Comments on: Rep. Rob Bishop says passage of clean energy bill will be as tragic as the death of Michael Jackson. http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:44:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: seslikent http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-3/#comment-5705811 seslikent Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:03:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5705811 Thank you.. <a href="http://www.bestsesli.com" rel="nofollow">Sesli Chat</a> <a href="http://www.bestsesli.com" rel="nofollow">Sesli Sohbet</a> <a href="http://www.seslikent.net" rel="nofollow">Sesli Chat</a> <a href="http://www.seslikent.net" rel="nofollow">Sesli Sohbet</a> <a href="http://www.seslikent.net" rel="nofollow">Sesli kent</a> <a href="http://www.bestsesli.com" rel="nofollow">SesliChat</a> <a href="http://www.bestsesli.com" rel="nofollow">SesliSohbet</a> Thank you..

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]]> By: youtube http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-3/#comment-5705631 youtube Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:08:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5705631 dooms day dooms day

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-3/#comment-5704165 Zooey Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:55:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5704165 <em>CageyCretin Says: Tempting... if I had all day to post I would consider it, but alas, my time is limited (haven't been to the Zoo in quite some time b/c of schedule -- and this computer's filter). Perhaps someday ..... Must go for now... June 26th, 2009 at 11:21 am</em> I look forward to seeing you back at the Zoo. Sorry so late, I had to drive to Portland. :) CageyCretin Says:

Tempting… if I had all day to post I would consider it, but alas, my time is limited (haven’t been to the Zoo in quite some time b/c of schedule — and this computer’s filter).

Perhaps someday ….. Must go for now…

June 26th, 2009 at 11:21 am

I look forward to seeing you back at the Zoo. Sorry so late, I had to drive to Portland. :)

]]> By: John Barringer http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-3/#comment-5703720 John Barringer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:16:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703720 Like I said, these people are freakin' idgetts! Like I said, these people are freakin’ idgetts!

]]> By: Uosdwis http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703707 Uosdwis Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:12:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703707 Everybody understands heart attacks, right? Let's apply the Earth situation to Michael Jackson. Nobody had much of a reason to think he was in trouble with his health (although that's going to come out now) and he ups and suddenly dies. The same can happen to the Earth. Seems fine now, the sun is shining, the birds are singing. Then we go over a cliff. If we wait, as Jacko did, until we have the heart attack, it's too late to do anything about it. But the American people have fallen into the "I have to see how bad it is firsthand" trap. Thus, we're doomed. Everybody understands heart attacks, right? Let’s apply the Earth situation to Michael Jackson. Nobody had much of a reason to think he was in trouble with his health (although that’s going to come out now) and he ups and suddenly dies. The same can happen to the Earth. Seems fine now, the sun is shining, the birds are singing. Then we go over a cliff. If we wait, as Jacko did, until we have the heart attack, it’s too late to do anything about it. But the American people have fallen into the “I have to see how bad it is firsthand” trap. Thus, we’re doomed.

]]> By: UCSBKitty http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703628 UCSBKitty Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:40:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703628 <em>FreeMarketLiberal Says: You Jim Jones Soros zombies should have a disclaimer on all your articles.. WARNING: The article you are reading contains radicle far left loon spin. You can find more on this matter here.. http://24ahead.com/s/thinkprogress</em> The knee-jerk reactionary mindless sheep is calling us all Jim Jones zombies...how ironic... FreeMarketLiberal Says:
You Jim Jones Soros zombies should have a disclaimer on all your articles..

WARNING: The article you are reading contains radicle far left loon spin. You can find more on this matter here..

http://24ahead.com/s/thinkprogress

The knee-jerk reactionary mindless sheep is calling us all Jim Jones zombies…how ironic…

]]> By: Game of Life http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703581 Game of Life Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703581 Gawd, will they ever stop the stupid. MJ was the <strong>greatest performer on earth</strong>, he will be deeply missed. He was first in so many fields and broke many records. RIP dear Michael. Gawd, will they ever stop the stupid.

MJ was the greatest performer on earth, he will be deeply missed.

He was first in so many fields and broke many records.

RIP dear Michael.

]]> By: backup http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703538 backup Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:07:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703538 I'm not a huge Michael Jackson fan. But, it's obvious that he was a fantastic performer. My only criticism (in addition to the weirdness with young boys) would be his drive to become Diana Ross. He was a great looking guy, with a better vibe, before he began the transformation (with all the cosmetic surgery) to look and act like the lead Supreme. I’m not a huge Michael Jackson fan. But, it’s obvious that he was a fantastic performer.

My only criticism (in addition to the weirdness with young boys) would be his drive to become Diana Ross.

He was a great looking guy, with a better vibe, before he began the transformation (with all the cosmetic surgery) to look and act like the lead Supreme.

]]> By: backup http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703529 backup Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:02:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703529 Ridiculous comparison. Here's a decent article that communicates the objections of skeptics: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25400914-7583,00.html The Australian Senate seems to be pausing to consider whether 'cap and trade' legislation is worth the cost: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/australia/2538688/Oz-carbon-trading-delayed-until-August Ridiculous comparison.

Here’s a decent article that communicates the objections of skeptics:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25400914-7583,00.html

The Australian Senate seems to be pausing to consider whether ‘cap and trade’ legislation is worth the cost:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/australia/2538688/Oz-carbon-trading-delayed-until-August

]]> By: lebowski http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703525 lebowski Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:58:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703525 Unfortunately, I think the right is beating us at direct action in terms of calling and influencing reps on the cap and trade bill. I write about it here, showing how they do it (and shamelessly reposting the contact info they provide to their readers...) http://blahgblog.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/direct-action-by-the-left-and-right-online/ Unfortunately, I think the right is beating us at direct action in terms of calling and influencing reps on the cap and trade bill. I write about it here, showing how they do it (and shamelessly reposting the contact info they provide to their readers…)

http://blahgblog.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/direct-action-by-the-left-and-right-online/

]]> By: DRxJ http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703516 DRxJ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:52:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703516 <em>CageyCretin Says: Ummmm. does that mean that when I die I will suffer for eternity with that nightmare about the giant badger, the tub of sour milk, and the blender?.....</em> One person's nightmare is another person's wet dream! But, I refuse to discuss my personal life... :-) CageyCretin Says:
Ummmm. does that mean that when I die I will suffer for eternity with that nightmare about the giant badger, the tub of sour milk, and the blender?…..

One person’s nightmare is another person’s wet dream!

But, I refuse to discuss my personal life…

:-)

]]> By: DRxJ http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703514 DRxJ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:51:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703514 One name: Freddie Mercury! The man's pipes WERE a musical instrument! One name:
Freddie Mercury!
The man’s pipes WERE a musical instrument!

]]> By: glogrrl http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703507 glogrrl Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:46:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703507 Bishop, Bachmann, Rushbo--the list goes on...all kings (or queens) of non-sequiters.....further proof that the logic gene is missing in all Rethuglicans. Bishop, Bachmann, Rushbo–the list goes on…all kings (or queens) of non-sequiters…..further proof that the logic gene is missing in all Rethuglicans.

]]> By: ralph the wonder locust http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703500 ralph the wonder locust Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:40:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703500 That's a good call on Diane Schuur, Tommy. That’s a good call on Diane Schuur, Tommy.

]]> By: ralph the wonder locust http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703497 ralph the wonder locust Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:38:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703497 Look, Tommy, you;re a musician; I'm not. So your understanding of music is more sophisticated than mine. I just look at it as less a technical thing than you do. That's probably understandable, since I have almost no knowledge of technique. But to me, whether it's MJ's punctuating screams or the percussive <em>huhs</em> of another departed musician, Warren Zevon, I find the range of "voice used as intsrument" wider than it seems you do. Not to mention the sheer musicality of singing a lyric in a way that sticks with the listener. Sure, MJ and Zevon weren't using their voices like Ella did, or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE0pwJ5PMDg" rel="nofollow">Minnie Riperton</a> but to my uneducated ear, it's all music. Still, I take your point. Look, Tommy, you;re a musician; I’m not. So your understanding of music is more sophisticated than mine.

I just look at it as less a technical thing than you do. That’s probably understandable, since I have almost no knowledge of technique. But to me, whether it’s MJ’s punctuating screams or the percussive huhs of another departed musician, Warren Zevon, I find the range of “voice used as intsrument” wider than it seems you do. Not to mention the sheer musicality of singing a lyric in a way that sticks with the listener.

Sure, MJ and Zevon weren’t using their voices like Ella did, or Minnie Riperton but to my uneducated ear, it’s all music.

Still, I take your point.

]]> By: Doodlebug Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703496 Doodlebug Shayne Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:38:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703496 David Lee Roth is a paramedic now. He's no Michael Jackson and I don't think Quincy Jones would agree with your assessment. I don't really know what Michael Jackson's abilities really were. I know he was too much of perfectionits to let outtakes be shown like Elvis did. If you're going to give Quincy Jones all the credit then you'd have to give him the blame for not encouraging MJ to push the envelope. David Lee Roth is a paramedic now. He’s no Michael Jackson and I don’t think Quincy Jones would agree with your assessment. I don’t really know what Michael Jackson’s abilities really were. I know he was too much of perfectionits to let outtakes be shown like Elvis did. If you’re going to give Quincy Jones all the credit then you’d have to give him the blame for not encouraging MJ to push the envelope.

]]> By: Bobwurst http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703493 Bobwurst Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:36:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703493 Celebrity deaths have the same impact on us as missing pretty blonde girls. They are tragedies for the friends and families, and perverted distractions for the rest of us. The few exceptions are when they transcend their fields. John Lennon was more than a talented singer/songwriter. Muhammad Ali is more than a boxer. Michael Jordan, when he dies, will be sobbed over, but he was nothing but a basketball player, and shoesalesman... Celebrity deaths have the same impact on us as missing pretty blonde girls. They are tragedies for the friends and families, and perverted distractions for the rest of us.

The few exceptions are when they transcend their fields. John Lennon was more than a talented singer/songwriter. Muhammad Ali is more than a boxer. Michael Jordan, when he dies, will be sobbed over, but he was nothing but a basketball player, and shoesalesman…

]]> By: dbadass http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703492 dbadass Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:57 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703492 can I recommend 75 more than once? Please. Just this one time... TheZoo often has a good friday night jam. Come post a tune that means something to you. Be sure to explain the meaning if you are comfortable doing so... can I recommend 75 more than once? Please. Just this one time…

TheZoo often has a good friday night jam. Come post a tune that means something to you. Be sure to explain the meaning if you are comfortable doing so…

]]> By: RantingTommy http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703489 RantingTommy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:34:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703489 Ever heard Diane Shuur? Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAE9Stw2vmU" rel="nofollow">Louisiana Sunday Afternoon</a> or <a href="http://mog.com/music/Diane_Schuur/Pure_Schuur/Nobody_Does_Me" rel="nofollow">Nobody Does Me</a> Ever heard Diane Shuur?

Check out Louisiana Sunday Afternoon or Nobody Does Me

]]> By: wiley http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/26/bishop-michaeljackson-death/comment-page-2/#comment-5703484 wiley Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:29:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=47853#comment-5703484 Patti Smith. Patti Smith.

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