Posted on 09/18/2009 9:42:23 AM PDT by nickcarraway
I had the chance to hear bestselling author and FOX TV host Glenn Beck speak to a packed house Tuesday night in Lansing at the Kellogg Center on the campus of MSU.
Love or hate Mr. Beck, he's a skilled communicator and very good at getting people to question and think seriously about the challenges we face as a nation, and in particular the state of Michigan. I ask that you bring an open mind for a unique analysis of his speech that was bravely sponsored by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout his program Tuesday night I kept thinking, this guy speaks his mind and isn't afraid. Wow, how different than most play-it-safe, and well scripted politicians who are afraid to say anything these days for fear of starting controversy or offending someone. Aren't we adults who should encourage open and honest debate? I'm certain like the headline of this blog post, that if he ran for Governor things would change not only in the state, but I'm certain that people would start talking about serious issues and opportunities that confront us.
With one of my goals being to focus on the good things we're doing as a state, I'm going to stay true to my core and share with you three things I enjoyed regarding Mr. Beck's presentation that I'm confident friend and foe alike will agree are things we should ALL strive to do better.
1. He hammered home was the importance of helping our fellow citizens when they are truly in need. We have quite a bit of that these days in Michigan and the record unemployment numbers don't lie. He mentioned a story during his upbringing in Mt. Vernon, WA and working for his father's bakery business and a lesson in kindness his father displayed to a recent widow in serious need. He also shared a time where his father became upset with a customer who was abusing the system and described it as theft and a handout. Both stories were instructive and of value.
2. The power of persistence. He mentioned several examples of persistence in action from the lives of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and candy mogul Milton Hershey to help prove his point. "We do not let people learn from their failures. The road to success is paved with failure which when learned from, often produces innovation" he stated.
3. The belief that we can overcome the current economic challenges. I was frankly amazed at how motivational his speech was as I expected it to be primarily about politics after reading his latest book Common Sense. As I glanced around the room and gauged body language and reactions I noticed that even critics seemed refreshed to hear a positive message from an ulikely messenger in their eyes.
Glenn Beck for Governor? Imagine how interesting in would get in Lansing if that announcement came down? I'm certain both parties would be scared to death. Finally, someone not afraid to openly speak his mind to question the status quo. Again, whether you like him or not, his ability to get people thinking, engaged and asking tough questions is something that we all need to be doing more of these days in Michigan!
Why would Beck accept such a demotion??
“He can’t do any worse than Granholm.”
-Even if he fell back off the wagon!
No.
That’s Ted Nugent’s job.
Glenn is great, but he can work in other states.
no.
His stage is national/international.
Isn't Nugent living in Waco, Texas now?
No and stop asking.
He has a home there, but I still believe he has Michigan residency. He moved to a ranch in Waco because of mold in his home, but he’s always said he’s a Michigander.
He’s long talked about running for governor. Especially during the two disastrous Granholm terms.
Beck Rocks! I’m sure our Founding Fathers would be proud of him.
ABSOFRICKINLUTELY....NOT
He couldn't find a home in Michigan without mold?
He had a very nice ranch and he didn’t want to buy another while that was being reworked. Figured he might as well have a summer home.
I would think that Michigan would be the summer home.
Oops.
Other way around.
Duh.
Nope.
The people of Michigan do not need a play friend.
They need a Republican Reagan Conservative to get them out of their mess.
Wow, guess I’d better read the entire thing. Of course, I’ll ping it first. ;’)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/search?m=all;o=time;q=quick;s=seiu
Doctors Warn Climate Change Will Threaten Public Health
(Michigan SEIU Nurse Alliance makes claims)
WILX | 9/17/09 | Tiffany Teasley
Posted on 09/17/2009 9:35:03 PM PDT by Libloather
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2342598/posts
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No. He’s more valuable as a crank (in the best sense of the term). As governor, he’d slowly turn into just another politician.
The unions and far left whackos have been thanking Graholm daily for the last 7 years.
Thanks for the ping; NO!
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