New Postage Stamp?

[Cameroi]

i'd rather not see humans on stamps or money at all.
scenes of nature and technology harmoniously integrated with each other yes,
human faces, no.

i really don't even like pictures that are primarily of humans.
pictures that have humans in them, going about what they would normally be doing to give scale and focus to other, natural and man made objects in them, yes, especially pictures of landscapes or interiors that contain neither the color red, nor anything resembling the private passenger automobile, great.

i don't know if he belongs among people who are honored this way, or deserve to be.
well most who are aren't those i feel would deserve to be anyway.

ghandi, dr king, and einstien are about the only kinds of faces and names really deserve this sort of thing anyway. but i really wish, people who make those kinds of decisions, whatever glacial momentum of protocall they base them one, wouldn't.

i'd really so much rather see pictures of mountains and trains winding through forests on the sides of mountains, and really strange, odd, creative looking buildings, not that austentation greek revival crap, and little furry creatures. both in general, and on things like money, if we absolutely must have money and it really has to have anyone's picture on it, and postage stamps, at all.

I mean this in a purely non-judgmental and tolerant way, even if it doesn't come off that way - I've read a bunch of your posts and I just really have to ask: you've taken your share of mind-altering drugs over the years, yes? Again, not judging. Just curious.

actually no. i tried a few back in the 70s and found, to me, they only interfere rather then contribute anything to my perspectives and insights. never developed any particular fondness for them. and haven't recreationally consumed any neurotropic substances, (unless you want to count coffee and chocklet) for a good deal more then 20 years. (and like i said, even when i did try a few, i was never really able to get into it. i loved the layed back and creative atmosphere of the 70s and late 60s, which to me, i think of as america's golden age. but no, sorry, for me, the actual consumption of such substances i never really got all that much into. at all.)

[Pepe Dominguez]

actually no. i tried a few back in the 70s and found, to me, they only interfere rather then contribute anything to my perspectives and insights. never developed any particular fondness for them. and haven't recreationally consumed any neurotropic substances, (unless you want to count coffee and chocklet) for a good deal more then 20 years. (and like i said, even when i did try a few, i was never really able to get into it. i loved the layed back and creative atmosphere of the 70s and late 60s, which to me, i think of as america's golden age. but no, sorry, for me, the actual consumption of such substances i never really got all that much into. at all.)

Fair enough. Thanks for the reply. You've got something of an idiosyncratic style, that's all.

[Deschenek]

P.S. was that tasteless Michael Jackson joke necessary?

Yes?[/quote]

Yes.[/quote]
Yup.[/quote]

My, My, My the sad state of the world where they cant even respect dead guys.

Note: that might or might not be half sarcastic.

[Brogavia]

P.S. was that tasteless Michael Jackson joke necessary?

Yes?

Yes.[/quote]
Yup.[/quote]

My, My, My the sad state of the world where they cant even respect dead guys.

Note: that might or might not be half sarcastic.[/quote]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.

He cured poverty and hunger in Africa.

Okay, no. But he tried. Doesn't that count for something?

[Saint Clair Island]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.

He cured poverty and hunger in Africa.

Okay, no. But he tried. Doesn't that count for something?

Actually, he's been secretly manipulating world affairs so that, after his death, a Satanist cult will cause the destruction of Omaha, NE, sparking a US-Belgium war that ends with a nuclear exchange causing the destruction of many of the world's major cities and the rise of an influential, charismatic philosopher-king who will lead the people of the unified world government to greatness and found the scientific institute that, three hundred years later, will develop a form of interstellar travel. Among many other things.

At least, that's what this pamphlet I have here says.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.

He cured poverty and hunger in Africa.

Okay, no. But he tried. Doesn't that count for something?

Actually, he's been secretly manipulating world affairs so that, after his death, a Satanist cult will cause the destruction of Omaha, NE, sparking a US-Belgium war that ends with a nuclear exchange causing the destruction of many of the world's major cities and the rise of an influential, charismatic philosopher-king who will lead the people of the unified world government to greatness and found the scientific institute that, three hundred years later, will develop a form of interstellar travel. Among many other things.

At least, that's what this pamphlet I have here says.

Then he definitely deserves some form of recognition.

[Greed and Death]

Actually, he's been secretly manipulating world affairs so that, after his death, a Satanist cult will cause the destruction of Omaha, NE, sparking a US-Belgium war that ends with a nuclear exchange causing the destruction of many of the world's major cities and the rise of an influential, charismatic philosopher-king who will lead the people of the unified world government to greatness and found the scientific institute that, three hundred years later, will develop a form of interstellar travel. Among many other things.

At least, that's what this pamphlet I have here says.

Then he definitely deserves some form of recognition.

So like Protocols of the elders of Zion got for the Jews?
Just for African Americans.

[Hairless Kitten II]

The corpse is still warm, but they are already exploiting him.

[Gun Manufacturers]

Al Sharpton is calling for a new postage stamp:

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-sharpton-jackson-stamp,0,2019426.story

LOS ANGELES-- Reverend Al Sharpton is using his Sunday appearance at The First A.M.E. Church in South Los Angeles to call for a U.S. Postage stamp honoring Michael Jackson, as well as national day of mourning.

Sharpton faces a steep challenge in getting the stamp approved, as commemorative stamps cannot even be considered until 5 years after the subject's death, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

The only exception to the rule is for deceased U.S. Presidents, who have traditionally been honored with a stamp released on their birthdays, following date of death.

Releasing a commemorative stamp could be a financial boon for the Postal Service as Michael Jackson memorabilia has reportedly been selling in high volumes and in some cases for significantly higher prices after the music icon's passing.

The 1993 commemorative stamp for Elvis Presley became the best-selling U.S. stamp to date with 124.1 million stamps sold, according to figures released by the USPS. Many of the units sold were reportedly kept as souvenirs, rather than used as postage.

Sharpton has been working closely with Joe Jackson and the Jackson family to help plan memorial services and handle other issues left after the unexpected death of Michael Jackson.

During Sunday's sermon he called for nationwide "love vigils" for Michael Jackson on Tuesday, the same day a public memorial will be held at Staples Center.

He urged people to gather in schools, community centers and churches to honor Jackson.

I was going to just sit by and wait for someone to make the joke, but I really can't help myself:

This will finally allow little boys to lick Michael Jackson.

*spanks self*

Bad Galloism! Bad!

What do you all think? Should there be a stamp for Jacko?

Nowadays stamps are self adhesive, and require no licking.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

The corpse is still warm, but they are already exploiting him.

Oh, I'm sure the corpse has reached room temperature by now.

[Der Teutoniker]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.

I disagree. I think everyone should give him the respect he deserves as a probable paedophile, and a dangerously reckless parent. Remember all the respect Brittany got when she drove with her baby in her lap. That's dangerous, but she didn't dangle her baby out a window.

Michael Jackson was a terrible person. And I think he made terrible music.

[Saint Clair Island]

He cured poverty and hunger in Africa.

Okay, no. But he tried. Doesn't that count for something?

Actually, he's been secretly manipulating world affairs so that, after his death, a Satanist cult will cause the destruction of Omaha, NE, sparking a US-Belgium war that ends with a nuclear exchange causing the destruction of many of the world's major cities and the rise of an influential, charismatic philosopher-king who will lead the people of the unified world government to greatness and found the scientific institute that, three hundred years later, will develop a form of interstellar travel. Among many other things.

At least, that's what this pamphlet I have here says.

Then he definitely deserves some form of recognition.

No! The whole Jackson Plan would be ruined if people knew it was happening!

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Actually, he's been secretly manipulating world affairs so that, after his death, a Satanist cult will cause the destruction of Omaha, NE, sparking a US-Belgium war that ends with a nuclear exchange causing the destruction of many of the world's major cities and the rise of an influential, charismatic philosopher-king who will lead the people of the unified world government to greatness and found the scientific institute that, three hundred years later, will develop a form of interstellar travel. Among many other things.

At least, that's what this pamphlet I have here says.

Then he definitely deserves some form of recognition.

No! The whole Jackson Plan would be ruined if people knew it was happening!

Then it's a weak plan. Unlike mine which everyone knows about and nobody can stop.

[Saint Clair Island]

Then he definitely deserves some form of recognition.

No! The whole Jackson Plan would be ruined if people knew it was happening!

Then it's a weak plan. Unlike mine which everyone knows about and nobody can stop.

Hey, any plan that involves the destruction of a major city is probably a weak plan. Unless it's funny.

[Grays Harbor]

I am pretty sure there are dozens, if not hundreds, of other folk much more deserving of postal recognition than michael jackson.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

No! The whole Jackson Plan would be ruined if people knew it was happening!

Then it's a weak plan. Unlike mine which everyone knows about and nobody can stop.

Hey, any plan that involves the destruction of a major city is probably a weak plan. Unless it's funny.

*Re-examines plans to level Chicago by converting Lake Michigan into pudding and creating a pudding tsunami*

I think I'm good.

[UNIverseVERSE]

Fine. Jackson is dead and, with the electronic age, the gloriously inneffecient Post Office is dying. Let's throw more money into the bottomless pit.

Until you work out a way to email physical objects, post will survive.

Vaguely on topic, we just got new stamps over here in the UK. Illustrated by Dave McKean, with accompanying stories by Neil Gaiman. Great move by the Royal Mail.

[Hairless Kitten II]

I don't understand all that attention for singers, actors and similar ones.

They are just people with some skill. I'm rather sure I can do at least 100 things better than M. Jackson.
And no, I'm not complaining that those stuff doesn't get any attention. In fact, I truly wish that I'll never be famous. It's one big pest to be famous.

I never, never understood the fan addiction for celebs. Some give them godly attributes, just because they are actor or something, for heaven sake they are just rephrasing sentences they didn't create by themselves, everyone can be an actor. And singing isn't that difficult too. Everybody, yes everybody can learn it.

[Deschenek]

P.S. was that tasteless Michael Jackson joke necessary?

Yes?

Yes.

Yup.[/quote]

My, My, My the sad state of the world where they cant even respect dead guys.

Note: that might or might not be half sarcastic.[/quote]

Why should we respect him? What has he really done? Walked backwards? Made a music video about zombies? None of those are worthy of the respect people give him.[/quote]

Notice the note about half being sarcastic "pointing at"