Bush dinner's porn star: I'm a praying Christian

WorldNetDaily ^ | 6/8/05 | Joe Kovacs

[wagglebee]

Mary Carey, the buxom porn star slated to dine with President Bush at a GOP fund-raiser Tuesday, says despite her racy occupation, she's still a Christian, and has her own aspirations of winning the presidency in the future.

"I read the Bible and pray every night," Carey told WorldNetDaily in an exclusive interview.

The 24-year-old actress will accompany her boss, pornographer Mark Kulkis of Kick A-- Pictures, at "The 2005 President's Dinner and Salute to Freedom," costing $2,500 a plate and hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee.

"We're not the freakish demons people make us out to be," said Kulkis. "I'm not a creep with a coke spoon around his neck. I'm a regular guy."

But the idea of the president of the United States rubbing elbows with pornographers is shocking to some, including Rev. Don Wildmon, chairman of the American Family Association.

"The reason these people are doing this is for publicity and to embarrass Bush," Wildmon told WND. "I think the Republicans can survive this, but they need to go public with an explanation. They need to exclude them or withdraw the invitation. Just doing nothing is the worst thing they can do."

Having just received her plane ticket from Los Angeles to the nation's capital, Carey said she's excited about the possibility of speaking personally with the commander in chief.

"It would be an honor to meet him," she said. "I'd like to talk to him about issues like freedom of speech and the crackdown on the adult industry. Maybe he can give me some political pointers."

The actress says it's among her dreams to eventually become president, and that's why she's getting involved in politics now.

She previously ran for California governor among a large number of serious and not-serious candidates in the wake of the recall of Gov. Gray Davis, resulting in the election of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She's currently considering another bid, deciding whether to run for governor or lieutenant governor, where she says she might have a better shot at victory.

"People can relate to me," she said. "I come from a middle-class household and I'm very friendly."

Carey, whose real name is Mary Ellen Cook, says she was named after the Mary Ellen character on "The Waltons" TV show. Born in Cleveland, she was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., studied theater in college, and worked jobs in restaurants before trying stripping and then making the decision to enter the world of celluloid sex.

"I kind of wanted to be a porn star," she said. "I wasn't raped or abused."

With a Lutheran grandmother, Carey says she attended church regularly until the age of 12, and still considers herself a Christian in spite of her occupation.

"I probably have less sex with those guys than any college girl [typically has]. It doesn't make me less moral," she said. "I'm sure a lot of Christians have had sex before marriage. God reads my heart. I'm a good person. ... I think I have more morals than the politicians in office. I don't rob, steal, hurt, or lie – a lot of politicians do that."

When asked about Bible verses condemning adultery, she responded, "Bill Clinton committed adultery. [Doing] adult movies is acting, portraying a role. It's not Mary Ellen Cook, the real me."

She maintains pornographic movies don't harm anyone, and are beneficial in a way, providing safe fantasies for the "lonely" public.

Last month, the actress was among five people arrested at a new strip club in a suburb of Tacoma, Wash. All were accused of violating the local adult-cabaret ordinance, some by getting too close to customers and others – including Carey – by touching themselves in a sexual manner, according to the Associated Press.

Kulkis, 40, says he'll be representing the $10 billion porn industry as well as his own company at the fund-raiser. A native of Michigan, the English literature major turned pornographer says he'd be surprised, disappointed and upset if he were somehow turned away, but he doesn't expect that to happen.

"I have good intentions," he said. "We're not out to corrupt the country. ... You can be faithful to your wife and still enjoy adult movies."

Kulkis has mixed feelings about Bush, describing himself as a fiscal conservative and social liberal. He also notes the trend of pornography becoming more prevalent and accepted in American society.

"Let's face it," he said. "You had [hard-core porn actress] Jenna Jameson's book on the New York Times best-seller list for weeks. Porn now is pretty mainstream."

WorldNetDaily readers have a wide variety of views about the upcoming dinner:

* "The Republican tent is broad and needs to cover all people – even those with views and lifestyles with which we disagree." (Thomas R. Moore)

* "It hurts for self-respecting citizens to watch their leaders play the fool for influence ... Let's not let those who abuse their bodies, and our children's future, buy a voice in this administration." (K.R.)

* "Mr. Bush brings many virtues to his job. But, he refuses to lead on important moral issues. When Janet Jackson outraged Super Bowl viewers, he professed to be asleep and ducked the issue. ... [T]here is a vacuum of leadership on issues important to this country. Yes, Mr. Bush can and should speak to the issue." (David Wallace)

* "Look how far the Republican Party has come in just two decades: from Reagan's Commission on Pornography, under then-Attorney-general Edwin Meese in 1985, to today, porn stars invited to a White House fund-raising gala. The leadership of the Republican Party has lost its mind." (Brian Hudgins)

* "Basically politicians are prostitutes anyway. Why should there be a problem associating with porn stars and entrepreneurs?" (Ken Zwick)

* "If you stop and think about it, you can see where Bush might be her hero. I can't think of anyone who has screwed more people in such a short period of time. Especially the veterans." (Fred Perry)

* "Why wouldn't they use porn stars at a fund-raiser? Porn stars are about 10 steps above politicians. At least they are honest about what they do. The real question is why would the porn stars want to degrade themselves?" (Bob Bolton)

[The Red Zone]

God grief

[fortheDeclaration]

Damning an actress for doing sex videos, is beyond the scope of my ability. I am glad she prays or reads her bible. God apparently meets people where THEY are, not where WE demand they SHOULD be, in order to merit his grace or attentiveness to their prayers.

God meets people as a holy God.

and commands us to be likewise.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy.(1Pe.1:15-16)

That young lady may think she is a Christian, but if she is not being chastened by the Lord, she isn't (Heb.12:6-8).

If she is being chastened, then she better heed, for God's patience will run out and there is a sin unto death (1Jn.5:16).

[Private_Sector_Does_It_Better]

"You can be faithful to your wife and still enjoy adult movies."

Yeah, right.... let me try and sell that one to my wife. I'll let you know how that goes! :)

[etcetera]

Hate the sin but love the sinner. Who among us has the right to judge her? Look to your own soul, for that is what you have responsibility.

[DaveTesla]

Amen

[DaveTesla]

People like this are spreading pain and suffering
on our society and yet you try to defend them.
Only a few years ago this sort of perversion was
illegal in the United States.
Now in the day of the so-called enlightened intellectuals
we say, "what harm are doing"?
You will find out.


The 24-year-old actress will accompany her boss, pornographer Mark Kulkis of Kick A-- Pictures, at "The 2005 President's Dinner and Salute to Freedom," costing $2,500 a plate and hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee.

"We're not the freakish demons people make us out to be," said Kulkis. "I'm not a creep with a coke spoon around his neck. I'm a regular guy."

Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
1:19
because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
1:20
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
1:21
For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
1:22
Professing to be wise, they became fools,
1:23
and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
1:24
Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them.
1:25
For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
1:26
For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural *,
1:27
and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.
1:28
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge * God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper,
1:29
being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips,
1:30
slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant , boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,
1:31
without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful ;
1:32
and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.

[DaveTesla]

Nothing wrong here.....
Just us bigoted Christians....
In-fact I wasn't such a bigot I would invite them over my house for dinner
and introduce them to my teenage daughters.

When asked about Bible verses condemning adultery, she
responded, "Bill Clinton committed adultery. [Doing]
adult movies is acting, portraying a role. It's not Mary
Ellen Cook, the real me."

She maintains pornographic movies don't harm anyone, and
are beneficial in a way, providing safe fantasies for the
"lonely" public.


Last month, the actress was among five people arrested
at a new strip club in a suburb of Tacoma, Wash. All were
accused of violating the local adult-cabaret ordinance,
some by getting too close to customers and others –
including Carey – by touching themselves in a sexual
manner, according to the Associated Press.


Kulkis, 40, says he'll be representing the $10 billion
porn industry as well as his own company at the fund-
raiser. A native of Michigan, the English literature
major turned pornographer says he'd be surprised,
disappointed and upset if he were somehow turned away, but
he doesn't expect that to happen.


Mark Kulkis

"I have good intentions," he said.
"We're not out to corrupt the country. ... You
can be faithful to your wife and still enjoy adult
movies."

Kulkis has mixed feelings about Bush, describing himself
as a fiscal conservative and social liberal. He also notes
the trend of pornography becoming more prevalent and
accepted in American society.

"Let's face it," he said. "You had [hard-
core porn actress] Jenna Jameson's book on the New York
Times best-seller list for weeks. Porn now is pretty
mainstream."

[goldstategop]

I can't see her ever winning the GOP nomination. But its an interesting wrinkle in what it says about the supposed power of the Christian Right in the party. The party has no trouble taking money from any one... even if they aren't exactly the model of the conservative faithful!

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[goldstategop]

Sounds like your typical RINO. Oh well - live and learn folks!

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[goldstategop]

I don't agree with her choice of career. Its a free country and she can make money any way she wants. In the interests of honest disclosure, I don't care to watch her "performances."

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[goldstategop]

Jenna Jameson is a looker. I doubt people bought her biography for her life story than hoping to look at racy photos. They were disappointed it wasn't "hard-core" enough for them.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[DaveTesla]

This troubles me:

She maintains pornographic movies don't harm anyone, and
are beneficial in a way, providing safe fantasies for the
"lonely" public.


Last month, the actress was among five people arrested
at a new strip club in a suburb of Tacoma, Wash. All were
accused of violating the local adult-cabaret ordinance,
some by getting too close to customers and others –
including Carey – by touching themselves in a sexual
manner, according to the Associated Press.


Kulkis, 40, says he'll be representing the $10 billion
porn industry as well as his own company at the fund-
raiser. A native of Michigan, the English literature
major turned pornographer says he'd be surprised,
disappointed and upset if he were somehow turned away, but
he doesn't expect that to happen.

Would you invite them to your house for dinner?

[fish hawk]

On the other hand, did not Christ sit down and dine with prostitutes and tax collectors and others who were thought of trash in those days. I don't think that the President is thinking of trying to put the make on her any more than Christ did. I'm also sure that Laura was at the dinner too. Frankly I see nothing at all wrong with this situation. It should not be "big News". We should be glad she is a Republican. I would trust her more than some other Republican whores, like McCain, Specter, Snow, etc. etc.

[goldstategop]

I wouldn't invite them to my house for dinner. I don't think people should be censured for looking at porn but that doesn't mean I agree it deserves to be extended a moral seal of approval as an activity by the Republican Party.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[goldstategop]

Yes, he did. If they went to church, I'd welcome it as following in Jesus's footsteps. There's a remarkable resemblance though between the world's second oldest profession and its oldest one. And here's a reminder of what prostitutes and politicians both do.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[Robert_Paulson2]

dave dave.
I gather YOU realized I don't care one whit about what the woman has done or will do. She has a ticket to the meal. It will and should be honored. The president is meeting with her NOT as her pastor in Christ, but as an American Citizen who has a RIGHT by LAW, despite your protestations to the contrary... to earn her living and pay her taxes just like you and I.

Bush ain't her priest either, if that is your persuasion.


As president of this secular state president bush is required to NOT live a separated life... since a good number of his fellow citizens are also sinners of one strype or another.

All have sinned. All will sin. All are sinning.
Bush represents a bunch of sinners.

Preach your "come not near me for I am holier than thou" drivel to somebody else, because this isn't your church... and president Bush is NOT your congregant.

By law and by his own right to freedom of association he can, sometimes must and always will meet with folks YOU don't approve of morally.

Get over it... or not.
I don't care, neither does most of America.

[Robert_Paulson2]

"In-fact I wasn't such a bigot I would invite them over my house for dinner"

---

"Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day."

[Lazamataz]

"We're not the freakish demons people make us out to be," said Kulkis. "I'm not a creep with a coke spoon around his neck. I'm a regular guy......."

....... with a coke spoon around his neck.

[Jackknife]

I think this could prove to be a problem down the road.

[Lazamataz]

"People can relate to me," [porn star Mary Carey] said. "I come from a middle-class household and I'm very friendly."

Having seen her latest movie, I'll testify to that.