respect77;4095612 said:
I think PR wise Obama (or his team) saw the need to make that subtle hint on the allegations to try to balance between the different opinions about MJ. To say "OK, but we did not forget that either, just at this time we should focus on the positive".
Politicians will always be politicians. I do not put much trust in them, no matter on which political side they are. It's all about remaining popular for them, not to risk much PR wise - especially not for a controversial celebrity.
Thats right:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and Governor of California Governor: "Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity.
"Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe."
Gordon Brown, prime minister: "This is very sad news for the millions of Michael Jackson fans in Britain and around the world," the Prime Minister's spokesman said.
"The Prime Minister's thoughts are with Michael Jackson's family at this time."
David Cameron, leader of the Conservatives: "I know Michael Jackson's fans in Britain and across the world will be sad today.
"Despite the controversies, he was a legendary entertainer. Everyone will be thinking of his family, especially his children, at this time."
Have they got some sort of universal note for this kind of occasion that they rely on as to me they all say the same:scratch:
There were more same stuff but they did cover their backs with few smartly selected words.
Having said that, there were political people who expressed their grief without thinking whether it is politically correct thing to do:
The former president of South Korea Kim Dae-jung, who had met Mr. Jackson, said: “We lost a hero of the world.”
Imelda Marcos, former Philippine first lady: "Michael Jackson enriched our lives, made us happy," she said in a statement. "The accusations, the persecution caused him so much financial and mental anguish. He was vindicated in court, but the battle took his life. There is probably a lesson here for all of us."