who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? - Page 2

Genetic Defect · 07-07-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

Big difference between Jacko and President Reagan, though

he still has a valid point.

King James · 07-07-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

he still has a valid point.

agree to disagree I guess

e-man67 · 07-07-2009, 02:28 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.

But Ronald Reagan was a great ex-president so the ceremony was a little more tolerable...not some junkie pedophile like MJ(but he was a great singer and dancer THAT"S ALL!)

poker · 07-07-2009, 12:17 PM

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

poker · 07-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Who's paying you ask? Guess...

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/poli...Costs_20090706

ade06 · 07-07-2009, 12:23 PM

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!!!

St. Lou Stu · 07-07-2009, 12:26 PM

I'm watching it live on the internets now...
http://media.myfoxla.com/live/

NOT

doctorcue · 07-07-2009, 12:28 PM

Wow... a lot of "GRRR" in here.

poker · 07-07-2009, 12:30 PM

According to CNN:

Bratton said "We're not anticipating disorderly crowds," he said. "We're just anticipating very large crowds."

Considering how some folks in LA react when they're happy (ie: Laker win), I think he smoked something illegal.

07-07-2009, 01:20 PM

A saying of one of the 11 comes to mind but I'll wait.

07-07-2009, 02:06 PM

I grew up with his music, from The Jackson 5 on. There was a cartoon series Sat. mornings. I thought "Thriller" was a great album and the MTV videos rocked. We were the same age. That said, he was already seriously weird at the time of "Thriller" and continued to get stranger. I was creeped out by him. He was a schizophrenic narcissist (separated from reality, in love with himself) and with enough money to get away with whatever he wanted and he got lost in it. He deserves NO honor or worship.
May God have mercy on his soul.

marge796 · 07-07-2009, 02:21 PM

It just shows how screwed up our country is with prioritizing what's really important and what's not.

This falls into the "outrage category" for me!!!

Chris.....

ade06 · 07-07-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marge796

It just shows how screwed up our country is with prioritizing what's really important and what's not.

This falls into the "outrage category" for me!!!

Chris.....

I don't get it. Why such outrage over people wanting to show their last respects to one of their childhood entertainers who died?

Scottw · 07-07-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ade06

I don't get it. Why such outrage over people wanting to show their last respects to one of their childhood entertainers who died?

Nothing wrong with that but asking that the taxpayers of the area in which the venue is taking place to pay for it is a bit absurd especially considering the fiscal condition of the state at this time. Think about that.

marge796 · 07-07-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Nothing wrong with that but asking that the taxpayers of the area in which the venue is taking place to pay for it is a bit absurd especially considering the fiscal condition of the state at this time. Think about that.

^^^ What Scott said ^^^

ade06 · 07-07-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Nothing wrong with that but asking that the taxpayers of the area in which the venue is taking place to pay for it is a bit absurd especially considering the fiscal condition of the state at this time. Think about that.

Thought about it.

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

But isn't a large part of L.A.'s economy driven by the entertainment business. I'm sure that over the years M.J. (and M.J. related taxes, sales taxes, ticket sales, movie video revenue, etc.) has provided L.A. with more than enough loot to pay for the police to maintain order for his memorial service. I actually think that the concert promoter and Staples Center owner who is hosting the public memorial should pay for it. But, I'm sure the owner will tell the city of L.A. to "just beat it."

kydsid · 07-07-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ade06

Thought about it.

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

But isn't a large part of L.A.'s economy driven by the entertainment business. I'm sure that over the years M.J. (and M.J. related taxes, sales taxes, ticket sales, movie video revenue, etc.) has provided L.A. with more than enough loot to pay for the police to maintain order for his memorial service. I actually think that the concert promoter and Staples Center owner who is hosting the public memorial should pay for it. But, I'm sure the owner will tell the city of L.A. to "just beat it."

So the most productive members of our society deserve free services from the government and the rest of us get what? I would have had to pay for police at any funeral I organize, well unless it's an in the line of duty death (god forbid), and so should everyone else. MJ was a private citizen and should die and be buried as one. Unless you die for your country/community the commnity isn't responsible for paying to organize your funeral.

kelmac07 · 07-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Being a fan of his earlier stuff (Off The Wall) and growing up watching the Jacksons on TV my heart goes out to his family. No man or woman deserves to get "put down" immediately after their death. Michael was definetly different, but so was Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, etc.

kydsid · 07-07-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

But Ronald Reagan was a great ex-president so the ceremony was a little more tolerable...not some junkie pedophile like MJ(but he was a great singer and dancer THAT"S ALL!)

The difference is that Ronald Reagan was a former President. By tradition, law, and general respect for a former Commander in Chief we the people of the United States are obligated to pay for his internment ceremony. We are not however obligated to pay for any other citizen of the United States other than our Veterans or Public Servants killed in the line of duty.

Seems like LA needs to take a lesson from USDA. The USDA is in the business of promoting anything and everything agriculture. But they have a regulation and policy that we will help everyone but if you cost us extra money the bill will be in the mail.

icehog3 · 07-07-2009, 02:38 PM

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07-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#4
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07-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#9
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? According to CNN: Bratton said "We're not anticipating disorderly crowds," he said. "We're just anticipating very large crowds." Considering how some folks in LA react when they're happy (ie: Laker win), I think he smoked something illegal. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

07-07-2009, 01:20 PM	#10
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? A saying of one of the 11 comes to mind but I'll wait.

07-07-2009, 02:06 PM	#11
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: who's going to the Michael Jackson Memorial? I grew up with his music, from The Jackson 5 on. There was a cartoon series Sat. mornings. I thought "Thriller" was a great album and the MTV videos rocked. We were the same age. That said, he was already seriously weird at the time of "Thriller" and continued to get stranger. I was creeped out by him. He was a schizophrenic narcissist (separated from reality, in love with himself) and with enough money to get away with whatever he wanted and he got lost in it. He deserves NO honor or worship. May God have mercy on his soul.

07-07-2009, 02:21 PM	#12
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