Romney On Sharpton's Comments

[CenkIsAdorable]

The Mormon religion was an officially racist organization until 1979. Until 1979, if you were black, you couldn't become a deacon of the Mormon religion. Mitt Romney was a Mormon in 1979. That means that Mitt Romney was in an officially racist organization when he was a full grown man! You want to talk about real bigotry....

[blandinthebasement]

@CenkIsAdorable Official racists, eh? I acknowledge, and so does every mormon, that blacks were not allowed to have the priesthood until 79. It was something we ALL prayed for--including the prophet of that time, who struggled and inquired of God over the matter wholeheartedly. We still don't understand God's purposes on that matter---and the only reason why I have faith that this will be explained and understood on HIS timetable is the power I feel when I read the Book of Mormon.

[CenkIsAdorable]

@blandinthebasement And you people wonder why everyone thinks that you're a bunch of nutjobs.......

This issue isn't really complicated. I'll explain it as simply as I can.

Racism = Bad

[blandinthebasement]

@CenkIsAdorable You are assuming the motivations were racist. If anything, you are showing YOUR bigotry because you clearly misunderstand our faith. But I can't force you to be reasonable.

[CenkIsAdorable]

@blandinthebasement The Mormon church officially adopted racism until 1979. It's pretty simple.

[blandinthebasement]

@CenkIsAdorable If you were capable of 3-dimensional thinking, you would know that we were violently driven from the state of Missouri in part BECAUSE OF OUR ANTISLAVERY position--inspired by the teachings of the Book of Mormon (which I can only assume you haven't read in its entirety given the slander). Joseph Smith didn't own any slaves--he actually ordained a black man to the priesthood...our congregations have NEVER been segregated. I think you need to challenge your assumptions.

[CenkIsAdorable]

@blandinthebasement The Mormon church did not let black people become deacons of the church until 1979. That's pretty fucked up. If you can't see that then you're pretty fucked up also.

[blandinthebasement]

@CenkIsAdorable you know, it's difficult trying to reason with people who have no interest in challenging how they understand people. If you want to know what a black mormon man thinks about it--here is a really good read: Blacks and the Priesthood by Marvin Perkins. This isn't a book put out by the church. If you read this book, it's short and cheap--I'd be HAPPY to deal with confrontation regarding this issue once you've made a good-faith effort to understand.

[CenkIsAdorable]

@blandinthebasement I didn't realize Marvin Perkins represented all black people.

There's a book out that's also real cheap called, "Mein Kampf" written by a guy named Hitler. He was white so using your logic he represents the views of all white people.

[blandinthebasement]

@CenkIsAdorable So you are outright rejecting a point of view from a black man, a highly educated and intelligent person, who gives a personal account of his own struggles as a mormon, and how he understands that part of our history. I would add to your irrelevant analogy though: 'There's a book out that's also real cheap called, "Mein Kampf" written by a guy named hitler. He was white, so using your logic he represents the views of all black people? You aren't black.

[CenkIsAdorable]

@blandinthebasement I just realized something. I'm talking to an idiot. Wow, I can't believe how stupid it is trying to talk reason to a person who belongs to a racist organization. Bye now.

[StoogeWatcher]

I find it funny that the same Reverend of Nothing Al Dimwit and his followers who attack Mitt Romney for being Mormon aren't going after Harry Reid for being Mormon.

[OneOfBorg]

all of

Ilegalplayer's comments are blatent lies....ask a mormon what mormons believe. not what some

and read the actual book, his quotes don't exist in any mormon text, Its like me writing that he fucks goats on a post it note and then qouteing it and expecting poeple to believe it.

seriosly poeple. be smarter than the average rock, and get the truth form the source. Ever played a game called 'TELEPHONE"....and do you remember how close to the original quote was to the final product.??????

[Ilegalplayer]

Joseph Smith has done more then JESUS CHRIST

"I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. A large majority of the whole have stood by me. Neither Paul, John, Peter, nor JESUS "CHRIST" ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I. The followers of JESUS "CHRIST" ran away from Him; but the Latter-day Saints never ran away from me yet. (LDS History of the Church, Vol. 6, p. 408, 409)

[Ilegalplayer]

LDS SAY Catholics R satanic"It is also to the Book of Mormon to which we turn for the plainest description of the Catholic Church as the great and abominable church.Nephi saw this church which is the most abominable above all other churches' in vision. He saw the devil that he was the foundation of it' and also the murders, wealth, harlotry, persecutions, and evil desires that historically have been a part of this satanic organization.(LDS Apostle Bruce R. McConkie. Mormon Doctrine[1958],130.)

[Ilegalplayer]

Mormons say Christians are ignorant!

"With a regard to true theology, a more ignorant people never lived than the present so-called Christian world."(JoD 8:99)

"What! Are Christians ignorant? Yes, as ignorant of the things of God as the brute beast."(JoD 6:25)

Mormons say Christians are whoremasters

LDS APOSTLE Heber C. Kimball "Christians - those poor, miserable priests Brother Brigham was speaking about - some of them are the biggest whoremasters there are on the earth..." (JoD 5:39)

[Ilegalplayer]

ALL CHURCHES ARE WRONG! Joseph Smith's First Vision:My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right,that I might know which to join..I was answered that I must join none of them,for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: "they draw near to me with their lips,but their hearts are far from me..He again forbade me to join with any of them

[chickenbutt244]

Mormans are Christians. Maybe instead of posting ignorant comments about a faith you don't even know about, why don't you see what its really about. I'm of the LDS faith and I take the time to learn about other religious beliefs. I try to keep an open mind and a high respect for people of different faiths. Maybe you all should give it a shot.

[Metalgear55]

no you not, mormons are the devil!

[Metalgear55]

still they are not christians, Mormons is a racist cult!

[JohnRhysMusician]

Yes we are christians!

[pillsbury09]

ROMNEY 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Metalgear55]

Mormons are not christians!

Get you fact straits!

They have to be killed like a new holocoust!

[pillsbury09]

Read the books.

Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints.

[john813what]

LDS - "Those who were LESS VALIANT IN PRE-EXISTENCE and who thereby had certain spiritual restrictions imposed upon them during mortality are known to us as the NEGROES." LDS "Apostle" Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 527, 1966 edition

[JDtheMusicMan]

Brother Al is a racist. Mitt is a good man, is a Christian, and will lead this nation into better economic times. He is probably the only GOP candidate who can stop McCain, a warrior who wants 100 years of Iraq War and further bankrupting of America with deficit spending for the military industrial complex. We can't afford McCain anymore than four more years of Bush. Vote Romney, he is qualified and he can beat Obama or Hillary.

[Metalgear55]

Mormon is a sekt!!!

They are not christians!!

[help4343]

What's a "sekt"

[pillsbury09]

Wow, you are un-educated.

[13SuperKings]

@pillsbury09

We would be electing a religion. However this is not new in anyway in america.

[kychristianchic]

Mormonism is not faith. Faith is belief in things not seen, Faith is by definition:the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.

Mormonism is a made up sad cult that should be prayed for to be saved from Satan.

[TranceDevotee]

shut up Romney, americans want a leader who will keep religion out of politics, not vice versa

[gvjuiceman]

We aren't electing a religion...we are electing a leader...get over this mormon crap. He is worth more than any of you saps. He started Staples...and he is the best business man of all the candidates...but knowing americans, we'll vote another bush in to drag is through the mud.

[wildheartmuse]

@gvjuiceman Sorry but you can't say "we are not electing a religion"......if he believes in the Mormon faith then he is unbalanced in many people's eyes.......Staples or not! I agree that religion has no place in politics.......but we have made it an issue......even swearing in on the bible........having prayer breakfasts......paid for by ALL of us, people of faith and people of Reason alike. Religion is a part of politics, you 'get over it".

[michelleandjamonti]

Ron Paul 2008!!!!!!!

[planetfall]

think mormons are christians? think again, search you tube for Story of Mormonism to find out more. if you thought scientologists were scary, you havent seen anything yet.

[ZSparkman]

Right ok. So first of all I said in some cases abortion is pro-life also I said that in SOME CASES abortion can be pro-life. I also stated clearly that abortion should be legally controlled but only to a certain extent, I said only in situations like I mentioned. I am not pro-Nader either, I am just anti-partisan because I am fed up with all of the bullshit that we get from the wimps to the left and the meat heads to the right.

[zaktuta]

YOU R SAD ,

[ZSparkman]

Well, I never discredited the conservative prospective, but you rush to discredit my point of view. I never said that Ralph Nader was not a liberal, but he is way less extreme than most of the current candidates. In todays world you are either completly conservative, or completly liberal, sadly there is no more room for a moderate. A moderate politician is what the world needs, instead of extreme conservatives or far left wingers.

[ZSparkman]

So you think that your hammering on the keyboard gives you power over MKB????!!!!!! Don't make me laugh, you are the racist bigot here.

[ZSparkman]

I think that america needs to be ready to get rid of all of this fundimentalist and conservitave bullshit, maybe even break free of the 2 parties that are always elected into office. So, if you hate all of the candidates there's always Ralph Nader...

[ZSparkman]

Also, abortion is a terrible thing and it very well should be controlled. But abortion should only be controlled to a certain extent. When a woman's life is in danger, why force her to die when just one life could be lost instead of two. In some cases ABORTION IS PRO-LIFE. Even if abortion became illegal, there would always be a way to abort a pregnancy and it would happen.

[ZSparkman]

Whoa! Now first of all I was not condoning underage marriage. Also saying that gays attach traditional marrige is extremely closed minded, and makes you sound like a bigot. I am a heterosexual, so gay marriage does not effect me or anyone like me.

[ZSparkman]

Whats wrong with a pro gay agenda or pro abortion rights? I think we all know who is the biggot here...

[castrawberryflavah21]

gays- hate the sin, and not the sinner!

[harrypotts]

the mormon religion is racist. it's a known fact.

[FormerMALiberal]

MKB2814 needs to work harder, apparently his hours bashing Romney on youtube hasn't diminished Romney's poll numbers in IA and NH, DOH!! Don't you love it when liberals throw away their time and money (although MKB doesn't have a job).

Mitt is it 08 baby!

[Logicum]

I took your advice and googled Solomon Spalding. The site I found most interesting included a copy of "The Manuscript" with letters from the gentleman who had the then only existing copy of "The Manuscript". After reading excerpts from "The Manuscript" and the "Book of Mormon", I must agree with the vast majority of those who have done likewise and state that there is no way that the 2 books were authored by the same person. You appear to be clinging to a theory that was debunked in the 1800s.

[ZSparkman]

Wow. What is that supposed to mean? I think that mitt romney has no chance of making it into office. There are too many catholics and normal religions left in the main stream, thank god for that!

[Antitheistguy]

"normal religions"

If one candidate would come out of his theist closet and state he was an atheist, he would certainly get my respect, and possibly my vote!

[ZSparkman]

I am saying that compared to mormanism or mormanity, or whatever you wish to call it, almost every mainstream religion seems to be normal. I am no religion fanatic, so I have to say its all crazy

[MKB2814]

Well, entreprenosis, I dare you to go to Harlem and use the term with that connotation.

Face it, Romney's an ignorant racist and flip-flopper..

[federer68]

better watch what you say al, what goes around comes around!!!!!

[MKB2814]

So now this is the same Mitt Romney who claims ignorance when he thought "tarbaby" wasn't a racial slur. That despite "governing" in the Northeast

[tubulaar]

"MORMONS" are MASTERS of DECEPTION! They 1st portray RACISM-WITH-A-SMILE. Debatable? Well, these OUT-OF-CONTEXT clips of what "Al Sharpton" said is a prime example!

[daWiiZarD]

Christopher Hitchens (t/White Guy Athiest) actually said: "One of t/current candidates 4/t Republican nomination is t/member of t/so called Mormon church that until 1965 had in its Articles of Faith that t/Bible separates t/Sons of Ham (black ppl) & makes them lesser."

Why r these MORMON AFFILIATED SHOWS attacking "Al Sharpton" (TWISTING HIS WORDS) instead? And they profess 2 not b/a BUNCH of RACISTS!

[SeaBiscuiit]

The media always play these childish games & "simple-minded ppl" fall 4 them. I remember (a few decades back) I made a comment about a girl, "I will slap her face if she insults my sick grandmother." A busybody heard it, ran directly 2 her & told her I said, "I will slap her face." Fortunately, she asked b4 she acted. But the media does this same thing: play a SMALL SEGMENT then INSTIGATE CONTROVERSY. Just like they did "Michael Jackson."

[KanadaDry]

Prior 2 AlSharptons's comment (& this wasn't the entire comment), "Christoper Hitchens (a white guy)" criticized t/Mormon candidate (& Mormonism) of racism. Al Sharpton was merely telling him "not 2 worry about t/Morman candidate. Ppl who really believe n God (disagree w/Mormonism/Racism) WON'T VOTE FOR HIM."

[mahalsxygrl]

Sunday after Church i waited for my pastor outside next to his Bentley. He said we must stay the course in I-Rack coz it's written in the bible we must spread OUR democracy in the Middle East n inside every Sandnigger is an American trying to come out. That we must keep searching for Sadam's NUKALAR weapons n its a godly cause to punish I-Rakies for attacking us on 9/11. Those were GODLY words,but sadly he left to make a flight to Vegas for his Halliburton share holder's meeting.

[chilenote13]

The Real Romney? YOUTUBE IT

[anishinaabe]

Once again the only thing a Mormon can respond with is racist and bigoted babble. They can't say that dark skin is not a curse because they believe that it is true, and they try to deny that they are racist. HA! Next they'll be saying that the moon is made of cheese.

[robfanclub]

Shame on you, Al Sharpton! This is America, where people believing in one set of superstitians should show respect for those who believe in another.

[anishinaabe]

How dare he claim to be a victim of bigotry.

[MCB2814]

anishinaabe, bigot against mormons, hey, what does anishinaabe mean in the first place? is that a surname for village idiot? I bet the inbred genetics run in your family! anishinaabe, haha, like father like son!

[anishinaabe]

Why don't you answer for the Well know racism of the mormons before you go calling the kettle black. Nice argument BTW are you a LD 10 year old or something? You can leave that shit on the playground son.

[MCB2814]

Whenever I see bigots I call them on it. The mormons I do know are FAR from bigots, so apparently the "racist" mormon church isnt indoctrinating them enough.

In fact, the only bigot I see is a hack named anishinaabe, descended from a hack of a father (haha, I struck I nerve with that one, I can tell with your response).

[anishinaabe]

Once, again no denying racism in Mormon doctrine, instead, you presume to know my father? Nice argument.

[MCB2814]

I dont know too much about Mormonism, historically there must have been bigots in their church, but bigots exist everywhere. For example, you the Native American are a flaming bigot, but the overwhelming majority of Native Americans are good decent people. I guess some people just have shitty parents and they instill bigotry in them, thats why you turned out pretty fucked up and can only diss people online. Why dont you try say some of the things you say to mormons in their face, lil puss?

[MKB2814]

If you notice, MCB2814 uses much of the same rhetoric as FormerMaLiberal.

Part of Mormon belief is that Jesus and Satan are brothers. Now that's an issue I'd like to see explained in better detail.

[Sherlyjames]

I think Chris Matthew had it right-- Romney was aiming at Sharpton, because he had taken down Imus-- Romney was trying to throw the Christians who questions him into a state of fear so they would not dare to question the flip flopper, pander Mitt.

[bobinmass]

Flip, flop. flip. flop - I smell a fish flapping around.

This used-car-salesman has no ethical core - just chasing the current vote population.

Romney is hawkinsh on Iraq but NONE of his sons serve in the military. Flippy-Floppy!

[MKB2814]

And yet, they're still eligible to enlist.

Tagg's got two guns, after all.

Mitt can't use them both at the same time when out hunting varmints.

In the Romney clan, the miracle is how someone with no balls, let alone real spine, could sire 5 other testically impaired offspring with the same condition.

[MCB2814]

MKB2814, dont be so mad at Romneys perfect family! Like I know you cant have any offspring because you like sticking it up other peoples butts, but come on! Dont player hate!

[MKB2814]

Tsk, the one's who seem to love Romney the most are the first to accuse others of actual sodomy. MCB must be on a recruiting drive.

Maybe that's why Mitt's boys don't enlist. They hope no one asks so they don't tell.

[5M1L3]

Wow. This has gone way overboard. Al Sharpton's original comment, while wrong, was more a thoughtless remark than an angry attack against Mitt Romney, and his religion. The remarks Mitt Romney has made about this are not anger or hate filled. They are more dissapointed than anything else. Where is all this anger on the internet coming from. Certainly not the parties directly involved.

[Sherlyjames]

Mitt what about when Bruce McConkie wrote his book "Mormon Doctrine" when he said the Catholic church was the Church of the Devil? All the Mormon's were taught that. Bigot? Get real Romney.

[pinbacked]

actually, all other denominations have been strongly implied to be influenced by satan. the catholic church of course being the whore. read the book of mormon. anyway, look at ANY church's history and youll find a lot of fucked up stuff. haven't you read the old testament? do you know catholic history? cmon, it's all shit.

[lalandlalandla]

Just because McConkie wrote that doesn't mean that Romney has a problem with Catholics. I have read that statement, but as a life long church goer, have not been taught bigotry against any religion. In fact, we are constantly taught that truth can be found in almost any religion and we should always seek out what is true and good.

[Sherlyjames]

Really? You must not have gone often. Your taught your church is True and every other is not. And your taught slick talking, some one caught that in a You Tube film called "Lying for the Lord". Nice try playing the victim, which is normal, normal, normal.

Let's see Mormon Bishop, parent..who's child has been sexually assulted don't report it to the police "We don't want to hurt God's work". Going to lie about that to.

[lalandlalandla]

Ignorance proven. I go to church every Sunday and have for decades. Yes, we are taught that our church is true - and that others contain truth as well. The one thing that other churches do not contain is the authority to act in the name of God, the authority to baptize, etc. If sexual assault was a problem with bishops in the mormon church, it would be a major scandal, just like it is in the catholic church. Any church leader who did something like that would be excommunicated.

[MKB2814]

The question someone should ask of Romney in regard to religion is whether he believes the "Book of Mormon" is equal in canon to the Bible and should be proclaimed as such.

Knowing Romney, it wouldn't be a simple yes.

[Johnl0ve]

The Book of Mormon is another testament of christ it is in no way above or below the bible and serves a s a companion to the bible.

-HF

[Amidamit]

If he is a true mormon it should be a simple yes.

[MKB2814]

My point exactly.

It's not the fact Romney's a Mormon, just that he's a conniving weasel.

I can respect true people of faith.

They're usually the ones who don't wear it on their sleeve (of course, that's metaphorical) and use it to market themselves like Mitt does.

If it's what you choose to believe and it gives you personal inspiration to do good works.

[Amidamit]

Well if you look at some of the things the catholic church has done over the years it's way worse than anything my church (the mormons) have done. But on the other side i know lots of good catholics. Maybe you guys might try looking past someone's religion, and whether or not you agree with their beliefs.

[vastib]

Overboard? A shock jock that gets paid to be offensive just lost his job (which he loved) because al sharpton got up in arms about his offensive comment. Al sharpton is the poster child for being PC. Yes he made a stupid comment but he will not apologize. The anger is the result of him being a hypocrite.

[thatbamma]

Sharpton isn't even a real Reverend...I can't just go around calling myself Doctor! What a jackass

[vastib]

Dr. Phil does.

[thatbamma]

He shouldn't get to do that either! Dude couldn't even lose weight for the promotion of his losing weight book.

[Amidamit]

Actually he was ordained a minister at age nine

[CodeMercenary]

Sharpton is an idiot.

[KARENLEIGHNOEL]

What religion wat invented by Satan? Al Sharptonism?

[gaylecothrannn]

Read Bill Richardson's BIO and compare it to the other candidates running...its crystal clear to anyone who compares it that Bill Richardson is by far the Only Candidate worthy of the nominee.

[gaylecothrannn]

~ * ~ Bill Richardson is the 'ONLY' qualified Presidential candidate in the Democratic field. Hillary became a Senator because of name recognition and fame, before that she was a President's wife. Obama is a made-up candidate by the media, and John Edwards...LOL. Need i say more about John Edwards. Bill Richardson is the Only Qualified Candidate.

[SatwaDude]

All Religion is poison to the mind.

[JCIG1]

You are so shallow!!,one day you will think twice.

[SatwaDude]

Religion was invented by Satan.

[Sherlyjames]

Sharpton should have fessed up to his statement. But the truth is Mormonism is not a Christian faith. Sharpton said nothing different than many preachers already feel and have felt. Get over it Romney! You've had your press time.

[SatwaDude]

But Sharpton is a politician and should stfu about religion and condemning others as lesser than him. He better not come to new england. He'll get lost in the woods.

[JCIG1]

sherlyjames, You are missing the Big Picture.This guy made his money and his life taking on people for saying things just like that.........Don't be so closed minded.

[lalandlalandla]

You know Sherly, I'm a mormon, and I am so sick and tired of people trying to define my faith for me. I am a true believer in Jesus Christ - and thank God every day for His great atoning sacrifice which is so full of grace, justice, and mercy. I know hundreds of mormons - They are some of the most honest people I know - 'On the shady side'? You are so ignorant.

[Sherlyjames]

Honey, I am not ignorant. Beside YOU say they are honest, does not mean they are. And THEY are not. High levels of violence in the home, high levels of rape and lied about, business scams. Truth is tough isn't it. Some are sick and tired of the non true and spins being told by Romney and company.

[lalandlalandla]

That is the biggest bunch of BS I have ever heard. How much time have you spent with mormons???? High levels of violence and rape - that couldn't be further from the truth. Just what kind of non truths are being told by Romney? I know him personally and he is a man of integrity. Don't let the media full you. Yes honey, you ARE ignorant

[MKB2814]

Despite the fact Romney's a Mormon, he's a political whore with no conviction and a record of no accomplishment. Don't let Romney fool you, he deceives and only an ignorant fool sees otherwise.

It's campaign rhetoric that Mittens wants everyone to think he's being picked on for religious choice. Him and Sharpton are cut from the same unpricipled and hypocritical cloth.

[Sherlyjames]

I have spent more time than I would ever like to spend again.

What I stated is not far from the truth, it is the truth. So, YOU know him personally--- let me fall over on that one!

Romney is a sand trap.

[Amidamit]

Sherlyjames, just thought i'd ask, what defines a true christian. I thought It was a belief in Jesus Christ and the sacrifice he made for us all, and I haven't seen any church leaders preaching to the contrary.

[Rebca23]

Vote Ron Paul in 2008

[Sherlyjames]

I have known Mormons. Mormons rock, seriously rock, do them a favors and the payoff is great! The favors of course, are they are on the shady side, but that is how to get ahead in life. So, what so wrong in shady? I can't wait to call in favors!-love sherlyjames

[easmachine]

Whether you hate Al or not, He didn't invent the book of Mormon. He didn't put a Blood Libel on every person of color in America by saying that they are CURSED BY GOD. Mitt needs to answer whether he believes it or not just as Kennedy had to answer charges that he would be taking orders from the pope.

[cinnamoncluster]

Ron Paul has FAITH in the constitution.

Mitt Romney has FAITH in the...what does he believe in again? christianity, catholicism, mormonism, ....?

[tmack62]

Ron Paul is a dweeb. He's a cross between Porky Pig and Pat Paulsen.....look them up.

[cinnamoncluster]

very mature of you

[stewart0312]

Why doesn't Romney just use his "magic underwear" to put a hex on Sharpton.

[selfTrust1]

Real Deal?? HAHAHA... The only candidiate is RON PAUL. He has NEVER flip flopped. As a matter of fact, he does not take a penny from lobbyists, EVER!

Ron Paul 2008

He's the only HONEST candidate. Dont believe me? Check it out for yourself!

[wpiman]

And he gets to keep his radio show?

[utahaztec]

The fact is Mormons would not allow Blacks to enter their temples and have their Priesthood until 1878. Romney's ilk are the fucking bigots.

[thunderstruck665]

That was almost 130 years ago. Get over it! I'm no fan of Mormons or religion in general but for Sharpton to personally attack somebody else over their religious faith is very hypocritical. Then again, Al Sharpton is pretty much the definition of hypocritical.

[amnesty7890]

That s right thunder. Im just sick and tire of people living in the past.Learn from the past, live in the present, and prepare for the future. Theres always people like Al dragging a baggage of past problems.

Blacks are the most racist people i ever met since i arrive in america. You dont see me blaming them for them for anything.

[smelldirt]

The fact is the LDS church allows all who live their standards to enter their temples. Get over it. Dig hole, insert head, fill with dirt, pack tight. Thank you and have a nice day!!

[YawnXen]

New flash - in 1878 almost the entire nation was bigoted.

If you listen to Al Sharpton all non-blacks are bigoted - that means that 78% of Americans are bigoted.

[IanDanielsen]

Sharpton's comment says more about who he is, than it does about the Mormon Faith. It's not so surprising to me that someone who voices how "offended" he is so often, is also often "offensive" in his judgments of others. It's his yen/yang. I think he comes off like an ambulance chaser of others' baggage, a scavenger of Springer-like news. Sad really.

[MKB2814]

Romney and Sharpton deserve each other. They form fabricated outrage for their own egotistical gain.

Both are media whores.

[kathleenabc44]

Also, why is this turning into a question about the validity of Romney's faith? I don't hear Protestants questioning the validity of Catholic's faith. Most of the Mormons I know are good people who believe in God, have strong family values, and try to live good principled lives.

[kathleenabc44]

I was surprised by Al's comments since he regularly appears on Glenn Beck's show and seems to have developed a good relationship with Glenn, who is a Mormon.

[snotface7]

glenn had him on the show over this

[globglob2]

I thought the Mormons were a racist, polygamous cult? Since when do we not get to bash on kooks and nutjobs like that cult?

[smelldirt]

Kind of like yourself. Again, dig hole, insert head, fill with dirt, pack tight. Thank you and have a nice day!!

[KARENLEIGHNOEL]

BUY A BOOK

[jeffwads]

Of course, Sharpton's statement won't get any appeal to see him lose his job....I wonder why??? hmmm.

[inmybeginning]

Why is everybody sticking up for this conservative nut and his absurd beliefs? Sharpton's remark cannot compare to the racist comment made by Don Imus. This is the difference: blacks and women are oppressed. Mormons are wrong.

[chilaxe]

hmm.. can't tell if you're kidding or not.

[ripefortheharvest]

The remarks were unacceptable, but I do have to address Mormonism and it's validity. But it doesn't really matter because presidents have very little faith, if any.

[snotface7]

why do you need to address mormonism and its validity?

[ripefortheharvest]

Because it's true that Mormons don't believe in God.

[snotface7]

um yea they do. you can say they are not christian. then you would have a jumping off point for a debate or an argument. but to say that they dont belive in God well.....

[mikeotb]

Those who do believe in G-d, know that Mr Shapton will one day have to answer to a higher source for his bigoted remarks. If it was ok to forgive Jesse Jackson for his hymietown remark, was it not ok to forgive Imus for being an idiot? At least he was being paid to talk ignorant. Unfortunately Mr Sharpton and Jackson are given too much credit. We need to just love our fellow man and tune out bigotry no matter where it stems. 'A brotherhood of man' John Lennon said.

[bdmbyu]

Hypocrite, Bigot, or a little of both. Al Sharptons actions are unacceptable.

[nickpric444]

al sharpton needs to get on a boat and hoe a lawn for about 40 years

[ItalianCook]

The "Reverend" better get his facts straight.

[mbr252753]

Please everyone who pays attention to what is going on in the media, in the country, and in the world...pay close attention to this! 'Reverend' Al said things worse than his enemy Mr. Imus...'Reverend' Al attacked a person directly...what is next??

[dregsfan]

I'm surprised how little coverage this story got on MSNBC. Lou Dobbs (CNN) gave it heavy coverage. Other than a cryptic crawl, I didn't see it mentioned at all on MSNBC's Hardball or Countdown. IS MSNBC afraid of this bigoted idiot? Me thinks they are!

[ZSparkman]

me thinks that msnbc is a more democratic station and is not going to buy into this bullshit. who cares what al sharpton said, give it a rest

[ptmaker]

....and this is the bigot who wanted Dom Imus' job? Just another camera/mic whore with follwers.

[oooooorr6]

Al Sharpton needs to shut his big ugly mouth and leave America. he's a racist prejudice pig.

[darthmills]

exactly. the double standard of bigotry with mr sharpton.