Comments on: Rep. King on Jackson: 'There's nothing good about this guy'

By: marshall

marshall — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:50:05 +0000

waoouh, what a comment. i don't think its appropriate at this particular time when family and friends still mourn the legend that passed away.
but i do agree that the media EXAGGERATED WITH MJ DEATH COVERAGE...

By: Gregg

Gregg — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:59 +0000

I agree 100%. I am glad that he had the courage to speak the truth.

By: shawn

shawn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:54 +0000

Growing up (before the accusations) republicans never liked michael jackson. They never liked the thought of a black man being the biggest popstar in the world. (They still don't).

By: ER

ER — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:50 +0000

I may not have liked Michael Jackson or his recent music, but I'm a lot more offended by Rep. King. King makes Jackson look like a saint! This guy is still in congress? This speaks very poorly of his district.

By: MarionN

MarionN — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:40 +0000

WOW....
I'm speechless! Is this lawmaker so desperate that he is trying to score points, talking bad about a dead person? How much lower can he go,
considering that there are millions of people worldwide mourning?
Hope that Karma comes around and bites him!!!!!

By: Howie

Howie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:40 +0000

Some folks said the same thing about him. What a loser – and to think he's be REelected repeatedly....

By: JJ -ATLANTA/ TORONTO

JJ -ATLANTA/ TORONTO — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:37 +0000

This congressman must be defeated .. Micheal Jackson was never convicted of any wrong doing ....
Some shameles parents were just trying to extort money from him.
Please show some respect the man is dead...

By: Kenneth Bargers

Kenneth Bargers — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:26 +0000

This is an appauling statement from a public official representing his constituent of New York. This is one more example of his ignorance or miscalculation of the public sentiment at large – yet amazingly his fellow citizens elected him multiple terms. Does his district continue to be proud or ashamed?

By: Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:20 +0000

I like this guy.

By: David Jenkins

David Jenkins — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:17 +0000

More of the Republican plan to woo black voters. Hahahaha!

By: TONY NY

TONY NY — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:11 +0000

What a jerk this guy is he has always been jerk and in my book will never stop being one just another disgruntled republican thug.

By: vlpzul

vlpzul — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:05 +0000

Amen!! It's about time someone called it like it is.

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:58 +0000

Why does people harp on allegations? Michael was never convicted of any wrong doing. He was a rich naive target for many people. In the U.S. we have a innocent until proven guilty!

By: Crappy

Crappy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:55 +0000

Lighten up dude. Sounds to me like you're covering for some skeletons you have in your closet. Diddled a few kids of your own? There's nothing like right-wing hypocrisy, especially when many of these 'conservatives' have plenty to hide themselves – stop telling people how to live their lives, and fix your own.

By: Bread and Circuses

Bread and Circuses — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:51 +0000

Thank god we have another item for the sheep of both parties to comment on, lest they pay attention to the activites of our government.

Then again, my sentiment will be lost in the sea of invective hurled by partisans of all sides

By: cessieabe2

cessieabe2 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:51 +0000

Is this guy serious?

By: mattS

mattS — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:38 +0000

not everyone wants to read about the senseless dieing of soldiers. some people want to remember the ones that they went through childhood watching and listening to...admiring their individuality and accomplishments that no one else has ever been able to touch. How can a man shout out on something that was never proven. Innocent until proven guilty.

By: Rumsfeld

Rumsfeld — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:37 +0000

I would agree that the media has gone overboard with MJ coverage. However, I don't think Rep. King should be slinging comments such as "pervert" either. Your opinion is best kept in silence when commenting about the dead.

By: Tom May

Tom May — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:26 +0000

AMEN!!! Brother. The media is so self indulgent. They run this country, not you and me.

By: Liz Hood

Liz Hood — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:26 +0000

Bravo, Rep. King! Thank you for having the courage to say what so few would. Our country has become one of "worshippers" of their celebrities rather than worshippers of God. Continue to stand strong!

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:08 +0000

I could not agree more. What has this country come to when someone of such a dubious chartacter is held up as an Icon?

By: Hobart

Hobart — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:07 +0000

In the imortal words of Ken Starr, "Those charges were litigated. He won." (paraphrasing)

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:06 +0000

Finally someone who has the guts to tell it like it is. Thank you!!!

By: No Incumbents 2010

No Incumbents 2010 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:58 +0000

With his statement about MJ, Peter King has disgraced himself and his district by showing that he has no respect for black people. MJ was never convicted of any charges. There were a lot of people who lied as part of a shakedown of MJ. Peter King needs to resign and give someone else a chance to serve.

By: Steve D

Steve D — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:55 +0000

Rep King, like GOPers in general these days, "Party of No", is simply out of touch with reality. MJ with global fame and noted by Guinness as the most giving of all entertainers, has done more for the world than King will ever do. Why doesn't he take his own advice and speak about something he thinks is important vs slamming MJ.

By: eolufemi

eolufemi — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:21 +0000

The false indignation is annoying. I applaud the media for recognizing an icon's passing. I expect the media to recognize Bush when he dies and that guy is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands, the destruction of our economy, and destabilizing the entire middle east.

By: Steve C - Atlanta, GA

Steve C - Atlanta, GA — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:18 +0000

Dude....if you don't like it....don't watch!!!!

By: jaygoldstein

jaygoldstein — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:13 +0000

Jackson was acquitted, you idiot, by a court of law....your comments smell of racism ("kind of danced")

Try concentrating on some of the real problems this nation potentially has... like not endorsing Republican idiots like Sara Palin. I think she could do more damage to this countrys attitude than Michael Jackson! Have fun running for the senate.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:04 +0000

I do not need you to speak for me or MJ..

MJ was found INNOCENT!

Someone shut him up!

By: al collins

al collins — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:01 +0000

definitely right on.

By: Joe Anoka, Minn.

Joe Anoka, Minn. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:52 +0000

The truth hurts, but it will set you free.

By: Chuck Paisley

Chuck Paisley — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:37 +0000

You are right on some levels but he did give the world some interesting sounds and dancing moves if that is important. Note however that you can't say this about a Black in the USA - only if he were White. "Politically correct" is lopsided in favor of only the minority side of the issue and this is not American.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:33 +0000

We do need people like Michael Jackson, but unfortunately it is rare to find people like him who attempt to give of themselves and their talent because of people like you who will only subject them to ridicule and extreme scrutiny without baring any factual information. How do you know he was a pedifile? What did you see? Yeh I know you want the focus to be on politics and wars. What do we learn about that, more about hate and corruption and that is FACTUAL!

By: Bob Charles

Bob Charles — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:33 +0000

Mr. King has forgotten that in this great country a man is innocent until proven guilty. Michael Jackson was aquitted of all charges. Perhaps this country should investigate Mr. King's background. That could bring up quite a few stories I would imagine.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Peter King? Who's that...

The news will report on what people want to know about and at current it's Michael Jackson. You yourself Pete are outspoken with the harsh comments riding on the skirts of Michael's coffin stirring up stool to get your name out there for personal gain...

By: ramtruck2500

ramtruck2500 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:46:08 +0000

WOW what does he know no one else knows??? Obviously if he were a republican evangelical it would all be swept under the carpet just like Sanford! Oh ya he was'nt white either!!! These people need ot just go away!

By: ronvan

ronvan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:45:51 +0000

The senator is correct about MJ's "other side". This bad side will always be a part of MJ's history. I too am getting a little tired of the coverage. With that said, you cannot forget what Michael Jackson did to influence millions with his musical genius, and creativity. For me, I will always remember him through his videos & music. They ARE some of the greatest of all times!

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:45:43 +0000

Finally somebody said it

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:45:03 +0000

Innocent until proven guilty? Someone needs to tell Peter King that the "pervert" Michael Jackson was acquitted by a jury of his peers, and remind him that in America that means he's innocent.

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:45:03 +0000

All day coverage?...It's either Michael Jackson or Governor Sanford.
I'll take the talent over the Republican hypocrisy anyday.
...and Peter King, perhaps he should concentrate on ending the troop deaths by reversing the devastating policies of his President Bush.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:56 +0000

You are an idiot man. We know our servicemen and women are dying overseas. We all know that and yes we all care and want this war to end, but for you to say we don't need Micheal Jackson is a slap in the face. Stop looking for instant fame Mr King and take a chill pill.

By: Vic of New York

Vic of New York — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:50 +0000

Dear Mr. King,

I'm no Jackson fan, but your comments are the the kind of Right-Wing psycho talk that juxtaposes you kind at the opposite end of the spectrum – but just as bad if not worse – than the behaviors you claim to revile.

John Dean calls it "Conservatives without Compassion". I call it the right wing Nazi Cabaret of extremist repression oriented doctrine.

No Thanks! If faced with picking between the "worst of the worst" - I'll take Jackson over your ilk hands down.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:37 +0000

While I agree 100% with Mr. Peter King about the amount of news coverage dedicated to Michael Jackson (I'm already sick of it to be honest and I was a fan back in the 90's) let us not forget that it was never proven in a court of law that he molested anyone. One of my coworwerks' son was killed in Iraq last year and it wasn't even mentioned anywhere, it is true that we do not give credit to the ones that rightfully deserve it.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:34 +0000

I agreed with him totally. I'm so sick of hearing about Michael Jackson. When is it going to end?

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:31 +0000

Michael Jackson was found not guilty of the charges, Mr. King, in case you are unaware of the facts.

By: Jack in Denver

Jack in Denver — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:13 +0000

It must be a very cold day, I agree with a republican.

By: Art

Art — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:07 +0000

this guy has some issues. he is correct that men and women who serve our country deserve our respect but that has nothing to do with Michael Jackson. Mr. King seems like a pervert himself who is still in the closet and though he is saying vile things, he is entitled to his opinion.

By: Don Knottz

Don Knottz — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:04 +0000

Everyone that comes with a message of peace is met with hatred and anger in this world. As a politician I'm sure you're a great person. Shut Up and respect the dead. Michael is and was a symbol of peace and some people just don't understand or can't comprehend a pure soul. R.I.P MJ

By: Maryann Rose

Maryann Rose — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:01 +0000

Jackson was ACQUITTED.

Does this "lawmaker" not believe in our laws?

By: bellyBean

bellyBean — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:43:55 +0000

If anyone would know a pervert – it's a Republican but in this case he's wrong! Michael Jackson was acquited of all charges and although Peter King would like to continue to slander Michael Jackson in death, the truth is Michael Jackson attained more love, wealth and fame from his fans than Peter King will ever attain with the pathetic attempt to steal the spotlight away from a wonderful human being that was Michael Jackson.