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Photos: Rep. Peter King and Michael Jackson/AP Photos

Posted: Monday, 06 July 2009 9:07PM

NY Congressman Blasts Michael Jackson as 'Pervert'

NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York congressman who is considering a Senate run posted a YouTube video calling Michael Jackson a ``pervert'' and questioning the exhaustive media coverage of the pop star's death.

Mona Rivera reports

Rep. Peter King, a Long Island Republican, said in the video posted Sunday that society is glorifying a ``low-life'' while hardworking teachers, police officers, firefighters and veterans don't get the credit they deserve.

``This guy was a pervert,'' King said in the video, shot Sunday by a staff member outside an American Legion hall. ``He was a child molester. He was a pedophile. And to be giving this much coverage to him, day in and day out, what does it say about us as a country?''

A jury acquitted Jackson in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor.

But in a telephone interview Monday, King said that Jackson had ``admitted to sleeping with young boys, traveling with young boys. ... That's the definition of pedophilia.''

In a 2003 documentary, Jackson admitted to letting children sleep with him in his bed at his California home but said it wasn't sexual.

The congressman called the coverage of Jackson's death too politically correct.

He said Jackson may have been a good singer and dancer but added: ``The bottom line is, would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room with Michael Jackson?''

Ken Sunshine, a spokesman for Jackson's family, declined to respond to King's criticism. ``We will not dignify this or any other statement with a comment,'' he said.

Coverage of the 50-year-old superstar's death and related matters such as the custody of his three children has dominated headlines and airwaves since Jackson died June 25.

King said he decided to post his video critique after speaking with constituents over the Fourth of July weekend.

``A number of them were mentioning to me, 'When's this stuff with Michael Jackson going to end?''' King said. ``It's just too much.''

King is considering seeking the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, which is up in 2010.

He said he has posted other Internet videos on issues such as cap-and-trade legislation to control pollution, but those videos did not receive as much attention as the Michael Jackson comments have.

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07/06/2009 3:25PM

wala

I do feel bad about the whole situation that he passed away. but even if he was innocent why would he pay all this money just to make this go away.

07/06/2009 3:31PM

TRIALS AND POLITICIANS

DONT WORRY MR.KING I'M SURE YOU'LL BE ON TRIAL SOON TOO FOR SOME KINDA CRIME ALL YOU POLITICANS DO. SO WE'LL SEE YA ON THE INSIDE BUDDDY

07/06/2009 3:32PM

Peter is Correct...

The world is a messed up place if we glorify MJ as someone that actually made a difference in human history. He sang. He danced. He was an entertainer. A very rich one. That's all nothing more. He did not die with nobility. He died as all drug addicts do; as a statistic.

07/06/2009 3:35PM

He deserve to rest in peace

america is all about money and that and that was what MJ was all about, he altered himself beyond recognition, was he human or beast? I am also black and look black'

07/06/2009 3:37PM

to "10 seconds of shame"

VERY well put. Only God can judge...

07/06/2009 3:46PM

Wow who voted for that guy, You represent our laws?

Michael Jackson was never convicted of any crime that he was accused of, Aren't you presumed innocent until found guilty, he never was found guilty, we may all have a personal feeling toward Michael Jackson good or bad, but for someone in public office to spew such hateful words, shame on you. You are pitiful and anyone that agrees with you shame on you, that is your personal opinion, it doesn't mean its the truth

07/06/2009 3:47PM

King doesn't speak for NYers!!!

Just want to alert everyone who reads these posts that Peter King does NOT speak for most NYers by ANY means with these comments. King allies and voters are shaking their heads in disbelief on this one. Should have zipped the lip, but obviously he can't.

07/06/2009 3:48PM

IDIOT

MJ WAS ACQUITTED OF THE CHARGES,STOP LOOKING FOR PUBLICITY OFF A DEAD MAN.WHEN WILL YOU BE CAUGHT IN PUBLIC BATHROOM SOLICITING FOR SEX

07/06/2009 3:49PM

Diplomacy & Tact

Here's what I think: Mr. King should consider talking about politics what he 'should' know. What we all know is that Jackson was a brilliant musician and performer. What I do know for a fact, being a victim of a pedophile, is that no money in the world, let me repeat that for you: NO MONEY IN THE WORLD, would have made my parents or I look the other way. Think about it.

07/06/2009 3:50PM

Not the time

Like it or not, this is an historical moment in American pop culture. I think you know that too, Mr. King, and you are taking advantage of this audience. I also find it offensive when politicians refer to the troops in their speeches to make everyone seem like they dont care. No Americans are forgetting about the troops just because we are talking about an American Pop Culture Icon for a few days. Many have been accused of sexual abuse...to be accused does not make a person guilty.

07/06/2009 3:52PM

The child molestiN, wife cheatiN, bathroom stall beggiN...

republicans have spoken. Oops. They were alcoholics.

07/06/2009 3:55PM

let mj rest in peace

Yeah - go ahead and agree with King. After all he's a white Long Island Republican who has no talent. The majority of the world loved MJ - and there is nothing you can do about it. Also, the young boy's father put him up to lying on MJ. MJ never molested anyone or else those two white prosecutor would have won. Peter King is just jealous that he can't do what mj did and only his certain little group of honky republicans back him. But wait til' his skeletons are exposed.

07/06/2009 3:57PM

Minority children BEWARE! Peter King is on the loose.

I wouldn't let my children stay with anyone I don't know and trust. Then again, if my kids were minorities, I wouldn't want them around Peter King.

07/06/2009 3:57PM

Finally...

Someone, who is not afraid to tell the truth! I think Peter can count on vote!

07/06/2009 3:59PM

Hey Peter King:

just BEAT IT!

07/06/2009 4:01PM

The KKK has sounded off

Good thing Peter King represents like-minded folks. MJ fans are EVERYONE else, worldwide!

07/06/2009 4:06PM

DanTe

Stop picking on the poor whiteboy. Michael Jackson more than compensated his little boys with million$$.

07/06/2009 4:09PM

well put

peter king. Enough of this guy getting the front pages of the paper

07/06/2009 4:09PM

Ku Klux Klan KING has spoken

But Peter, you gotta thank Mike for giving you an audience.

07/06/2009 4:10PM

was MJ an Adault

If you think about it I dont know that he was a child molester. I dont think he ever grew up. No don't get me wrong I don't like MJ but if you stop and think a moment I think he was 10 or 12 years old mentally. He needed a monkey and neverland with rides and attractions; He couldnt be with a woman not even to have a baby. He needed a surrogate donor. I think MJ could not relate to adults because he was mentally stunted. Could he have molested kids maybe but in retrospect I think he was a kid and never thought of himself as an adult, I believe he died a child himself.

07/06/2009 4:10PM

Applause

King is right, why does the media neglect the real heros of our society and glorify the weirdos!

07/06/2009 4:11PM

Just wanted to be Love

MJ just wanted to be love,he wanted the world to believe him that he was innocent.He never got the chance to be a kid and he looked for it in the wrong people.Now people are showing him the love that they should have showed him when he was alive.give himthe benefit of the doubt and respect those such as myself who are grieving for him

07/06/2009 4:13PM

The Pay to Play/Tom Delay Alliance candidate has spoken!

Cheap shot King.

07/06/2009 4:20PM

Gillibrand REELECTED!

The morally ambiguous klan (republicans) had noone better than Peter king. Easy work.

07/06/2009 4:25PM

BOTL: A racist is trying to steal MJ publicity

Shame on you, King!

07/06/2009 4:32PM

Can't wait to go to the Staples Center Memorial for Peter King

Oh wait a minute. He was just some NY racist that won't be remembered or memorialized by anyone (except the KKK and their constituents).

07/06/2009 4:34PM

This is what Repubs like to do best

Comment on someone else's behavior while they cover up their own. "Judge not lest ye be judged." But the rules never apply to Repubs, only to other people.

07/06/2009 4:38PM

Peter King

Is just trying to get some attention off of MJ's death. Pay no attention to him.

07/06/2009 4:39PM

It doesn't matter if you're black or white ...

You sleep with children - you are sick. Don't be naive enough to beleive that no conviction means innocence. He bought his way out $20M. Accusors were beaten and have gone in hiding. Get real all you soft PC dreamers.

07/06/2009 4:41PM

Wrong Words at the wrong Time

A bit cruel to say this now about MJ, and beyond odious to compare MJ with our troops in the Middle East, who are there because King and colleagues did not discern and expose the lies behind the pretexts for invasion. A dumb, lazy, ill-mannered bum.

07/06/2009 4:43PM

MJ Fan

Its the matter of shame for us New Yorkers in general and all human being that one of our representative who we elected to to solve our problems is a looser. Mr. King today I admit that I am ashamed of sending you in the assembly. We should've not done that and we made a mistake. Before criticizing anyone you should compare yourself with a person. Let me ask you a question, how many people you know around the world who adore you and love or even know your name. Michael Jackson is a legend and for sure his name will be alway remember because he brought few moments of happiness and joy to the millions of people, not only in the US but around the globe. Shame on YOU Mr. Peter King!!!!!

07/06/2009 4:49PM

I agree

Why should we glorify a pediflile? Just because he died.?

07/06/2009 4:50PM

M.Jackson

No one will ever know if he was a pervert or not. But the media is giving him to much news, there is more important things going on then Jackson's death

07/06/2009 4:51PM

Peter King is a Moron

What a pathetic rant! Instead of picking on a dead celeb who was as kind as they come and who achieved more in six minutes than you did in your entire run as Congressman, why don't you use your energy to attack Obama's dysfuncitonal stimulus policies that have yet to improve the economy. You want to point fingers and perverts?> Then rail against the likes of Barney, Nancy, useless Reid and all the miserable eight turncoat Republicans who voted in favor of Cap and Trade two fridays ago. What a pathetic waste of our taxpayers' resources: to have you rant against someone who's been dead almost two weeks. Get a life, Congressman and, oh yes, here's my vote in advance for Gillibrand who has more class in her left pinky than you have demonstrated during your entire wasted time in office. MORON!

07/06/2009 4:53PM

MJ deserves to rest in peace....

As does the late Peter King's mediocre career. Alright already, Peter. Resign your office. You have proven once again how insenstive and inept you are. YOU ARE UNFIT FOR OFFICE! Stay home and mind the kids. Maybe they can teach you something about agreat celebrity whose charities, philanthropy and kindness were apparently way over your head. How do we continue to vote such morons into office?

07/06/2009 5:01PM

Peter King's District: THIS IS A WAKE UP CALL

How can his constituents be proud of this fool representing them? If I were living in his district, I'd start a petition to get this guys' butt out of there IMMEDIATELY. HE IS UNFIT TO SERVE, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. MORONS LIKE PETER KING SHOULD BE CUT LOOSE AND SENT BACK TO LOW PAYING OFFICE JOBS WHERE THEY BELONG. WITH ALL THAT'S WRONG WITH TODAY'S SOCIETY, WE NEED REAL LEADERS, NOT HATERS, IN PUBLIC OFFICE. THIS GUY'S UNFIT, HIS COMMENTS SAY IT ALL!

07/06/2009 5:08PM

Stop trying to steal publicity, Mr. King

Your ill advised tirade will further alienate you from a lot of NYers. Scouting for free publicity from a well loved, deceased icon is shameful. Is this what happened to the republican party?

07/06/2009 5:11PM

Bordering on prejudice. . .

King you have shown such a direspect for any life that you speak of by bashing the dead. Didn't your mother teach you better? I guess your name may be King, but in manners you are a pauper!

07/06/2009 5:12PM

What a waste......

of a congressional seat - shame on him!!

07/06/2009 5:18PM

Self-Indulgent

Rep. King is only pointing out the fact that we should move on to far more important matters. Oh by the way, we have a potential revolution going on in Iran and a Meglomaniac dictator who has an itchy trigger finger. We have a debt that our yet unborn children will be hit with. So for those of you that think Rep. is "bigoted" - think again. He is doing the job we elected him to do.

07/06/2009 5:22PM

I AGREE

i agree

07/06/2009 5:29PM

WELL DONE, PETER

It's about time someone stood up and told the truth. The media coverage on Jackson's death is getting way out of hand. To have this situation saturate the news is ridiculous. The fanfare, from promoters to family, has a bottom line of MONEY. That's what it's all about.

07/06/2009 5:35PM

GOOD ON YA PETE!

the truth hurts...mj was a child molester

07/06/2009 5:38PM

Hypocrisy

The disturbing thing about the Republicans is how hypocritical and self righteous they they are. Over the years they would want people to believe that they are the party of moral values and the party that is the closest to God, yet it has now become a regular thing for them to be confessing that they are homosexuals, adulterers, and child molesters. Who are you Peter King to be calling Mr. Jackson a pervert? He never convicted of any crime. He did more good to society than some of those other "so called" celebrites who received equal coverage in their deaths. Some of those same celebrities never made much to society. Michael Jackson was not a perfect person by no means. However, he has contributed a significantly to society through his musical talents. Stop and think about the amount of money SONY made from his music. Think about the millions of dollars he gave to charity here and around the world. Mr King You should be ashamed of yourself to make such derogatory remarks about Mr Jackson. Now is not the time to slander this man. You confidently made this comment because the people you represent think just like you. Make sure you do everything right going forward, because many eyes are watching you.

07/06/2009 5:47PM

Remember...

...this is coming from a Congressman. A politician. And we all know just what honest role-models politicians are! (end sarcasm) Racist? I don't think so. But I'm not going to get upset about the opinions (based on rumors) of a man who's in the middle of a circus which is our government (which is an unfortunate fact we are dealing with). Now THAT'S shameful!

07/06/2009 5:49PM

HOORRAY FOR KING

WHEN MJ WAS ON TRIAL ALL THESE SO CALLED FANS AND LOVERS OF MJ NEVER SAID A WORD. EVERYBODY KNEW WHAT HE WAS. THEY OSTRACIZED HIM AND SATYED FAR AWAY. NOW THAT HE'S DEAD FROM KNOWS WHAT KIND OF DRUG OH...EVERYONE LOVED HIM. WHAT BS!!! IF THERE IS ANYONETO BLAME THE WAY HE WAS IT'S HIS FATER. I GREW UP WITH A B_STARD LIKE JOE AND HE SHOULD GET DOWN ON HIS KNEES BEFORE GOD TO ASK FORGIVNESS. HIS ABUSIVE FATHER MADE HIM THE "WACKO JACKO".

07/06/2009 5:52PM

He is Dead move on

Who really cares MJ is dead move on. No big deal.

07/06/2009 5:53PM

Glorify me

Hey King. Why dont you praise the little people by giving up your salary and gov benefits so the teachers, police etc can get a tax break. Media hound

07/06/2009 5:58PM

What singer? What dancer?

First. words out of his own mouth is NAMBLA 101. His voice is unexceptional. His dancing is FX wedded with flash cut-editing. Horrible person. And horrible so many morally clueless.

07/06/2009 5:58PM

Peter just lost the Race.

Everyone has the right to an opinion. It is America. BUT in "my" opinion, MJ was misunderstood and he was aquitted of any charges..... Peter just lost the race without even starting it.

07/06/2009 5:59PM

MJ was a great entertainer.His music will live on

07/06/2009 6:00PM

MJ Rest in Peace

07/06/2009 6:01PM

enough!!!!!

ENOUGH ALREADY!!! I AM SICK OF SEEING THIS FREAKS FACE ALL OVER THE NEWS EVERYWHERE I GO!!! HE WAS A FREAK WITH A PLASTIC FACE AND A KIDDIE PORN HEART. ENOUGH!!! IT'S MAKING ME VOMIT!!!

07/06/2009 6:20PM

to i agree

ha! he was glorified WAAAAAAY before he died!

07/06/2009 6:28PM

If MJ Was Not A Pedophile Why Did He Pay Hush Money ??

Good Job Pete King. Finally a public official who has the balls that God gave him!! If Jackson was not guilty of pedophilia he would not have paid millions in hush money. Shame on that child's mother for accepting the money, she is as complicit in the abuse as Jackson was. There is a special place in hell for people who sexually abuse children. Let`s see him dance to that beat

07/06/2009 6:32PM

It is what it is!

about time someone is actually speaking the truth.MJ wasn't actually a role model.A freak show would be a better word.The world is a better place with him gone.

07/06/2009 6:42PM

Peter King=Opportunist

What office is Peter King now seeking that he decided that he "must" speak out???

07/06/2009 6:49PM

The way it is about MJ

First of all, the race card makes no sense here. Michael Jackson himself seemed to be a racist to turn himself into a white person. But whatever, Peter King wasn't talking about race. If Billy Joel had a reputation for playing with little kids, and got all eccentric, then died, he'd probably be saying the same thing about him. Second, MJ was not convicted. So Mr. King is crazy to make such a statement without evidence or a conviction. He doesn't even say "suspected molester." Jeez, political suicide, anyone? Third, MJ seemed like he had major emotional issues where he didn't grow up. To him, he was probably having a legitimate sleepover with his [7 year old] friends. That's what I'm choosing to believe because I want to mourn him. His contribution to the musical world was enormous.

07/06/2009 7:08PM

enough

While King went a little too far, he was correct about the over abundance of coverage. I am sick of it already. While Michael was a great performer, it is being overdone. Too much. I can't bring up a web page with most of it being about MJ. It is nolonger news.

07/06/2009 7:10PM

Peter King is a Joke

What a fat joke. MJ has more class in his finger nails than this fat useless turd. The man is a politician which is a definition of a liar.

07/06/2009 7:20PM

Wow

So I'm glad to see that the world is full of idiosic rasist people. It's such a shame to see people talking about a man who was beaten as a child, had no childhood, and was constantly critisized his whole entire life and here we are now with people still bashing him on the EVE of his memorial you sick demons need help && FYI michael did not molest those kids you ever thought that money came into play and that the childs mother told him to say that he was molested? Michael meant no harm to children and the reason he was always around children was because he was still a kid so I suggest if you don't know that man or if you don't have anything good to say stfu youre evil and GOD DONT LIKE UGLY..rip michael <3 you.

07/06/2009 7:23PM

comeonmoveit

MJ may have been found not guilty but we all know in our hearts what we believe! OJ simpson was found not guilty but that doesn't mean he was actually innocent!! When you have cash you can buy your freedom but to be fre in spirit is another story! The bible makes it clear salvation isn't something money can buy you and I doubt many celebrities will be in the kindgom to come, but that's just my opinion.

07/06/2009 7:24PM

If MJ was NOt a ped. . .

For the record, MJ didn't want to settle, settlement was pushed down his throat by his insurance company. Ask the insurance company why they forced settlement. It was said that MJ almost passed out at the news that he would have to settle. And the Kid that said he was molested was said to be coerced by his DAD. The real story will be told. You have these idiots doing UTube video's pandering to their constituents. Get a better topic to come down on MJ is a saint, a god a larger than life being and truth will prevail

07/06/2009 7:25PM

Oh please

listen this guy should actually just shut up because people are celebrating his music and his amazing talent and its a shame that he has died, now people let him rest in peace!

07/06/2009 7:29PM

Hello, Hello

Are we in the third world country. We need to stop fighting among each other.

07/06/2009 7:32PM

Money bought his freedom

Michael Jackson was and should always be remembered as the person who molested little boys and was able to save himself only because he had the cash to do so. Side show freak should be remembered for just that. A freak!

07/06/2009 7:34PM

Peter King

You Got Guts. Way to go. I totally support you.

07/06/2009 7:34PM

jackson was a pervert

one less pervert in this world jackson couldnt sing or dance.no body misses a pervert.

07/06/2009 7:36PM

Politic should not be in this.

I am a republican, I do not think this is our place to make comment.

07/06/2009 7:37PM

WHY

WHAT KIND OF GUY PUTS THE US ARMY AGAINST MJ JUST TO START SOME BS???? A REPUBLICAN OF COURSE. NEVER EVER CONVICTED...IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW HIM HOW COULD YOU BE THE JUDGE AND JURY MR. KING....WHAT AN A^&)HOLE

07/06/2009 7:38PM

Peter King Is Wrong

Michael Jackson, was a weird guy. In fact, he was the mac-daddy of strange. He was way off the scale bizarre, but that doesn't make him a pedophile. That said I do think the amount of media coverage is ridiculous.

07/06/2009 7:39PM

Thank You

That's it. A simple thank you Mr. King. Not ALL people are mourning or missing Mr. Jackson. Thank you for putting this all in perspective. The media attention is overboard, as is the venom of his "fans." People - get a life! Worry about North Korea launching missiles towards Hawaii...worry about our service men and women...worry and LOVE your own family and friends...NOT THIS FREAK WHO MOLESTED CHILDREN!

07/06/2009 7:42PM

PETER KING

MAYBE HE JEALOUS BECAUSE MIKE WAS THE KING AND PETER IS JUST A PETER LOL

07/06/2009 7:44PM

PETER KING FOR PRESIDENT

It's about time someone speaks the truth. The 40 Year old Pervert went on national t.v. and in his words "It's okay for a 40 year old to sleep with 8 year old. SINGER OR NOT, HE WAS A CHILD MOLESTER! JUST LIKE O.J., PEOPLE WITH MONEY CAN BUY THEMSELVES A NOT GUILTY VERDICT. TAKE NOTE: NOT INNOCENT.

07/06/2009 7:48PM

Be civilize

We need to stop those nonsense, the world is watching us.

07/06/2009 7:48PM

Stop getting so mad

You guys need to calm down. Maybe he should not have said this but a lot of people including myself still think that MJ got away with those crimes. That aside he has the right to say it. Just because MJ was black doesnt mean he is being racist. And hes right we should honor those who serve our country not MJ.

07/06/2009 7:57PM

Bravo to Peter the King

Peter King is 100% correct! So glad someone finally spoke up. Farrah Fawcett passed away the same day and no one really mentions her passing, she was a true angel and great person compared to Michael Jackson the pedophile and drug abuser.

07/06/2009 7:57PM

Uncivilize Debate

We need to stop that nonsense; the world is watching us. What would people think about us in United States? That is the reason we are loosing respect. We are acting just like in a third World Country. We need to stop and educate ourselves.

07/06/2009 7:59PM

MJ. Hero or Villian?

For whatever reason, MJ was aquitted. He was an extremely gifted individual who gave more to the world than me, you or Mr. King. When someone impacts the world the way MJ did the media is going to cover it...PERIOD. Deal with it. The impact MJ had while he was here is undeniable. I don't think Mr. King is a bigot for saying what he said. I do think as an elected politician, he should believe in the constitution though. So bigot...not so much. Misguided, innappropriate, uncaring, and just plain rude...well, yes. Afterall, MJ was charged (and aquitted)....his family was not. Let them enjoy and reflect on the good things MJ did. Not on the speculation of wrong doings. The man is dead, you're not hurting him.

07/06/2009 8:02PM

Pete the Fool

Peter King is an idiot. It used to be said, if you don't have anything nice to say, its best to say nothing at all. Maybe this moron will think before he speaks again.

07/06/2009 8:06PM

Michael is what freedom all about.

Peter king misses the who point of why our brave men and women fight. They fight so that we can have a society and country that can bring the likes of a super talent like Michael Jackson. Yes, Michael's life was not "normal" by most people's standard's yet most people will never be able to duplicate what Michael created and gave the world in terms of creative musical genius. Yes, brave men and women should always be honored Mr. King. What you miss is that a huge majority of people reconized what we lost in Michael was what our freedom is all about. In closing, one thing that the lives of those lost can't buy is a little class and the courtesy from the likes of a neocon like you to allow those who mourn the lost of the "King of Pop".

07/06/2009 8:12PM

Uncivilized Debate

Mr. Congressman should not come on video for such thing. We are degrading ourselves and our Government. We need to remember all this argument the whole world can read it remember. We need to educate ourselves. We are in a civilize Country; we can not be acting as Barbarian. We already reach a point that we are loosing respect, we need to protect ourselves. I hope everyone understands.

07/06/2009 8:21PM

Economic Crisis

This is what we should be discussing now, can you guys turn the page.

07/06/2009 8:28PM

All Hail The KING, Peter that is

It's about time someone speaks up. Peter King is right on when he calls Jackson a Pervert. It goes to show you how dumb the press and many Americans are when celebrating a Pedophile.

07/06/2009 8:31PM

MJ listed in Guiness Book of World Records...

...No, not for the number of plastic surgeries he had or molestation ACCUSATIONS (Note: accusations are not facts,) but for his financial and vocal support of worthy charitable causes, such as, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the campaign against drunk driving, just to name two -- that doesn't sound like a "low-life" to me.

07/06/2009 8:31PM

RACIST

Peter King is a racist low life parasite who is just seeking fame for his upcoming election which I hope he loses! Just like those bloodsucking little boys this piece of crap is trying to make some money off of Michael Jackson. Here we go again. Why didnt this pig say this when Michael was alive? You coward! Guess what.. I wont be surprise if youre cheating on your wife, you low life!

07/06/2009 8:34PM

You have got to be kidding me....

...a national day of mourning for a child molester. Oh, you say that MJ was never convicted. Ahhhh, didn't he pay off a family just to keep quiet? While I may not be as vociferous as King, I agree with him that MJ should not be treated as royalty. His music and his dance steps were the best, however, the life that he led behind closed doors is something to be reviled. Those that condemn King for his words are the same that condemn a Sanford, Spitzer and the like for their closed door sins. Hypocrites! that is what you are.King is not a racist. He is a realist.

07/06/2009 8:35PM

Appalling

There was a time when In the past, Long Islanders were known for their magnanimity, civility, and grace. Certainly, in this time of sorrow for the Jackson family (and by extension Michael's global fan family) decorum demands a least a day or two of restraint (regardless of one's opinion). Sadly, Peter King's stunning boorishness tarnishes the solemnity of the passing of someone so loved by so many, and tarnishes not only his "reputation", but that of Long Island and New York as well!

07/06/2009 8:36PM

Yes, he was aquitted...

But just remember how many times he settled out of court with the parents! This comes from a person who says "he shows love by sharing his bed". I want to see how many of you talking about how he was aquitted would have let your children stay over and sleep with him in his bed. Yes, he was the pop king, was. People forget really to quickly. He now has to answer to Gos himself and not news reporters anymore.

07/06/2009 8:38PM

Good-Bye

Michael Jackson, was a weird guy; and King is right to say that society is glorifying a ``low-life'' while hardworking teachers, police officers, firefighters and veterans don't get the credit they deserve. Has nothing to do with RACISM, leave that alone, its not even there.

07/06/2009 8:40PM

The truth is the truth

Why would MJ the pervert pay 15 million to a boy's family if he wasn't guilty? He should have fought any false obligations to prove his innocence ( if he was). Peter King speaks for the majority who are tired of this circus with MJ in the center ring. I would elect you for any office Congressman King. Thank you for having the courage most don't have

07/06/2009 8:40PM

Thief

Peter King you are LOW LIFE just as those kids and their mothers who claimed Michael Jackson molested them. You have no shame, you are trying to get publicity by using a dead man. You have no class and never will you. Michael Jackson brought the world together through his music, he has donated millions to charities and what have you done? Try to gain publicity using dirty tricks. You racist piece of crap. You should not be allowed to represent people. Your career is over!

07/06/2009 8:41PM

Loosing track

Mr. Congressman should never present himself in this picture the people have a right to do what ever they want, this is a free country. I found it is a big mistake by the Congressman; remember you must respect yourself in other to get respect. The Congressman should be more concern about the economic situation about the country. This is what is important right now.

07/06/2009 8:42PM

he hurt children

Anyone who hurts kids deserves to burn in hell. I hope MJ brought his bermuda shorts to where he is. That has nothing to do with race...only ignorant idiots would inject race into this conversation

07/06/2009 8:44PM

I wonder

If Ted Bundy had a hit record would be memorializing him the same way...and yet Wacko Jacko hurt kids who will go on to molest others...that is far more damaging

07/06/2009 8:57PM

1010 Wins Listner

I am surprises this news station did not just report the news but gave Mr. Peter King a platform to vent. I think this station has stooped too low and lost some class.

07/06/2009 8:59PM

define low life

look up low life in my dictionary and you find the word republican look up republican in my dictionary and you find the word lowlife what dose that tell you!

07/06/2009 9:02PM

Michael Jackson RIP

You will always be remembered and loved by all your fans. You were someone's brother and son and even an inlaw. Your kids will always remember as their hero. Other losers only wish they could be like you and unfortunatley will never and could never reach your success and talents. Cowards only speak after the fact, although you are not here to defend yourself, your fans and family are. IF i had a child and they were molested i would not accept one penny, therefore, cowards should shut up and mind their own business, it's called being envious of the king. Michael always helped out children and seemed to be a very generous hearted man, who loved life. Michael is now at peace finally!New Jersey Fan!

07/06/2009 9:04PM

The Ace

Let the perverted scum MJ rot in hell.

07/06/2009 9:05PM

pedopeter

Sometimes people who label other people are looking at themselves. It is surprising to me that a person who is a representative of this country has stepped forth to slander the constitution. In this country you are innocent until proven guilty. The people who should be on trial now are the boy and his father since the Boy who is a man now admitted that MJ did not touch him. The father tried to blackmail MJ for a business venture and after MJ did not go along with it, he had his son lie. All the parents should be on trial for letting their children continue to go to MJ's if they felt he was a pedophile. Also Pedophiles never stop. Where are other little boys who were molested by MJ since the trial to now. Peter King sounds like he is still sore that we have a Black president. What a disgrace to our country. The repubs are getting to be more and more a disgrace to this country.

07/06/2009 9:07PM

KING, WE APPLAUD YOU

Never were truer words said on the internet for all to hear! God Bless America and our Armed Forces! Thank you for speaking for those who were not able

07/06/2009 9:22PM

Concerned!

It grieves my heart that anyone would say such negative things about Micheal or King! The reason that I love our country so much is because we have the opportunity to live at let live and know that God will judge.IF Micheal did anything that he waqs accused of what makes King any better for saying such awful things about another human being! We aqre NOT perfect even though we strive for perfection but to try and destroy another american is so painful especially when we have so many non americans trying to do the same thing,,,remember 911 please. If we can not say anything positive about Micheal or King lets put our heads together to try and come up with a plan to creat jobs for the many people who have been laid off!

07/06/2009 9:27PM

Peter King: Hang it up, Cavonne

King of the cavonnes occupies a congressional seat in New York? How embarrassing. Send him to Staten Island with the rest of the low lifes

07/06/2009 9:27PM

Peter King

IF MJ did commit those crimes, which no one really knows, then he is a Pedophile. Pervert isn't exactly the right word. Some men can be a lot more perverted with women than MJ was with boys if all he did was fall asleep next to them. And the fact is, whether MJ did commit those terrible crimes or not, he was a great artist and many of us have enjoyed his music our whole lives. If he can't respect that about him, then that's his problem.

07/06/2009 9:28PM

1010 Wins

How could this radio station stoop so low as to give Peter King this much of a voice?

07/06/2009 9:28PM

Go to Hell, Peter King

That where you can be president, in Hell.

07/06/2009 9:29PM

truth be told

King is playing to his base, and crudely speaking his mind. Regarding MJ, even setting aside pedophilia and bizarre self-mutilation, DO I REALLY GIVE A S***T? He is dead - so what?? The media pans to the masses of moronic, brainless fans of this cretin.

07/06/2009 9:31PM

sweet charity

Charity? Pissing away hundreds of millions on fugly vases and furniture? Go stand with a crowd of yahoos and scribble your name on some roll of toilet paper

07/06/2009 9:34PM

King's The Sicko

Anyone who feels the NEED to come out and say the things that King has said about MJ is more of a "SICKO" than what he is "alleging" that MJ was. First, it was NEVER PROVEN that MJ was a pedophile, he was acquitted of all charges, and the family that accused him, it was PROVEN, were nothing but $$ hungry low-lifes, just like REPUBLICAN KING. Typical of all Republicans, he's now got the spotlight that he said MJ should not have. So, King coming out, grabbing the spotlight and making his sick, nasty comments is merely him contradicting himself. What an idiot...what an uneducated jerk. Thank God I'm a democrat...you know...smart, educated, non-judgmental...unlikeMOST REPUBS, who are usually the hypocrites who are found in hotels with their mistresses, in bathrooms giving oral, etc...etc. King: Shut up and worry about what you can do to help NY be a better place, you judgmental, ignorant man. YOU SHOULD BE JUDGED for coming out and saying the nasty things you said against, basically, someone who was NEVER CONVICTED/FOUND GUILTY OF ANY CHARGES that you spoke of...or, haven't you ever heard of "innocent until PROVEN GUILTY?" J-E-R-K!

07/06/2009 9:34PM

king of poop

I am going to the wax museum tomorrow to pay my respects.

07/06/2009 9:36PM

Speaking of Heroes

Republicans can be so selective with their heroes. I bet Mr. King idolizes Roanld Reagan in spite of his lies on Iran-Contra,and he certainly woudn't call for the removal of Thomas Jefferson from Mt. Rushmore in spite of his slave shenanigans, but a manaccquited of all charges against him is worthy of his ire. I am grateful that Peter King will not be my judge when I die. I hope he has all of his ducks lined up when he has to face his judge.

07/06/2009 9:37PM

blooksuckers

Those "bloodsucking little boys" you refer to, you wood care not you worthless P.O.S. if the 112-lb. druggie pedophile was drugging them with "jesus juice" [dont you blaspheme!] for something other than blood sucking.

07/06/2009 9:40PM

Jackson's Self Hatred

I don't understand why he hated himself for being black; he had his skin bleached; married to white women, had a white guy's sperm in vitro so he could claim the kids were his; plastic surgeries so he could look white...Although he was not convicted ofmolesting young boys, yet there was a cases. His death means safer world for our kids. I salute you for speaking the truth, Mr. Peter King.

07/06/2009 9:40PM

Michelle

To take a quote from Michelle Obama - Today is the first time I am NOT proud to be an American. What a sorry bunch of brainless vidiots

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