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A slodiers thought on Micheal Jackson.

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I whole heartly agree with this soldier. Micheal Jackson and other entertainers fit this mold.

I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on
Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an
entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent
millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villian to many
people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and I
respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my
rant.

Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses
their minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the
country was to ENTERTAIN people, the Amercian people find the need to
flock to a memorial in Hollywood, and even Congress sees the need to
hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?

Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden
he's a freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades?
What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All
those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war,
still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the
United States of America. Where is their moment of silence? Where are
the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them
because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier
dies, there are more people saying "good riddence," and "thank God for
IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the sacrifice of
GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and
instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop Icon?"

I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN
CONGRESS for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for
every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need to
PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American
people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom
that WE,
those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided
for them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have
been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never
make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit
songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and
tears so that people can enjoy what they have.

Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember
these five words the next time you think of someone
who is serving in the military;


"So that others may live..."


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Tam

Well-known member
Jul 9 2009 2:36 PM EDT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Rejects Michael Jackson Resolution'I don't think it's necessary,' Pelosi says.
By Gil Kaufman

During the Michael Jackson memorial on Tuesday, Democratic Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas proudly proclaimed her support for House Resolution 600 in praise of the King of Pop, even holding up a copy of her proposal honoring the singer for his humanitarian efforts during a lengthy, loving speech about the singer.

A number of Republicans in the House — most notoriously New York Representative Peter King — were quick to shoot down the effort and on Wednesday, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined the chorus. While she said she would allow fellow House members to express their sorrow over the pop icon's passing, Pelosi stated emphatically that she didn't think a resolution was necessary.

According to a transcript of her weekly press conference provided by her office, when asked at a news conference if she would support the resolution, Pelosi said, "Michael Jackson was a great, great performer ... [there's] lots of sadness there for many reasons."

She went on to say there is plenty of "opportunity on the floor of the House to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish. I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution." She added that a resolution would open up Jackson's life to "contrary views that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," seemingly referring to the more sordid elements of Jackson's life, including two allegations of child molestation and allegations that he abused prescription medication.

The non-binding resolution proposed by Jackson Lee — who noted during her speech on Tuesday that Jackson was acquitted on criminal charges of sexual molestation of a child in 2005 — would have been a symbolic gesture from lawmakers with no legal or political implications. Pelosi's spokesperson said the House Speaker was not available at press time for further comment and a spokesperson for Jackson Lee could not be reached for comment.
 

backhoeboogie

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Tam, I hate that you posted that. It puts me in a position of thinking Pelosi actually made the right choice - for once anyway. It hurts to think of such things.
 

alice

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This soldier did not offend me...God love and bless him.

Sheila Jackson Lee...I think the world of her...but this time she blew it!

Alice
 

Tam

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backhoeboogie said:
Tam, I hate that you posted that. It puts me in a position of thinking Pelosi actually made the right choice - for once anyway. It hurts to think of such things.

Well I have to admit I can't believe I agree with her either but I do give her credit for this refusal. And this is going to blow your mind but she said something else I agreed with today. When asked about another stimulus bill like Biden was talking about, she said she didn't think it was time for another stimulus bill until they knew the effect of the first one. SO mark it on the wall I agree with Pelosi on two issues. When hell freezes over comes to mind so I now expect it will be very cold tomorrow. But there is a silver lining, there is no need for Cap and Trade as we don't have to worry about Global Warming for another 50 years. :wink:
 

alice

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leanin' H said:
Holy smoke! I agree with Alice AND Nancy Pelosi! :shock: I think I've hauled too much hay today! :lol:

Grab a beer and take some aspirin. You'll get over it... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Alice
 

alice

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leanin' H said:
Advil yes but I'm beer free! Come on out and help me haul hay tomorrow! I'll buy ya a tall Iced Tea! :wink:

If you were right around the corner I'd take you up on that. I love that iced tea, too.

Alice
 

MsSage

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She did right on these two accounts. Not ashamed or scared to admit it. :D I give credit where credit is due.

Hail even a blind hog finds an acorn once in awhile....... :wink:
 

kolanuraven

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Faster horses said:
I had the the same thought about Nancy Pelosi myself, but I wasn't
going to admit it to anyone...I agreed with her not once, but twice...


See...and the world didn't come to an end....chickens didn't roost at mid day or nothing of the sort!!!!! :wink: :wink: :wink:
 

Tam

Well-known member
kolanuraven said:
Faster horses said:
I had the the same thought about Nancy Pelosi myself, but I wasn't
going to admit it to anyone...I agreed with her not once, but twice...


See...and the world didn't come to an end....chickens didn't roost at mid day or nothing of the sort!!!!! :wink: :wink: :wink:

No but I'm not sure he*l didn't freeze over as it is cold here today for July. Can't help but wonder how cold it would be if it wasn't for that darn Global Warming. :wink:
 
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