Glenn Beck, Worlds Stupidest Person???

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Beck and Olby are entertainers. There job is to bring in viewers which in turn brings in advertisers which in turn makes money for the stations which in turn lines the pockets of the entertainers.

Looks to me like Glenn is doing a much better job of entertaining based on the ratings. So, are Greta, Hannity, and O'Reilly. In fact, based on the viewership numbers posted by magarita on the crybabies thread, Beck, pulls in almost as many democrats as Olbermann has in TOTAL audience. O'Reilly pulls in more dems that Olby has in total audience. In total audience, Greta beats him by 2.3 to 1, Hannity 2.5 to 1, Beck 2.7 to 1 and O'Reilly 3.4 to 1. They must be doing something right over there.

Just seems that liberals can't garner any type of audience on TV or Radio. Why is that???

Personally, I rarely watch any of these folks (don't watch much TV at all). But, I do listen to talk radio when driving in the car on the way to and from work and when I am on the road. I can't listen to Rush or Hannity or O'Reilly, never have liked them. But, I do like Mike Medved and Hugh Hewitt when I can pick them up on my travels. My favorite guest on these shows is Mark Stein--there is one smart, witty and conservative guy.

I even listened some to Air America when traveling to spots where they once broadcast. But, once again, airing liberal ideas on talk radio couldn't garner an audience so it failed. Even at a time when the left absolutely hated GW and AA was talking about him night and day. Still couldn't garner an audience.

that is a good question. my guess is that reasonable people seek and expect excellent programming on TV and radio - regardless of political leanings. I think intelligent folks expect intelligent programs. NPR is the choice of people who are interesting in knowing more about their world through news, talk, music, entertainment, science, world news, current issues, etc. They do not make any false claims about what they offer their audience. They just offer great stuff - every single day. its a place for happy people.

that is a good question. my guess is that reasonable people seek and expect excellent programming on TV and radio - regardless of political leanings. I think intelligent folks expect intelligent programs. NPR is the choice of people who are interesting in knowing more about their world through news, talk, music, entertainment, science, world news, current issues, etc. They do not make any false claims about what they offer their audience. They just offer great stuff - every single day. its a place for happy people.

I love NPR and agree that it is a wise choice, but I have friends and family who think it is WAY too liberal.

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I love NPR and agree that it is a wise choice, but I have friends and family who think it is WAY too liberal.

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I know - some people say this but have obviously never listened in on any of the great programs they offer. It is educational, it does give in depth stories on events or news from all over the world (today was a report on education in Egypt - very interesting stuff), it covers music, actors, books & authors, interviews of actors/writers/politicians/world leaders and every kind of person who has made some kind of impact in the world (i.e. a wonderful interview with Tony Blair was aired a few years ago), Science programs about current advancements). The excellence in its programming is unmatched. programs sometimes contain controversial material but it is always treated professionally and respectfully. you will never hear anything offensive or disrespectful - you will never hear any sensational treatment of any issue or story. and I don't even hear half of it. but what it offers is a well rounded, educational, informative forum.. if that is liberal, well, so be it.

I do see/hear people from all over the country participating in call-in programs and offering many viewpoints.. it may be that more open minded folks, with a certain level of education, listen in and appreciate the programming more than others. don't really know the break down. if more people would listen in, they may be a bit more of issues and how there are generally quite complex with many sides to them. they may even understand how our country interacts with the rest of the world and how worldwide issues impact us all.


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I know - some people say this but have obviously never listened in on any of the great programs they offer. It is educational, it does give in depth stories on events or news from all over the world (today was a report on education in Egypt - very interesting stuff), it covers music, actors, books & authors, interviews of actors/writers/politicians/world leaders and every kind of person who has made some kind of impact in the world (i.e. a wonderful interview with Tony Blair was aired a few years ago), Science programs about current advancements). The excellence in its programming is unmatched. programs sometimes contain controversial material but it is always treated professionally and respectfully. you will never hear anything offensive or disrespectful - you will never hear any sensational treatment of any issue or story. and I don't even hear half of it. but what it offers is a well rounded, educational, informative forum.. if that is liberal, well, so be it.

I do see/hear people from all over the country participating in call-in programs and offering many viewpoints.. it may be that more open minded folks, with a certain level of education, listen in and appreciate the programming more than others. don't really know the break down. if more people would listen in, they may be a bit more of issues and how there are generally quite complex with many sides to them. they may even understand how our country interacts with the rest of the world and how worldwide issues impact us all.

That was a very condescending comment. So if I don't have no collage educasionship, I wont appreciate no public brodcastin? Whatever.

For the record, I am educationed, I do listens to that there NPR, and I think it has a biased to the left.

Because the liberal audience is out getting laid and living life, not sitting on the couch masturbating to the hate and saliva spewing morons.

I am new to Sowal, and my momma always said to me, Jess don't ever chat about religion or politics, under ANY circumstances.

But, on this one, I just have to say I think I am in love with you man

That was a very condescending comment. So if I don't have no collage educasionship, I wont appreciate no public brodcastin? Whatever.

For the record, I am educationed, I do listens to that there NPR, and I think it has a biased to the left.

good for you.

and maybe you have a point - or not. I'm referring to a group of people who may be more inclined to listen to NPR. period. I'm not saying this to be the absolute case. the comment was not meant to make any kind of judgement, but to try to sort out who may be listening and who may enjoy high quality informative, educational, programming (science, technology, classical and jazz music programs, business and money, and so much more). I do not believe NPR's audience is geared to or represented by any particular political affiliation.

Listeners come from any and all political parties, from all over the country (you can hear callers and believe me they are sharing all kinds of views and contributing intelligently and rationally.. I truly think people who say NPR is biased do not actually ever listen to NPR. I'm not saying there is NO bias in any of its programming - that would be nearly impossible to achieve and quite boring as well. but if you think the weeklong incredible programs are based on biased information of any kind then I would like to know what you consider unbiased, better or more educational - anywhere, anyhow, anywho!!! Is Science Friday biased? what about Calling all Pets? oh! I know - Car Talk - those guys must be liberal yankees! This American Life. Prairie Home Companion radio show.. Fresh Air and all the incredible interviews, All Things Considered (one current program examines teacher qualifications and education - each week for a year), children's books, movie reviews. World wide reporting... and more entertainment/informational programs than you can imagine, especially if you go to their online programs.

I am new to Sowal, and my momma always said to me, Jess don't ever chat about religion or politics, under ANY circumsyances.

But, on this one, I just have to say I think I am in love with you man

I love gordhead too.

btw, Alphacrab!

That was a very condescending comment. So if I don't have no collage educasionship, I wont appreciate no public brodcastin? Whatever.

For the record, I am educationed, I do listens to that there NPR, and I think it has a biased to the left.

Do you have any examples?

Or is purely because there are huge production values and catchy one liners that simplify vastly complex issues into sound bites?

Translation for Fox News viewers:

Could you vaguely hint at a left wing conspiracy and use a few buzz words like socialist, nazi, communist, and ACORN?

That was a very condescending comment. So if I don't have no collage educasionship, I wont appreciate no public brodcastin? Whatever.

For the record, I am educationed, I do listens to that there NPR, and I think it has a biased to the left.

your being petty...progressives by definition are more open minded to new ideas, and the level of programming is intellectually higher because npr does not have to sell beer, pills, or soap.

your being petty...progressives by definition are more open minded to new ideas, and the level of programming is intellectually higher because npr does not have to sell beer, pills, or soap.

I don't like any talk radio- I don't care who is talking. Life is contentious enough sometimes without some self-absorbed, greedy jerk tell me what I should be thinking or doing. Anyone who thinks these people really care about this country before making money off whipping people into a frenzy is a little deluded. I don't watch TV commentators either- y'all keep mentioning Keith the liberal guy- I wouldn't know him if he walked through the door. I will occasionally watch entertainers like Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Colin Ferguson, the View- but I don't look to them for political information- I just like a good laugh sometimes. I also like Planet's Funniest Animals.

I am probably not a "normal" liberal (since I am not really normal)- but maybe liberals just don't listen to talk radio, even if you give them a "liberal" talk radio host? I don't think a liberal talk radio show will ever make it- don't know anyone that would ever listen to one person blab their opnion for that long.

how's wheel of fortune tonight? did you set the dvr?

I don't like any talk radio- I don't care who is talking. Life is contentious enough sometimes without some self-absorbed, greedy jerk tell me what I should be thinking or doing. Anyone who thinks these people really care about this country before making money off whipping people into a frenzy is a little deluded. I don't watch TV commentators either- y'all keep mentioning Keith the liberal guy- I wouldn't know him if he walked through the door. I will occasionally watch entertainers like Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Colin Ferguson, the View- but I don't look to them for political information- I just like a good laugh sometimes. I also like Planet's Funniest Animals.

I am probably not a "normal" liberal (since I am not really normal)- but maybe liberals just don't listen to talk radio, even if you give them a "liberal" talk radio host? I don't think a liberal talk radio show will ever make it- don't know anyone that would ever listen to one person blab their opnion for that long.

I agree - the tasteless tv/radio talk shows get old fast. life is way too short. stress is not good for your health. bad programs = bad energy spread to good people.

many people, regardless of how you want to label them - liberals, conservatives, educated/experienced/worldly, religious, agnostic, (insert your label here) .. choose quality over political trash talk radio or tv. at least a lot of people I know choose other ways to spend their time listening/watching. actually, many are choosing not to listen or watch anything unless it is really worthy.

how's wheel of fortune tonight? did you set the dvr?

Vanna got a new boob job. It was pretty good. By the way, it is mid-day. Are you coherent?

I listen to a very wide mix, and I try to remember that most, have an agenda of their own. I do listen to NPR and while I think there are some shows on there which have liberal hosts, most seem to leave that at the door before they go on air. There is some good quality on there, and much of the "news" reports on there seem fairly neutral. I can listen to only so much NPR because they loop it too much.

There are a few pseudo-conservative talk shows to which I also listen, but I usually do so to try and get a different perspective. Bless the poor child who listens to only one source, and takes it for the truth. It is so easy for these guys to cut and paste clips, and they could make Mother Theresa look like she was stealing from the church, if they wanted to do so. Keep an open mind, and know that the truth is often boring, and embellished so that it can make the "news." Don't get me wrong -- there is plenty of non-boring political crap which is newsworthy, and it needs no embellishment.

Like Tootsie, most days, I would rather sit on the beach and contemplate the clouds in the sky than to try and analyze the "news" broadcasters or the news. So much of the crap they report doesn't physically effect us, and we should keep in focus, the things which do.

Because the liberal audience is out getting laid and living life, not sitting on the couch masturbating to the hate and saliva spewing morons.

I love gordhead too.

btw, Alphacrab!

I agree - the tasteless tv/radio talk shows get old fast. life is way too short. stress is not good for your health. bad programs = bad energy spread to good people.

Tasteless forum posting is a different story entirely?

I listen to NPR. Morning Edition is the most biased show - particularly Steve Inskeep. Fresh Air because of Terry Gross runs a close second. The rest seem to be able to keep it under control for the most part. Nina Totenburg occasionally lets her bias show too much.

I think All Things Considered is one of the best shows anywhere. I also always enjoy The Diane Rehm Show. Both are very well done and always professional.

NPR has always had a liberal bias but you could tell they tried to compensate for it. In fact they did an excellent job until this last Presidential election. Particularly this year it has gotten more obvious. Maybe it is related to the budget cuts they have suffered. I've had to e-mail them on two occasions this year to let them know the line had been crossed. No doubt I was not the only listener to do so.

I was going to say that Terry Gross is an outstanding interviewer and I don't know how anyone can say she is biased. but then I remembered. Bill O'Reilly. did his best in the interview to remain calm and rational but then his irate self won out in the end. he hung up - literally terminated the interview. turned out to be pretty thin skinned for such an outspoken tv/radio personality. I gotta hear that one again! yes, Terry is a good one. she may actually be a lefty (I've never thought about it - I just enjoy her interviews so much)- or just maybe she recognizes BS when she sees it.

more awesome beck:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKZ1qbDyKOM"]YouTube - Glenn Beck refuses to define "white culture"[/ame]

more awesome beck:
YouTube - Glenn Beck refuses to define "white culture"

dangerous guy

more awesome beck:

I had trouble watching that. I was squirming out of embarrassment for him.

dangerous guy

I had trouble watching that. I was squirming out of embarrassment for him.

Whoa...that was scary. Has Glenn Beck always been this bizarre? Katie C. was great.

LS...did you squirm as much as Beck did...I have never seen anything like that! :shock:

See, after watching that video, even more people buy into his mission.

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I am not very familiar with Beck. Is this a joke?

In this interview he appears as loony as some of the marchers in the video below. I am sure there were marchers there who did know what was going on and could have carried on a legit conversation, but this was too many screwballs for me! ..Some of the best/worst comments are at the end.

Listening to the Beck/Couric interview shows me where they may get some of the craziness. Talk about evading the question. Beck simply had no answer and couldn't think on his feet.

YouTube - 9.12 DC TEA PARTY - MARCH FOOTAGE WITH INTERVIEWS
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more awesome beck:
YouTube - Glenn Beck refuses to define "white culture"

katie she does a great job. the whack jobs are difficult to interview but she gets it done. loved the look of amazement on her face at one point.

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Listening to the Beck/Couric interview shows me where they may get some of the craziness. Talk about evading the question. Beck simply had no answer and couldn't think on his feet.

YouTube - 9.12 DC TEA PARTY - MARCH FOOTAGE WITH INTERVIEWS
YouTube - 9.12 DC TEA PARTY - MARCH FOOTAGE WITH INTERVIEWS


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Thankfully that is why he or Rush or O'Reilly could never be in politics, could never manage a political campaign, or do the work as/of an elected official. They could never be in a serious debate, make policy, or gain consensus, but they know how to capture and audience by crudely criticizing politicians in power--at any costs--to keep their TV and radio market share and their wallets and thmselves, fat.$