July 6th, 2009
06:41 PM ET
5 years ago













Filed under: Michael Jackson • Peter King
soundoff (300 Responses)
  1. Steve D

    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.

  2. No Incumbents 2010

    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.

  3. Tim

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

    July 6, 2009 09:48 am at 9:48 am |
  4. Hobart

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

  5. Dave

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

  6. Tom May

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

  7. Liz Hood

    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!

  8. Rumsfeld

    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.

  9. mattS

    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.

  10. Bread and Circuses

    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

  11. cessieabe2

    Is this guy serious?

  12. Crappy

    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.

  13. Kelvin

    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!

  14. vlpzul

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

    July 6, 2009 09:49 am at 9:49 am |
  15. TONY NY

    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.

  16. David Jenkins

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

  17. Phil Thompson

    I like this guy.

  18. Kenneth Bargers

    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?


    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...

  20. MarionN

    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!!!!!

  21. Howie

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

  22. ER

    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.

  23. shawn

    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).

  24. Gregg

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

  25. marshall

    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...

    July 6, 2009 09:50 am at 9:50 am |
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