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Post by TheSantaBarbarian on Jun 25, 2009 23:34:50 GMT -5
There is a fine line between genius and insanity. I have a good friend who worked closely with Michael on Captain EO (for Disneyland). Tim said that he was very modest, soft spoken, and a true genius. The most talented person he had ever worked with.
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Post by XAsstCoach on Jun 26, 2009 3:00:42 GMT -5
Like to remember Jacko in his prime...80's. Brilliant work!
While I've thought less of him in recent years, I always respected the legacy he left in his music.
RIP Michael!
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Post by blob on Jun 26, 2009 10:57:48 GMT -5
..hell he had 50 years most would give their whole being to have. Uh.........No. Tremendously talented individual.......but obviously tragically flawed. The enduring image I have is of him dangling his baby off the balcony....how sad.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 26, 2009 11:52:13 GMT -5
Poor Farrah. It should've been her turn in the spotlight but Michael stole her thunder. Even in VT, Michael gets 3 pages while Farrah is stuck at 1.
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Post by ladeda on Jun 26, 2009 11:55:48 GMT -5
Breaking News:Possible drug overdose (Demerol) according to TMZ.com
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Post by chipNdink on Jun 26, 2009 12:32:25 GMT -5
Funny how you all judge people. A Republican governors body of work is NOTHING after he has an affair..even if it is consensual and with another legal aged woman.. What can we say? The SC Governor just never could moonwalk as well as MJ. So sorry we haven't been eulogizing Sanford, I didn't even know he died.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 15:30:02 GMT -5
I feel sorry for Sanford, too, if that means anything. People are flawed; a little compassion goes a long ways.
And, by the way, Jackson was acquitted. I know that's a technicality for Bill and his, shall we say, peculiar worldview, but it bears emphasis here.
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Post by holidayhusker on Jun 26, 2009 16:59:02 GMT -5
I don't feel sorry for Sanford . We all have to live with the choices we make and we do. I feel very sorry for his wife however.
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Post by holidayhusker on Jun 26, 2009 17:02:19 GMT -5
I feel sorry for Sanford, too, if that means anything. People are flawed; a little compassion goes a long ways. And, by the way, Jackson was acquitted. I know that's a technicality for Bill and his, shall we say, peculiar worldview, but it bears emphasis here. It was always difficult to get a handle on the child molestation case do to the greed factor . If the victim of Jacksons would just have wanted justice and not 20 million dollars it might have had more validity. No doubt that Michael Jackson was strange and made very inappropriate choices at times but was he guilty?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 17:22:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't call the accuser a victim. Jackson was acquitted.
As for Sanford, it's OK to hold people responsible for their choices and still show them compassion. Right?
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Post by holidayhusker on Jun 26, 2009 17:48:24 GMT -5
Well...what would you think if instead of Sanford it was your wife. Would you feel compassion?
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Post by nittanylionvb on Jun 26, 2009 18:24:12 GMT -5
I wouldn't call the accuser a victim. Jackson was acquitted. Just as I am sure you think that Nicole Simpson was not a victim of OJ Simpson because he was acquitted in the criminal trial. Always more important to be politically correct than to use critical thinking skills.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 20:16:40 GMT -5
Right, nittany. So everyone who is _accused_ of a crime is now guilty of that crime, because OJ got off? Or do you have some specific information about the Jackson case that you'd like to share with us? Nicole was obviously a victim, regardless of the trial. She didn't murder herself. Jackson's accuser? It's entirely possible he wasn't a victim at all -- whether there was a trial or not.
Not politically correct, btw. Just legally (and logically) correct.
holiday, I don't understand your comment. Would I feel compassion for my wife if she cheated on me? Don't you think that's a poor example? I mean, there's obviously going to be a multitude of other emotions involved, not the least of which being an admiration of her good sense.
I obviously don't know much of anything about the Sanfords -- or the Spitzers, Edwards, Ensigns, Clintons, etc. Since that's the case, seems as if compassion is as good a reaction as being overly judgmental. Love is complicated. Just ask nittany.
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Post by bunnywailer on Jun 26, 2009 20:29:00 GMT -5
You dipsticks need to take your bickering to another thread. This one is about Michael Jackson passing away.
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Post by holidayhusker on Jun 26, 2009 20:30:43 GMT -5
Right, nittany. So everyone who is _accused_ of a crime is now guilty of that crime, because OJ got off? Or do you have some specific information about the Jackson case that you'd like to share with us? Not politically correct, btw. Just legally (and logically) correct. holiday, I don't understand your comment. Would I feel compassion for my wife if she cheated on me? Don't you think that's a poor example? I mean, there's obviously going to be a multitude of other emotions involved, not the least of which being an admiration of her good sense. I obviously don't know much of anything about the Sanfords -- or the Spitzers, Edwards, Ensigns, Clintons, etc. Since that's the case, seems as if compassion is as good a reaction as being overly judgmental. Love is complicated. Just ask nittany. You were feeling sorry for Sanford. I assume you were referring to him and not her...correct? Love is complicated. That is what separates us from the rutting humping animals Ruff. I asked you an honest question. If it was you that made the committment and it was your wife who cheated....would you feel compassion toward her? I think its a very fair question.
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