R.I.P. Michael Jackson - Page 19

karinlv · 07-01-2009, 07:15 PM

I picked up that issue yesterday and read it all this morning. I am not sure why I've been so affected by his death. I have cried a few times out of sadness for the loss. It's not like I knew him and it's not a mourning or grieving sadness, but it has touched me very deeply. Probably because of all the memories that flood in when I hear his music..it takes me back to my childhood. And because of the public life he led, the judgements against him, his pain. And for what he meant to so many in the world, for his family that will now have to go on without him.

I imagine for people of my age group it's similar to what our parents felt when Elvis passed. Both gone suddenly and too soon....

Tiger Edge · 07-01-2009, 07:27 PM

I literally went to ten different stores looking for ANY magazine featuring Michael and found none.

If anyone sees an extra Time, People, or Entertainment Weekly would you mind snagging an extra copy for me? I will pay for the shipping and cost of course. It's just that I live in such a populated area that finding any of them will be next to impossible.
And I'm never gonna sell it. So you don't have to worry about me scalping it.

I think People and EW come out on Fridays usually. I will be at my supermarket at 7 am bright and early, so if anyone here is also in my situation, I'd be glad to do it for you as well. And I don't mind having extra copies for friends or whatever, so if we both find them it's all good.

Some guy must have also been on the hunt right next to me because he was blasting MJ on his radio and going into all the same stores as me.

U2isthebest · 07-01-2009, 07:31 PM

I stopped at Walgreens on my way into work this afternoon and they only had 2 copies of the TIME left. I picked one up.

shari schultz · 07-01-2009, 07:37 PM

When I picked up the Time magazine at my bookstore, the manager had just gotten out of a conference call and she said that there will be 13 different magazines that will have Michael on the cover

deep · 07-01-2009, 08:17 PM

The family should hold a private service this week end and bury Michael.
(of course, Joe should record it and offer it on Blu-Ray dvd, through his new lable, www.joejackson.ranchrecords.com)

in the near future a public memorial service at the L A Colosseum would be nice, holds about 100,000.
A donation of a toy or food item for the children of the world charity would be nice.

A stor · 07-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deep

The family should hold a private service this week end and bury Michael.
(of course, Joe should record it and offer it on Blu-Ray dvd, through his new lable, www.joejackson.ranchrecords.com)

in the near future a public memorial service at the L A Colosseum would be nice, holds about 100,000.
A donation of a toy or food item for the children of the world charity would be nice.

I wouldn't put it past his father, to do such a thing.

financeguy · 07-01-2009, 08:21 PM

I read the contemporary accounts on Vanity Fair about the court cases. Pretty damning, frankly.

deep · 07-01-2009, 08:35 PM

I see this is your first post in this thread > R.I.P. Michael Jackson

the consensus is that we just want to remember his contributions at this time.

financeguy · 07-03-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deep

I see this is your first post in this thread > R.I.P. Michael Jackson

the consensus is that we just want to remember his contributions at this time.

He was basically a musically talented child molester.

In the fullness of time, a balanced judgment weighing the negatives, as regards the the kids whose lives he destroyed, and the positive - the music he created.

My prediction is that, ultimately, it will not be to his favor.

The truth will come out in the next months and years.

**Diemen** · 07-03-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by financeguy

He was basically a musically talented child molester.

In the fullness of time, a balanced judgment weighing the negatives, as regards the the kids whose lives he destroyed, and the positive - the music he created.

My prediction is that, ultimately, it will not be to his favor.

The truth will come out in the next months and years.

Financeguy, I think you're well aware what the intent of this thread is. I also think you're well aware that your comments aren't really appropriate given the intent of this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by financeguy

You are borderline between naiviete and outright stupidity.

And insulting other members isn't exactly helping, either.

Jive Turkey · 07-03-2009, 09:32 PM

cornbread

gvox · 07-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by financeguy

I read the contemporary accounts on Vanity Fair about the court cases. Pretty damning, frankly.

The general consensus of the people who actually saw and heard the evidence submitted to court was 'not guilty'.

RedRocksU2 · 07-02-2009, 01:27 AM

MJ's memorial will be at Staples center in LA this coming Tuesday.

U2isthebest · 07-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Great, but heartbreaking article from HuffPo. Some of the comments underneath are it even better than the article itself.

Dr. Judith Rich: "It Hurts To Be Me": Confessions Of Michael Jackson

ETA: I teared up again when I read this comment someone left.

Quote:

blaqntelligence

I sound as mawkish and maudlin as any teeny bopper screaming Michael's name, but I will go to my grave believing that man died of a broken heart. In the end nothing could heal that broken heart. Not his children, his money, his fame, his fans, or his music.
Yesterday I listened to his song "Will You Be There?", and sadly, the answer was no. We were so busy trying to determine the paternity of his children, trying to figure out how much money he had and how to get our hands on it, taking bets on how many surgeries he'd really had, and trying out the next round of "Wacko Jacko" jokes, we forgot this was a real, feeling, hurting human being.
A human being who baldly asked us, begged us, pleaded with us to love him, to accept him, to listen to him.
What did we do?
Pointed and giggled at a caricature of our own creation....shook our heads at such a tragic sight...Passed judgement on a person we treated as property rather than a person.
And today? Trumpeted from the rooftops what a great man he was......the first 48 hours after his death.
Even in death his life is being picked at like a scab.
Now? He is being scolded because he, allegedly, never legally adopted his children...has, allegedly, left his father without a cent in his will.
In other words? Same bullshit, different day.

gvox · 07-02-2009, 10:28 AM

Great meeting Jive Turkey at Dundas Sq last night for the MJ tribute thing.

I did get some video on my phone but it seems a bit loud..

07-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
shari schultz Magic In The Night Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Badlands, you gotta live it everyday Let the broken hearts stand As the price you've gotta pay We'll keep pushin' till it's understood and these badlands start treating us good Posts: 8,869 Local Time: 04:14 PM	When I picked up the Time magazine at my bookstore, the manager had just gotten out of a conference call and she said that there will be 13 different magazines that will have Michael on the cover __________________ 11/7, 11/8, 11/9, 11/10, 11/11, 11/12, 11/13, 11/14, 11/15 SPRINGSTEEN DAY Are you loose??!? YES WE WERE LOOSE! So were Bruce and the Band. Amazing, amazing night!

07-02-2009, 01:27 AM	#13
RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, Ca. Posts: 23,018 Local Time: 02:14 PM	MJ's memorial will be at Staples center in LA this coming Tuesday. __________________ If I ever do GA's again, no more of this 5 am line up shit.

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07-01-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
karinlv War Child Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 595 Local Time: 02:14 PM	I picked up that issue yesterday and read it all this morning. I am not sure why I've been so affected by his death. I have cried a few times out of sadness for the loss. It's not like I knew him and it's not a mourning or grieving sadness, but it has touched me very deeply. Probably because of all the memories that flood in when I hear his music..it takes me back to my childhood. And because of the public life he led, the judgements against him, his pain. And for what he meant to so many in the world, for his family that will now have to go on without him. I imagine for people of my age group it's similar to what our parents felt when Elvis passed. Both gone suddenly and too soon....

07-01-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Tiger Edge Refugee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: forget where i live. give me money. i need it. Posts: 1,052 Local Time: 05:14 PM	I literally went to ten different stores looking for ANY magazine featuring Michael and found none. If anyone sees an extra Time, People, or Entertainment Weekly would you mind snagging an extra copy for me? I will pay for the shipping and cost of course. It's just that I live in such a populated area that finding any of them will be next to impossible. And I'm never gonna sell it. So you don't have to worry about me scalping it. I think People and EW come out on Fridays usually. I will be at my supermarket at 7 am bright and early, so if anyone here is also in my situation, I'd be glad to do it for you as well. And I don't mind having extra copies for friends or whatever, so if we both find them it's all good. Some guy must have also been on the hunt right next to me because he was blasting MJ on his radio and going into all the same stores as me.

07-01-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
U2isthebest ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vision over visibility.... Posts: 11,762 Local Time: 05:14 PM	I stopped at Walgreens on my way into work this afternoon and they only had 2 copies of the TIME left. I picked one up.

07-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 15,758 Local Time: 02:14 PM	The family should hold a private service this week end and bury Michael. (of course, Joe should record it and offer it on Blu-Ray dvd, through his new lable, www.joejackson.ranchrecords.com) in the near future a public memorial service at the L A Colosseum would be nice, holds about 100,000. A donation of a toy or food item for the children of the world charity would be nice.

07-01-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
financeguy Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,099 Local Time: 10:14 PM	I read the contemporary accounts on Vanity Fair about the court cases. Pretty damning, frankly.

07-01-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 15,758 Local Time: 02:14 PM	I see this is your first post in this thread > R.I.P. Michael Jackson the consensus is that we just want to remember his contributions at this time.

07-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
Jive Turkey Refugee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,184 Local Time: 05:14 PM	cornbread