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Joe Jackson -- I Won't Be There ... Much

Posted Aug 4th 2009 5:54PM by TMZ Staff

We just got a declaration from Joe Jackson, filed with the court, and Joe makes it clear -- he supported Michael Jackson's decision to make his wife Katherine the guardian of Michael's 3 kids .. and Joe makes it clear he will keep his distance.

Joe says in the declaration: "I have had a close family relationship with these grandchildren since their birth. I do visit the family residence from time to time and will continue to do so, however I will not be involved in raising the children."

Joe continues, "I understand that all decision-making authority regarding the children will rest with Katherine Jackson. Katherine Jackson is a wonderful caretaker and guardian, and has done an excellent job raising our children and other grandchildren."


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1. Hes done alright

Posted at 5:58PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Realist

2. Where's all the "firsts"..

Posted at 6:01PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Realist

3. balls

Posted at 6:01PM on Aug 4th 2009 by balls

4. Joe agrees that he has a personality of a pimp who used and abused MJ for $$$. He also agrees that he deserves to die rather than get the money. For once in his crappy life, he got it right.

Posted at 6:02PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Paparazzo@frog.cc

5. I don't believe any thing that bastard says.

Posted at 6:03PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Diane

6. Thats great Joe, that u are willing to keep ur distance it is best for the children that u do so and maybe gradually get involved with them.

Posted at 6:02PM on Aug 4th 2009 by MJ may you find peace in the next life that u werent able to find in this cruel world

7. It really doesnt matter anyway, both Katherine and Joe are old and wont live much longer anyway. Then, the next generation will raise those young ones. They will have a better chance at a normal life if thats what happens anyway. Sorry people, but thats just the cold hard facts .

Posted at 6:04PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Wanda

8. I agree,

Joe Jackson Old school dad. Still standing tall. The critics, what do most kids need today? Answer Joe Jackson. My dad is like that, 69 years old, hard as nails, ran his family like a general. I had six children, married 26 years ,love my wife and my kids. Why? because my pops taught me how to do, and made me do it.

Posted at 6:04PM on Aug 4th 2009 by boomp

9. Joe Jackson is an evil man and should have nothing to do with the upbringing of Michael's children if it had not been for his horrible comments to Michael when he was a kid maybe just maybe he would not have done everything that he did to his face. We don't want history repeating itself with Michael's beloved children. Leave these kids alone Joe!!!!

Posted at 6:09PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Margaret

10. So he doesn't live with Katherine? Are they divorced?

Posted at 8:02PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Christopher

11. Maybe good ole Joe is finally remembering everything he did to MJ, Maybe he knows now he will rot in hell...

Just give up ole man... just tell yourself its time to stop breathing.....

Posted at 6:06PM on Aug 4th 2009 by John

12. Do you think Dr Conrad Murray is a Scapegoat in this whole MJ case

Posted at 6:46PM on Aug 4th 2009 by William

13. poor joe.

Posted at 6:06PM on Aug 4th 2009 by live long mj

14. done like dinner...

Posted at 6:07PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Realist

15. This may in fact be the smartest thing this guy's ever said. I have no question.

Posted at 6:07PM on Aug 4th 2009 by Carolyn

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