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To: Brugmansian

Beck, in my opinion, harmed his cause a bit.


2 posted on 02/22/2010 2:15:11 AM PST by FlipWilson
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To: FlipWilson

I don’t know what his “cause” is, but I strongly suspect that it somehow revolves around his personal financial prosperity. He increasingly loony on a daily basis. And his “no difference between Democrats and Republicans” schtick is getting tiring.


3 posted on 02/22/2010 2:18:00 AM PST by Cincinatus (Omnia relinquit servare Rempublicam)
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To: FlipWilson

I think people are completely overreacting to Beck’s speech. I think his sharp words for the GOP were necessarily hard, but he was by no means over the top. Those that claim that Beck was advocating conservatives abandon the GOP completely in favor of a third party a really off the mark IMO.

Look at how they dropped the ball with Dede Scozzafava! And how many really crappy incumbents have they supported over talented upcoming primary challengers? The GOP Old Guard has failed. They shot themselves in the foot over and over and over again, and honestly, how much better do you think McCain would’ve been? He might’ve vetoed some of the loony stuff that would’ve surely come his way, but he was for immigration “reform” , pro-environmentalism, pro-bailouts and TARP...

The GOP old-boys’ network needs a kick in the groin. They are failures. Their efforts to be liked and respected by the national media have led to their (and our) doom. There’s a reason that McCain was on Meet The Press all the time, and boy did they sure turn on him fast! That’s the lesson the GOP insiders have never learned: prostituting yourself to get favorable coverage from the MSM *never* works. It might work for a day, but they’re looking for the next chance to brand you a fool 5 seconds after they end the segment.

The Ron Paul thing? Meh. Whatever. Meaningless straw poll. Glenn Beck, however, gave an excellent and necessary speech.


5 posted on 02/22/2010 2:24:21 AM PST by Der_Hirnfänger
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To: FlipWilson
Beck, in my opinion, harmed his cause a bit.

So another thead to bash Beck? Don't fall for it...it's a trap to divide.

Beck said what needed to be said...and he is right, as distasteful as it may seem now....in the long run we win, but only after admitting the problems..

24 posted on 02/22/2010 3:23:11 AM PST by cbkaty (I may not always post...but I am always here......)
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To: FlipWilson
While I disagree with Beck on this, consider this: local "conservative" Congressman Mike Turner, who had a terrific record, attached to a recent bill a "National Parachute Museum" for Dayton.

Now, does that sound like he's hit rock bottom?

I deeply want the GOP to have "gotten it." I will not support a 3d party, which means the dominance of Democrats. But things like this lead me to think that perhaps Beck is right, and that the GOP may be in that alcoholic "recovery" moment where they think it's ok to have "just a little drinkie."

33 posted on 02/22/2010 3:34:47 AM PST by LS ("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually." (Hendrix))
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To: FlipWilson

Bull.

He’s out there ever day of the week. As, say compared to GOP Chairman Steele?

The GOP wants Christ, not Rubio. They want RINO’s not conservatives.


47 posted on 02/22/2010 3:58:15 AM PST by Leisler (What 'free market', where is it?)
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To: FlipWilson
Me thinks Glen Beck is a bit full of himself.
Sadly, admitting one's faults is not the same as possessing humility, as he should well know.
56 posted on 02/22/2010 4:05:10 AM PST by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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