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Michael Jackson 1958-2009: 'King of Pop' collapsed at home
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Thank goodness we can remember Michael when he was young, innocent, and immensely talented--before he became the King of Pop.
Tons of talent.
Some really, REALLY weird ideas of "normal".
Personally, I wish he would have worked more dilligently at staying what really was "normal". All that plastic surgery where his nose got narrower and more pointy and his skin got whiter and whiter. And the facial makeup. Then there's the whole fantasy land thing (or whatever he called his home) and having kids sleep over at his house, and reportedly, in his bed.
Not normal, people, not normal.
I sometimes felt bad for the guy because he had, through his own choices, put himself so "out there" it was hard for himself to shed the image of "weird former superstar."
Well, Mr. Jackson, I hope you are more at peace....
molestation charges, so it is ignorant of anyone to even bring it up at such a devasting time , he will be missed deeply, he was still a loving father and had a family and fans that loved and stood by him, let them have their privacy with no
talk of the past allegations......in our hearts forever, may your soul find peace as you reside with our heavenly father....God Bless you Michael
I think it is sad that Farrah's son is in jail, that she never knew that he was in jail. How sad that this boy and his father were busted a while back for drugs and their son ended up being behind bars the day his mother died.
I think it is sad that Michael Jackson had gotten into financial problems. I also think it is sad that fame destroyed this young man, look at the progressive pictures. To start out, he was a cute charming little boy at the end, his eyes are so sad and I would bet that he suffered from a few mental illnesses.
But from these three people, we can see that fame is not all it is cracked up to be.
Oh, ok, let's just talk about the good stuff shall we? The man had flaws and when you are a public figure you get both sides of fame.
Michael RIP.mY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THE CHILDREN HE LEFT BEHIND.
I never cared what a Star said or did, who they Voted for or what caused they supported or did not support.
All the Stars that have died in the last few days have done some good for their fellow man.
I am sad for all their families. Ryan O Neal most of all.
I like Michael Jackson for his Music and for his Dancing Ability. His ability to bring people of different Races and Cultures Together. Helping US all to be Americans.
Michael Jackson had issues, Picasso had issues, Psycho Babblers have massive issues. The Statue Of David is Anatomically Correct and some of you have an issue with that. We all have issues, but does it take away from our Talent.
If our issue is all we are Judged on then we are Judged to harshly. Sometimes We are good at Beating Our Selfs up badly, along with others.
Never thought I'd live longer than the guy who could afford those special life pods he used to sleep in every night. All that money and fame must be good for something in preserving long life, right?
Oh wait. I guess not.
Meh.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Sorry, as a mother, I just can't praise a man who harmed little children, even if a pop idol. While found not guilty, some of the jurors allegedly regretted that decision soon after the trial. Hmm, I wonder if there is a scripture about false idols too?
It amazes me how our current society turns a blind eye to horrific crime so long as a celebrity commits it.
People are so funny when they pretend to care about a "celebrity."
I will miss him.
The King of Pop
The sad untimely death of an Icon -
the birth of a new industry:
Michael Jackson Impersonators!!!
Viva Las Vegas....
I never saw him in the company of guys his age. In every interview he seemed distant and apart from reality. He was the richest guy around, and one could assume one of the unhappiest as well.
All kinds of allegations, UNPROVEN, to be sure, of questionable contact with kids. Just a weird scene all the way around. I hope his soul rests in peace, because it sure seemed like his worldly existence was anything but peaceful.
Mike
I hope that, when each of you die, all your neighbors go over to your house, and tell your children about all the mistakes you made in life.
The man is dead, so it's time to let go. Whether or not he did bad things is moot at this point. He needs salvation just as much as any poster here does. He was a great musician, and deserves, for just one day, to be praised for the good he contributed to the planet.
The only fitting punishment for the callous attitudes of so many here is that you are judged by the same standard by which you judge.
Its a known fact that he had a messed up childhood. Go look up the kind of stuff his father subjected him (and his siblings) to when he was a kid. It was cruel, its no wonder he was so screwed up.
He fathered an additional child, another son whom he named Prince Michael Jackson II (nicknamed Blanket) via artificial insemination from a surrogate mother and his own sperm cells.
It is possible that his first two children will return to the custody of their mother, while the third child might be raised by family.
Michael Jackson was acquitted of all charges of child molestation.
Do you have proof regarding your conspiracy theory that he purchased the acquittal?
I'm sure we'd all be interested in seeing it.
Donny Osmond also received the kind of love and nurturing from his parents, PARTICULARLY from his father...that Michael Jackson never did.
I can't imagine George Osmond picking out one of his son's facial features to mock.
(Reference...Michael's father calling him 'Big Nose' every time he goofed up during rehearsal.
Yes, he touched alot of lives. Unfortunately some of those lives he touched were little boys.
Matthew 7: 1-5
1. Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
3. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Rom 14:10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
The Ancient of Days shall judge us all.
It wasn't one instance that was questioned but multiple ones. Would you have let him babysit your own children? I certainly wouldn't have.
Never was a fan, never bought into they hype even though I was a product of the 80's.
If God can forgive him, I can also. I have already forgiven him for the aweful music he produced, it was better than rap though.
No more pressuring him rest in peace, Michael my black brother.
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