who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial?

07-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Alright, fess up, who of my Angeleno BOTL/SOTL's are goin'?

(this message sent using a mobile device outside of the Staples center)

King James · 07-07-2009, 11:21 AM

I'm sick of hearing about MJ and the coverage of this is really getting sickening. I can't imagine how much worse it is in California

pnoon · 07-07-2009, 11:26 AM

Who the hell cares?
And why should the taxpayers/city be saddled with the extra costs of the circus?
Let MJs estate, the celebs, and/or the attendees pay for all the police, fire, sanitation costs that the financially strapped city will end up paying for.

Scottw · 07-07-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Who the hell cares?
And why should the taxpayers/city be saddled with the extra costs of the circus?
Let MJs estate, the celebs, and/or the attendees pay for all the police, fire, sanitation costs that the financially strapped city will end up paying for.

Agreed 100%, this is getting old and now they are parading this sicko pedophile around town hoping to throw it on the taxpayers tab. Is there nothing else for people to do?

07-07-2009, 11:34 AM

SERIOUSLY! Couldn't agree more. It's NUTS.

kydsid · 07-07-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Who the hell cares?
And why should the taxpayers/city be saddled with the extra costs of the circus?
Let MJs estate, the celebs, and/or the attendees pay for all the police, fire, sanitation costs that the financially strapped city will end up paying for.

Please tell me LA isn't paying for all this! When my mother died it was $350 for a motorcycle cop, $500 for a cruiser and on an on. I understand the security implications but if his estate isn't footing the bill for at least some of the cost that is complete and utter BS.

pnoon · 07-07-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Please tell me LA isn't paying for all this! When my mother died it was $350 for a motorcycle cop, $500 for a cruiser and on an on. I understand the security implications but if his estate isn't footing the bill for at least some of the cost that is complete and utter BS.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/07/mic...ity/index.html
From the link.

"The total cost for security at the event is estimated to be between $2 million and $4 million"

07-07-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

why, are you recording all the news?

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Originally Posted by poker

I'm just waiting for news of violence outside the Staples Center. I would actually be surprised if it didn't happen before long.

Be careful out there buddy!

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Originally Posted by pnoon

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/07/mic...ity/index.html
From the link.

"The total cost for security at the event is estimated to be between $2 million and $4 million"

07-07-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ade06

I would go if I lived in L.A.

Roundtrip flight to L.A. from Philly = $400
2 night hotel accomodations in L.A. = $460
Replical offical white M.J. glove = $100
To be a part of the world's largest moon walk or Thriller dance = Priceless!!!

rizzle · 07-07-2009, 12:28 PM

It's the edge of the world
And all of western civilization
The sun may rise in the East
At least it settles in the final location
It's understood that Hollywood
sells Californication.

Alpedhuez55 · 07-07-2009, 12:50 PM

This sums up how a lot of people feel about MJ. It is funny stuff....but uses a lot of lbad anguage and is NSFW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVACUjHn6yU

I would go if it was open casket and I could Piss on his rotting corpse. Though he probably would have liked that if I was 11. The world is a better place with him dead!!!

rack04 · 07-07-2009, 12:26 PM

This is a great quote from Councilman Dennis Zine:

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This is not an emergency. This is a memorial service for a celebrity who died a week ago. We are cognizant of AEG's need to honor the memory of Michael Jackson, but they should also be cognizant of the taxpayers' needs.

ade06 · 07-07-2009, 12:28 PM

Didn't I hear that CA was so cash strapped that they are issuing state tax refunds via IOUs???

Genetic Defect · 07-07-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Please tell me LA isn't paying for all this! When my mother died it was $350 for a motorcycle cop, $500 for a cruiser and on an on. I understand the security implications but if his estate isn't footing the bill for at least some of the cost that is complete and utter BS.

its how the rich get richer,

Wolfgang · 07-07-2009, 11:53 AM

As long as the funeral doesn't last 3 days like the Late Ronald Reagan. Lets make this quick and get it over with. Mourning will not bring him back. Pay respects and move on remembering the good things. One action does not make a career.

Whee · 07-07-2009, 11:55 AM

Every freakin' network has this on. Glad I have a DVR.

csbrewfisher · 07-07-2009, 11:57 AM

Great day to avoid the news outlets.

68TriShield · 07-07-2009, 12:08 PM

Not me.

Genetic Defect · 07-07-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Every freakin' network has this on. Glad I have a DVR.

why, are you recording all the news?

King James · 07-07-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

As long as the funeral doesn't last 3 days like the Late Ronald Reagan. Lets make this quick and get it over with. Mourning will not bring him back. Pay respects and move on remembering the good things. One action does not make a career.

Big difference between Jacko and President Reagan, though

07-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Alright, fess up, who of my Angeleno BOTL/SOTL's are goin'? (this message sent using a mobile device outside of the Staples center)

07-07-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? I'm sick of hearing about MJ and the coverage of this is really getting sickening. I can't imagine how much worse it is in California __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

07-07-2009, 11:26 AM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Who the hell cares? And why should the taxpayers/city be saddled with the extra costs of the circus? Let MJs estate, the celebs, and/or the attendees pay for all the police, fire, sanitation costs that the financially strapped city will end up paying for. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-07-2009, 11:34 AM	#5
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? SERIOUSLY! Couldn't agree more. It's NUTS.

07-07-2009, 12:28 PM	#10
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? It's the edge of the world And all of western civilization The sun may rise in the East At least it settles in the final location It's understood that Hollywood sells Californication.

07-07-2009, 12:50 PM	#11
Alpedhuez55 Fat Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 115 Trading: (8)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? This sums up how a lot of people feel about MJ. It is funny stuff....but uses a lot of lbad anguage and is NSFW. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVACUjHn6yU I would go if it was open casket and I could Piss on his rotting corpse. Though he probably would have liked that if I was 11. The world is a better place with him dead!!!

07-07-2009, 12:28 PM	#13
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Didn't I hear that CA was so cash strapped that they are issuing state tax refunds via IOUs???

07-07-2009, 11:53 AM	#15
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? As long as the funeral doesn't last 3 days like the Late Ronald Reagan. Lets make this quick and get it over with. Mourning will not bring him back. Pay respects and move on remembering the good things. One action does not make a career. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-07-2009, 11:55 AM	#16
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Every freakin' network has this on. Glad I have a DVR. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-07-2009, 11:57 AM	#17
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Great day to avoid the news outlets.

07-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#18
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? Not me.