tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post4003761822076267444..comments2023-10-25T11:53:50.989-04:00Comments on Pretty Babies: Michael JacksonAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-82922359323255484902009-07-15T22:43:42.215-04:002009-07-15T22:43:42.215-04:00CNN did Michael-fest for one thing - ratings. The...CNN did Michael-fest for one thing - ratings. They didn't just cover it - they promoted it and exploited it and they road the wave of grief all the way to the bank to cash the checks of the advertisers.<br /><br />And, yes, LA does have a responsibility to provide security; however, that doesn't mean that those that cause a need for the security don't owe something for it. Concert Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825894364035860337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-32986441978088746072009-07-10T09:25:42.020-04:002009-07-10T09:25:42.020-04:00That's a good point about Elvis Presley. I thi...That's a good point about Elvis Presley. I think there are a lot of cultural differences between Michael Jackson's time and others' time. <br /><br />It used to be a lot easier for a celebrity to keep a secret. JFK's extra-marital affairs didn't become common knowledge until long after he was dead. His affairs may have sparked a rumor at a cocktail party, but the story would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-29160614115841711092009-07-08T15:46:31.531-04:002009-07-08T15:46:31.531-04:00Interesting point about Elvis. I wasn't alive...Interesting point about Elvis. I wasn't alive when he and Priscilla got together (he died in '77, I was born in '76), so I don't know what was said about him at the time (Wikipedia says that they met in 1959, when she was 14, and married in 1967 when she was considerably older - 22). Wikipedia also says that Priscilla said they didn't have sex until they were married. I Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-44960222377000568132009-07-08T14:51:15.343-04:002009-07-08T14:51:15.343-04:00No one talks about Elvis "dating" Prisci...No one talks about Elvis "dating" Priscilla when she was 14, and she moved in with him while she was still under 18 either. But he was never branded a child molester. What is the double standard? Is it acceptable because it was a man and girl? Because there was only 10 years age difference? Race? Only unacceptable if it rings of homosexuality? Just throwing it out there for discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-64570736080212256592009-07-07T19:38:59.638-04:002009-07-07T19:38:59.638-04:00To each his own. If you didn't want to watch ...To each his own. If you didn't want to watch what CNN chose to broadcast, then you could have elected not to watch it. Perhaps you would have found C-SPAN's programming more enjoyable. This has obviously been a big story on a worldwide scale; CNN would be remiss if it didn't cover the MJ story. <br />I, for one, have appreciated the media coverage. My office had a business Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-71474610653746468202009-07-07T17:53:27.971-04:002009-07-07T17:53:27.971-04:00I cried because Michael Jackson died and I am 39. ...I cried because Michael Jackson died and I am 39. He affected all of our lives, whether or not you believe so. Michael Jackson was a talented and tormented individual. I do not believe that MJ ever molested any kids and I don't believe that he had the intent or capacity to do so. I pray for his kids and his family and I thank MJ for all he has given the world.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196321464315542709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-5670644018680132962009-07-07T16:47:41.574-04:002009-07-07T16:47:41.574-04:00As usual, I whole heartedly agree with you but unf...As usual, I whole heartedly agree with you but unfortunately I cannot explain this... I cannot explain the adoration the US Citizens have for the rich and famous while Police, Firemen, and Paramedics save lives daily and get paid squat and no acclaim! We're twisted... well you and I aren't!<br />ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-33176810720431452662009-07-07T15:46:21.694-04:002009-07-07T15:46:21.694-04:00Anon - I agree that part of his life has been glos...Anon - I agree that part of his life has been glossed over completely, but since he never was convicted, I hesitate to judge him (at least in black and white for all posterity on ye ol' blog) based on those allegations. <br /><br />But yeah, settling a case like that is highly suspect, in my opinion. <br /><br />Does anyone remember years ago when he was on Baba Wawa or some evening news Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-65296172186749444382009-07-07T15:42:15.138-04:002009-07-07T15:42:15.138-04:00OK no one talks about this...apparently it's b...OK no one talks about this...apparently it's been forgotten, but what about the fact that he's been on trial for CHILD MOLESTATION twice!?! Yes, he wasn't convicted, but he settled the first one and gave the boys parents 20 million dollars!! I mean, I have a lot of trouble understanding how he's suddenly so wonderful and we all have to be sad, when the last few years of his lifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com