The guy who wrote the below on the comments section should get a medal:
Michael Jackson was one of the best, if not the best, ambassadors the USA ever had. He made jingoistic, myopic insulated Americans tolerable to the world. Michael Jackson conducted himself with dignity, diplomacy, kindness, humility and respect as he traveled around the globe which I understand he did about eight times. Not one time have I ever heard that he acted as the entitled, pompous “ugly American”. Never caused an “international incident” if he and his entourage could not access a French boutique after it had closed. (Hermes, anyone?!) In fact, he would be the customer for whom they would gladly close the store. Michael was treated as a beloved Head of State wherever he went. People from all ages, cultures, religions, ethnicities and political persuasions gravitated to him because they saw a peaceful, kind, gentle soul who gave over $300 million to 39 charities, visited orphanages and the sick in hospitals, who cared for the well-being of children, loved animals and the environment. There is no one today that comes close to what Michael Jackson did for international relations for the last 25 plus years. People are motivated to learn English to understand him; inspired by him to make a difference in the world. Paul: Now, you see how foolish you look calling Michael Jackson out of his name?
Unfortunately, MJ's good deeds don't seem to resonate with some Americans including President Obama who seems to be monitoring his political blowback rather than making one timely, unqualified statement as to the great loss suffered on June 25, 2009. At this point, I don’t care to hear Obama’s thoughts on Michael Jackson. Who wants to hear another mealy-mouthed tribute to Michael? What I care about now is the president’s blatant disregard for these austere times by irresponsibly using taxpayers’ money on his personal hamburger run when he has at his disposal world-class chefs and a myriad of staff who could easily and less expensively satisfy his greasy yearnings. By the time you factor in his per hour salary, the presidential luxurious motorcade, secret service detail, medical staff, etc., (not to mention tying up traffic) the burgers cost the hardworking taxpayers about $800 each! Don’t get me started on his joyride to Copenhagen to appear before the Olympic Committee while he drags his feet on the BP Oil-Spill debacle.
