Jackson's Father: Lax Beating Schedule Caused Problems

GARY, Ind. (DPI) - Joe Jackson, father of pop star Michael Jackson, today accepted some of the responsibility for his son's circumstances, saying the King of Pop's issues would not be experiencing such a multitude of problems if he'd beaten more of the weirdness out of his son at an earlier age. "It's my fault, really," said the elder Jackson. "If I had only taken time out from the regular daily beating schedule to add in a few ass-whippings for his being such a strange little boy, I could have probably smacked this bizarre behavior right out of him." He pointed to an instance at the onset of his son's puberty where problems could have been nipped in the bud. "One day Michael started inquiring about the opposite sex," said Joe Jackson. "Knowing girls would distract him from rehearsals, I beat the idea out of him. In reality, though, I should have just beaten in the concept that girls would be okay once he was 18 and the band was established." Jackson remained philosophical about his son, noting that parents can try to smack their children onto the right path, but once the offspring go out on their own, parents are powerless to show they care beyond the occasional head slap during the holidays.

(Reported by Davejames)


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Bush Ads Attacks Dems for Supporting Jackson

WASHINGTON (DPI) - A new series of George W. Bush re-election campaign ads criticize Democrats for supporting singer Michael Jackson and child molestation. "President Bush is opposed to child molestation. Democrats are attacking the president," says the voiceover in one of the spots, which began airing today. "Clearly, the Democrats favor child molestation and want to take your children away from you and give them to Michael Jackson. Call your congressman and tell him to oppose the Democrats' efforts to make your children Michael Jackson's sex toys."

(Reported by Slick Sharkey)


Inmates Say Jackson Arrival Will Be a Thriller

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (DPI) - With Michael Jackson facing the possibility of eight years for each felony count levied against him, inmates in California's state correctional facilities can't believe their luck. "Last year's talent show was such a dud," said armed robber Enrique Mu˜oz, "Same old lifers putting mops on their heads and doing the same old Celine Dion songs, and of course, all that Eminem. [Jackson] could really add some polish." Others are less focused on Jackson's talent and more interested in what he might bring to prison social life. "When that Playboy with LaToya came out all those years ago, I used to imagine what it would be like to have her in here," said gang member Anthony Concord. "And if you take a look, Michael looks just like LaToya if she had some reconstructive facial surgery for burn scars. He'll be real popular. Best of all, I heard his nose pops right off."

(Reported by Davejames)


Jackson: Prostitution Bust Proves Innocence

LAS VEGAS (DPI) - After posting $3 million bail following his arrest in Santa Barbara, Calif., pop star Michael Jackson returned to Las Vegas, where he was later arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution. Jackson said that should prove to the world that he is innocent of child-molestation charges. Clark County Sheriff Harrison Langford confirmed Jackson's most recent arrest and disclosed details. "We caught Jackson right on the strip with the aid of an undercover officer in front of the Golden Nugget Casino," said Langford. "He was heard saying very loudly that he, quote, wanted some hot tail and wanted it now from a real woman and not some little kid. In fact, he said it so loud that we didn't need our hidden microphone to hear it in our van across the street." A spokesperson for Jackson confirmed that the singer is indeed a heterosexual with no bizarre desires or fetishes.

(Reported by Danny Gallagher and Jeff Rabinowitz)