Full interview transcript here (PDF).
I don’t sense your angst. This looks more like a very short current events report.
Meh. What’s your point?
I personally sense no angst, but I do have to scratch my head in wonderment. Joe Jackson says he never beat his son, he just “Whipped him with a belt and a switch”. :rolleyes:
No wonder Jacko 1 is all fucked up. Yes, “whipping” your son with a piece of strong leather or a tree branch constitutes an ass beating even though you didn’t ball a fist and punch him in the nose.
These people are amazing.
Sam
Point is, The Gloved One evidently isn’t the only Jackson who has trouble connecting with reality. I wonder how far back it goes.
As to why I put this in the pit, I was expecting comments on the “gays don’t exist” angle and wanted to allow full expression. I’m feeling a bit disappointed at the moment.
Oh, he was also keeping company with Mystical the magician during the interview? What’s up with that?
Sam
Hmmm…maybe if I chose a thread title a bit more descriptive.
Thread title changed at OP’s request.
Lynn
For the Straight Dope
Well Joe is a lunatic, I don’t think anyone takes him seriously.
Thanks! Where do I send the chocolate? 
Sorry, I just read another bit about Joe today. Guess I should have read the link
Sam
To me! Send it to me.
“What do you mean, you don’t believe in homosexuality? It’s not like the Easter Bunny, your belief isn’t necessary.” - Lea DeLaria
I was whipped with switches and belts as a child. It’s not the same as beating, and I turned out to be well rounded and normal. :rolleyes:
So the dad is a wacko. Who was surprised?
And in other news: police raid Neverland based on more allegations of sexual abuse!