Utterly amazed at the robots out there lamenting the demise of Michael Jackson. The guy hasn't done squat for two decades really, and on top of that, descended into freakdom and as an added bonus, was a child molester. And here I thought the "Jesus Juice" was reserved for 12-year olds who "shared" Jacko's bed. And really, why are people saying "rest in piece" when he'll be resting in pieces, if anything? And no, this isn't bitterness over not having Jacko in my death pool for 2009 (though I did have Farah Fawcett)...the NBA had a fast and furious day yesterday, starting with Shaquille O'Neal getting dealt overnight to the Cleveland Cavaliers, then turning to Vince Carter getting dealt to the Orlando Magic - ostensibly to replace free agent Hedo Turkoglu - and then finishing with the draft. As everybody expected, Blake Griffin went first overall to the place nobody wants to go, the LA Clippers, and after that, it was nothing predictable. The Toronto Raptors took DeMar DeRozan at #9, and sounds like quite the talent. As usual, Raptors fans no doubt figure the team got it wrong...good news for the Toronto Blue Jays: Shaun Marcum looks on track to return in late August...A-Rod's 563rd career homer last night ties him with Reggie Jackson in 11th overall. After a 4 of 40 skid, A-Rod has gone a much better 5 of 15...Brazil downed South Africa 1-0 in their Confederations Cup semi-final, and will move on to face the U.S. in Sunday's final. I was very happy to get down on Brazil at -1 -124 on that one with the fine folks at Pinnacle...the NHL draft goes tonight, and barring a miracle, it'll be a far more tame affair than yesterday's NBA version. That said, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be moving Tomas Kaberle after a significant offer popped up yesterday. Who goes first, John Tavares or Victor Hedman?...the final weekend of interleague play goes this weekend around the Majors. Attractive: the Subway Series in New York, the Battle of Chicago, Toronto hosting Philly. Not so much: KC at Pittsburgh...have a great Friday.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Utterly amazed at the robots out there lamenting the demise of Michael Jackson. The guy hasn't done squat for two decades really, and on top of that, descended into freakdom and as an added bonus, was a child molester. And here I thought the "Jesus Juice" was reserved for 12-year olds who "shared" Jacko's bed. And really, why are people saying "rest in piece" when he'll be resting in pieces, if anything? And no, this isn't bitterness over not having Jacko in my death pool for 2009 (though I did have Farah Fawcett)...the NBA had a fast and furious day yesterday, starting with Shaquille O'Neal getting dealt overnight to the Cleveland Cavaliers, then turning to Vince Carter getting dealt to the Orlando Magic - ostensibly to replace free agent Hedo Turkoglu - and then finishing with the draft. As everybody expected, Blake Griffin went first overall to the place nobody wants to go, the LA Clippers, and after that, it was nothing predictable. The Toronto Raptors took DeMar DeRozan at #9, and sounds like quite the talent. As usual, Raptors fans no doubt figure the team got it wrong...good news for the Toronto Blue Jays: Shaun Marcum looks on track to return in late August...A-Rod's 563rd career homer last night ties him with Reggie Jackson in 11th overall. After a 4 of 40 skid, A-Rod has gone a much better 5 of 15...Brazil downed South Africa 1-0 in their Confederations Cup semi-final, and will move on to face the U.S. in Sunday's final. I was very happy to get down on Brazil at -1 -124 on that one with the fine folks at Pinnacle...the NHL draft goes tonight, and barring a miracle, it'll be a far more tame affair than yesterday's NBA version. That said, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be moving Tomas Kaberle after a significant offer popped up yesterday. Who goes first, John Tavares or Victor Hedman?...the final weekend of interleague play goes this weekend around the Majors. Attractive: the Subway Series in New York, the Battle of Chicago, Toronto hosting Philly. Not so much: KC at Pittsburgh...have a great Friday.
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Not done squat for 20 years? Check! He did come out with Invincible this decade, and History a few years before that, but his best stuff is definitively 15-20 years old now.
A freak? Check! Petty much as odd as they come, and had a psychologist evaluation that he was a regressed 10 year old.
Child molester? Well, there was allegation that he was, and he went to trial for it where he was acquitted on all accounts, so lets find someone else to pick on. Considering how you've reacted to allegations against A-rod before he was caught, I would think you would be on the side of "innocent until proven guilty" on this one. I guess not.
I'll give you the two first ones though, but no need to mix pure allegations with facts.
I think the muted response from Raptors fans is telling: they can't really complain about this one. The Raptors picked an athlete with real explosiveness at a position of need around where he was projected to go. Whether he works out or doesn't as always is a coin flip, of course, but the thinking behind the pick is completely sound.
It's a little disconcerting that in a year where the Raptors desperately need toughness that Derozan has compared himself to Wince Carturd. However, at least he compared himself favourably to Wince.
Calling that an "allegation" is a huge, HUGE reach. And unlike A-Rod, there's a lot more than supposition here and has been for years.
After all, he did admit to sharing a bed with kids. That isn't in and of itself proof, but you mix in that he had an "adult alarm" in his room and you can be pretty sure he's doing something untoward.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-05-23-jackson-maid_x.htm
Let's not forget that "acquitted" doesn't mean "innocent". OJ Simpson, anyone?
lets also consider that innocent people don't pay a family $20 million to go away.
I think someeone is in hell as we speak screaming "my face is melting, my face is melting"
I can't believe someone in here would defend MJ.
If you wanna mourn cuz you liked the music then cool. Only an idiot would mourn the actual man and unfortunately there is alot of idiots out there.
I think people should be judged by what they do and not by what they accomplished.
Wimbledon update:
Right now:
Ana Ivanovic is pumping her fist.
Right now:
Jelena Jankovic is crying and calling for a trainer.
I think I've seen these movies before.
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