Comments on: No Words Today

By: Alif

Alif — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:58:54 +0000

@Patty Anne:
Someone posted this on the internet as a relief from the flu.
Buy a bunch of diff dark-green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale; a large package of chicken broth and cloves of garlic. Add water, and mix together in a large pot. Heat.

Supposedly, this brings fast relief.

By: karenab

karenab — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:16:36 +0000

@Vittoria:
I havent got kids, but I dont think you have to be a parent to feel the same way you do – hurting children, old people and animals are the worst crime in the world – absolutely sickening.
I have never been able to understand how people can excuse MJ’s behaviour just because he was a celebrity, and say oh he’s never grown up, he just loves children, he loves having them around. HELLO !!! Think of all the scout masters, swim teachers etc who put themselves around children deliberately. Apply MJ’s behaviour to your next door neighbour, that nice accountant with the cool kids games, who has a houseful of young boys calling round, who has been accused once already of child abuse but who hasnt changed his behaviour – would you let your children within 100 miles? Wouldnt you say theres something funny going on? Let ALONE the fact that a 40 year old man has admitted publicly that he thinks that sleeping in the same bed as 10 year old boys is acceptable, normal behaviour – truly terrifying, isnt it!
I am sad that his life ended up the way it did – a hugely talented young man who gave so much pleasure to so many. But I cant forget or forgive what he did. JMO.

By: Vittoria

Vittoria — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:44:59 +0000

@backalleyknees: I know. It broke my heart when I first read it back in 2004. I really wanted to believe that he was a victim of extortion, which does happen to celebrities or others with money. I was a huge fan like so many. He was innovative and cool and could dance in a way that a white girl like me could only dream about. After that, there was just no way that I could continue to believe that point of view any longer. Maybe I'm extra sensitive in a way that only a parent can be. If you haven't had kids you cannot imagine the lioness that comes out in you and hurting kids is the absolute worst. Previously a total pacifist, I do believe I could kill someobdy who hurt my girl. There is no sicker crime than hurting defenseless children and animals. That said, my heart does break for MJ in that I think his dad was a twisted dirtbag who whored out his kids....hmmmm reminds me of somebody else. However he got that way, he was that way and there is no excuse for perpetuating child abuse. Full stop. No excuse at all. @karenab:

By: karenab

karenab — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:07:49 +0000

@Vittoria:
I read that at the time, and it was absolutely sickening. I could never get past it, really – his music never sounded the same to me. At least ‘his’ children now stand a chance of having a more normal life, and are safe.
JMO, obviously!

By: backalleyknees

backalleyknees — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:46:19 +0000

@Vittoria: I remember when it came out, but tonight was the first time reading it. What a damning article and indeed, extremely sick.

By: Crazyhell

Crazyhell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:09:56 +0000

@Vittoria: I have read that article also. He was a very sick and twisted individual.

By: Ms Agatha

Ms Agatha — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:35:34 +0000

@harikari girl:
Wow…. completely (already) forgot about him…… how sad how fast we forget …

By: harikari girl

harikari girl — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:18:36 +0000

@Ms Agatha: Or Carradine.

By: Ms Agatha

Ms Agatha — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:13:57 +0000

@harikari girl:
If you count McMahon …. than it’s 3 …

By: Vittoria

Vittoria — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:04:49 +0000

We’re going to have to agree to disagree on this one. Ever since I read a really disturbing piece in Vanity Fair several years back, I have loathed MJ. He is a twisted pice of caca and I for one am glad no more little boys can be harmed ever again. I’m not that bright, but my intuition is generally pretty strong. I had feelings of sadness for how depraved he had become, but however he got there……he was there with his Jesus juice.

Here is the link to the piece int the VF archive. Read it for yourself.

http://www.vanityfair.com/fame/features/2004/03/orth200403