Barf.

You have to know what you are remembering,to understand why you are remembering.

Harsh? Depends on which network you watch. Most networks I think covered him fairly, but when I watched Fox, most of their commentators just called him a pedophile, and Bill O'Reilly even had the gall to say that he should not be an icon in black america because he had children with a white woman. I guess Tiger Woods shouldn't be recognized in black culture by those standards.

Rev Sharpton's revisionist history lessons are amazing to me. I felt like I had to remind everyone that Michael Jackson did NOT bring the world attention to the starving children in Africa, that was done by two white English pop stars Bob Geldolf & Midge Urr, first with "Band Aid" and "Feed the World" and then with live aid. "We are the world" was an afterthought, not a bad song, but not the kick off to the global attention of the situation in Africa

You know what, John, if Michael Jackson is the very best the BLACK COMMUNITY can come up with as an idol and as a role model then the BLACK COMMUNITY has some very real problems.

Re-writing the history of MJ to give the African American community some sense of self-worth is pathetic. Is this really the only legacy they have to look up to? ? ?

Let's find someone of more substantial credibility for them. Why are we digging in the sewer to try and pull out an idol for them to emulate? ? ?

It this "man" really the best that black society has to offer as a role model?

G-d help them. G-d help us.

John, let's look at who you mentioned:
Tiger Woods. I say he's white with 50% black blood (and perhaps even less than that if his father's family were slaves.)

Oh, yea. How about Derek Jeter? Captain of the NY Yankees - he's white with 50% black blood (and perhaps even less if you go back to slavery roots.)

Oh, yea. How about our new President?
He's 50% white .... but only gives a damn about the color of his skin.

Right. He is historical. Everything he does is historical. No new report ever omits the word "historical" in every report about his comings and his goings.

So, too, has the media decided that Michael Jackson is "historical"; he has broken down the racial walls of MTV; he has transcended religion and borders; he has given HOPE to the world.

If it were not for Michael Jackson, there would not be a President Barack Obama because MJ brought "black" into the American living room. (NO, Caspian. That was not MY analysis. I actually heard that said during the memorial service.)

The pedophile gave us Obama.

Rejoice, America.

NO, Caspian. That was not MY analysis. I actually heard that said during the memorial service,

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You have misinterpreted what was said.

MJ removed racial barriers on MTV.

It was another stepping stone for all Blacks in America. Generically at the very least.

MaggieMama:
"For those who know and understood what they saw,it was what it was supposed to be.

For those who dont know and understand what they saw,They missed nothing."

" You have to know what you are remembering,to understand why you are remembering."

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Michael Jackson was an icon. He was a great performer and a great person. He maybe didn't start awareness in Africa or he might have been portrayed as a child abuser but still people loved him. He made people smile and gave people hope. And yes the AFRICAN AMERICAN community does look up to him as a role model because he gave hope to US! He made us believe in ourselves and gave us pride to say we are African American and so is Michael Jackson. His passing away was so great because it affected the entire world and millions of funs of different races and ages. That is why he is remembered so greatly.

Robert your quote for the week is:

"For those who know and understood what they saw,it was what it was supposed to be.

For those who dont know and understand what they saw,They missed nothing."

" You have to know what you are remembering,to understand why you are remembering."

You've used it over and over and over again. You must really love it.

WHAT I MISSED was hearing some real news.
WHAT I MISSED was hearing about the soldiers who died in Afghanistan.
WHAT I MISSED was hearing about the soaring unemployment and the fact that 90% of stimulus money went to education and to Medicare/Medicaid. (Less than 10% wen to shovel-ready projects.)
WHAT I MISSED was finding out why the politicians in Washington can vote on another bill without having read it.

I MISSED A GOOD DEAL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION BECAUSE OF ALL THE COVERAGE OF MJ ... WHICH WAS PLAYED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

Maggie Mama: You have sought to no avail to make the passing a race issue, a criminal issue, and now when all else has failed to draw a rise from us, now you wish to lay claim to sobbing and bereaving the absence of domestic and patriotic issues.
Give us all a break, already. You have constantly been on the wrong side of life and health issues and pander to death merchants and serve deceitful masters all under the auspicsis of partisan or elitist entitlements and your bottom line.
In your world, the masses of Gods children are here to be swindled, suffer and serve at your behest. To adhere to laws and decrees that confound the human and family spirit. Here to submit to intolerent and heartless creatures who when unmasked in the light of the days events are not only spineless in owning up to their deceptions and manipulations, but who are in reality nothing more than contracted serial mass murderers themselves.

WHAT DID YOU MISS AND HOW IMPORTANT WAS IT TO YOU?
WHAT I MISSED was hearing some real news. - EXPLAIN?
WHAT I MISSED was hearing about the soldiers who died in Afghanistan. WHY? ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE A DONATION TO AID IN THEIR FAMILIES GRIEF?
WHAT I MISSED was hearing about the soaring unemployment and the fact that 90% of stimulus money went to education and to Medicare/Medicaid. (Less than 10% wen to shovel-ready projects.) ??? WOW! HOW HAVE YOU MISSED WHAT WE HAVE BEEN SAYING HERE FOR MONTHS. YOU DO KNOW THAT OVER 70% OF THE MONEY YOU CLAIM THAT HASN'T BEEN RELEASED RESIDES IN THE COFFERS OF PRIVATE BANKERS, GLOBAL FINANCIALS AND THE IMF- DON'T YOU? WHY NOT BRING ATTENTION TO THAT CRITICAL FACTOR.
WHAT I MISSED was finding out why the politicians in Washington can vote on another bill without having read it. HMMMM! WHY NOT CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND SEE IF THEY NEED RE-EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING THEMSELVES?

I MISSED A GOOD DEAL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION BECAUSE OF ALL THE COVERAGE OF MJ ... WHICH WAS PLAYED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Really??? Can you fill us in on all the juicy details? Or are you just bluffing, and blowing smoke, again?

Is Michael Jackson Being Remembered Too Fondly or Too Harshly? Michael Jackson's records will be played forever.

Like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, only Michael Jackson is a black, BUT, ALL who CONTRIBUTED SOMETHING TO SOCIETY, like James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Steavie Wonder, and ALL the doo-op singers in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, during the civil rights demonstrations, and the doo-op singers sang about LOVE AND ROMANCE, not politics and cussing and swearing killing.

AND, I NEVER heard the RACE CARD PLAYED WHEN THESE SINGERS WERE SINGING THEIR CLASSIC, TIMELESS MUSIC. THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS LOVE THEIR MUSIC AND WHAT THEY CONTRIBUTED TO MUSIC AND TO THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.

When the race card comes up, it is as if they are crying for their moma because they have no defense and now this sort of attitude is being transferred to 'bullying," as it is labeled.

Well, are you going to be there to hold your kid's hand for the rest of their life?

An American use to have freedom of speech and be a stand up American. Today it is kiss up Americans and that is what is called competition and ultimately survival without mommy and daddy's bank account.

Is Michael Jackson Being Remembered Too Fondly or Too Harshly? Michael Jackson's records will be played forever.

Like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, only Michael Jackson is a black, BUT, ALL who CONTRIBUTED SOMETHING TO SOCIETY and everybody loved and still loves them for their music, like James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Steavie Wonder, and especially ALL the doo-op singers in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, during the civil rights demonstrations, and the doo-op singers sang about LOVE AND ROMANCE, not politics and cussing and swearing killing.

You gotta do something to survive besides flash the color of your skin.

AND, I NEVER heard the RACE CARD PLAYED WHEN THESE SINGERS WERE SINGING THEIR CLASSIC, TIMELESS MUSIC. THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS LOVE THEIR MUSIC AND WHAT THEY CONTRIBUTED TO MUSIC AND TO THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD.

When the race card comes up, it is as if they are crying for their moma because they have no defense and now this sort of attitude is being transferred to 'bullying," as it is labeled.

Well, are you going to be there to hold your kid's hand for the rest of their life?

An American use to have freedom of speech and be a stand up American. Today it is kiss up Americans and that is what is called competition and ultimately survival without mommy and daddy's bank account.

Although only a clapping seal, I saw the Glen Miller Band recently and could only listen to them. They want you to share, but there is no care. They want to get you in, shake you down and get you out. Listening to them, I forgot all the politics of the day and realized or thought about what life is really about again.

Years ago, before the bands put themselves out of business with higher prices, the public had dinner and danced to their music. Every Friday and Saturday night, it was, "Where we going tonight?"

Remember THEE RAINBOW ROOM? DINNER, DANCING TO THE BAND ON THE REVOLVING DANCE FLOOR.

You not only shared, but you participated in what was going on.

Today, isn't there 3 shifts in these so called restaurants to coincide with the broadway shows. The glamour and romance is gone.

Remember The Ritz? You don't have to have a million to look like a million.

It is called EGO. Some people go out once a year for that trip, working all year, just to feel like somebody.

Today's prices are too high for most to live a little besides a fast food crap, (except KFC).

Harshly..please stop the publications of this man.FROM the time he was a litle guy he was abused , used ,his animal dad and his so holy momma who kept her eyes and mind close but only saw and heard god ...she didnt listen well enough because her children were hurting and she was depositing checks cause daddy dearest was to ignorant to write his own name. THE MEDIA DOGGED HIM
NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE IF HE EVER ABUSED BUT IN TIME IT WILL BE TOLD THE TRUTH HIS SISTAS AND BRODERS ALWAYS WAITED FOR THERE PEICE OF THE PIE...JUST STOP STOP LET THIS GUY REST IN PEACE BECAUSE HE NEVER KNEW WHAT IT WAS HIS WHOLE BEING WAS STOLEN FROM HIM SO I HOPE THE REST OF THE TRIBE MISSESSS HIM DEARLY OH I FORGOT IT WONT BE HIM ITS THE CHECKS..IF A COURT IN THIS COUNTRY ALLOWS THOSE KIDS TO GO TO HIS MOM IT WILL BE PITIFUL AND WRONG.HE OBVIOUSLY WAS A GOOD DAD AND AT THE SAME TIME HE WAS A GIVING MAN...SO JUST END IT ALL AND LET HIM GO..

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