Video: OMG! Libs furious with Glenn Beck for repeating gay slur in non-derogatory way
posted at 1:06 pm on January 25, 2007 by Ian
Some liberal bloggers have been up in arms this week over Glenn Beck’s use of the word “faggot” during the Monday broadcast of his CNN show. Commenting on the controversy surrounding actor Isaiah Washington, Beck merely repeated the word Washington had used to insult one of his castmates — and prefaced it moments earlier by referring to it as a “naughty name.” Not good enough, alas, for the language police. People, it should be noted, who routinely hurl and tolerate racist slurs at minority conservatives.
Perhaps if Beck had photoshopped blackface onto pictures of the nutroots’ enemies, he’d have fared better.
“Think” Progess has the video.
I wonder how many of these same folks got upset when the distinguished ex-Kleagle from West Virginia used the term “white niggers” in a most derogatory way indeed? How many of them will get mad at us for just repeating what the Democrats’ own “conscience of the Senate” said?
Related: Did “Think” Progress steal audio from J$?
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Hey we have Standards, and everyone knows two is better than 1
Gwillie on January 25, 2007 at 1:17 PM
You just used the enword. You should save your hate for those that truly deserve it, like those vile Scandis
BohicaTwentyTwo on January 25, 2007 at 1:18 PM
I take offesne at their being offended.
JammieWearingFool on January 25, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Self righteous indignation from the intolerant, racist, bigoted, phobic, decency bashing, baby killing via abortion loving, appeasement of illegal invaders-immigrant loving, fifth column hate “America,” but love the Islamic Jihadis and Communist crowd.
What else is new?
William
William2006 on January 25, 2007 at 1:20 PM
You only get offended by a derogatory word if you feel like less of a person by being what it is talking about. I have never once been offended by being called a Breeder. When I was younger I got hurt when called buck-toothed, (I felt inferior because of it) but ya know what, I learned it didn’t have anything to do with who I am? I grew up! Now nothing I am called offends me; I’ve worked customer service (in person and over the phone) so trust me when I tell you I’ve been called EVERYTHING.
- The Cat
- The Cat
MirCat on January 25, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Imagine if he used an abbreviation for the word “Japanese”. I imagine the “language police” would be all over it, too. (wink)
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GT on January 25, 2007 at 1:32 PM
Glenn Beck on his tv show often will precede a piece by telling liberals to get their TIVO ready or whatever they want to record the next part of his show. He then goes on to say he is simply going to repeat or read what was previously said by somebody else. And he will even conclude by betting people that this segment will now show up on liberal blogs and YouTube with further proof of how intolerant conservatives are. It really is pathetic.
LakeRuins on January 25, 2007 at 1:33 PM
Wow, after watching the video I’m even more shocked that anyone would complain about that. What a bunch of fags.
RightWinged on January 25, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Haha RightWinged!
Glenn Beck is the only reason I ever tune to CNN. This attack on him is just one of many to be expected as his popularity grows and the fascist liberals freak out.
NTWR on January 25, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Another word with “gg” that they want to forbid from our exercise of free speech. Next it will be the criminal types lobbying to have the word “mugger” erased from the lexicon.
Perchant on January 25, 2007 at 1:47 PM
Think I’ll smoke a fag – I mean cigarette.
hotdax on January 25, 2007 at 1:51 PM
Well we can always start calling them Fragits!
sonnyspats1 on January 25, 2007 at 1:52 PM
FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT FAGGOT…..
Kinda loses it’s offensiveness after a while. People are entirely toooooo thin skined nowadays. Using disparaging terms towards others is a reflection of the person using the word, not a reflection of the person it is used against. This is the behavior of a society that refuses to take responsibility for their self esteem (because they are looking for others to take care of them perhaps?).
A lot of you have probably heard this anecdote before, but for those whom have not……
A man said to me that I made him mad. I responded that I would like him to give me $100 dollars. He refused to fork over the bucks, so I asked him “Why?”. “Because I don’t want to” was his response.
“Thats funny.” I responded. “How is it that I have this god-like power to make you mad, but for some reason I cannot make you give me $100?”.
More people should take responsibilty for their thoughts and feelings….truly the basis of many gospel principles.
csdeven on January 25, 2007 at 1:54 PM
Do they hang out at fragit rock?
Defector01 on January 25, 2007 at 1:59 PM
I’m concerned about Sen. Byrd’s health. Quite often, he’s as white as a sheet.
Readymade on January 25, 2007 at 2:02 PM
I love this comment:
“If Beck says that faggot is just a naughty name, then I’m sure he won’t mind me saying that he is hardly a moral teacher and he is not the final word. Racial, sexual and personal slurs against anyone is nothing short of a hate crime/attack and should not be tolerated. It’s time to clean up this planet and the people on it that use this negative crap like an exercise tool. If people were more comfortable in thier own skin, they wouldn’t try to be such social bullies.
Comment by Randy Nason — January 23, 2007 @ 11:51 am”
Meanwhile, back on planet earth, a radical islamic fascist is plotting to NUKE you. But heaven forbit that radical islamic fascist says the words “Allah Akbar FAGGOTS!” while pushing the button.
Zetterson on January 25, 2007 at 2:02 PM
I’m still trying to figure out the roots of that particular word…
Seemed it went from a piece of wood…
to a Cigarette (WWII)…
To a derogatory statement…
But then again… Cracker and Honkey have me baffled as well.
Romeo13 on January 25, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Wow…never expected a Fraggle Rock reference on this site!
As to the word police…too many people with too much time on their hands.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words make my feelings hurt… Egad, what a bunch of wussies.
tickleddragon on January 25, 2007 at 2:07 PM
Glenn Beck is fantastic. Notice I didn’t say fabulous.
CP on January 25, 2007 at 2:11 PM
Hate to stray from the subject at hand. But, can someone explain to me the origin of the British term for cigarettes. It occurred to me reading this, that back in my college days some of my British friends referred to them as fags. If I recall correctly the first time I was ever ask if I had a spare fag on me, I answered, hell no, I don’t swing that way dude! And for that matter why the term fag is now associated to gay people? Just curious…
soulsirkus on January 25, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Chorus to “Pack up you Troubles” . . . a popular tune synonymous with World War I. Has this also been banned by the moonbat left?
Chorus (sung twice after each verse)
Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag,
And smile, smile, smile,
While you’ve a lucifer to light your fag,
Smile, boys, that’s the style.
What’s the use of worrying?
It never was worth while, so
Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag,
And smile, smile, smile.
rplat on January 25, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Any comment from Chris “Macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca-macaca” Matthews on this?
Rosetta on January 25, 2007 at 2:32 PM
FAG = Film Actors Guild
Wigger = that’s a white, you know what
Kini on January 25, 2007 at 2:33 PM
Texas (tiny) town tinkering with the constitution…
Will.not.be.enforceable.
Plus, what other words to include/exclude, loopholes, etc…
We’ve become such a sissy society.
Entelechy on January 25, 2007 at 2:35 PM
Why do the fags get so pissed off at the word faggot? Does it piss the dykes off too?
Friggin homos.
Ooops. Is that bad too?
Gregor on January 25, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Not me.
I personally get more offended when people assume I’m a liberal.
The Ugly American on January 25, 2007 at 2:54 PM
from the name for a smoldering twig or rope to light a fire or fuse.
Limerick on January 25, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Indeed!
Lawrence on January 25, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Stupid lib.
RightWinged on January 25, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Glenn: Hi…my name is Glenn and I’m a gay-basher.
Group: Hi, Glenn.
The Ugly American on January 25, 2007 at 2:58 PM
*smacks RW*…….
The Ugly American on January 25, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Oh please, get your knickers untwisted and smoke a fag. I’m off to the hairdressers. He’s just fab!
KelliD on January 25, 2007 at 3:07 PM
Do they hang out at fragit rock?
Defector01 on January 25, 2007 at 1:59 PM
NO fragit as in frag it.
sonnyspats1 on January 25, 2007 at 3:17 PM
I never knew Glenn Beck was gay. Learn somethin’ new every day.
Readymade on January 25, 2007 at 3:21 PM
Because what the Proctologist said…… “That’s not what it’s made for……..”
PinkyBigglesworth on January 25, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Glen Beck is great. CNN should move him back an hour and see how he does against O-Reilly.
bopbottle on January 25, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Obviously you weren’t a kid or had kids in the mid 80s
it was a reference to a popular kid show at the time that EVERYONE who grew up then saw
Defector01 on January 25, 2007 at 3:42 PM
This from a group of people who are so ashamed of who they are, that they “out” people to embarrass them.
They tell people that othes are like them to shame them. It boggles the mind.
right2bright on January 25, 2007 at 3:49 PM
Might as well enrich/refresh memory from the liberal source for all things…
Entelechy on January 25, 2007 at 3:59 PM
When I was newly stationed in England, the guys took me to the local pub, some bloke came up to me and said “Oy mate, can I bum a fag?” I turned and drew back on him and one of my A.F. buddies grabbed my arm said “Whattaya doin’ man? He just wants a cigerette!” Oh. Sorry, “mate”.
Tony737 on January 25, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Heh.
Jaibones on January 25, 2007 at 4:45 PM
Obviously you weren’t a kid or had kids in the mid 80s
it was a reference to a popular kid show at the time that EVERYONE who grew up then saw
Defector01 on January 25, 2007 at 3:42 PM
Hey Defector, Oh your reference to Fraggle Rock was cute. I guess you never served in Vietman in the 60′s or had friends or relatives who did. Fragit is a reference to a common term used by some in the military then, as in to frag someone is when a hand grenade detonates close to someone and the fragments of the pineapple casing do their job. Hence frag it! Cabish?
sonnyspats1 on January 25, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Suggested reading: “The Blog of War” In it…
A soldier leaving Iraq tells his best buddy staying over there “I love you man”.
The guy just looks at him.
“Aren’t you gonna say anything?”
He says “The last time I said something like that, you called me a faggot.”
“I was just kidding! Dude, I might never see you again.”
“Ok, I love you too bro.”
“You faggot! I can’t believe you just said that!”
HAHA! That story cracked me up when I read it. Only true friends could say that to each other!
BTW, Glenn kicks ass!
Tony737 on January 25, 2007 at 4:51 PM
Funny. The same thing more or less happened to me at RAF Bentwaters. Only I heard some Brit say he was going to go outside and “smoke” a fag. When I reacted everybody just started laughing and then somebody explained it to me. A week or so later I was over at a some restaraunt and there were “faggots” on the menu. Go figure.
Guardian on January 25, 2007 at 5:44 PM
I agree. Terms like “faggot”, “prostate gladiator”, and “meat holster” are totally out of bounds. The proper term is “fancy lad”. “Panty-waisted little nancy boy” is also acceptable. Especially when applied to Markos Moulitsas.
packsoldier on January 25, 2007 at 6:26 PM
I’m gay, for those who don’t know yet…and I’m also staunch Republican.
No, I don’t take offense if someone let’s the “fag” therm slip, intenionally or not…
But I swear, some of the above comments cross the line. It’s one thing to say something during conversation or whatever, but do it as many here are is abject hate.
As for the “root word” of the tem faggot…who gives a sh*t? It’s what it’s meant to mean NOW that matters…
Grow up, people, and stop embarrasing yourselves…
JetBoy on January 25, 2007 at 6:48 PM
And yet Vagina Monologuers boast about saying “cunt.”
Jeremayakovka on January 25, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Let’s see….during a Pride Parade, it’s ok for a large group to chant “We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it!” But repeating what someone else said is hate speech.
Ok. That makes sense.
TugboatPhil on January 25, 2007 at 7:37 PM
The only reason people ever thought to use the term “god damn” is because it’s prohibited to do so in the bible. If there wasn’t a third commandment, the “god damn” curse wouldn’t exist.
Usage of these other “forbidden” words is perpetuated in the same way. Usage of the words are the fault of those who whine about the usage of the words and the “slurs” are the blasphemy of the liberal religion.
Perchant on January 25, 2007 at 8:29 PM
As for the “root word” of the tem faggot…who gives a sh*t? It’s what it’s meant to mean NOW that matters…
Grow up, people, and stop embarrasing yourselves…
JetBoy on January 25, 2007 at 6:48 PM
I have to strongly disagree with you. The roots of the English language come from a virtual melting pot of cultures and civilations. When a slang word or coloquialism is introduced it may not communicate as well as the standard accepted vernacular due to regional or chronological limitations. Therefore what means one thing in San Francisco might not mean the same thing in New Jersey. Standardized English was taught in grammer school for two hundred years in the United States. This is a very strong cohesive force of unity. If we ever needed unity as a nation we need it now. So call yourself anything you want to but don’t think you can steal or make up words without consequence. ie; gay-merry,bright,brilliant in color. faggot-a bundle of sticks or twigs especialy as used for fuel.
sonnyspats1 on January 25, 2007 at 8:34 PM
I’ve recently joined the Cult of Beck…he’s hilarious, right about a lot of issues and tries to be scrupulously honest.
The Left is just looking for reasons to jump ugly on him; he goes on and on about how Robert Kennedy Jr. called him a “fascist” (and everyone’s still working on who and what a “fascist” is 60 years after Mussolini).
Never mind about the evolution and permutations of the words “fag” or “faggot,” what about the complete appropriation by the homosexuals of the adjective “gay” and it’s co-optation from an adjective meaning “happy, light-hearted, fun” to a noun meaning them?
Jen the Neocon on January 25, 2007 at 9:35 PM
I dont steal or make up any word I like…I am what I am…it’s people like you who throw out lables…
If calling me “fag” or “merry man” lmao…then feel free. It’s when you do it not to describe someone, but as a term of hate.
Hate is not a part of the Republican Party or the right…so don’t hold us back…and leave the hate to the liberals.
JetBoy on January 25, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Here is a reference from Online Etymology:
Hope that satisfies the curiosity.
archon2001 on January 26, 2007 at 8:46 AM
I order you to give me $100.
csdeven on January 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
Ca Plane Pour Moi
JetBoy outted as a late 70′s glam rock fan.
Alden Pyle on January 26, 2007 at 11:25 AM
I dont steal or make up any word I like…I am what I am…it’s people like you who throw out lables…
If calling me “fag” or “merry man” lmao…then feel free. It’s when you do it not to describe someone, but as a term of hate.
Hate is not a part of the Republican Party or the right…so don’t hold us back…and leave the hate to the liberals.
JetBoy on January 25, 2007 at 11:04 PM
I’m not calling you anything. You are free to be who ever you are as far as I am concerned. I reserve the right to express myself according to my culture and upbringing. I have no desire to be politically correct as I feel it infringes on my freedom of thought. I have no hatred toward homosexuals but I strongly prefer not to be in the presence of a man who may have designs of a sexual nature or motives other than my own. It’s like your on another team,and besides look at public opinion can do ,remember Mark Foley? Really though I am sure that the comments you are reading here are ment more as a deterant to homosexuality than an expression of hatred. Did it ever occur to you that people here might be concerned for you. I won’t go into the many ramifications on how homosexuality weakens us as a nation, and it is a selfish self centered life style,with the sole purpose of sexual gratification. Thats how I’m seeing it from my side. So Take Care and God Bless
sonnyspats1 on January 26, 2007 at 12:05 PM
He should have said, “Shove it up your @$$!”, using the term “faggot” is well, not correct according the dictionary, since faggot means “small stack of twigs”.
Tim Burton on January 26, 2007 at 2:49 PM
I was refering to the actor…
Keep calling it like it is Glenn!
Tim Burton on January 26, 2007 at 2:50 PM
That’s because they don’t have a Y chromosome. People with Y chromosomes are permanently and eternally prohibited from uttering the C word. If you don’t believe me, use it in passing in your wife or gf’s presence see if you get laid for a month.
rokemronnie on January 26, 2007 at 4:27 PM