Is it just me, or does it seem as if there is entirely too much emphasis placed on the death of Michael Jackson? Two straight days where the NY local news
stations showed nothing but his death. As if nothing else happened. Yes, he was a popular entertainer- even I never cared for his music. But let's be
brutally honest--he was also a pedophile, child molester, prescription drug abuser, among a host of other problems that contributed to him deteriorating into
what can best be described as some sort of side-show freak. What I find sad is the relative lack of coverage afforded Ed McMahon's passing. Maybe he
wasn't a big "superstar," but, from all accounts he was down-to-earth, approachable, and friendly. He also fought for our country--in two wars!
As a Marine fighter pilot he flew over forty combat missions in WWII, and Korea. He might be remembered as a "second banana," but I'll take one
Ed McMahon over 1,000 Michael Jacksons anyday.
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Jim - I could not agree more.
I loved Ed McMahon and after decades of watching him, he was like a father/grandfather figure to me. A REAL hero too. A man's man - not too many left. I will miss him a lot. Rest in peace Ed. |
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I enjoyed watching Ed and Johnny. Never really watched the Tonight Show after Johnny left. Nothing against Jay Leno, but it just wasn't the same.
Unfortunately, probably all we will hear about this weekend is how great Obama is while he drives up the deficit like its a ferrari and is trying to turn our
country into a Socialist police state, a Supreme Court nominee that, so far as I can tell, has had more cases overturned than have stood, and what a tradegy it
is to lose a pedophile trainwreck. I agree with what Robert D Raiford said on the radio this morning, "Why is it that success in sports or entertainment
excuses an individual from following societies rules." (My paraphrasing)
Meanwhile, those who have fought and sacrificed for our independence are once again pushed to the back burner. Thank-you to our forefathers and armed forces for what they have given us and maintain for us. Thank-you God for this great country. Have a great Independence Day and be safe!! |
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