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[quote=GMScud;564745][B]What a tragic end to a bizarre life[/B].[/quote]

Sums it up right there

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Wow, i didn't expect so many to be saddened by this.

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Like others said the cases against him fell to pieces whenever the matters became serious (like statements under oath or on the stand). Jackson was clearly a bit off, like mentally ill, but i doubt the allegations of actual abuse were ever true...

A poor soul no doubt. A mega-talent who couldn't find happiness. RIP.

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[quote=The Goat;564749]Like others said the cases against him fell to pieces whenever the matters became serious (like statements under oath or on the stand). [B] Jackson was clearly a bit off, like mentally ill, [/B]but i doubt the allegations of actual abuse were ever true...

A poor soul no doubt. A mega-talent who couldn't find happiness. RIP.[/quote]

He definitely had some serious mental issues. I think he and most of the Jackson kids were handled very poorly right from the start. All that money and fame at such young ages. Janet seems to be the only one who even remotely has her head on straight.

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definitely he best singer/ entertainer of my era. i remember as a kid sitting in my front yard listening to the Jackson 5 on my little transistor radio. may god bless his family

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;564733]Perhaps you should read more of my post bucky! I'm no fan of predators, whether they prey on children or animals. I didn't have a very high opinion of Jacko. So be it. Whatever he did or didn't do he can answer for. Celebrity worship baffles me? I'm not a Christian so that Priest BS doesn't work on me.[/quote]

WoW!!!

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As others have posted, people will have whatever opinion they want about his troubles despite him never actually being found guilty of anything except for being more odd than most celebrities, but as an artist he was not only one of the most talented artist's ever, he was also one of the most influential. Hopefully he can finally RIP.

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I was always one to poke fun at the expense of MJ and always thought it was all in good fun but never really meant any harm. However people need to relax and understand a few things.

1. He was never actually convicted of any of crimes
2. He was at one point the biggest human on the planet and would literally make people pass out at the sight of him

These things might have already been stated but if you have a problem with what I'm saying then:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpTQCQEFhg[/ame]

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[quote=Wanga Skins;564760]I was always one to poke fun at the expense of MJ and always thought it was all in good fun but never really meant any harm. However people need to relax and understand a few things.

1. He was never actually convicted of any of crimes
2. He was at one point the biggest human on the planet and would literally make people pass out at the sight of him

These things might have already been stated but if you have a problem with what I'm saying then:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpTQCQEFhg]YouTube - Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror"[/url]

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXD7UMlAixg"]
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Well done. Great song.

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It's odd. Yesterday I was oddly indifferent to his passing. I didn't really feel much. Today, I'm getting more and more sad because, despite the fact that I'm relatively young, he was one of my favorite artists of all time. Very sad that he's gone.

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Very untimely and tragic. He was one of the greatest singers, entertainers we've seen. I'm still in shock. RIP

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Yesterday my post was a gut reaction to his death as a child molester. If in fact he was innocent (which I think we will never know the truth) then God rest his soul. For me its a mixed bag of emotions because I to was a fan of his until that stuff came out about him and those kids.

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[quote=GMScud;564745]Found a link of Drudge Report that says he stopped breathing shortly after taking a Demerol injection. [url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2501914/Michael-Jacksons-last-moments.html]Michael Jackson's last moments | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre[/url]

What a tragic end to a bizarre life. RIP, MJ.[/quote]

Eerie (from his song Morphine off the Blood on the Dance Floor album)

[url=http://www.musicsonglyrics.com/M/michaeljacksonlyrics/michaeljacksonmorphinelyrics.htm]Michael Jackson lyrics :: Michael Jackson Morphine lyrics[/url]

There's no need to dismay
Close your eyes and drift away
Demerol
Demerol
Oh God he's taking demerol
Demerol
Demerol

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[quote=SmootSmack;564770]Eerie (from his song Morphine off the Blood on the Dance Floor album)

[URL="http://www.musicsonglyrics.com/M/michaeljacksonlyrics/michaeljacksonmorphinelyrics.htm"]Michael Jackson lyrics :: Michael Jackson Morphine lyrics[/URL]

There's no need to dismay
Close your eyes and drift away
Demerol
Demerol
Oh God he's taking demerol
Demerol
Demerol[/quote]

[quote]A heart attack baby
[/quote]

Even more eerie

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I think he was a part of alot of your childhoods esipically us thirty somethings. So with him passing I feel like part of my childhood past on too.

I remebr trying to convinence my dad to get me one of the leather jacket with all the zippers on it, thank god he put the brakes on that!

In his videos try just watching his feet, incrediable.

Who is bigger Elvis or MJ? Hard to say.

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I guess I was just a bit too young to ever be a real fan of his. I never got the whole big deal about him, just thought he was another disconnected from reality celeb.

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[quote=mredskins;564782]I think he was a part of alot of your childhoods esipically us thirty somethings. [B]So with him passing I feel like part of my childhood past on too. [/B]

I remebr trying to convinence my dad to get me one of the leather jacket with all the zippers on it, thank god he put the brakes on that!

In his videos try just watching his feet, incrediable.

Who is bigger Elvis or MJ? Hard to say.[/quote]

I think that's why people are getting so emotional over this. His dying is so clearly an epochal moment in the lives of those of us of a particular generation that you can't help but think about how old you've gotten, and about how Michael was a constant throughout the various stages of your life. It's one of those things that just brings up emotions that are hard to describe, and which you don't feel everyday. I never would have thought I would be so affected by his passing but I have been.

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Last Photo anyone?

[url=http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/06/75724/]Michael Jackson: Exclusive Last Photo[/url]

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;564783]I guess I was just a bit too young to ever be a real fan of his. I never got the whole big deal about him, just thought he was another disconnected from reality celeb.[/quote]

In the 80's, especially the early 80's, he was bigger than anything in entertainment history outside of Elvis and the Beatles. Someone said it already. Beatles, Elvis, Michael Jackson. Short list indeed. No one else is even close to that list.

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Even though I was still young, MJ was big stuff in the 90's. I remember listening to his music all the time when I was pretty young. Anytime I was at a family get-together, wedding, etc. or any kinda of place that needed upbeat music at times, MJ's stuff was the first to be played.

I don't know the truth about all the stuff that happened later in his life, but his impact on the world via music is hugely positive and I really doubt there will be a figure like that in a long time. Like someone said, Beetles, Elvis and him. RIP.

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[quote=Mattyk72;564725]I'm betting it was due to prescription drugs. That was my first guess, rumors are starting to come out now confirming it.[/quote]
He did have some similarities with the king. Prescription drug use? He married the Kings daughter. Big time recluse. Self-proclaimed [B]King[/B] of pop, etc.

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Just heard on the news that MJ had a live in DR. who now is missing and the cops are looking for him. This is going to get nasty before its all over with and I'm guessing that a few Dr's will be in some trouble.

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[quote=tryfuhl;564701]Hell, I had almost forgotten about that one already

so we got round 2 today? who are the next 2?

cronkite? and ???????[/quote]

Stay strong Swayze!

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He was a true legend -- the greatest single performer of all time.

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Whether you like him or not, Michael Jackson was an amazingly talented musician/songwriter/choreographer/videographer/humanitarian. As others have pointed out, looking back over the last 60 years of music, you have the Beatles, Elvis, and Michael Jackson (Someone on the radio last night threw out the name Frank Sinatra, which I won't argue with). No one else comes comparably close in terms of music icons or legends.

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On the outside I pretend that it's no big deal and I do not care. That is how I want to feel about the situation anyway. The truth is that I was holding back tears and other emotions on my way to work this morning. Wierd...I discovered that I do have a heart.

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[quote=Angry;564788]Last Photo anyone?

[URL="http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/06/75724/"]Michael Jackson: Exclusive Last Photo[/URL][/quote]

That's pretty upsetting.

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[quote=GMScud;564813]That's pretty upsetting.[/quote]

That's Hollywood.

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[quote=Angry;564814]That's Hollywood.[/quote]

Seriously. Some EMT probably snapped that picture on his/her cell phone and sold it to E or TMZ or whomever. Lame.

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[quote=GMScud;564816]Seriously. Some EMT probably snapped that picture on his/her cell phone and sold it to E or TMZ or whomever. Lame.[/quote]


This falls in line with those disturbing, released, 911, recordings.

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[quote=SmootSmack;564676]In my opinion, he's one of the greatest artists of all time. And, having studied a lot of the information in the cases brought against him he's innocent of the charges. He did a lot of good things for kids and greedy parents tried to extort him and play on his naivete for their own gain. I don't think Jackson always made smart decisions, but I don't think he did the things he was accused of.

Regardless, this isn't about past court cases. I hope he gets better soon, but he always one of those guys you thought might just go young.[/quote]

can you elaborate on what you studied that made you so sure he was innocent? I was under the assumption he was guilty as are million and millions of other people.On the way to work the radio station i was listening to had people calling in saying screw that child molester,why we talking about him?,and no one stood up for him.
Whether he was guilty or not the dude was a freak,big time. But,anybody that gets that famous probably has no chance of not becoming a freak,just a sad story.
He's probably out of his misery now,he wasnt just the worlds most famous person,he was known as the worlds most famous child molester,I would not want to live like that
R.I.P. MJ
hope your children can grow up normal,but I dont see how

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[quote=SmootSmack;564676]In my opinion, he's one of the greatest artists of all time. [b]And, having studied a lot of the information in the cases brought against him he's innocent of the charges.[/b] He did a lot of good things for kids and greedy parents tried to extort him and play on his naivete for their own gain. I don't think Jackson always made smart decisions, but I don't think he did the things he was accused of.

Regardless, this isn't about past court cases. I hope he gets better soon, but he always one of those guys you thought might just go young.[/quote]

I'm sorry, I couldn't read all the other posts after I read that. So this may have been explained already, if so, I offer my sincere apologies! However, Michael Jackson's PENIS was CORRECTLY identified by a child. Remember the whole "poka-dotted" penis thing? Due to the fact that his bleaching of skin (don't care if he called it a "condition", he was trying to be white...don't forget he said he never had plastic surgery!) his penis was left with black spots on it. A child (I think several, but I do not recall) correctly identified it. Meaning, there is NO WAY ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH he was innocent. How can you possibly think he was innocent when a child correctly identified his penis?????

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[quote=BDBohnzie;564809]Whether you like him or not, Michael Jackson was an amazingly talented musician/songwriter/choreographer/videographer/humanitarian. As others have pointed out, looking back over the last 60 years of music, you have the Beatles, Elvis, and Michael Jackson (Someone on the radio last night threw out the name Frank Sinatra, which I won't argue with). No one else comes comparably close in terms of music icons or legends.[/quote]

100% agree. The man was certainly an amazing entertainer.
However, molesting children will certainly tarnish his legacy, and should not be elevated to such lofty heights do to that.
Was OJ one of the best RB's of all time...absolutely. But it's very rare to hear him in such a discussion. And IMO, what Jackson did was worse! You don't molest little kids...I can somewhat "comprehend" getting amazingly jealous and killing your ex wife out of jealousy and rage (note that I certainly do not agree with it, just it can be comprehended), but I can not under any circumstances what-so-ever comprehend molesting innocent little children. Why people believe his innocence is beyond me...he lied to us several times over his life most notably the comments that he never had plastic surgery. HAHAHA...he didn't even care that the lie was so blatent that everyone would laugh their asses off. He was a great entertainer, and I'll certainly give him credit for that, but it's a shame such great talent was stuffed into such a crazy person.

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[quote=htownskinfan;564819]
R.I.P. MJ
hope your children can grow up normal,but I dont see how[/quote]

No kidding...that ship has sailed. Hopefully lots of therapy can help.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;564758]As others have posted, people will have whatever opinion they want about his troubles despite him never actually being found guilty of anything except for being more odd than most celebrities, but as an artist he was not only one of the most talented artist's ever, he was also one of the most influential. Hopefully he can finally RIP.[/quote]

Sorry man, when you SETTLE out of court on something you supposedly didn't do...not once, but several times, you are guilty as sin. Just cause you are not found guilty in the US court system, does not make you innocent. If he were innocent, he would not have settled and he would have used the court system to clear his name.

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[quote=firstdown;564769]Yesterday my post was a gut reaction to his death as a child molester. If in fact he was innocent (which I think we will never know the truth) then God rest his soul. For me its a mixed bag of emotions because I to was a fan of his until that stuff came out about him and those kids.[/quote]

Yes, good post. That's a massive "IF", but I 100% agree. If innocent, I will certainly change my tune.

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[quote=jsarno;564825]Sorry man, when you SETTLE out of court on something you supposedly didn't do...not once, but several times, you are guilty as sin. Just cause you are not found guilty in the US court system, does not make you innocent. If he were innocent, he would not have settled and he would have used the court system to clear his name.[/quote]
As you have iterated, it does allow in the light of serious doubt to your claims of innocence when you spend ....some millions to have it....go away......

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Interesting comments by Lisa Marie:
[quote]A candid Lisa Marie Presley is writing about the death of her former husband, music legend Michael Jackson, who she says once questioned her about the circumstances surrounding the death of her iconic father, Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie also defends her former marriage to Jackson, and likens his passing to that of her father's.

Lisa Marie recalls her conversation with Michael on her MySpace.com blog, writing:

"At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, 'I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did.' I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that." [/quote]

Does this make anyone think Jackson wanted to go out like that? Maybe this was a suicide made to look accidental? We all know Jackson was kooky enough to try seemingly anything. Think of the extra stardom...look at all the singing icons of the past that had millions of records sold after their deaths. Nirvana (Colbain), Tu Pac, Elvis, Selena...the list is huge.

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DISCLAIMER!

OK here comes a tasteless joke...those with no sick sense of humor should not read beyond this point.

I got these jokes in a text and it made me laugh, so for all those that are not Michael Jackson lovers...here goes:

(this one made me laugh out loud)
"Due to the fact that Michael Jackson is 99% plastic, he will be melted down into lego blocks so that little boys can play with him for a change."

Here's the other, not as funny, but still a little funny and more tasteless:
"Farrah Fawcett arrived at Heaven and God granted her 1 wish. She wished for all the children to be safe. So God killed Michael Jackson."

Some will take offense to these, I hope if you read them you have not taken offense...those that disliked MJ because of his lewd acts are probably laughing, and they were for you. RIP Farrah.