HELL YES!!!!!
If we work together we can get those lil'bastards back on the E.S. List before the end of February!!!
Stay safe; stay armed; lock & load.
Posted on 02/07/2003 2:24:18 PM PST by Valkster
I hear they make a dandy mock pheasant under glass!
One of the questions they often answer is whether or not jury duty is going to be a hardship for each juror. If it is they will more than likely be excused, as the pressure will prohibit them from concentrating on the case. And I think I'll stop right here because I'm betting you can read my mind!
No, we would just look at the facts and stop listening to your words.
1. Common sense ought to be sufficient to protect children from Jacko. How hard is it to turn down his invitation for sleepovers? 2. Sex-related cases are among the hardest to prove in courts, especially with the child as the only witness and no circumstantial evidence of molestation. There is little chance they would have been able to convict him on criminal charges (ie beyond a reasonable doubt); however, they would have likely made the much lower burden of a civil case, and thus money was all that was ever at stake. Not to mention they probably figured (correctly) that all but Jackson's stalwarts would say settlement as an admission of guilt, and that his career could really only go downhill as a result (although the crap albums he's put out lately certainly had a central role). Even if you are independently wealthy, and the money wasn't your primary motivation for the suit initially, 25 million is more than most people's dignity is worth these days, it seems.
I agree. But felony stupid isn't nearly as criminal as felony child sexual abuse.
I think you're right as far as your assessment of the situation. I remain convinced the guy is a sick wacko. Even if he *doesn't* and never *did* molest any child, he is sick for having these little "sleepovers" in his attempt to remain a child forever. Stunted emotional development seems to be pretty synonymous with mental illness.
She filed a number of complaints to Admin about me. I was suspended once and threatened with banning. In all fairness I had been rather sharp with a few othe5r people too, but the suspension was from Sungirl's abuse report. I decided to basically ignore her and came back with a new screen name and have really tried to be nice.
But enough is enough. We all know Sungirl is a disruptive person here. She has lied so often I lost track. She is combative and looks for fights. Then she hits the abuse button on those who fall for her bait. She TRIES to bait people and then cries foul when they respond. She also hijacks many threads with her animal rights extremism.
I think we would all agree she contributes nothing of value to this forum. Read her posts. Other than the fights her posts are pure fluff. I honestly believe her to be a sheep in wolf's clothing ie: a liberal posing as a conservative. Her conservative posts sound phony.
I have repeatedly asked the admin to ban her or suspend her for her troublemaking. I never get a response. I also know others have filed abuse reports on her.
I am posting this because I think it is time to get this out in the open. I am asking Admin to explain why she is seemingly untouchable. I do not wish to start a fight here. I just want to know what the deal is.
Many times I am tempted to respond to Sungirl's posts. But risking getting abuse reports filed is not worth it to me. I know many others feel the same way about her. Since she contributes nothing of value why is she allowed to stay? I am ping JimRob and Admin on this as I have nothing to hide. If they choose to delete it that is their choice. I hope they answer instead. God bless.
HELL YES!!!!!
If we work together we can get those lil'bastards back on the E.S. List before the end of February!!!
Stay safe; stay armed; lock & load.
The fact that famous celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor stand up for Jackson is completely irrelevant. Entertainers in general have a well-deserved bad reputation when it comes to matters of common sense and morals. The wisdom of the carnies I call it.
Why would other parents allow their kids to sleep over? Why do religious leaders stand up for criminal politicians(Clintons, Kennedys, et.al.)? Celebrity is like a drug, a drug which clouds the minds and morals of the celebrated, and of those who would rub elbows with them.
Is MJ a good father? It takes a man to be a father. Watch the interview. He is not a man. As a matter of fact, he sounds like a deranged child. Besides, a good father does not purposely choose to bring a child into the world without a mother.
A grown man also does not entice young boys to sleep in his room. This behavior has red flags all over it, and the fact that he refuses to see the impropriety of this behavior only reinforces the appearance of devious, or at least highly risky goings on.
My fatherly instincts tell me that MJ is someone not to trust with children, if not because of a history of molestations, at least because it is obvious to anyone who is not purposely obtuse that he is mentally ill, and very much so. As to the idea that his payoff does not imply guilt, If I were wrongly accused of such a thing I would fight to my last breath to clear my name. Settle? Never.
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