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Sharpton Tweets During Jackson Burial

Reverend's thumbs stay busy during historic ceremony

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(Newser) – The burial of Michael Jackson was a somber, private moment—and Rev. Al Sharpton made sure all 10,286 of his Twitter follows knew it, E! Online reports. During the ceremony, Sharpton chatted with MJ's friends and tweeted: "We are all discussing his battles. This is a real moment for those who witnessed what he"—whoops, those pesky character limits. Sharpton went on: "What MJ went through was so unfair, yet he succeeded..."

Sharpton included himself in the tweets: "I just spoke at the conclusion of tributes. Glady knight sang her heart out. Now we prepare to lay him top rest.” A few minutes later: "MICHAEL JACKSON HAS BEENb LAID TO REST."

Rev. Al Sharpton arrives at the funeral reception for singer Michael Jackson at a restaurant in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009.
Rev. Al Sharpton arrives at the funeral reception for singer Michael Jackson at a restaurant in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
The Reverend Al Sharpton waits for his car, July 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills after attending the Michael Jackson memorial in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
The Reverend Al Sharpton waits for his car, July 7, 2009 in Beverly Hills after attending the Michael Jackson memorial in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rev. Al Sharpton is seen leaving at the conclusion of Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009.
Rev. Al Sharpton is seen leaving at the conclusion of Michael Jackson's funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday Sept. 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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gabo
Sep 4, 09 2:42 PM CDT
Is this the end of the story? Please? Reply
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Sep 4, 09 2:52 PM CDT
So? Reply
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Sep 4, 09 2:59 PM CDT
Self Important Bozo! Reply
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WHAT!?
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carbonated_turtle
Sep 4, 09 3:01 PM CDT
Classy, Al. Reeeeeaaaaal Classy. Why is it taking everyone to realize how unbelievably idiotic Twitter is? Reply
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