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Watch Santorum‘s Appearance on ’The Tonight Show’ — and Leno Tell Him He‘s ’Wrong’ on Gay Marriage
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Jonathon M. Seidl
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On Tuesday night, former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum was a guest on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. We’ve included the appearance (what was posted on NBC) below in two parts. You can watch Santorum describe his endorsement of Romney (and why he released it at 11 pm), as well as hear him teach Leno why Romneycare in Massachusetts isn’t beneficial for everyone and Leno tell Santorum he thinks Santorum is “wrong” about gay marriage:
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blazingaway
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:12pmI’m increasingly sick and tired of Hollywood and spending any money on any of their works and any of the advertisers who support their crap on crap on crap. Hollywood if full of narcissistic people who are all mentally ill and living in a complete denial.
Report Post »BeingThere
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:25pmExactly how I feel. I spend the absolute minimum on entertainment unless I know the actor is conservative. I don’t go to theaters, I don’t buy DVDs. Unfortunately, unless you’re Amish it is impossible to live in todays world without supporting someone you despise :-(
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 4:46pmI’m glad… Jay finally came out the Closet… A$$!
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:00pmIt‘s easy to be for gay marriage when you don’t care about the future because you don’t have children.
Report Post »People_are_ignorant
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:26pmAny liberty loving american would support it, forcing anyone either way is an assault on freedom!
Report Post »Stu D. Baker-Hawk
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:00pm@ People_Are_Ignorant: Would ‘liberty loving Americans’ as you term us, also support plural marriage? How about marriage between a human and an animal? Or what about a marriage between a car owner and his beloved Ferrari? See where this is going? Once you open the gate, the flood will come and the glue that holds society together will ultimately fail. There’s a reason why for over five-thousand years marriage has been recognized as the lawful union being between a MAN and a WOMAN: it’s undeniably right and promotes the healthy success and growth of society. Anything else is wrong… and PERVERTED.
Report Post »Docrow
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:17pmspot on STU D. BAKER-HAWK!
Report Post »Pounding_hammer
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 1:31pmFight the urge, people, don’t feed the “troll”
Report Post »People_are_ignorant
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:48pm@ STU
Report Post »Should marriage be a government function is the more fundamental question. I would rather marriage be taken up with individuals and the church to which they belong. I love how you state that an act between two consenting adults is indeed similar to a a man, or woman, trying to marry an animal, which i would state is not able to consent lol… Same goes with objects, but if you think about that harder you will see the sillyness in your philosophy. Now on to plural marriage, i have no problem with it as long as it doesnt trample on an individuals natural rights. Also recieving tax benefits or anything else provided by government. So when society dictates that everyone must eat and live off of the fruits of labor of others, you will be their champions. I want protection from society and you.
KC1
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 4:24pmShould be up to the church to decide, you hypocritical Neo Cons love when big govt acts on your behalf. Government should have no say on this issue.
Report Post »Ed_Kel
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:45amI love how Santorum always sticks to his beliefs, no matter how hard they’re questioned or shot down.
Report Post »People_are_ignorant
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:29pmThats whats great, he has the option to believe that, and so do people on the other side of the arguement. We need to get the governernment out of marriage and sexual acts between consenting adults.
Report Post »inblack
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:34pmI think Santorum will be president soon.
He is very impressive in his ability to communicate and be real. Leno is no pushover and I’ve seen him stump candidates or make them look stupid.
I wish Santorum would spend some time learning about the proper limits of govt. His foreign policy is immoral – we do not have the right to impose our might on foreign people and we do not have the right to tax the American people trillions to run over-seas meddling.
Report Post »sunnyday9885
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:26amWe should just ban marriage and only have civil unions.
Report Post »ACLUHater
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:39amI am getting tired of hearing about weeping gay rods.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:43amAgree.
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Ever notice that the American flag
in the community of joy
has replaced the red & white “stripes” –with a rainbow?
Besides it defacing the American Flag, it’s highjacking it.
If gay “marriage” becomes legal, — fine; heterosexual unions can take on a new name.
Chances are, however,
it won’t be long before that name is desired –as well;
;^> under the banner of “equality”.
Report Post »People_are_ignorant
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:47pmWhat we should do is give marriage back to the church or individuals. Ask yourselves what are the benefits of marriage other than the union itself. Taxes and adoption are the easiest benefits to see, government should not give special treatment to married couples, this is another law that creates attacks on religion. Obviously the law is there due to religious morals, seperation of church and state does not seem to exist. Most christians wonder why they are under attack by the minorities, its obvious.
Report Post »People_are_ignorant
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:50pmSorry wrong discussion.
Report Post »inblack
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:54pm@IGNORANT
There are some structures in society that are important. The liberals have a long trail of broken families, failed economies and dead because of the unintended consequences of their liberalism.
While I do not believe in forcing these things on free people, I certainly would not toss them out the window. The destruction of marriage, the lack of respect for life, the negative attitude about the importance of raising children have all contributed to broken families, neglected and amoral children and plummeting birth rates.
Western society is dying and while it’s not the govts role to deal with it, it is also not the govts role to accelerate it.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:44amI get what Leno was saying about gay adoptions, since, let’s face it, gays can’t procreate! BUT the LEFT focused on this ONE dividing issue and made SANTORUM out to be a HATER of the worst kind, just BECAUSE of his values. Funny but they don’t EVER attack OBAMA on the same issue. He has been consistently ANTI GAY MARRIAGE. His sends out his “mouthpieces” to say they have no problem with gay marriage so BO can have “both ways?” It’s ALL about that second term so he can DESTROY the us from the inside!
Report Post »SageInWaiting
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:13amObama has been a chameleon on gay marriage, being much more politically coy than his VP. His support for other gay initiatives speaks otherwise. Why else has his administration refused to defend the Defense of Marriage Act; I believe that Obama himself has stated he feels it’s unconstitutional? Time will tell… I believe he will have another change of heart and openly support it sooner rather than later.
Report Post »JBARRANCHAZ
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:53amIslam is strongly opposed to homosexuality, especially gay marriage.
Obama is not going to go against the muslim brotherhood and support it.
Report Post »elosogrande
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:24amIt doesn’t matter what Leno thinks. Does anyone think he has the intelligence or experience to be giving advise? He’s a commedian – nothing more.
Santorum? He should just disappear. It’s was his incompetence, as well as that of the rest of Congress from 2001 thru 2006, that put Obama in The White House. If they had done a good job, instead of ******* away trillions of dollars of our money, we wouldn’t be in the fix we are in today.
Report Post »nobama2012yeswecan
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:12amwhen 90 percent of Hollywood is gay and the other 10 percent are aren’t sure and your show is losing in ratings and all the big stars are gay???…!!!@@@%%%he would support anything they tell him to…sold out and sucked up..
Report Post »n7plus1
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:10amlol at you people…why does the government have ANYTHING to do with our personal lives. They shouldnt be voting on anything. It shouldnt even be a topic. you all are wrong.
Report Post »Critical Thinker
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:24pmExactly, the federal government should not have the authority to determine anything about marriage. This should be up to each individual state. 10th amendment anyone?
Report Post »Dallasguy
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:59amSo Rick wants to keep goverment out of the healthcare business but thinks it’s OK for Goverment to be in my bedroom. I happen to agree with him on healthcare and for the EXACT SAME REASON, I think he should stay the freak out of my bedroom. Yes, a gay conservative with a gun.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:15amMarriage is between 1 man & 1 woman. A union can be between anything or any1. Look it up , oh sry there is a new nutzo dictionary out 4 weirdos.
Report Post »Juergensen
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:18amYou sodomites have destroyed the Republican Party and frankly the rest of America.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:21amIf your sexual choice cost the tax payers for a whole new list of court cost and tax rebates I say it is a governmental issue. I however we change the marriage process in which party’s agree to the split on marrital assets in the case of divorce there by ending the court cost it heaps on the taxpayers. And if the tax code is changed ending all the adult dependency kick backs costing the tax payers. Then I would see how gay marriage could be stopped by the government.
Report Post »Dallasguy
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:00amMy partner of eleven years are shining examples of family values. We were legally married by a catholic priest in Canada as witnessed by all our friends and family and we fully understand the blessings, struggles of that institution. We are committed to each other in every way that you and your spouse are. We go to church regularly and contribute to many in need and as healthcare executives we contribute greatly to society. Most importantly, we will never ask YOU or the government for help so stay out of my bedroom, study up on history, law and stop falling a sleep at church. Consider this…
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Shifty6
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:26amYou are using the “sky is green” argument. Just because you want to be married to your “partner” (your word) doesn’t make it so. Just because I want to start calling the sky green doesn’t make it green. Marriage as defined by society has and always will be between man and woman, husband and wife. You can’t change the definition. You may want to but you can’t.
I do find it interesting that even among gays and lesbians, they won’t use the term husband or wife. I don’t have a “partner” as you put it, I have a wife. Why is that? It’s because even you recognize Marriage is opposite sexes.
Let me also say, I do NOT care what happens in your bedroom, or any room for that matter. Do whatever you want, you don’t have to answer to me. I have no problem with being able to have your “partner” at your bedside in a hospital, or if you want to share healthcare coverage; I just don’t care. I have my own problems.
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:09pmWhere do you get that Santorum is in anyone’s bedroom?
Report Post »No one cares what goes on in the bedroom of two consenting adults.
As long as it stays in the bedroom who the hell cares.
It’s when it is in the public and is being imposed upon others against their choice that we care.
We’re sick and tired of having the gay agenda jammed down our throats and being told by gays that we are wrong and they are right and should be accepted and celebrated for their perverted life.
All of this “good” they supposedly do also ignores all of the wrong that they do.
WhatDoYouKnowJoe
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 12:18pm@DallasGuy,
You won’t need the gun. You are in the process of committing spiritual suicide. You found a priest who does not obey the Catechism of the RCC. This is an abomination on many levels. You cannot justify this in any way shape or form by constitutional interpretation. I have the deepest respect for the priesthood that a Catholic could have, but this priest is being gravely disobedient on a number of different levels. Think about your eternity more carefully. If you die before making a valid confession, you will be lost forever.
Report Post »perry1980
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:52amWell Jay there are now 30 states that have banned g@y marriage so i guess you are the one who is wrong.
Report Post »marhee9
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:05amI was thinking the same thing. This is a state issue, and the states are siding with Santorum. This is kind of where it would have been difficult if Rick had won. It would be all about the social issues. It needs to stay focused on jobs and the economy.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R83lXxK_8SI
mikester8888
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:47amWhat was it, like 65% voted NO in NC. Good job Leno, im sure they will all be urning into your show tonight……idiot
Report Post »Bryan B
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:39amThe only thing I can say to Mr Leno is,
Ask the people of North Carolina, they just became like the 30th State to say no to Homosexual Marriage.
The people of the United States are tired of having things like this shoved down our throats. Everytime the people vote on this issue, they say No, very clearly.
The only thing for the left can do is, take away the ability for the People to vote. And I don’t put it pass them to try that……
Report Post »HKS
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:35amSomeday entertainers will learn when to keep their mouths shut, regardless of your position on religion and politics, you will piss off half the people that hear you or even hear what you said. I think entertainers make their living pleasing people. Look at Oprah, she did well until she opened her mouth on politics. Jay has usually done pretty well at keeping people guessing, he should stick to that philosophy.
Report Post »Harpotoo
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:34amWell NC and 30 other states just shoved a big teet in Leno’s mouth as per gay marriage in America! Leno STFU as you don‘t know what the hell you are talking about and it’s you Hollywood types who are ALWAYS WRONG and out of touch with REAL America!
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:25amMr. Leno: There is no gay marriage. It does not exist. It cannot exist. Why not concentrate on WHY gays want it to exist in the minds of the normal? Answer: They want to GREY religion to the point where they are considered normal. Everything is normal, thus destroying religion.
Report Post »teresa2010
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:19amYep it’s about making everyone else look abnormal…Getting religion out of everyone lives is is the number one objective in the Socialist/Communist countries
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:13pmWell said Nemo. The key words “Normal & Abnormal”.
Report Post »A country/nation who kills their unborn and do not take a stand on traditional marriage,between 1 man & 1 woman…..well…..we believers know……
Have a great day, Nemo.
Shifty6
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:23amI liked how Obama says he’s against gay marriage, but Santorum really believes it. So Obama tells us what we “want” to hear and then does the opposite? Don’t we call those people LIARS!!!
Report Post »MR_ANDERSON
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:00amNo, we call the people who do that hypocrites.
Report Post »southerngal
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:22amMarriage is meant to be the Physical Representation of a Spiritual Relationship. Christ as the Groom will return to receive His Bride and we are to make ourselves ready. Detractors will claim we are all to make ourselves ready, but only by receiving Christ as our Savior, can this be accomplished. A sinful lifestyle will not cut it. But if our relationship with God is not made right, then our relationship with the one we love cannot be made the fulness God had intended for us.
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:44amMarriage came before Christ…read a history book.
Report Post »WhatDoYouKnowJoe
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:03am@Perception
Jesus has no beginning and no end. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit existed before the world was created, whether you subscribe to time frames according to evolution or creation. Regarding their existence(The Trinity), think of them as the eternal now.
Marriage cannot be redefined. Last time I checked, all of us have a biological mother and father. People can try to distort or pervert the meaning of true marriage, but it really makes no sense when one deeply considers it.
Blessings and Peace.
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:54am“Jesus has no beginning and no end. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit existed before the world was created, whether you subscribe to time frames according to evolution or creation. Regarding their existence(The Trinity), think of them as the eternal now. ”
That is fine that you believe that but it doesn’t make it true…and just because I don‘t believe that doesn’t make it false. However, “marriage” historically speaking has been around before the name Jesus even crossed the lips of human beings by many different cultures and religions.
“A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind.” – Robert Oxton Bolton
Report Post »WhatDoYouKnowJoe
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:27am@Perception
I should have elaborated. I agree that it existed before Incarnated Jesus, but what I was saying is that it was widely accepted in all cultures as being between a man and a woman.
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:59amYes, I will agree to that point…but there have been a lot of traditions over time that were “widely accepted” by cultures and religions that are no longer relative in modern society.
Report Post »jujubeebee
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:14amGays can’t call their unions something besides “marriage” and get those unions to be treated legally the same as marriage. Why do they have to intrude on the sacrament of marriage and steal the word and what it means. The definition of marriage is the union between a man and a woman. If two people of the same sex want a legal union call it something else and make it equal under the law….don’t change the definition and push yourselves into it. Or take all legal rights away from married couples and start over with the laws. Start over with the tax code as well. But leave marriage and the definition of the word alone. What you gays do is fine as long as you are not taking over what belongs to us…the sacrament of marriage. Jay Leno‘s opinion doesn’t matter to me.
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:11amHow is a Christian able to reoncile a child growing up in foster and group homes as opposed to living in a loving gay home?
Report Post »mitchellpalmer
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:25amGoogle( the other Duke rape case)by Michelle Malkin and get back to me on that one.
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:44amDo I really need to supply the multitude of articles of heterosexuals doing this sort of thing or worse to their kids? Human beings can be sick…gay or straight. So my question still stands.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:08amAww, poor doors, did you have two grooms on your wedding cake sweetie?
Report Post »The_Doors_Of_Perception
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:55amNo I didn’t. I have a wonderful girlfriend. Its absurd that I feel like I need to tell you that. That would be my shortcoming. But it baffles me that you could be that devoid of any substance? That suffices for entertainment in your small world? Wondering or implying that a poster you have never met on a comments section from an internet website is gay? Super funny…
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:02amHmmm, did Jay tell Obama he was wrong for being “opposed” to gay marriage too. I can’t remember……
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:16amIsn’t Obama now “evolving” … I don’t think this was an accident .. Jay saying this .. it is a set up for Obama going after R’s on gay marriage .. remember Jay is on NBC the “get Obama re-elected” network.
Report Post »Steve28
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:01amEach had an opinion and it was stated. NO BIG DEAL.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:58amSo .. Obama doesn’t support it either .. however, he doesn’t have the conviction to say so… now .. he is “evolving” … tell me when he gets done .. because obviously he has a long way to go (on the evolutionary scale).
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:54am“I’m not going to change your mind, but I think you’re wrong.”
It is statements like these that form the basis of a civil dialog, something that we as a culture have forgotten how to hold. I may not agree with Jay, but frank polite disagreement is more productive than vilification and hyperbole.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:53amHey Leno, to be fair, you should chastise the the people of your home state for supporting Prop 8. Coveniently forgotten, huh Jay?
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:52amGrinning ear to ear!!!
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