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DEATH OF AN ICON
Associated Press ^ | updated 1 hour, 33 minutes ago | Associated Press

Posted on 06/26/2009 7:26:42 AM PDT by Niuhuru

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world’s greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was cut shockingly — and so far, mysteriously — short.

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TOPICS: US: California
KEYWORDS: jackson; pedophile
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To: Plutarch

That’s a lyrical suicide note if I ever saw one! And kinda lame too.


101 posted on 06/26/2009 8:11:55 AM PDT by rintense (Senior Marketing / IT / UX architect unemployed and looking for work. Freepmail me if you have leads)
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To: Nathan Zachary

Did you ever think the 18 million was paid as to NOT drag this out in the media like the OJ trial?


102 posted on 06/26/2009 8:18:18 AM PDT by Blue Turtle
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To: ladyvet
"Our nation is about to vote on a bill that will be life changing for the worse, and all that is being reported is the death of an ENTERTAINER! One with questionable lifestyle choices at that."

The left sure love their criminal, pedophiles, and other morally bankrupt entertainers, don't they. Farah Faucett is also being heralded for her contributions to society, which was the further degradation of women as mere sex objects. A true pioneer.

103 posted on 06/26/2009 8:20:27 AM PDT by Nathan Zachary
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To: twigs

I know what you mean.

I think the standard I use is to look at the lyrics, without the crotch grabbing and child grabbing.

I think the last time I spent a nickel on the guy was in 1996. The jewel case for the Thriller CD acted as my nightstand coaster for a few years (dont really remember why, but when my glass of water sweat it was a good coaster.)

Personally, I would listen to Glen Miller over him most any day of the week, and it has always been that way. Glenn Miller died 15 years before I was born, so perhaps I am just weird too!

In any event, I dread the news for the next few weeks. All MJ All the time. It is going to suck.


104 posted on 06/26/2009 8:21:39 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Ein Volk, Ein Riech, Ein Ein.)
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To: Broker

Lloyds of London just lost a bundle. They insured this latest comeback. Which was never going to happen.


105 posted on 06/26/2009 8:22:13 AM PDT by Jrabbit
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To: Dallas59
"Response from the "white" house has been muffled regarding the weird death of superstar pedophile m. jackson.
obammer could be heard to mumble through his peaches 'n cream icecream cone..."real bummer", or words to that effect. More later as situation develops."
106 posted on 06/26/2009 8:22:47 AM PDT by Logic n' Reason (Don't piss down my back, then tell me it's rainin'.)
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To: Blue Turtle
"Did you ever think the 18 million was paid as to NOT drag this out in the media like the OJ trial?"

Of course. Shut up the witnesses, and you have no trial DUHHHH!
It certainly wasn't paid out to establish his innocence.

107 posted on 06/26/2009 8:23:40 AM PDT by Nathan Zachary
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To: Niuhuru

Icon of what exactly?


108 posted on 06/26/2009 8:26:02 AM PDT by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: Vermont Lt

We listen to Medieval and Renaissance music to accompany our dinners that my husband finds on the internet. After that period, I like baroque music, then I jump up to folk music. I’m very limited. My husband teases me that should I ever become a contestant on Jeopardy, that if a category is modern culture of any type, that I know I’ll lose.


109 posted on 06/26/2009 8:26:16 AM PDT by twigs
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To: OCCASparky

ROTFLMAO!!!


110 posted on 06/26/2009 8:27:31 AM PDT by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: OCCASparky

The family has announced that since Michael was already 90 percent plastic, they will be melting him into Legos so little boys can play with him for a change.

Hahaha! Thanks for a much-needed chuckle!


111 posted on 06/26/2009 8:28:02 AM PDT by OldBlondBabe
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To: Blue Turtle

He was a unique, fascinating star... and the best entertainer to come along since Elvis. He gave his life to the public...may he rest in peace.””

Comparing this pervert to Elvis is a disgrace. Buying your way out of the molestation of children has nothing to do with justice. Clearly, he did not give his life—he was paid outrageous sums of money for singing and dancing and he thought he talent game him license for perversion.


112 posted on 06/26/2009 8:31:25 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot ((Freedom's Precious Metals: Gold, Silver and Lead))
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To: Nathan Zachary

Getting your reputation ripped to shreds after a life of hard work and dedication...publicly in the media...will certainly cause one to search for an alternative solution. An unfair trial would be a guarantee with a person such as Michael Jackson. Hence, the payoff. If you child was molested...would you take the money, or seek prosecution to the fullest extent?


113 posted on 06/26/2009 8:31:39 AM PDT by Blue Turtle
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To: Jrabbit
Lloyds of London just lost a bundle. They insured this latest comeback. Which was never going to happen.

Fools and their money...

114 posted on 06/26/2009 8:32:57 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Joe 6-pack
I think you mean vitiligo.

A lot of black and white people suffer from this.

115 posted on 06/26/2009 8:33:35 AM PDT by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: marshmallow

I suppose it will be another Princess Di moment.


116 posted on 06/26/2009 8:35:32 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: dfwgator; Jrabbit
"Lloyds of London just lost a bundle. They insured this latest comeback. Which was never going to happen."

Maybe they can get a bail out from Obama, or mitigate their losses by insuring Guns N' Roses next tour.

117 posted on 06/26/2009 8:37:47 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: Niuhuru

I am not into idol worship.

118 posted on 06/26/2009 8:40:31 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Obama is an illegal alien)
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To: tuffydoodle
No, but I wouldn’t let my offspring spend a weekend with you either.

Good point, but other than the fact you know nothing about me, you certainly know enough about MJ.

119 posted on 06/26/2009 8:43:06 AM PDT by umgud (Look to gov't to solve your everday problems and they'll control your everday life.)
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To: brytlea
all of the so called news stations (including Fox) could talk of nothing but this? Wow....

I can't believe people here are surprised that MJ's unexpected death is dominating the news cycle. Talk about being out of touch! I mean, c'mon, did you really think that his death would be relegated to a scrolling blurb on the bottom of the screen? Of course this is huge news! We're a celebrity obsessed culture, like it or not.

Better steel yourself. MJ is going to dominate the news for the next three weeks. First, we're all going to await the toxicology reports. Then there will be the star-studded, lavish, televised funeral that will rival Princess Di's. After his burial, there will be the countless skeletons falling from his closets as all his associates spill the beans on his lifestyle. And on and on and on...

If congress or the president wants to enact some stealth legislation, now is the perfect time. The nation's attention will be focused elsewhere for a while.

120 posted on 06/26/2009 8:44:16 AM PDT by Drew68
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