The Wolf of Wall Street (irony) January 14, 2014 turneyUncategorized 7 Comments I’ve never met Jordan Belfort. So I can’t speak to the kind of man he was / is… But I just stumbled upon his Facebook page with his most recent post. The irony is too great to ignore… To all my friends and fans, and my “friends” in the press. This is one of the most important posts I’ve ever made: There was an utterly insane and libelous article in the Wall Street Journal that alleged, among other things, that I have fled to Australia to avoid paying my restitution, and that I am using loopholes to keep my assets out of reach of the US government. In addition, it also alleged that I have not paid any restitution in years, have been keeping book royalties for myself, and that I have not agreed to turn over 100% of the profits of both books and the movie (that I essentially made that whole post last week up)!. But the truly craziest part of all was that the WSJ’s source was allegedly a spokesperson for the government, a Mr. Nardoza, from the US Attorney’s office. This is insane? So what you’re saying is – you can’t fathom how someone might lie or cut corners to profit from it? This false and libelous story has now been circulated around the globe, in all forms of media, and has caused significant damage to my reputation as a man who not only owns his mistakes but also makes it a point to go above and beyond to do the right thing. If I’m understanding this correctly – you’re the victim??? Fortunately, the US Attorney’s Office, through my attorney, has issued me a personal apology and the Wall Street Journal will run a correction. I respect them for promptly admitting their mistake (which I believe was isolated to this one man, and, hence, not indicative of the integrity of the entire office), although the damage it has caused has already been done. Please repost my post, to spread the word, as the article was the most idiotic, venomous and blatantly false attack on my character, and how I have lived my new life, that i have ever experienced. As always, I am still 100% committed to turning over 100% of the profits of both books and the movie, which I hope will amount to many, many millions. The damage has already been done? Didn’t people lose their homes, retirement money, life savings? It’s great that you respect the WSJ for promptly admitting their mistake, but how long did it take you? Was it prompt? I know for myself I had to admit mistakes I made ten years ago. You got an apology and a correction and it’s not enough? Isn’t that what you’re trying to do? Is it enough for your victims or has the damage already been done? We all learned in 3rd grade that two wrongs don’t make a right. I’m sorry if you feel like you’ve been treated unfairly. But to play the victim and try and defend yourself will only make it worse. The golden rule of writing is SHOW don’t TELL. It works in life too. If you show everyone how much you’ve paid the victims I’m sure all of this goes away. I hope you sell as many books and movie tickets as you can. And wishing you a happy, joyous and free life. Share this… Facebook Google Twitter Linkedin
Ryan January 14, 2014 at 7:29 pm Haha, very good point of view Turney. I saw the movie the other day, and honestly feel that the buy side would make a much better movie for many reasons, one being the human aspect of you coming and getting clean and the life you choose to lead now.
Brenda January 14, 2014 at 8:06 pm You said what I was thinking…but so much more eloquently than I could have stated it! Hoping to see The Buyside movie soon! I know you favor Emile Hirsch for the lead…what do you think of Justin Timberlake? Didn’t want to see The Wolf of Wall Street, but I did see Runner Runner! Waiting on YOU!
Mark M January 14, 2014 at 9:04 pm Thank you for bitch slapping me before the tears started rolling down my face at the outrage thrust upon a reputation as pristine and defensible as Mr. Belfort’s. Funny thing about reputations – they always have an element of truth, no matter how outrageous they seem. The other thing I have learned that if someone else thinks there might be a problem, there could be a problem. If someone else thinks there’s a problem and YOU think there is a problem, then there’s a problem. With bacon, blow, or booze; doesn’t matter. At some point I hope the light dawns on Marblehead and he rests easy with the humility that comes with restitution. The alternative is humiliation, and as we just saw, that is not a strong enough deterrent for Mr. Belfort or his alleged reputation.
Kia kia lady fantastic January 14, 2014 at 9:19 pm If by any chance you are comparing your story to WOlf of Wallstreet,STOP-yours is a personal human based incredible story / i was blessed to peak in on it these past handful of years- YOURS is going to be an amazing film & I simply can’t wait!
Red Jaffie January 14, 2014 at 9:58 pm I REALLY hope your post reaches him. The problem is that I doubt this man would understand the absurdity if his actions, even though you have explained it quite succinctly. People never cease to surprise… and disappoint me.
Meg January 15, 2014 at 2:29 pm The Buy Side would definitely make a better movie. I agree with Ryan. Separately, I think Belfort might be a sociopath.