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Stupid Cops and the Stupid People That Hate Cops
There's currently a lot of controversy as to whether or not the sheriff should release the 911 call. I guess they claim to be still investigating, which is probably true. But at some point, that call should be released. And, if that puts the neighbor in danger of some kind of revenge, oh well. Maybe next time people will think twice before dialing 911 for a non-emergency. In other officers breaking up loud party news: In La Mesa, an officer hurt her leg while trying to arrest a guy during a fight at a complex that had a party. She went there because of a noise complaint. The party goers AGAIN didn't want to answer police questions, and apparently one or two wanted to fight the officers. Tasers were shot. Arrests were made. And again, you have to be left wondering...why people don't just follow the directions of the police.— July 8, 2009 4:26 p.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
Speaking of having balls....something occured to me. And after all, this was a Michael Jackson thread. Apparently, my favorite basketball player, Magic Johnson, has commented extensively on Jackson and how much of an influence Jackson was. So...I'm wondering...did Magic learn to be a "ball handler" from Jacko? It's a shame to knock Colin Powell because he worked in an administration you aren't happy with. After all, I think he was a way more important piece of the Presidential puzzle, than Clinton having ONE BLACK he associated with (Vernon Jordan), an attorney (who he spent more time playing golf with). Bush also had Condolezzzzzzza Rice (I wonder if she puts the extra "k's" in America the way you do). I think Oprah has done a thousand times more charitable things than Jacko the wacko did. Regarding Bill Cosby, you really got to get your facts straight. He didn't "make a career mocking his own people." As a kid, I listened to the albums of his my parents had (all from the late 60s, early 70s). He talks about his childhood, his parents, his brother Russell, go-karts, ice cream, revenge, and all kinds of topics. Rarely did race come up, or knocking "his own people." And his show was a good thing for African-Americans. It showed a regular family (albeit one that wore a lot of goofy sweaters), involved in regular situations. So, how can you find fault with Cosby when he gets on people of his own race? He has said he wants them to take care of their kids, not listen to rap music that degrades women, etc. I'm guessing, even though he's a hardcore jazz lover, he wouldn't mind hip-hop if the lyrics weren't questionable, and if he wasn't hearing 13-year-old kids reciting them as they walk home from school (as he mentioned once in a speech). I'm guessing Cosby also isn't a fan of heavy metal, but he rarely speaks on it, because teenage boys that are listening to it aren't quoting lyrics that are obscene. Sure, Cosby can be preachy. Comedians (Eddie Murphy being one) have talked about him calling them and asking that they curb their blue language. And they make fun of him for it. But as someone that is ranked one of the best stand-up comedians, and is now one of the older black entertainers...I think he's earned the right to spout off his opinions on issues.— July 8, 2009 3:54 p.m.
Two Athletes Shot to Death -- Steve McNair and Alexis Arguello
Maybe this is in bad taste, but didn't Steve McNair like to employ the Run & Shoot offense?— July 8, 2009 3:37 p.m.
The Michael Jackson Funeral
Well Ponzi, yes and no. It certainly was harder for the ugly musicians. I remember reading a story about how the record label didn't want Christopher Cross (Sailing, Arthurs Theme) on the cover of the album, because he was overweight and not the most attractive. And I'm sure with the musicians being seen, that played a part. But just a small part. Obviously, Jackson had great production in his video (I mean, homeboy hired John Landis, a filmmaker, for cryin' out loud). But...I doubt Jackson was THE FIRST artist to do videos that weren't just bands like the Pyschadelic Furs and Duran Duran standing their with hairspray and guitars they're pretending to strum. I seem to recall other videos before Jackson, that had stories that showed more than just the band performing.— July 8, 2009 3:34 p.m.
Dream Senses, New York Minute
Using The Who regarding sight is a bit odd. After all, they write songs about blind people that can still, somehow, see the pinball machine.— July 8, 2009 3:30 p.m.
The Michael Jackson Funeral
Really? That's interesting to know. I just kept hearing...over and over...that Jackson was the "first black artist" to get a video played on MTV. I sort of took it with a grain of salt, because he really wasn't "breaking down" any barriers. It's similar to when Halle Berry won an Oscar and claimed to be opening the doors for African-Americans. I found that comment bizarre, as many African-Americans had been nominated well before she had. And back during a time when there really were obstacles they had to face.— July 8, 2009 10:11 a.m.
The Good 'Ole Days
Well, anti...for someone that doesn't seem fond of generalizations, you don't mind throwing them out there. I'm guessing I've met a lot more men and women than you over the years, going to various parties each week. And I meet some men and some women, that have nothing to say. And lots of men and women, that have interesting things to say. I know you've mentioned on-line dating before. Maybe you're picking the wrong people, or just aren't inspiring the dialog (I doubt the latter, as you usually have interesting things to say) The man I played racquetball with that had "zero patience" in email exchanges, came after his weeks of emails, with the woman not saying anything of interest. They'd want to drone on about their cat, dead aunt, or why the car was making some funny noise. To him, these were things that weren't interesting. Just as she probably wouldn't have been interested in the boring stories he told me about his sons military career. Yet he often told interesting stories as well. It all depends on how the other party draws them out. Now, did that mean he wasn't looking to get "laid as quickly as possible"? I'm sure you're right in that regard, but I'm guessing it makes him no different than most guys in the history of dating. You women all love Travolta in a movie like Grease, but really, look at his character. He gets Sandy to the drive-in, gives her his ring, and immediately tries to "score". Not to mention, this friend also told me that about 98% of the women that do online dating, either lie about their weight or they show a picture of them that is 10 years old and 25 pounds lighter.— July 8, 2009 10:07 a.m.
Conspiracy Theories
Spliff, I already told you...it wasn't the box cutters alone that the hijackers could've used. It could be a threat that if ANY PASSENGER tries to stop them, they have bombs placed around the plane that they'll activate. That would be enough to keep passengers from trying to get involved in a beat down with a guy that's looking forward to his virgins in heaven.— July 8, 2009 9:29 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
I hate to sound like I'm "sticking up" for spliff, but I don't think he's ever blamed racism on anything associated with his life, rickey. So you can't go there. He talks about America and racism, not his day-to-day life.— July 8, 2009 1:33 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
I'll just comment on your last paragraph (as I don't know much about George Washington and whether or not he was a child molestor. And, I didn't realize that was even him on the dollar bill...I thought it was Barbara Bush). I don't think Farrah Fawcett "f***ed" her way into Hollywood. I believe she was going to college in Texas, and spotted by someone and started doing advertisements, which lead to bigger things. And, she's hardly "loved" by America. People supported her because she bravely fought cancer (and at a relatively young age). America seems to be loving Jackson, as well. Have you turned on the news today? But...that being said, the reason Jackson gets harped on so much, is because he settled with a family for molesting a kid. One kid (Corey Feldman) said that Jackson showed him naked pictures of people (this is not only a crime, it's something child molestors do). He had given some children alcohol (remember the "Jesus Juice" episodes?), and he admitted in an interview that he lets all kinds of kids sleep with him, and that shouldn't be considered weird because he "loves" them. Those reasons are enough, for Americcca to find him strange (and I haven't even started on that thing he had on his face called a nose)— July 7, 2009 4:36 p.m.