As a once upon a time big GB fan and supporter, he deserves all scorn coming his way. The Right does not need the hysteria, faux-outrage or histrionics so popular amongst the Political Left to make points. It detracts from the real issues and operates on an emotional level which is disruptive to dialog. That is what Beck represents.
I have seen neither faux outrage nor histrionics. Beck’s a catastrophist. I am not, but appreciate the points he makes nonetheless.
He’s a constitutionalist conservative of a quasi-libertarian bent. (Levin is a constitutionalist, but of a more traditionalist bent.) And Beck tells a story very well and has really good insights into history and a depth I haven’t heard in a lot of talk show hosts. Maybe it’s all the things he’s been through (some of which he put himself through, as he’ll be the first to tell you.)
He’s also trying to de-toxify the sociopolitical environment. Ultimately, we’re in this together.