Sharpton and Beck have no place in political discussion. Yesterday Beck said the FBI is corrupt and ignoring the Communist take over of the government. I mean seriously at what point do reasonable people step in and say “enough”? Murdock will let this nut do his thing because of ratings.

Where is the line where ratings are detrimental on society? Why not do public executions on TV? Bet those would get good ratings also. Jerry Springer gets great ratings but does it contribute to society?

Decider on September 2, 2009 at 10:34 AM

I don’t recall him saying the FBI was corrupt, he was questioning how people with such shady bacgrounds slipped through their screening process. The White House has even said they rather do their own screening to “speed things up”. I took it as more of a slam at The White House over the FBI.

And Beck has a point, how do self proclaimed communists, tax cheats and proponents of sterilization and euthanasia get through the screening process so easily? The cofounder of the Weather Underground is even working with Obama, though I don’t think it’s in an official position.

I’m a drunk – I get it.

I know where he’s coming from.

AprilOrit on September 2, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Ya… it shows.

If you put aside the “expletive deleted” nature and who the “expletive deleted” was target toward, the most troubling part becomes clearer.

First, the woman asked the question as to why the “party now out of power” in Congress was able when “in power” to pass legislation with less than the majority the current “party in power” enjoys, while the “party in power” can’t seem to do the same thing. The response .. BS .. or as Barack Obama would call it .. a distraction. Obviously, this question was not supposed to be asked.

Second, the cynicism this man has for the environmental movement is unbelievable. “Green Jobs” aren’t a viable economic product of reordered priorities based on good environmental principles, but rather a political opportunity. His appointment as “Green Jobs” czar shows that “Green Jobs” and probably the whole “cap-and-trade” legislation has virtually nothing to do with the environment, but rather is a source of funds to be squandered for patronage. Every environmentalist should be aghast.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/sep/01/official-dishonesty-national-endowment-arts/

http://www.facebook.com/yosi.sergant

http://www.twitter.com/a35mmlife

Instead of dealing with the substance of the question, some want to ridicule the questioner instead. That might work in the short term, but over time people will ask, “Why aren’t they answering the questions he’s asking?”

* today is opposite day

Someone should really save all of these rantings – you are making this blog seem like the meeting place of lunatics.

It’s really unfortunate.

AprilOrit on September 2, 2009 at 2:29 PM

What does he have wrong, and what are you basing that conclusion on?
Make your case, or let the grown ups talk and try to pay attention so you can learn. Surely you’re not afraid to learn something?

And you believe the communists are taking over our govt?
AprilOrit on September 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Umm, I think thats what was just established. Did ya not hear the dude say that he supported and agreed with the ideology of third world communist governments?

At least one unelected communist is in power in our government. We can say that with no uncertainty. As far as Beck’s hyperbolous delivery, I can live with it. Pull your head out of the sand.

You are awesome! Rock on girl!

-Wasteland Man.

I mean seriously at what point do reasonable people step in and say “enough”?
Decider on September 2, 2009 at 10:34 AM

At what point do reasonable people remember that there’s this silly ‘First Amendment’ that was purposely designed to not give a s*** about whether or not speech ‘contributes to society’? The free market will determine whether Beck succeeds or fails. Katie Couric stopped ‘contributing to society’ when she stopped giving holiday baking tips on NBC and moved over (her head) to a night gig at CBS. If viewers are forced to endure the presence of a ratings-nightmare on one of the big-three networks, then let folks enjoy their ratings winner over at FOX.

Glenn Beck is trying to do an intervention and too many are unwilling to give up their addiction to Government handouts.

Elizabetty on September 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM

What you just said. All those name-callers here are doing EXACTLY what Beck predicted they would do; name-call but not dispute what he’s actually saying.

Some of you people are so obtuse. Is a confession not enough anymore? Do we need it live?

Someone should really save all of these rantings – you are making this blog seem like the meeting place of lunatics.

It’s really unfortunate.

AprilOrit on September 2, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Yes, the likes of Van Jones isn’t just ‘unfortunate’, it’s quite terrifying actually and very telling of Obama.