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Mitt Romney Used to Make a Living From Porn
Posted Jul 10th 2007 3:07AM by Cenk Uygur
Filed under: Scandal, Young Turks, Religion, Video, Mitt Romney, Sex
The title of this post might seem a little misleading, but it's not really. He literally made money from porn. You can read about it here. For the record, I don't care at all. But as usual with Republicans, it's the hypocrisy that drives people crazy. Romney calls pornography a "cesspool" then turns around and takes it to the bank.
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Reader Comments ( Page 5 of 6)
61. Young Turkeys giving Left wing reporters a bad name - - - for this 4th rate attempt at sleazery?
That's a joke, right?
That was the purpose of this, right? A joke?
Giving liberal reporters a bad name -
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ahhhh HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA That's rich. The only people with a lower rating than Bush is that communist congress and lefty lying reporters.
They are despised by all.
A bad name . . ahhhaha HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. Now THAT is Funny.
Ray at 2:53AM on Jul 11th 2007
62. To S.C.FL: From FAR-RIGHT,everthing on your "left".
jax at 4:49AM on Jul 11th 2007
63. Hey Jon(#41): It bothers,doesn't it? The 9/11... the twin tower... is he behind all this?...oh...
You did watch all those video. Didn't you?
Denial,anger;anger,denial......
I surely don't have a life like yours.
jax at 5:32AM on Jul 11th 2007
64. STEVE(#51):
Nobody made George and his gang look bad. He lied!to American,to the whole world,and been exposed, and went full denial.He and his gang are embarrassing of Republican,embarrassing of American.
Against BUSH doesn't make nobody a Liberal.and stop use the words "liberal media" like a brain-dead.
jax at 5:58AM on Jul 11th 2007
65. Bill Clinton WAS a porn act. In the oval office. And for you guys, he's still your favorite Dem personality! And you have a problem with MITT ROMNEY?? Think he's a hypocrite? Talk about hypocrisy! YOU guys are the hypocrites. AND losers.
Mark Bernstein at 7:34AM on Jul 11th 2007
66. I find it funny the way you can stretch the truth so much and get away with it. I guess Cenk is right, but does his voew also implicate himself? Internet makes money on porn, and he posts on the intrnet and thus is promoting the intrenet so I guess he is a porn fiend as well. Maybe you and Mitt have porn parties together. No amount of my disscusion will change his mind or anyone that is willing to stretch the truth that much in fact, but the fact that he will never be known in this world because of his willingness to promote lies and stretch the truth will have an effect on him. Congratulations Cenk this blog right here is the pinnnicale of your career, and I hope that is what you aimed for because if not it's kind of sad.
Phillip at 8:11AM on Jul 11th 2007
67. I find it funny how media people cover for media people. Fox New's Rupert Mordoch produced the porno that was shown at the hotel chain-and this is never disclosed by ANY media outlet due to them telling half truths for a certain mental/emotional effect.
Mikhal G at 8:30AM on Jul 11th 2007
68. At the end of the day, The Young Turks have presented nothing but an intellectually dishonest "report". If this is the type of yellow journalism necessary to win a presidency, it is disappointing to say the least.
DPG at 9:03AM on Jul 11th 2007
69. This is the 1st time I saw anything from the young turks and to be honest it is pretty lame. Forget about how weak the link is between Romney and porn I am talking about his haircut! And if he wants to talk hypocrisy he should examine the Democratic party. But, I guess they get people with the catchy title to the site and that is what it is all about. I think if you try to do stuff like this on Google, that is create a link that has nothing to do with your add, they will ban you.
mhmmam at 9:56AM on Jul 11th 2007
70. First: Mitt Romney was one member of a board of directors. Even if he wanted to stop providing porn in the hotel rooms, his one vote wouldn't accomplish much without the aid of the other directors.
Second: As a director, he is an agent for the shareholders - he works for them. His function is to not fight porn, but implement policies and procedures to maintain Marriot Hotels as a competitor in a highly competitive market. If providing porn keeps the company competitive )and profitable) with others, then he and the other board members have done their moral and ethical duty to their shareholders.
Ed Onimus at 9:28AM on Jul 11th 2007
71. You have lost all credibility with me. Thanks for freeing up my time to read blogs that are more intelligent, insightful and have more integrity.
Carol at 11:38AM on Jul 11th 2007
72. Did we learn anything substantial from this bag of wind? I think not. It's this kind of pettiness and downright stupidity that guarantees we will not have good people running for political office unless they are so thick-skinned they've entirely lost their humanity.
Try to be part of the solution, guys, whatever your political inclinations may be. This is just crap and you seem smart enough to know it.
Jeff at 11:51AM on Jul 11th 2007
73. Turks you are idiots. Reports like this help Romney. When clearly unfair criticism like this comes out it takes away any from any credible news stories that may challenge Romney. Is this the best that you have on the guy? He has been in the public eye for at least the past 15 years and this is best that you have. I cant wait for your report on "Hilary Clinton Hates Small Business owners." Clinton served as a Board of Director for Walmart and Walmart has driven hundreds of small business owners out of business. Or how about a report on "H. Clinton Received Funds From Convicted Felons." Clinton was a lawyer and did receive payment from people that were convicted. Stories like these would have as much merit as the one you reported on. The only person this story hurts are the people stupid enough to report it.
M L at 12:22PM on Jul 11th 2007
74. Mrs. gaines,
How ignorant of a statement on Romney's wives. If you had done some homework ,he has been married to only one wife, no divorce, for over 37 years. Next time do your research.
bd at 12:36PM on Jul 11th 2007
75. Hey World...remember, watch your backs...it's in their EYES. Brace yourselves.
FredRyno at 11:15AM on Jul 17th 2007