Larry Flynt on Falwell's passing

[Herman Munster]

My mother always told me that no matter how much you dislike a person, when you meet them face to face you will find characteristics about them that you like. Jerry Falwell was a perfect example of that. I hated everything he stood for, but after meeting him in person, years after the trial, Jerry Falwell and I became good friends. ... I always appreciated his sincerity even though I knew what he was selling and he knew what I was selling." — Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt.

[ellisonz]

1. Oh capitalism.

[valerief]

20. Birds of a feather. nt

[Fridays Child]

2. Nicely put, Mr. Flynt.

[file83]

25. It's beautiful when two scumbags can see likeness in eachother.

I guess.

[Fridays Child]

28. The difference being that Flynt doesn't make himself out to be something he isn't.

[Patsy Stone]

3. Thank you, Larry.

I was wondering what he'd have to say, and it was charming.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. Especially when you read between the lines.

:rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

7. Two

P.T. Barnums walk into a bar... :)

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

4. LOL

Screwing him right to the end!

[hiaasenrocks]

6. What? No hate? How will DU accept Larry now?

:sarcasm:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

9. No hate?

Read again!

[Patsy Stone]

11. I didn't feel hate

I felt a mutual respect between two self-aware, old time snake oil salesmen. I thought it was actually quite sweet -- and very biting.

[malaise]

15. I hated everything he stood for

Unlike Larry, I was lucky since I never met him so all I have are his hate filled words. No tears here.

[hiaasenrocks]

12. Do you need the definition of "sarcasm"?

That was about DU.

I read Larry's statement as one that wasn't pissing on someone's grave. The hate around DU today will probably lead some to read whatever they WANT to read in Larry's statement.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

13. Ah.

Thought you were being sarcastic about something else.

[hiaasenrocks]

14. I clarified on edit.

[Kurovski]

22. I think Larry worked through his hate long ago.

[liberalnurse]

30. I don't believe it was ever hate but rather just being adamant.

His refusal to let others pigeon-hole him and/or box him in...because they want to control or use him as an opportunity to manilipulate their followers into believing they were better...

I'm the same way....I'll never surrender if I believe in my actions/causes or principles because they are mine to own. He stood up for himself and all of us as a result. He is a fighter for autonomy...that is for sure.

[Adsos Letter]

8. No doubt true; however...

All of the major tyrants, mass-murderers, etc., etc. have been quite sincere.

Heck, even Hitler was loved by a lot of the German people until the results of his rhetoric became obvious. Then...not so cool anymore.

I've read that he could be quite affable...

[BushOut06]

19. I'm sure even Hitler could have been quite friendly in person

Almost anyone can put on a "nice" face when they want to.

[Adsos Letter]

21. No doubt. After all, it was

his followers who caused the problems...

[BushOut06]

24. Not what I meant

Hitler was an evil person - it was his policies that, when carried out, caused the deaths of millions. I merely meant that if you were to sit down with Hitler for a cup of tea, I'm sure that he could present himself as quite a cordial person.

Likewise, I have no doubts that anyone meeting Falwell in person could walk away with the idea that deep down, Falwell was a decent person.

[theoldman]

10. Birds of a feather flock together. They are both crooks.

[Raine]

17. who used women (in different ways)

to build their empires.

[chknltl]

35. Larry Flynt a "crook"?

?

[Gregorian]

16. Pol Pot was charming.

NO, I'm not making a comparison. Falwell isn't a genocidal maniac.

But like my dad always said, "Everyone's nice".

[liberalnurse]

18. Larry Flynt is a man of true insight

and tremendous integrity. His statement is eloquent and genuine....and so very accurate. O8)

I heard he may be on Larry King in the next few days.......I'm watching it an setting-up the DVR!

[Cha]

23. Oh Please, Larry!~ falwell was "selling"

the devil..and he was an asshole..whatever

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

26. Yeah, that's his point.

:evilgrin:

[Cha]

29. A "sincere"

asshole? :evilfrown:

[KoKo]

27. Like Bill Clinton...Larry Flint finds "folks he can work with!" Sell OUT!

No more of this!

[BootinUp]

31. Flynt

a very interesting guy. Falwell....I'm sure he thought he was doing something good, hopefully his methods will not be adopted by others looking for a mission in life.

[Nomad559]

32. Video: Jerry Falwell And Larry Flynt On CNN

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x893220

:)

[upi402]

33. Fallwrong goes to hell

IF there's a heaven AND he's there... uh uh, noway.
He taught me to despise Xtian behavior and link the person with the program of fascist hate.
I bet the Prince of Peace is tightening up his boots right now!

[pitohui]

34. well mr. flynt is more of a christian than i could ever be

it really makes you stop and think

[Decruiter]

36. Was watching the movie last night!

:popcorn:

[Duer 157099]

37. Curious - did Falwell's sheep know that he and Flynt were "good friends"?

Interesting

[Dark]

40. Good question. n/t

[hunter]

38. Dead men don't scream when you twist the knife like that.

Most everyone here knows what Falwell was selling, yet those who don't somehow want to believe that beneath Flynt's crusty old exterior beats the pure golden heart of a hooker like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

'taint so.

Somewhere in hell, Jerry's mom waits for him in an outhouse, and it's Larry Flynt who bought the Campari for the Fire and Brimstone.

WARNING DIALUPPERS:LARGE IMAGE: Infamous Hustler Falwell Parody - LOL

[BlueIris]

39. I can't believe Flynt made a statement. And it's...

not as horrible as some of the posts I've been seeing here.