DISQUS

The Moderate Voice: Michael Jackson, The Myth of the Sacrificial King

  • ordinarysparrow · 5 months ago
    fits so perfect it is almost eerie. . .
  • JSpencer · 5 months ago
    When Elvis and Michael were in their prime, they were so good as to be magical, but nothing lasts forever eh? Nature creates many things of wonder and beauty, but change seems to be the only constant. Some of those changes follow an arc that is graceful and fading, others are tragic in their fall, and are hard to understand. Thanks to Elvis, Michael, and others who shared their talent and genius with us when they were at their best, when they were kings... before they succombed to mortal failings.
  • newtothis · 5 months ago
    He was a stone child. Another example of how fame and fortune can't buy happiness.
  • JSpencer · 5 months ago
    Wouldn't it be great if reading comprehension was a necessary requirement for operating a keyboard?
  • archangel · 5 months ago
    to nomadx9

    Sorry, but cant allow you to curse the innocent commenters here. With respect, your thoughts certainly belong to you, but they do not belong here. If in doubt, read the rules of engagement for commenters at this site. The gateway to the policies and rules of the site is at the top of the page.

    Thanks.

    dr.e
    Assistant Editor, The Moderate Voice
  • archangel · 5 months ago
    Newtothis, you are ace-accurate. Stone child indeed

    JSpencer, your dry wit always makes me smile

    Ordinary sparrow; I wonder sometimes about what we are supposed to learn in this ongoing rondo of self-destruction helped along by abject adulation that does not allow notice of the person trying to flee a locked and burning house. So many sparrow... Janis, Anne Sexton, Jimmy Dean, Marilyn, going way back.

    dr.e
  • nathanpollack · 5 months ago
    Ah, Corona, and the grandchild of Elvis, the child of Michael, who shall he be? And can we save him? It would be a sign we all together are more humane and sane than we have been.