It was supposed to be an event to reclaim civil rights. Then it was billed as one to restore honor. And from what I'm reading it played more like a religious revival under the guise of saluting our troops.
Questions for folks who get Beck and his big event today-
From exactly whom is his movement reclaiming civil rights (and for whom). And who exactly became or made the country dishonorable and who exactly would be restoring honor- when and how?
I'm not in attack mode- just looking to be informed so pls take your sharp teeth out and dumb this down for me- cuz I'm not in synch with what tens of thousands and many more who didn't attend evidently understand.
Thank you.
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Truth be told I probably started the nastiness because I overreacted to what I thought were snarky posts from Andy and Zip that after several reads seem very innocent.
But I still call BS on the reclaiming civil rights and restoring honor themes of Beck's religious revival.
But I still call BS on the reclaiming civil rights and restoring honor themes of Beck's religious revival.
Beach Fanatic
Truth be told I probably started the nastiness because I overreacted to what I thought were snarky posts from Andy and Zip that after several reads seem very innocent.
But I still call BS on the reclaiming civil rights and restoring honor themes of Beck's religious revival.
Truth be told we all have our moments. Cooler heads usually prevail. I really don't see why anyone gets so worked up by Beck. He is an entertainer, no more, no less. Frankly I don't see how you can call someone who made 32 million in a year "inept" but what do I know.
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Truth be told we all have our moments. Cooler heads usually prevail. I really don't see why anyone gets so worked up by Beck. He is an entertainer, no more, no less. Frankly I don't see how you can call someone who made 32 million in a year "inept" but what do I know.
I think he's inept at producing cogent thought. That's all I'm concerned with when making such an assessment. As for his monetary success, I refer you to P.T. Barnum's most famous quote.
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Truth be told I probably started the nastiness because I overreacted to what I thought were snarky posts from Andy and Zip that after several reads seem very innocent.
But I still call BS on the reclaiming civil rights and restoring honor themes of Beck's religious revival.
Geo, the B.S. is oozing like icing through a pastry bag. No need to call anything.
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Yes he is a popular as the NYT on the Rignt..but this tweet sums it up well......Bill Maher Bob Herbert today on Beck: 'there is no road too low for him to slither upon" "he makes you want to take a shower". Perfect. Posted on twitter Aug. 28
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I am anxious for white people to be a minority in this country once more--then we will ALL be free.
There are plenty of places you can move and that be the case. Let me know how you like it.
As to Glenn Beck, he is an entertainer, who I do not find entertaining. Those that do find him entertaining or enlightening, showed up.
He is not a factor in my daily thought process.
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SoWal Insider
Bill MaherBob Herbert today on Beck: 'there is no road too low for him to slither upon" "he makes you want to take a shower". Perfect. Posted on twitter Aug. 28
Bill Maher is an idiot. Actually, his background compares rather well with Becks. I find it ironic you're quoting his twitters in a Beck bashing thread, as if he were capable of thinking on some higher plateau.
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Beach Lover
It was supposed to be an event to reclaim civil rights. Then it was billed as one to restore honor. And from what I'm reading it played more like a religious revival under the guise of saluting our troops.
Questions for folks who get Beck and his big event today-
From exactly whom is his movement reclaiming civil rights (and for whom). And who exactly became or made the country dishonorable and who exactly would be restoring honor- when and how?
I'm not in attack mode- just looking to be informed so pls take your sharp teeth out and dumb this down for me- cuz I'm not in synch with what tens of thousands and many more who didn't attend evidently understand.
Thank you.
RESTORING HONOR
Americans gathered in Washington it just wasn't about BECK...it was about all Americans...no dumbing down needed...just need an Open Mind.
LINK:
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Photos from 8/28 Restoring Honor
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As usual, Matt Taibbi sums it up pretty well in Rolling Stone.(caution: adult language)
Tea Party Rocks Primaries -- RollingStone.com
Tea Party Rocks Primaries -- RollingStone.com
It's beginning to strike me that sitting by and doing nothing about this madness is not a terribly responsible way to behave.
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SoWal Insider
Bill Maher Bob Herbert today on Beck: 'there is no road too low for him to slither upon" "he makes you want to take a shower". Perfect. Posted on twitter Aug. 28
usually how i feel after reading your posts. :roll:
Beach Fanatic
As usual, Matt Taibbi sums it up pretty well in Rolling Stone.(caution: adult language)
Tea Party Rocks Primaries -- RollingStone.com
No, he presents the same old tired leftist talking points that are trotted out every time the political winds turn against them. I am involved in the tea party, have been involved in conservative political groups for years and can tell you the thrust of the vast majority of the discontent you see is about the explosion of government spending and the threat the national debt is to our national survival.
I would agree that Fox sometimes misses the boat on what people care about, although not to the degree that MSNBC, CNN, NYT etc missfire. I personally have turned away because all they seem to want to talk about is the NY mosque. I don't think it is sensitive to the survivors and places Islam in a bad light, but they own the land, if the building is within code then let them go. I for one am tired of hearing it. I want to hear about the real issues: big government and a bad economy.
I can explain why TV outlets emphasizes such things: they are rather easy to understand and simple to explain and usually have visuals to play. Our political discourse these days is too often defined by the content of a 30 second soundbite. You must still go to print media to get cogent analysis of issues. Sadly very few people are willing to take the time to research so they go with the soundbites.
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Taibbi calls the tea party "loonies." What about these denizens of the left wing:
I guess these people are in Taibbi's contact list.
I guess these people are in Taibbi's contact list.
Beach Lover
you obviously have faith in a divorced, alcoholic, adhd raised roman catholic converted to mormon born again, intellectual lightweight who divides this country over the one media outlet that will allow him to spew race hatred daily , who calls the first black president in our history a racist, and decides to hold a "white suffering" pageant on the very place and date of mlk's famous speech. glenn beck will teach us all how to function? he speaks to you, doesn't he?
As usual, Bob spews!
Obama and his crew sure do take stock in what Beck has to say... they rushed to fire for fear that Beck planned to air a report. Beck has connected a lot of dots between Obama's staff, his mentors, his pre president life... Beck might go about it in an awkward way...but I for one find his chalkboard "facts" both interesting and downright scary. You can go online and check out the connections for yourself, they aren't hiding they are out there. Where is the mainstream media, why do they ignore these "conections." I think because it might be considered politically incorrect because Obama is a black individual and there are things best unsaid or ignored or else it will all be turned back on you and you will be labeled a racist. I have seen that happen to many times since he started campaigning and actually became President. It also happens on this forum all the time....that word is thrown around a lot.
By the way Beck has back off from Obama being a racist actually said he was wrong... after researching his background and upbringing ... I haven't heard Obama really apologize for his professor/cop racist rant other than sipping a beer with the camera rolling. A rather phoney regret on his part.
Beach Fanatic
Leading up to the rally I was really feeling down about my country. I felt like we had no honor. Now that our honor has been restored, I'm walking on sunshine! Whoo-weeee!
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When the repubs win this Nov watch the stock market go insane.
SoWal Insider
If I ever have CNN or FOX networks again, I am going to exercise parental controls and have them permanently off. Ignorance is bliss! 
It seems to really be messing with some of Y'all.
I truly think the cable cos. could be heroes by offering ala carte menus for channels.
So glad I missed all of this~~~~~
It seems to really be messing with some of Y'all.I truly think the cable cos. could be heroes by offering ala carte menus for channels.
So glad I missed all of this~~~~~
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I feel sad for people who can't laugh hysterically at Bill Maher's humor!
Beach Lover
I feel sad for people who can't laugh hysterically at Bill Maher's humor!
No one laughed at Imus 'nappy" humor did they, as wel,l as they shouldn't have. Sometimes our "funny folks" cross the line!
Beach Lover
If I ever have CNN or FOX networks again, I am going to exercise parental controls and have them permanently off. Ignorance is bliss!
I truly think the cable cos. could be heroes by offering ala carte menus for channels.
So glad I missed all of this~~~~~
Putting your head and your kids heads in the sand...ignoring stuff because it doesn't agree with your politics, only listening to stuff that feeds your opinion...makes for a dull, opinated,person (or child). Don't you trust your children to make their own judgements, to think for themselves, or are you that parent that forces your view on the kids as long as they live under your roof?
Beach Lover
Leading up to the rally I was really feeling down about my country. I felt like we had no honor. Now that our honor has been restored, I'm walking on sunshine! Whoo-weeee
Beach Fanatic
I feel sad for people who can't laugh hysterically at Bill Maher's humor!
Though not perfect (he can be sexist at times..) in both politics and religion, he is about the most rational and sensible person on the planet. He is a god in my book!
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After much research, discussion with others and analysis of all the information, my take is that-
The TP is really a Republican civil war. It is a group of Republicans who are fed up with Democrats and with the Republicans of late who look nothing like Republicans- fiscally speaking. And to them Obama's policies represent the last straw.
But here is the rub:
The TP (like the very Republicans they take issue with) have lost their way from their core principles: spending, the deficit, taxes, ethics, etc. They have allowed social issues, religion and outright crazy nonsense to creep in. They have allowed creeps from the media and the Republican party to creep in.
And all you're left with are a bunch of people who would have voted republican in the next elections voting republican because it is opposite of Obama. This does nothing to fix the Republican party. And as such, I believe it does nothing to restore honor or reclaim civil rights- let alone fix the country.
The TP is really a Republican civil war. It is a group of Republicans who are fed up with Democrats and with the Republicans of late who look nothing like Republicans- fiscally speaking. And to them Obama's policies represent the last straw.
But here is the rub:
The TP (like the very Republicans they take issue with) have lost their way from their core principles: spending, the deficit, taxes, ethics, etc. They have allowed social issues, religion and outright crazy nonsense to creep in. They have allowed creeps from the media and the Republican party to creep in.
And all you're left with are a bunch of people who would have voted republican in the next elections voting republican because it is opposite of Obama. This does nothing to fix the Republican party. And as such, I believe it does nothing to restore honor or reclaim civil rights- let alone fix the country.
Beach Fanatic
I feel sad for people who can't laugh hysterically at Bill Maher's humor!
and those who can't appreciate that Matt Taibbi is a masterful writer;-)
Beach Fanatic
After much research, discussion with others and analysis of all the information, my take is that-
The TP is really a Republican civil war. It is a group of Republicans who are fed up with Democrats and with the Republicans of late who look nothing like Republicans- fiscally speaking. And to them Obama's policies represent the last straw.
But here is the rub:
The TP (like the very Republicans they take issue with) have lost their way from their core principles: spending, the deficit, taxes, ethics, etc. They have allowed social issues, religion and outright crazy nonsense to creep in. They have allowed creeps from the media and the Republican party to creep in.
And all you're left with are a bunch of people who would have voted republican in the next elections voting republican because it is opposite of Obama. This does nothing to fix the Republican party. And as such, I believe it does nothing to restore honor or reclaim civil rights- let alone fix the country.
And as of this moment, the Walton County Patriots' website continues to leave off the appropriate titles for one of our U. S. senators and the president of the U.S.
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I think TPers is a good name for them. It all seems like some childish prank.
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