please, get a life. You're the fanatic here. Write congress or something instead of pushing your opinions around..on a MJ site no less....please. You're wasting valuable time on here...you could be changing the world, one tax cut at a time. "
LILSWEETS68 wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:33 PM:
I pray for comfort among fans, friends, family as well as his children!
r.i.p. Michael Joseph Jackson!
p.s. let's not forget Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett too! "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:17 PM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:14 PM:
Why does the MSM give us 24/7 coverage on Michael Jackson's death and sit around speculating on the cause...no hard facts, just speculation.
Why not cover things that are going to affect the pocket books of millions of Americans? "
pooreastside wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:10 PM:
You guys have a right to your opinion, but you can't state it as a fact. cogito,libraryguy,leonard,barely kim, Michael was never convicted as a pedophile. Some people got fat off their stupid slander and law suits. Beatles didn't have a problem with him using their songs Ivan D, why do you, or are you speaking for God again?
Rest in Peace our beloved Michael. You gave so much.
Right on LO. At least someone with sense. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 1:43 PM:
I have voted, and I hope things go well in Washington....I did my part and I will not spend my entire day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year stressing over what they will (or will not) do In D.C. I have too much in my life to worry about that politicians can't fix (or even mess up! lol)
Please don't talk politics here....that is a discussion that rarely (if ever) leads to anything positive. "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 1:30 PM:
These matters will have more effect on the average American than MJ's death. Toxicology reports won't be available for about three weeks and by that time, everyone who's "so concerned" about MJ right now will have some new "item" to be "concerned" about....just not the items that affect most of us. "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 1:30 PM:
No it's not; but while everyone is standing around speculating and commenting on Michael Jackson, the government is giving us the royal shaft. Haven't you figured it out yet? Anytime there is a royal shaft about to happen, the MSM gives us 'sensational' stories 24/7. "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 1:22 PM:
Make sure Representative hears from you! For email and fax information, visit our HR 2454 action page here. "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 1:22 PM:
Just received this and wanted to pass it on....
My source has been informed by legislative sources on the Hill that a vote on "Cap-and-Trade" (Cap-and-Tax) is likely to come around 5 pm eastern today....chances are, it's already a done deal by the time I post this.
Once again, most legislators have no idea what is in the 1,201 page bill about to be put up for final vote.
Passing Cap-and-Trade is a very high priority for this administration, but a procedural vote earlier this morning only produced a 217-205 favorable result. This very tight margin proves your calls and emails are having an impact. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:55 PM:
People have a right to dislike/like him....regardless, he did a lot for the music industry. No one person can deny THAT fact. "
Mad Dog wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:41 PM:
WingIt wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:32 PM:
peppier2 wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:25 PM:
Personally, I didn't like his singing and touching the crotch isn't cool. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:10 PM:
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:58 AM:
jqq wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:53 AM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:47 AM:
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:44 AM:
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:42 AM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:30 AM:
dot dot dot wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:30 AM:
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:28 AM:
" Leonard, you really think his attorney was responsible for the parents that agreed to take millions of dollars in lieu of charges? "
I think justice was miscarried. I doubt anyone here can really (honestly) argue otherwise. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:22 AM:
WTF....come on, seriously? there is another place for that....and yeah, I voted for Obama. :-) "
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:14 AM:
"Obama Man" by Greg Morton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhhkF3dqXR0&feature=player_embedded
Even as we go back and forth over Michael Jackson, CONgress is voting on the "Cap'n Trade" Bill....another way for them to stick their hands in our pockets....as if we in Lodi didn't already have high enough energy bills.
Editorial: Legislators need to reveal costs of cap-and-trade bill
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090626/OPINION01/906260327/1008/Editorial--Legislators-need-to-reveal-costs-of-cap-and-trade-bill "
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:05 AM:
lodi boy wrote on Jun 26, 2009 11:00 AM:
I can't believe people still believe in a being called 'satan'. Do people still believe the world is flat? God wouldn't allow 'fallen angels' to exist. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:58 AM:
Pimping Beatles songs to sell athletes foot powder.... apparently there was no low to which this fellow wouldn't sink to make a dollar. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:56 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:55 AM:
I suspect he will be talking more with that other feller. "
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:54 AM:
dot dot dot wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:48 AM:
dot dot dot wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:47 AM:
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:32 AM:
LO wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:29 AM:
Regardless, he was a creative genious. For that, he will be missed. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:21 AM:
But, if you were dropping your kids off at Michael's for an unsupervised sleepover, you were either an idiot, or you were pimping your kids for a potential lawsuit. Not good parenting.
Kids can't choose their parents.
Michael Jackson was a monster who used his wealth, celebrity and other people's idiocy to hurt children in the most awful ways imaginable. God has put and end to what the law should have stopped long ago.
I hope he rots in Hell. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:18 AM:
" Uncalled for Leonard.
You are ill too Leonard.. Perversion is perversion, no matter how you look at it. He never admitted it, you have.
I am not a child molester and, frankly, million dollar attorneys aside, we all know Michael Jackson was.
This idea that the most heinous and disgusting crimes are somehow excused by an individual's celebrity and wealth is, simply put, disgusting. "
Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:12 AM:
" I think I am a big enough person to forgive someone of their faults
Someone who forgives an active child molester who is almost certainly continuing to attack children isn't big, they are an idiot. "
barelykim wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:49 AM:
At least Farah went with some class; wanting to chronicle her journey so others could learn from her. I know how to moonwalk...show me how to die with dignity. "
journey wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:29 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:12 AM:
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:59 AM:
Did you know that MJ is the "ONLY" one that has TWO stars on the walk of fame.. "
Cogito wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:49 AM:
weezer wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:37 AM:
And as a big music fan, yesterday was a real sad day for me. "
deblaw wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:53 AM:
You are ill too Leonard.. Perversion is perversion, no matter how you look at it. He never admitted it, you have.
One might have the same to say about you after your passing Leonard... "
libraryguy wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:49 AM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:34 AM:
wtf wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:33 AM:
Our "illustrious" legislature voted on California's budget which contained $1.9 BILLION dollars in new TAXES....taxes, incidentally, that we voters said NO to in the recent "special" election.
Luckily, this "budget" was voted down; however, the point remains that our alleged leaders acted like they didn't even hear what we said in the election, or, if they did, the citizens of California were given what amounts to as "the finger" by our so-called representatives. "
sam wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:25 AM:
MJ's death was a surprise. Michael was an AMAZING entertainer. I was actually waiting to see the "new" dance move he was going to debut on this new tour.
Rest In Peace Michael. "
M2CW wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:16 AM:
M2CW wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:14 AM:
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Leonard wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:41 AM:
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