President Obama finally speaks on Michael Jackson
U.S President BARACK OBAMA has finally paid tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON, revealing he "grew up" on the King of Pop’s music.
While many expected Obama to issue a statement following Jackson’s sudden death last week, he instead chose to send the superstar’s family a private letter of condolence.
A week on, Obama has finally spoken out, insisting Jackson will "go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers".
He added, "I grew up on his music. I still have all his stuff on my iPod.”
Many fans of Michael Jackson have criticized the President for not acknowledging the King of Pops death earlier.
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Thomas mbu's comment says
On July 2, 2009 at 11:26 pmObama is a president not a comon man in the street that people will expect him speack fast on Jackson death.
Just the message of condolence to the family was ok.Let people in the street stop to criticized, if the give them the charge that Obama has they will not be able to go out.
Thanks.
Thomas mbu's comment says
On July 3, 2009 at 9:38 amObama is a president not a comon man in the street that people will expect him speack fast on Jackson death.
Just the message of condolence to the family was ok.Let people in the street stop to criticized, if the give them the charge that Obama has they will not be able to go out.
Thanks.
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!
lolno's comment says
On July 6, 2009 at 1:40 amWhen Elvis died, Jimmy Carter issued a statement the day after–right when everyone else was finding out about it.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=7969
Why did it take Obama so long? It’s not like he personally writes this sort of stuff. Someone else does. As a black man I personally feel that Obama is ashamed of who he really is. Or at least half of him.
tmston22's comment says
On July 6, 2009 at 7:35 amthese are retarded comments!!! 1st off the country wasnt as F@%K up when carter was president, people did not have blackberries, cellphones, laptops, and dat stupid a$$ twitter!!!
2nd of all i love the old mike,(pre dangerous), i am black, proud of mikes music, sadden by his emotional issues that lead to his drug abuse & cry 4 help, but i’m ashmed of the way it manifested as micheal trying to b as white as possible to b accepted! sorry no matter how white a minority, especialy black, acts you are always a nigga!!
Waheeda Fatima frm Aligarh , INDIA's comment says
On February 12, 2010 at 8:05 amWe , the fans of Mj expected Obama 2 issue statement on Mj’s death …Mj’s death not only loss of US musician ..but its a loss of the grestest musicians of all times…
we r disapponted not only frm US president but Presidents of All The Countries & all the celebrities around the world to pay tribute to LEGEND ,MJ..
though it was written that Obama sent private letter of condolence to Mj’s family ..but Mj deserved much more ….
Michael jackson Incomparable Talents & Creativity Influenced Muzic , Dance & Culture For Decadess….His Love Of Soul , Rhythm , Blues, Rock & Roll , all performed wth his Innovative & Unique Styleee CAPTURED THE HEARTS & IMAGINATIONS OF GENERATIONS OF HIS FANS….
Mj’s Legacy of exuberant optimism & undeniable talent will LIVE FOREVER & EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR….
I LOVE MJ & I WILL LOVE HIM FOREVER ….