Posted on 02/21/2010 1:14:06 PM PST by Sergeant Tim
The ones that scream about the Birch Society are mostly the ones who's apple cart would be upset if the Birchers got much traction.
They are way more than anti-communist. They oppose anything that would undermine our constitution, and presently, that is almost everything that either party stands for.
Not a perfect fit for Beck by any means [I still have a soft spot for the guy] but here is food for thought:
Discources:
CHAPTER XLI.: it is imprudent and unprofitable suddenly to change from humility to pride, and from gentleness to cruelty.
Besides the other errors committed by Appius in attempting to maintain his tyranny, that of changing too suddenly from one quality to the extreme opposite was of no little moment. Although his astuteness in deceiving the people by simulating to be of their party was well employed, and equally so the means he used to bring about the reappointment of the Ten, as well as his audacity in nominating himself, contrary to the expectations of the nobles, and in naming colleagues to suit his own purposes; yet it was very ill-judged in him suddenly to change his character, and from having been a friend of the people, all at once to show himself their enemy, from being humane to become haughty, and from being easy of access to become difficult, and to do this so suddenly and without excuse that everybody could see the falseness of his soul. For he who for a time has seemed good, and for purposes of his own wants to become bad, should do it gradually, and should seem to be brought to it by the force of circumstances; so that, before his changed nature deprives him of his former friends, he may have gained new ones, and that his authority may not be diminished by the change. Otherwise his deception will be discovered, and he will lose his friends and be ruined.
>> To you hes colorful but to me hes unhinged.
Because theatrics and emotion have no place in radio and TV land.
You noticed that too?
Sorry, I don’t agree with you that Beck is in this for himself.
BTTT
Levin has here expressed concern that this potential self-ordained "leader" may not have a cohesive political/philosophical policy with which to lead the Tea Party. And that is a valid concern.
Bears repeating.
He dissects zeros every move and tells the logic behind it all from Saul Alinksy/soros to every left wing a-hole that the Joker is aligned with.
Few give as good a take on what is happening to the country financially, socially, morally or any which way as Glen Beck.
It's hard for me to imagine anyone who is a frequent listener or viewer of his shows to come away with such a negative attitude about the man.
I just don't get it. Maybe you should try getting behind a mike some time.
Thank you for pointing that out so early, Tim-I’m late to the party and haven’t the time to read through 356+ comments, but that is absolutely correct; Fred was Mark’s clear favorite.
Another home-run by Mark Levin! Some of these comments (just among the first 50) have been somewhat annoying...is it so difficult to understand that it’s WRONG to use the intellectual product of another person and not properly attribute it? It’s not plagiarism in the legal sense, but does anyone here believe that it’s ethical? Does anyone believe that if Mark wasn’t absolutely certain that Glenn Beck is cribbing his material he’d be in a twist about it? That it’s merely a rivalry? Mark’s place is secure regardless of what happens to Beck. I admit that I wouldn’t mind seeing some definitive examples of such cribbing on Beck’s part, but I have no doubt that Mark has good reason to believe it’s happened/is happening. He is often passionate, but never irrational.
I have zero interest in Beck, especially since that video of the Time cover shoot. From what I’ve observed, he’s not unlike a RINO...goes with the wind, jumps on whatever popular bandwagon that’s rolling and claims he bought the wheels. I don’t trust him-period.
And screw the Birchers.
And Levin isnt? Try listening to one show without him talking about himself, how smart he is, how much work he’s done, what he did in the past, or about how he is better than the backbenchers.
Hey, buddy. I remember swapping some posts with you: “Drill here! Drill now!”
Started something today you might consider a peek at:
Hayworth vs. McCain — Primary Headline Roundup http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2456305/posts?page=8
It will be ongoing until McCain is out to pasture in a cactus patch.
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Outstanding post,great stuff.
Who is King Dude?
So Ike was a commie?
The Straw Poll at CPAC was a prefect example of what happens when a bunch of youngin’s decide to stack the poll for their favorite.
I find Mark’s “anger” funny.
What to do with Beck? He’s been picking a fight with a huge percentage of Republicans — certifigate hawks, known as “birthers”. Not wise to cut into your support base. I hope he starts making peace more and squabbling with his allies less.
Yes, that is the heart of the issue. But .. even though the GOP seems to be getting the message - slowly - they are not there yet!
I think that’s what Beck was really saying .. though the GOP appears to be heading in the right direction, we still have a long way to go before we get back to what the founders believed was the right direction - and gave us The Constitution to show us the way.
Me too. Of course the truly awesome don’t run for President—Reagan excepted.
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