Jackson Death: How do you feel about it? - Page 7

Shawnee123 · 07-03-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

it's not just the US. The same is happening here. I don't know if it's just because he was a celebrity though.

He's a man the world watched grow up. He's someone whose life was almost always mixed up and controversial. He's someone many people see as a hero (for a number of reasons aside from his music). He's a person many could relate to. He's someone individual who achieved greatness in his chosen field against the odds purely through his talent. He was a person many people felt they knew.

There aren't many people who walk the earth and influence or affect so many people one way or another. Whether you like it or not, his passing is big news to the world.

Very nicely said, Ali.

I understand the coverage is crazy, and annoying, but I really don't understand it being something that bothers me (I can ignore when I choose to) because it just is the truth, all the things you said.

Our heroes have not always been completely sypathetic characters. I can glean the amazing and let the rest fall away.

sugarpop · 07-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Oh I'm not begrudging the news covering him, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with honoring his memory, and doing specials, and having segments in the news about him. What I am griping about is the NONSTOP coverage that is pushing everything else completely out of the news.

Aliantha · 07-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Maybe it's a slow news week?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-02-2009, 11:28 PM

How did he come up with those dance moves?

Happy Monkey · 07-06-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

How did he come up with those dance moves?

Or this:

Shawnee123 · 07-03-2009, 11:14 AM

There is nothing new under the sun.

Bravo! There is some great footage in that video, and I mean the pun as well.

The way some people can move!

I'll be sending that on to my mom, we both love dance and have seen and discussed much...she'll love this.

ZenGum · 07-03-2009, 07:03 PM

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Ukrainians seek to name village after Jackson

Posted Thu Jul 2, 2009 1:01pm AEST
Updated Thu Jul 2, 2009 1:00pm AEST

Residents of a Ukrainian village want to rename it after the late pop singer Michael Jackson.

Politician Oleg Kislitsyn says villagers in Oktyabrskoye, located in the Zaporizhia region in the country's south-east, have approached him with a proposal to rename the village "Jackson".

"There are many fans of Michael Jackson there. They want to immortalise him," said Mr Kislitsyn, adding that he was in favour of the proposal.

"They want to create a house museum and collect his records there.

"This is a depressed region, all the factories are closed. They hope this will attract tourists," he added.

Mr Kislitsyn's advisers met with villagers on Wednesday (local time) to discuss the proposal.

The village's municipal council is to consider the plan in August.

When asked what links existed between Oktyabrskoye and Jackson - whose death in Los Angeles last week has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief - Mr Kislitsyn said the world was in the process of "globalisation".

He added: "I am not a fan but I respect his work. He had an iron-clad will for victory."

Oktyabrskoye is currently named after the October revolution of 1917, which swept the communists to power in Russia.

The name dates back to the Soviet era when Ukraine was under Moscow's control.

- AFP

Aliantha · 07-03-2009, 07:24 PM

I reckon doing that would encourage tourists. Thousands of them. Any shrine to MJ is going to become a 'destination'.

York · 07-05-2009, 02:47 AM

I guess where theres money , there's trouble! What is find really sad is that Jordy Chandler dude saying in an short interview afters MJs death " im so sorry i could never apologise to him" " I lied because my dad wanted me to" It broke the man , it made him an emotional wreckage that didnt trust the kids he so loved!

Shawnee123 · 07-06-2009, 08:44 AM

Why does that video start out with Kenny from South Park?

capnhowdy · 07-06-2009, 03:50 PM

I thought they'd cremate Jacko. Since he was mostly plastic, they could melt him down and make Legos®. Then little boys could play with HIM for a while.

Radar · 07-06-2009, 05:17 PM

I voted other. I liked his music, especially the early stuff, but I wouldn't let him watch my kids. I am able to separate his private life from his music. I'm not broken up about it and I'm not really surprised since he always seemed delicate and sickly.

I'm not worried about his kids because I don't really believe they are his kids. I just think the gravy train is over for the Jackson family other than maybe Randy.

Aliantha · 07-06-2009, 05:42 PM

Whether they're his biologically or not, they've been raised as his. What's the difference between his situation (whatever it is) and other adopted kids for example.

Your lack of compassion for them surprises me Radar.

The gravy train just got a whole lot richer thanks to his death. I'm pretty sure the whole family will be fine for many years to come.

View Poll Results: Jackson's Death: How do you feel about it?
Gutted. it's the day the boogie died	0	0%
Saddened. And his poor children...	14	26.42%
Meh. Didn't know him, wasn't into his music	12	22.64%
Unsurprised. Lifestyle choices like that, bound to happen	13	24.53%
Glad. One less kiddy-fiddler to worry about	2	3.77%
Something else (please explain if you can)	12	22.64%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

07-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Maybe it's a slow news week? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-02-2009, 11:28 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	How did he come up with those dance moves? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-03-2009, 11:14 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	There is nothing new under the sun. Bravo! There is some great footage in that video, and I mean the pun as well. The way some people can move! I'll be sending that on to my mom, we both love dance and have seen and discussed much...she'll love this. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#8
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I reckon doing that would encourage tourists. Thousands of them. Any shrine to MJ is going to become a 'destination'. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

07-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	Oh I'm not begrudging the news covering him, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with honoring his memory, and doing specials, and having segments in the news about him. What I am griping about is the NONSTOP coverage that is pushing everything else completely out of the news.

07-05-2009, 02:47 AM	#9
York Operations Operative Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tienen , Belgium Posts: 537	I guess where theres money , there's trouble! What is find really sad is that Jordy Chandler dude saying in an short interview afters MJs death " im so sorry i could never apologise to him" " I lied because my dad wanted me to" It broke the man , it made him an emotional wreckage that didnt trust the kids he so loved! __________________ Proud Daddy

07-06-2009, 08:44 AM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Why does that video start out with Kenny from South Park? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-06-2009, 03:50 PM	#11
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I thought they'd cremate Jacko. Since he was mostly plastic, they could melt him down and make Legos®. Then little boys could play with *HIM* for a while. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

07-06-2009, 05:17 PM	#12
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I voted other. I liked his music, especially the early stuff, but I wouldn't let him watch my kids. I am able to separate his private life from his music. I'm not broken up about it and I'm not really surprised since he always seemed delicate and sickly. I'm not worried about his kids because I don't really believe they are his kids. I just think the gravy train is over for the Jackson family other than maybe Randy. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

07-06-2009, 05:42 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Whether they're his biologically or not, they've been raised as his. What's the difference between his situation (whatever it is) and other adopted kids for example. Your lack of compassion for them surprises me Radar. The gravy train just got a whole lot richer thanks to his death. I'm pretty sure the whole family will be fine for many years to come. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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