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Reply #930 posted 07/07/09 5:45pm

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imma reach out and smck cnn's jeff Toobin and his remarks about Mike being a weirdo...
LOVE HARD.
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Reply #931 posted 07/07/09 5:45pm

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Was TJ (ie Tito Jr) the 6th pallbearer? He'd be the last one on the right.
[Edited 7/7/09 17:46pm]
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Reply #932 posted 07/07/09 5:47pm

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Rebelution said:




sure she would. look, what so many people in this 24+ page forum are conveniently forgetting are the trials of which mj spoke today. I suppose it's easy for some to forgive a person's sins once he or she passes on. I'm not one of those people. the man allowed webster, macauley culkin, and a host of other young boys in his bed. Is there nothing wrong with that?? as a father of three boys under 12, i say there is, and i wonder who among you wouldn't be "drudging up b.s. that people like Nancy Grace report on" to keep your children safe. If my beliefs mean I'm bound for Hell, then so be it. You can't look at one side of mj and not the other. Yes, even I have to pay heed to that concept. I have NEVER been a fan of mj, but today, i've had to tip my cap towards the sky. If i'm banned because of my beliefs, so be it, but thee who banish me should be willing to look at mj's mirror and see ALL the flaws as well as the talent.



People who judge Michael and compare him to normal people don't really know him. Often it is these people who throw the harshest criticisms at him. Michael was child like and very shy. He often preferred the company of children because they do not judge you or expect you to behave in a certain manner. He often said he did not wish to grow up and lived his natural adult life like that of a child so that he could relive the childhood that was taken away from him. Unfortunately greedy parents found that they could make millions off him by making up stories about his friendship with their children and a couple of them did. He paid out for the first case because he did not want to open up his privacy to the world, the second case went to trial and he was found not guilty of any of the charges against him. According the the US constitution he is an innocent man who is yet to be proven guilty in a court of law.

clapping clapping
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Reply #933 posted 07/07/09 5:50pm

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Well. I was pretty much bawl throughout the entire service. I thought it was well done, tasteful.

I really feel I have closure now.
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Reply #934 posted 07/07/09 5:50pm

midiscover

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Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?
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Reply #935 posted 07/07/09 5:55pm

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midiscover said:[quote]

Cinnamon234 said:





Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?


She just turned 60 in May! Those sistahs worked it out. They gave MJ a great send off looking so sharp and beautiful in their black. The brothers looked great too.
[Edited 7/7/09 17:58pm]
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Reply #936 posted 07/07/09 5:55pm

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brooksie said:

midiscover said:



Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?


59..IRC or maybe she just turned 60. Those sistahs worked it out. They gave MJ a great send off looking so sharp and beautiful in their black. The brothers looked great too.


59!?!?!? eek eek eek eek eek eek
She doesn't even look a day over 50!
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Reply #937 posted 07/07/09 6:01pm

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midiscover said:

Cinnamon234 said:





Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?

she's 59, she looks so good
"we make our heroes in America only to destroy them"
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Reply #938 posted 07/07/09 6:07pm

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midiscover said:

Cinnamon234 said:





Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?




That's Jackson class right there !!! Latoya should polish up daily ! Rebbie looks fantastic ...and Janet is killing them with the summer gloves and chic pencil skirt dress !
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Reply #939 posted 07/07/09 6:08pm

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pplrain said:




People who judge Michael and compare him to normal people don't really know him. Often it is these people who throw the harshest criticisms at him. Michael was child like and very shy. He often preferred the company of children because they do not judge you or expect you to behave in a certain manner. He often said he did not wish to grow up and lived his natural adult life like that of a child so that he could relive the childhood that was taken away from him. Unfortunately greedy parents found that they could make millions off him by making up stories about his friendship with their children and a couple of them did. He paid out for the first case because he did not want to open up his privacy to the world, the second case went to trial and he was found not guilty of any of the charges against him. According the the US constitution he is an innocent man who is yet to be proven guilty in a court of law.

clapping clapping


i have a feeling that the accusers will be exposed sooner rather than later. there are 'questions' and someone will finally have the initiative to really explore these accusations and the misconceptions behind them.
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Reply #940 posted 07/07/09 6:19pm

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ok what did mtv and bet do- did they broadcast it? its strange that cnn is still covering it but you turn to mtv and see- 16 eek and pregnant
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Reply #941 posted 07/07/09 6:21pm

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kev1n said:

SilverlakePhil said:

Some cool T-shirts, hats, belt buckles, etc. are available at the official Tour website :



thanx for the heads up. Just bought the 'ben' and the 'off the wall' shirts



I'm still trying to decide which ones I want. hmmm
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Reply #942 posted 07/07/09 6:21pm

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I just watched a few of the clips on the news.
Stevie...just wow. Also enjoyed John Mayer.
Does anyone know what the crowd outside the Staples Center ended up being when it was all said and done? On nbc they said the estimate was around 2,000 folks. Obviously much smaller than the LAPD had planned to control. I had a feeling it would be small, but has anyone heard any other estimates?
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Reply #943 posted 07/07/09 6:22pm

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blessings to his children. sad
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Reply #944 posted 07/07/09 6:24pm

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mcw00 said:

I just watched a few of the clips on the news.
Stevie...just wow. Also enjoyed John Mayer.
Does anyone know what the crowd outside the Staples Center ended up being when it was all said and done? On nbc they said the estimate was around 2,000 folks. Obviously much smaller than the LAPD had planned to control. I had a feeling it would be small, but has anyone heard any other estimates?



i maybe heard 50,000? maybe?
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Reply #945 posted 07/07/09 6:26pm

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I was puzzled by MSNBC having to explain what a repast is...I thought it was common in the US? They called it an African American tradition.

Don't white people have a repast after funerals?


lol Dunno, I ain't White. cool If so, I suspect it's mostly in the South or w/ Southerners. I watched on CNN, so I didn't hear an explanation. How did they explain it?



The reporter said she had to look up the word "repast". lol
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #946 posted 07/07/09 6:26pm

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Cinnamon234 said:





Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?


She turned 59 in May. nod

The Jackson Ladies... clapping I feel for ya, Dunk! comfort
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Reply #947 posted 07/07/09 6:27pm

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GirlBrother said:

I believe that Paris has single-handedly repaired Michael Jackson's legacy in the minds of many today.



It's kind of disgusting how the Jackson family exploited that girl.
Why in the world should she have to grieve in public like that?

To me, that just lends credence to the fact that the children would be in far better hands if they were outside of that whack job attention whore family.
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Reply #948 posted 07/07/09 6:27pm

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Those kids are gonna have a hard time of it. Hope they're protected, that's all I'm concerned with.
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Reply #949 posted 07/07/09 6:28pm

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Timmy84 said:

Those kids are gonna have a hard time of it. Hope they're protected, that's all I'm concerned with.


timmy they are surrounded by love- especially fro their grandmother- they will get thru this and do wonderful things in life
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Reply #950 posted 07/07/09 6:30pm

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Those kids will be more protected by living with the Jackson Family as opposed to Debbie or anyone else.
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Reply #951 posted 07/07/09 6:31pm

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babynoz said:

brooksie said:



lol Dunno, I ain't White. cool If so, I suspect it's mostly in the South or w/ Southerners. I watched on CNN, so I didn't hear an explanation. How did they explain it?



The reporter said she had to look up the word "repast". lol


Generally it's going to have a HUGE family/friends dinner after the service. People stand/sit around talk and eat. It usually involves some pot luck where friends and family bring prepared food the family in order to save them work.
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Reply #952 posted 07/07/09 6:32pm

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brooksie said:[quote]

midiscover said:

Cinnamon234 said:





Yessss! Work ladies!!!! clapping
How old is Rebbie?


She just turned 60 in May! Those sistahs worked it out. They gave MJ a great send off looking so sharp and beautiful in their black. The brothers looked great too.
[Edited 7/7/09 17:58pm]


I gotta agree, the Jacksons are a good looking bunch of folks.
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #953 posted 07/07/09 6:32pm

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i've just watched the memorial for the 2nd time, bawl its so touching....Jermaine actually pushed a tear out my eye while watching his performance of "Smile" again.
I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince.
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Reply #954 posted 07/07/09 6:33pm

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truefunksoldier said:

GirlBrother said:

I believe that Paris has single-handedly repaired Michael Jackson's legacy in the minds of many today.



It's kind of disgusting how the Jackson family exploited that girl.
Why in the world should she have to grieve in public like that?

To me, that just lends credence to the fact that the children would be in far better hands if they were outside of that whack job attention whore family.



how did they exploit her? she clearly wanted to talk. were they supposed to tell her "no, you can't speak at your own father's funeral"? confused
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Reply #955 posted 07/07/09 6:35pm

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truefunksoldier said:[quote]

GirlBrother said:

I believe that Paris has single-handedly repaired Michael Jackson's legacy in the minds of many today.


It's kind of disgusting how the Jackson family exploited that girl.
Why in the world should she have to grieve in public like that?

To me, that just lends credence to the fact that the children would be in far better hands if they were outside of that whack job attention whore family.


Exploited? Did you watch the same service I and most folks did? She WANTED to speak. She's not an infant and why should she and her brothers be excluded from celebrating their father's memory? I'm genuinely curious about this. Grieving is grieving and it's healthy to do so. Why should they be locked away from it? Given who their father was, it's absolutely unrealistic that they'd have 100% private grief.

You think Debbie Rowe would be better cuz she's so sane? I'm not gonna slam her, but why wasn't she there for HER kids?
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Reply #956 posted 07/07/09 6:37pm

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babynoz said:

brooksie said:



She just turned 60 in May! Those sistahs worked it out. They gave MJ a great send off looking so sharp and beautiful in their black. The brothers looked great too.
[Edited 7/7/09 17:58pm]


I gotta agree, the Jacksons are a good looking bunch of folks.


I was amazed at Marlon and how much he and MJ really do favor. I'd forgotten how much they looked alike.
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Reply #957 posted 07/07/09 6:39pm

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brooksie said:

babynoz said:




The reporter said she had to look up the word "repast". lol


Generally it's going to have a HUGE family/friends dinner after the service. People stand/sit around talk and eat. It usually involves some pot luck where friends and family bring prepared food the family in order to save them work.

i have never heard of that word before reading this thread...however, yes, white people do gather after the funeral to eat and talk and remember lol


also, forgive me if i am crazy, but why didnt i see mj's dad there?
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Reply #958 posted 07/07/09 6:39pm

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brooksie said:

babynoz said:




The reporter said she had to look up the word "repast". lol


Generally it's going to have a HUGE family/friends dinner after the service. People stand/sit around talk and eat. It usually involves some pot luck where friends and family bring prepared food the family in order to save them work.



I know. That's why I thought it was weird that she was explaining it to viewers as an African American tradition? eek I thought it was a common custom among all kinds of people.
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #959 posted 07/07/09 6:42pm

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nakedpianoplayer said:

brooksie said:



Generally it's going to have a HUGE family/friends dinner after the service. People stand/sit around talk and eat. It usually involves some pot luck where friends and family bring prepared food the family in order to save them work.

i have never heard of that word before reading this thread...however, yes, white people do gather after the funeral to eat and talk and remember lol


also, forgive me if i am crazy, but why didnt i see mj's dad there?


Joe was there, but the kids were sitting by Katherine. I couldn't see where he was seated. He had on the hat during the service. (no comment) He'd get up w/ the brothers and Janet to thank folks coming off stage.

Well, I'm glad you all have repasts. They can be wonderful times esp when you see relatives you don't see often. Good food too! cool
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