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In defense of Glenn Beck
USA Today | October 6, 2009 | Jonah Goldberg

Posted on 10/06/2009 7:14:45 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Cannot post due to copyright issues: http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/10/column-in-defense-of-glenn-beck-.html


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: beck; bho44; glennbeck; marchondc; obama; rushlimbaugh; talkradio; teaparty; television
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1 posted on 10/06/2009 7:14:45 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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Link to article: http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/10/column-in-defense-of-glenn-beck-.html


2 posted on 10/06/2009 7:15:12 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (I will raise $2 million for Sarah Palin if she runs; What will you do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’m glad the Goldberg is not joining the Pantywaist contingent of the GOP.


3 posted on 10/06/2009 7:22:01 PM PDT by Defiant (Hey socialists-- We're right, we fight, get used to it.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Beck is certainly not stuffy.


4 posted on 10/06/2009 7:22:19 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I scanned Jonah's piece quickly and didn't see any reference to the Mother's movement. Did I miss it? ... That, in my opinion, is the most effective demographic which Glenn has awakened because Mothers tend to be conservative and have an uncanny way of seeing the heart of someone when Mothers are paying attention, which they are, now!

If this Republic manages to survive the murder Obama and the left have undertaken, we the people will look back and marvel at the guts of Glenn Beck and his staff, to stand up in the face of evil rising in America and exposing it.

Glenn Beck may be our most precious commodity right now, a man in full speaking out boldly because he has truth as his major weapon to slay the most corrupt domestic enemy America has possibly ever had to face.

5 posted on 10/06/2009 7:25:27 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Dems, believing they cannot be deceived, it is impossible to convince them when they are deceived.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Glenn is a smart guy, talented and an entertainer, He plays the ‘fresh’ role that the young Rush played in 1993 and 1994, exactly 16 years ago when he Rush led the defeat of Clintons agenda. (one of the most fun of times)

Rush is still big but Beck lures the kids to liberarianism/conservatism because Beck isnt married to the R party.


6 posted on 10/06/2009 7:26:38 PM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the government spending you demand stupid")
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To: sickoflibs
Those were the days, back when Rush endorsed PJB.
7 posted on 10/06/2009 7:30:02 PM PDT by BGHater ("real price of every thing ... is the toil and trouble of acquiring it")
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To: BGHater

I really don’t care what the libs say about Beck..........one thing for sure is.........he tells the stories you will not hear anywhere else. Enough said.


8 posted on 10/06/2009 7:36:00 PM PDT by Gillmeister
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To: sickoflibs
Rush is still big but Beck lures the kids to liberarianism/conservatism because Beck isnt married to the R party.

I could not make it thru the current administration without either one of them. I surely never would have marched on DC without Glenn Beck's 912 ideas. Now my husband and I are corner protesters right here in our little home town.

9 posted on 10/06/2009 7:40:13 PM PDT by ShowMeMom (America: The home of the FREE because of the BRAVE.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Why would Beck need a defense?


10 posted on 10/06/2009 7:43:54 PM PDT by BenLurkin (Brave amateurs....they do their part.)
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To: ShowMeMom

‘Corner Protesters’ ?
Tell Me More !...


11 posted on 10/06/2009 7:50:29 PM PDT by bravotu (Have a Nice Day !)
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To: ShowMeMom

I am with you 100% , At the end of 1992 I thought the country had come to an end. A coworker showed Rush’s first book. “How things..” He turned the darkest times in to the most fun I had politically in last 16 years “Day xx of America held hostage”

Then a republican Washington (Pres+congress) was not even a hope. All the sweet visions of a possible conservative future of America Rush told us about were believable (with no bad history to darken them) , back then they were like kids innocent dreams.

Now comes Beck, funny, smart, independent (the best part), he makes it fun again.


12 posted on 10/06/2009 7:55:43 PM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the government spending you demand stupid")
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To: MHGinTN

Of course, it helps that Bummer is going over like a lead balloon with the majority of Americans now. Let us HOPE that the national fling with lefty insanity will CHANGE over the next two major elections.


13 posted on 10/06/2009 7:56:56 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (ACORN: Absolute Criminal Organization of Reprobate Nuisances)
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To: ShowMeMom

there is a guy (just one guy) who stands on the corner of main street in our small town with sign declaring that we should “GO GREEN RECYCLE CONGRESS!!” he does not seem to mind if he is alone. lots of people honk at him and give him the thumbs up. i admire his determination.


14 posted on 10/06/2009 8:14:32 PM PDT by madamemayhem (defeat isn't getting knocked down, it's not getting back up)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I like Glenn Beck just fine. If it comes out that he’s insincere at some level, then I’ll reevaluate my estimation of him... but so far he seems to be on the level.


15 posted on 10/06/2009 8:23:00 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Just like Obama and ACORN were community organizers for the left, Beck has become a community organizer for libertarians.


16 posted on 10/06/2009 8:41:53 PM PDT by Real Cynic No More (The only thing standing between us and complete victory over the evildoers is POLITICS!)
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To: MHGinTN

Glenn Beck is EFFECTIVE. That’s why the left are out to destroy him.


17 posted on 10/07/2009 12:31:14 AM PDT by deannadurbin
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To: madamemayhem

Someday there will be someone who will join him, rather than giving support as they drive by. My boyfriend and I are basically the only ones each Friday night standing up for America, our troops, and freedom. But we have done it alone when the other is unavailable, because we will not just give lip-service to the cause. I encourage you to join that hardy patriot! You’ll feel more than admiration for your effort.


18 posted on 10/07/2009 1:58:17 PM PDT by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Glenn got it right on every issue so far. I don’t understand the criticism. Without his investigations none of this stuff would be coming to the fore. Thank you to Glenn and keep going Glenn!


19 posted on 10/07/2009 2:03:04 PM PDT by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: bravotu
‘Corner Protesters’ ? Tell Me More !...

It's just what it sounds like. A group of us formed a local "Patriot" club and as many as are able go to busy intersections on certain evenings, hold our signs and wave our flags. We also visit other small towns in the area where the corner protesters need support. It's an amazing experience. Some "corner protests" have started with just one guy and one flag or one sign and grown to 25-30 people within a few weeks. It's like Glenn Beck keeps saying, "You are not alone."

20 posted on 10/07/2009 5:16:20 PM PDT by ShowMeMom (America: The home of the FREE because of the BRAVE.)
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