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That's the problem with 24 hours news. After a while, it becomes hard to fill the day with true news so fluff pieces are needed to fill the time.

I can't stand CNN. I grew up on NBC, so I start my news watching on MSNBC but always gravitate to Fox News. Much better programming, IMO.

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Fox News is biased.

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You mean to tell me CNN isn't? All news is biased. There's no such thing as "Fair and Balanced". It's just a matter of which side you'd rather hear. I get tired of hearing how bad this country is and how evil/dumb our President is. The only downside I see to Fox is the religous overtones.

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My gripe with CNN is the new viewing format they've moved too, squeezing the picture to a quater of the monitor and having the weather, and some sort of holiday travel thing on the side along with the crawl at the bottom. Talk about too much. This should have been moved to CNN HLN not the main network.

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way to go Bob, distancing yourself from your beloved Ted Turner... after your post blasting Fox News recently I guess you felt it your "unbiased" duty to bag on CNN for a moment. transparent my friend, transparent...

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People, this is the 21st century!! To be knowlegable and up-to-date on currrent trends and issues is important, my 6 year-old grand daughter watches CNN when appropriate and loves it, and
also is very a intelligent little girl. I love CNN. And besides I was traveling the day the funeral aired. So I hope it's aired again.

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Oh stop hatin.....he was loved by many Im upset that I missed it.....if you recall the last time we lost a great entertainer it was Ray Charles and then Ronald Reagon passed and he was top billing. James Brown passes and Gerald Ford passes.....Im glad we were allowed to see James Brown respected at the Apollo.

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Hats off to CNN. It is about time a National new channel pays tribute to an African American. James Brown was one of Americans greatest. Thanks CNN

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Hats off to CNN. It is about time a National new channel pays tribute to an African American. James Brown was one of Americans greatest. I missed it, but I hope it will be again. Some people do not understand the message behind Mr. Brown music. There will always be some people who thinks biase. Great job CNN, Thanks
MBJ-P

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Hats off to CNN. It is about time a National new channel pays tribute to an African American. James Brown was one of Americans greatest. There will always be some biase thinking people. Some people do not understand the meanings behind the words in his music. Therefore, they cannot relate to Mr. Brown's music. Therefore, they do not know why CNN aired his funeral twice. I am sorry I missed it. I hope it come on again.
Thanks CNN, great job.
MBJ-P

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CNN can show whatever they want. It's up to you if you want to watch or not. If you choose not to, there's other people such as myself who will continue to tune in. I think CNN is very informative. As far as James Brown's funeral, I haven't seen yet, and would love to watch it once I get a chance. Stop being so negative, it's not going to get you anywhere.

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Just to let you know, the flag is still half mast, is that any coincidence for such a great American to be rewarded as such... and some say...Ahhh we half to see it again, maybe many more Americans should realize what sort of a stricken poverty born man should rise to such an enormous icon... what is it.. just some sort of magic? Ahhh.. how about such a pure spirit with unsurpassing faith in himself... I think the funeral should be aired once a year for the next 25 years and the flag be at half mast all the while the funeral is still going. Thanks be to God for such an enormous inspiration to America and all mankind to view and think what forces come and breed in such a free nation!!! Thanks for the blog time.

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Alot of people missed James Brown's funeral the first time, including myself. It was extraordinary, just like the man. He was more than a singer. If you listened to what Jesse and Al said, about how James brought black people up with his writing/singing "I'm Black And I'm Proud", in contrast to rappers in general now who recyle violence, called us niggers and ho's.... It was great on so many levels. Sorry you can't comprehend that.

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I'm glad they are showing James Brown on CNN again. I missed the first airing and am looking forward to watching the broadcast. That's the great thing about the cable network, they make their programing convenient to accomodate everyone's busy schedule. James Brown influenced generations of musicians of all nationalites and has impacted the Civil Rights and Human Rights movements. From the gut wrench vocals of Bruce Springsteen, the energy of Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones, the feet of Michael Jackson and M.C. Hammer, the blue eyed soul of Taylor Hicks and Michael McDonald, the quick wit of hip-hop lyricist Eminem to the Earth pop grooves of Justin Timberlake they have all borrowed from the original Hip-Hop master and Funk Soul innovator. When Marvin Gaye, John Lennon and Elvis passed away every radio station broke format to honor these legends. They are all icons and are engrained in popular music and culture. James Brwon deserves all these accolades and then some.

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You question (complain about) the airing of James Brown's funeral a second time by CNN and claim to write about pop culture full time?

I will not make the effort to educate and enlighten you as to who James Brown is or what he means to pop culture and why the airing of his funeral numerous times is not inappropriate.

I only urge that whoever pays you for your writings demand a refund. You are an imposter. Your head should be hanging in shame and embarrassment for displaying such a gross lack of knowledge about the topic you write about.

Either go to school and learn the basics of pop culture or find another job.

Freddy P. Knight
Los Angeles

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I was a big fan of Princess Diana's....I must have watched that funeral at least 3 times (on CNN). My husband was beginning to think I had serious issues! But after watching the Saddam hanging about 10 times, the James Brown funeral was certainly a change of pace. How many deceased people do you know change their outfits? That's a first! Just like he did during his many shows....what an entertainer!!! Even after his death. I would love a commemorative DVD.

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Is there anywhere on your site that I can pull up the James Brown Funeral and watch it on the internet?

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Go to www.youtube.com and in the search type in
James Brown Funeral
There are a few parts, if u search thru u may find someone with the hole thing.
Have they already aired it on tv again yet? Id like to see the whole thing instead of in parts.

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