[VanDeKoik]

"It would appear that Newt is the only politician on the planet who is not allowed to have made friends, made enemies, been unfaithful, raised two wonderful daughters, changed churches, spoken up, stayed silent, listened, looked, studied, criticized, praised, asked questions, given answers, caused confusion, solved problems, started debates, ended stalemate, shut down the government, reduced taxes, reduced spending, won election, resigned from office, written books, read books, recommended books, learned stuff, taught stuff, raised funds, spent his own money, admired others, disapproved of others, been funny, been serious, been argumentative, been conciliatory and God forbid - been human."

Oddly enough, some of the same things Beck has done over his lifetime.

[sodpoodle]

***Oddly enough, some of the same things Beck has done over his lifetime.***

But Beck has never faced an electorate - never been in the arena. A radio/TV gig is not equivalent to passing or preventing legislation.

Beck is an entertainer/agitator referenced in the Constitution as ‘free speech. It’s the Newt’s of the world who strive to protect it.