Quotes of the day

posted at 10:30 pm on September 17, 2009 by Allahpundit

“As melodrama, it’s thumping good stuff. But as politics, it’s sort of a train wreck — at once powerful, spellbinding and uncontrolled. Like William Jennings Bryan whipping up populist Democrats over moneyed interests or the John Birch Society brooding over fluoride, Beck mines the timeless theme of the corrupt Them thwarting a virtuous Us. This flexible narrative often contains genuinely uncomfortable truths. Some days ‘they’ are the unconfirmed policy ‘czars’ whom Beck fears Obama is using to subvert constitutional government — and he has some radical-sounding sound bites to back it up. Some days ‘they’ are the network of leftist community organizers known as ACORN — and his indictment of the group is looking stronger every day. But he also spins yarns of less substance. He tells his viewers that Obama’s volunteerism efforts are really an attempt to create a ‘civilian national-security force that is just as strong, just as powerful as the military.’ While scourging Obama and the Democratic Congress, Beck takes pains to say that the ranks of the nation’s would-be oppressors know no party. In his recent instabook — Glenn Beck’s Common Sense, a huge best seller, with more than 1 million copies moved in less than four months — he wrote, ‘Most Americans remain convinced that the country is on the wrong track. They know that SOMETHING JUST DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT but they don’t know how to describe it or, more importantly, how to stop it.’ The book’s pox-on-both-parties populism evokes the quixotic campaigns of Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot, but with an eerie sound track.”

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“In an e-mail to POLITICO, Limbaugh said any attempt to compare him with Beck in terms of Washington influence rests on a ‘flawed premise.’

‘I do not, and never have, measured my success in ways you describe, such as ‘impact’ in Washington,’ Limbaugh said. ‘I am a broadcaster and judge my success by those standards.’…

Radio host Mark Levin, whose book ‘Liberty & Tyranny’ just surpassed 1 million sales this week, laughed off the suggestion that Beck may be eclipsing Limbaugh as the voice of the right.

‘Are you kidding?’ Levin said in an e-mail. ‘Comparing Rush Limbaugh to Glenn Beck is like comparing George Washington to George Jefferson. Beck can be very entertaining and even informative, but he is neither the face nor the voice of the conservative movement. He is one of many.’”

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Like William Jennings Bryan whipping up populist Democrats over moneyed interests or the John Birch Society brooding over fluoride, Beck Obama mines the timeless theme of the corrupt Them thwarting a virtuous Us.

18-1 on September 17, 2009 at 10:32 PM

Didn’t Sarah say something worthy of QOTD today?

PBoilermaker on September 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Can’t we all just get along?

This is what happens with many egos in one room

blatantblue on September 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Except that Obama made a speech where he called for a domestic security force that was “as powerful” as the military. But why let actual facts get in the way?

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM

They all play a part. Right now, my favorite is Hannah Giles.

a capella on September 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM

‘Comparing Rush Limbaugh to Glenn Beck is like comparing George Washington to George Jefferson. Beck…is one of many.’”

So is Rush.

jgapinoy on September 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM

Only room for one racist, bigoted, homophobic, demagogue right? Roger Ailes done f’d up.

/trollin!

daesleeper on September 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM

Can’t we all just get along?

This is what happens with many egos in one room

blatantblue on September 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Who asked ya’ lefty liberal troll. -_*

thomasaur on September 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Most ethical house in history,as well as the Administration
so says,

Crazy Nancy and the Palimino that rides her,oops forget
the ride thingy part!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Go to the Time online issue. They’ve got a hilarious article entitled “When a fringe lunatic tries to do comedy.”

Since when is 40 percent of the population fringe?

John the Libertarian on September 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM

Not sure what to say. Red on red? So confused. Beck sure did wake a lot of people up.

Green Muse on September 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM

I guess Obies talk of losing sponsorship was just a crock of the ususal from his race baiting lips.

bluegrass on September 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM

Can’t beat them in a straight up debate…. so trying to get them to fight against themselves?

Somebody is getting desperate me thinks…

Hog Wild on September 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM

All true, perhaps. But let’s give Beck his moment. He’s earned it.

Splunge on September 17, 2009 at 10:37 PM

But he also spins yarns of less substance. He tells his viewers that Obama’s volunteerism efforts are really an attempt to create a ‘civilian national-security force that is just as strong, just as powerful as the military.’

Time, not surprisingly, neglects to inform its readers that this is based on a direct quotation from the Jug-eared Jesus, and not, as they put it, a yarn spun of less substance.

God, what a rag Time has become.

hillbillyjim on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Who asked ya’ lefty liberal troll. -_*

thomasaur on September 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

forgot your /angryed tag

blatantblue on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

The book’s pox-on-both-parties populism evokes the quixotic campaigns of Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot, but with an eerie sound track.”

Yet another poorly veiled MSM allusion to a third party campaign. Nice try. We are united. We not fallin’ for that one.

Geochelone on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Except that Obama made a speech where he called for a domestic security force that was “as powerful” as the military. But why let actual facts get in the way?

No ones yet given me a good answer as to how such a group could have an innocent purpose given Obama’s very own description of it by comparing it and raising up to the level of The Military in his speech.

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Oh, and to the larger point, Limbaugh is the establish veteran, and Beck the promising rookie. You can’t compare Beck’s accomplishments to Limbaugh’s yet, but give him time. Even over the last year or so it looks like Beck has really improved both his impact and his presentation.

18-1 on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Are the media airbrushing Obama’s speeches?

World Net Daily does not have a great reputation for accuracy in its reporting, but Bob Unruh has pretty solid evidence for his report on a disappearing section of a speech given by Barack Obama. On July 2nd, Obama spoke in Colorado Springs and hit themes of national service, foreign policy, and national security. In that vein, Obama proposed a rather extraordinary idea — that the US should spend as much money on a civilian national security force as it does on the military. The quote comes from 16:45 in the clip below:

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:39 PM

Becks program is drawing viewers whereas Times publication is lining the bottom of cages

bluegrass on September 17, 2009 at 10:39 PM

This flexible narrative often contains genuinely uncomfortable truths.

Uncomfotable for whom?

mankai on September 17, 2009 at 10:39 PM

Everything that Glenn Beck has put out there has been undeniable. Everything from Van Jones, to ACORN, to the Czars, to pork spending in the “stimilus” bill. He may not be Rush Limbaugh but then again who is? Glenn is good at what he does and that scares the MSM. He is doing the job they refuse to do and pulling their viewers away from them. Look at the ratings. He is even kicking the a$$ of other Fox personalities who have been there for years. I predict that soon he will pass Bill O’Reilly. They are as afraid of him as they are Sarah Palin.

milwife88 on September 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

No ones yet given me a good answer as to how such a group could have an innocent purpose given Obama’s very own description of it by comparing it and raising up to the level of The Military in his speech.

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Nor cold they. It’s the hallmark of all totalitarian regimes and as anti-American as anything I can imagine.

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

If we can have 1 million conservatives in DC with no arrests (they even cleaned up after themselves) we can have more than one voice for this conservative movement.

d1carter on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

No ones yet given me a good answer as to how such a group could have an innocent purpose given Obama’s very own description of it by comparing it and raising up to the level of The Military in his speech.

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

The only answer I’ve gotten out of the left is that Obama really just meant a beefed up domestic peace corp. How they get that from what Obama actually said though is beyond me.

I would love to see an interview with Obama where a non-sycophant really tried to get to the bottom of the issue though. Fat chance of that however.

18-1 on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Politico: “Hey, Rahm…whatcha want us to do now?”
Rahm: “How about a Rush vs. Glenn article?”
Politico: “Okay!”
Rahm: “Yeah, lick right there.”
Politico: “OKAY!”

SouthernGent on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Beck is the new up and coming Fox News star.In his 5 pm slot he is only 200thou. behind Hannity and closing fast on the know it all jerk O’Reilly .But if you look at his time slot 5pm he,s pulling these numbers against prime time shows which really means he,s already #1.

thmcbb on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

‘civilian national-security force that is just as strong, just as powerful as the military.’

Yeah, ah those are Obama’s OWN WORDS and there’s video to prove it. How’s Beck lying here?

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

As long as everybody gets into the trenches for the good
fight,Beck has gone beyond the call of duty,Rush does it
daily!

Not even going to entertain,who`s king!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Time, not surprisingly, neglects to inform its readers that this is based on a direct quotation from the Jug-eared Jesus, and not, as they put it, a yarn spun of less substance.

God, what a rag Time has become.

hillbillyjim on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Don’t you know accurately quoting Obama is racist? Geez, don’t you listen to the State Media?

18-1 on September 17, 2009 at 10:42 PM

***JUST A REMINDER:

TIME WEEKLY READERSHIP: 3,000,000

GLENN BECK WEEKLY LISTENERSHIP/VIEWERSHIP: 24,000,000

battleoflepanto1571 on September 17, 2009 at 10:42 PM

Politico: “Hey, Rahm…whatcha want us to do now?”
Rahm: “How about a Rush vs. Glenn article?”
Politico: “Okay!”
Rahm: “Yeah, lick right there.”
Politico: “OKAY!”

SouthernGent on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

SouthernGent: Thats about it!!:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

You can find the video at the link I posted above to an old HA post that contains a link to it.

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

I love the work Beck has done the past couple months and am thankful for him.

Levin’s comment was pretty harsh – and unnecessary.

All these guys are fighting for the same things, so I’d love to see them as a united front.

Having said all that, there is only one Rush. He is king.

rhinoishere on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

Glenn Beck is theatrical and even grandiose at times, but the man is still spot on most of the time. He does have an authentic gift of foresight at times too. Or, he’s just really good at reading runes.

I almost quit watching Beck when he seemed to be starting to nose dive into what appeared to me at the time to be a psychotic breakdown. But, I stuck with him. I’m damn glad I did.

Although, he sometimes still annoys me with some of his more over-the-top melodramatic presentations. However, in the end, he’s mostly always right and he does tackle a lot of politically incorrect topics that the rest of the MSM ignores.

I’m damn happy we have Glenn Beck with us. You go Glenn!

SilverStar830 on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

Mine’s so big I had to order an oversize helmet!

Yeah? Mine’s so big i have to wear a cauldron!

OldEnglish on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

Some days ‘they’ are the unconfirmed policy ‘czars’ whom Beck fears Obama is using to subvert constitutional government — and he has some radical-sounding sound bites to back it up.

Hey, Time, Russ Feingold is now writing letters to Obama.

Some days ‘they’ are the network of leftist community organizers known as ACORN — and his indictment of the group is looking stronger every day.

Looking stronger? Hey, Time, Beck and others now own ACORN.

He tells his viewers that Obama’s volunteerism efforts are really an attempt to create a ‘civilian national-security force that is just as strong, just as powerful as the military.’

Hey, Time, those are Obama’s words. Google Obama and July 2, 2008.

BuckeyeSam on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

forgot your /angryed tag

blatantblue on September 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

I tag for no man!

thomasaur on September 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

No to divide and conquer.

True_King on September 17, 2009 at 10:44 PM

Not even going to entertain,who`s king!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Ditto

bestwins on September 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Levin has been a jerk about Beck for years, calling him names (that’s what Levin does, being a pathetic manchild).

Beck didn’t even dignify him with a response. Which made Levin even crankier.

Aristotle on September 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Just my opinion, but Beck is no leader. He’s into the same type of territory as the liberal pundits. Break a good story, get credit.

Otherwise, he’s not really anyone to listen to.

I really secretly often tune into Rush when running chores.

I find about 40% of his shows actually somewhat relevant.

Certainly, not compelling. Beck is far less than Rush.

But when he breaks a story, give him credit.

AnninCA on September 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM

MSM just trying to start a fratricidal war in the GOP. Don’t fall for it.

DerKrieger on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

BTW, Levin had Breitbart on tonight to talk about the ACORN video and went out of his way to make it clear he appreciates what they’ve done and understands it significance. I mention this becuase there was some talk here yesterday that Levin was being less than supportive.

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

Oh, I should also add, I don’t think radio/tv personalities are supposed to be leaders.

AnninCA on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

The MSM is terrified of the Limbaugh-Beck tag team. So they are trying to get some infighting started.

pearson on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

Everything that Glenn Beck has put out there has been undeniable. Everything from Van Jones, to ACORN, to the Czars, to pork spending in the “stimilus” bill. He may not be Rush Limbaugh but then again who is? Glenn is good at what he does and that scares the MSM. He is doing the job they refuse to do and pulling their viewers away from them. Look at the ratings. He is even kicking the a$$ of other Fox personalities who have been there for years. I predict that soon he will pass Bill O’Reilly. They are as afraid of him as they are Sarah Palin.

milwife88 on September 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

milwife: Very good point! If conservatives don`t have the
real facts,and truths to back it up,it doesn’t get
said!:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

AM radio had one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel when Rush started his current run (1988 ->). Beck is one of many who hopped on Rush’s coat-tails.

I bet Rush finishes the current contract then takes up golf full time.

perroviejo on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

Well bambi has put Aunt Ester out there now to do what he and the sorry MSM could not do. I would say that Rush will address this tomorrow and Beck will wait until she puts that $ 500.00 snicker up that big phat rear end and then he will turn the puppies loose.

bluegrass on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

Oops forgot the 88,milwife,sorry:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

The politico article seems to be intentionally divisive. Screw em.

darii on September 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Democrats join GOP czar wars

In the war on the czars, Glenn Beck and the GOP are picking up reinforcements from an unlikely source: the Democratic Party.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27265.html#ixzz0RQGYgHPQ

Antagonist on September 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Just my opinion, but Beck is no leader. He’s into the same type of territory as the liberal pundits. Break a good story, get credit.

Otherwise, he’s not really anyone to listen to.

I really secretly often rean AnninCA’s posts when surfing HA.

I find about 0% of her posts actually somewhat relevant.

Certainly, not compelling. Decider is far less than crr6.

But when he breaks a story, give him credit.

AnninCA on September 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Yep.

daesleeper on September 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

Why does anyone watch O’Reilly? I really don’t understand how he has such high ratings.

DerKrieger on September 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

Oh, I should also add, I don’t think radio/tv personalities are supposed to be leaders.

AnninCA on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

AnninCA: They are not the leaders!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

It’s like picking between Eisenhower, Montgomery, Patton or Bradley. They all have particular strengths and weaknesses but we needed and appreciated them all.

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM

I love Levin… however he’s got a stick up his a$$ about Beck and anything Beck accomplishes. Beck was one of the first to expose ACORN and has worked hard to make waves.
Besides… Levin is jumping on the bandwagon because he has no choice. It’s just too big a story.

katy on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

I mostly like Beck. I absolutely do not care for the “pox-on-both-parties populism” as if there was no difference between the parties. That is out and out stupid.

That said, the MSM and the Democrats are horrified that a second front has now opened on them with Limbaugh on one side and Beck on the other. Thus, the feeble attempt to divide and conquer, vainly attempting to pit one against the other.

I was somewhat intrigued, though, by Mark Levin’s comment on his radio show yesterday that seemed to imply that Beck was actually trying to self-promote himself at Limbaugh’s expense.

Unity is needed here.

trapeze on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

We’re good, no worries.

milwife88 on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Maybe you lefties can revive Al Gore and Al Frankin with Air America with the help of George Soros and MoveOn and equalize the playing field. Now we can talk about sponsorship.

bluegrass on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Not even going to entertain,who`s king!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM

It’s either Ash or Duke Nukem.

- The Cat

MirCat on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

lol they asked Levin about Beck? That is like asking Netanyahu about Hamas.

clement on September 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

I’m tired of Levin and his clear case of Beck envy.

Beck, like him or not, is making a difference.

Levin’s too busy quoting himself from Liberty and Tyranny.

Current Levin formula: Whine about Beck, then say “liberty”, “tyranny”, and “statist”. Repeat for 3 hours each day.

Rush and Beck are two different animals. But Rush was on Beck’s show recently, which I took as a sign of Rushian approval.

tsj017 on September 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

perroviejo on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

Wrong. Rush will retire when 100% agree with him. That is his own stated goal. Rush is right 99.9% of the time. I’ve been listening since 1990.

daesleeper on September 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

If you can’t beat ‘em try to get them to fight themselves.

29Victor on September 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

B.O.’s Worst Nightmare:

A Rush Limbaugh/Glenn Beck/Mark Levin/Sean Hannity collaboration!

Just thinking about it would be enough to have him wake up screaming with cold sweats in the middle of the night!

pilamaye on September 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

Democrats join GOP czar wars

In the war on the czars, Glenn Beck and the GOP are picking up reinforcements from an unlikely source: the Democratic Party.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27265.html#ixzz0RQGYgHPQ

Antagonist on September 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Just another place Beck has been right. He’s been trying to warn Congress that the Executive Branch is out to make them irrelevant. Now that Barry’s numbers stink, it looks like some Dems finally got a little nerve to stand against their messiah.

pearson on September 17, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Besides… Levin is jumping on the bandwagon because he has no choice. It’s just too big a story.

katy on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Well, from what I heard tonight it sound like he’s jumped completely on the wagon now. I believe he’s in this for the right reasons. We all ave our failings and tonight he seemed to recognize his and correct it. I could be wrong. Time will tell.

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:52 PM

We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded. – Sen. Barack Obama

Somehow his use of the words “Security” and “Force” do not invoke for me images of AmeriCorp on steroids… actually the images that they invoke are rather Stalinist and Hitlerian…

And why exactly shouldn’t we rely on the military? Seems they’ve done an overall good job so far. I really would love someone to ask the President, then Senator what his intents were here. To bad they won’t or he’d be evasive if they did.

Sharr on September 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM

‘Are you kidding?’ Levin said in an e-mail. ‘Comparing Rush Limbaugh to Glenn Beck is like comparing George Washington to George Jefferson. Beck can be very entertaining and even informative, but he is neither the face nor the voice of the conservative movement. He is one of many.’”

I listen to Levin’s program a couple time a week, and he bashes Beck [not by name], just about every time i tune in. WHY?

toliver on September 17, 2009 at 10:54 PM

trapeze on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

There’s a difference in the parties just not the politicians in DC. Whether they have an R or a D they care only about their phoney baloney job and the power that they derive from it. There are exceptions of course, on both R’s and D’s, just not many.

thomasaur on September 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Why does anyone watch O’Reilly? I really don’t understand how he has such high ratings.

DerKrieger on September 17, 2009 at 10:49 PM

DerKrieger: I think your addressing milwife88!

I didn`t mention O’Reilly!:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Democrats join GOP czar wars

In the war on the czars, Glenn Beck and the GOP are picking up reinforcements from an unlikely source: the Democratic Party.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27265.html#ixzz0RQGYgHPQ

Antagonist on September 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM

Since you mentioned it, I am obliged to remind people of this old story:

Byrd Calls Obama’s Czars Dangerous

February 25, 2009 1:20 PM

In a letter to Obama on Wednesday, Byrd, a Democrat, said that the czar system “can threaten the Constitutional system of checks and balances,” Politico reported. Byrd added that oversight of federal agencies is the responsibility of officials approved by the Senate.

“As presidential assistants and advisers, these White House staffers are not accountable for their actions to the Congress, to cabinet officials, or to virtually anyone but the president,” Byrd wrote. “They rarely testify before congressional committees, and often shield the information and decision-making process behind the assertion of executive privilege. In too many instances, White House staff have been allowed to inhibit openness and transparency, and reduce accountability.”

TheBigOldDog on September 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Not even going to entertain,who`s king!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM
It’s either Ash or Duke Nukem.

- The Cat

MirCat on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

MirCat: Tee-hee:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM

they all need to get over themselves, then one another, and move forward

blatantblue on September 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM

The Left is trying to start a fight between the Rush supporters and the Beck supporters.

We will join together to defeat the left. PERIOD.

Elizabetty on September 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM

He gets stuff done, which is more than I can say about the people trashing him.

Ronnie on September 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

We’re good, no worries.

milwife88 on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

milwife88:-:)

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 10:56 PM

I mostly like Beck. I absolutely do not care for the “pox-on-both-parties populism” as if there was no difference between the parties. That is out and out stupid.

trapeze on September 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Good populism can make a message be accepted by more people.

Pat a Democrat on his back, tell him he’s just fine – and then dissect his ideology piece by piece. That works.

Rush and other talkers have been comfortable in a nishe because they are self admitted broadcasters. Beck is different. He wants to change things.

Aristotle on September 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM

Well it ain’t over til the fat lady sings

and they’re sending her out

Strike up the band

bluegrass on September 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM

How big is Glenn Beck?

Big enough to be targeted by the DNC in their publicities:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXy-vPN_i7A

Antagonist on September 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM

Of course, Time (and others) predictably ignore the main fact about Limbaugh, Becj, Levin and all the other conservative talk hosts out there: if the stinking news media were actually hinest and objective and did their jobs, all the conservative talk show hosts would be completely irrelevant. The lib media created Limbaugh et al.

ddrintn on September 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM

I bet Rush finishes the current contract then takes up golf full time.

perroviejo on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM

I’ll take that bet. I think he’ll drop dead on the job, hopefully in the far far far off future. The man loves what he does, he takes time off as he pleases, and makes a ton of money. What’s not to like?

Hog Wild on September 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM

And when 2010 comes around and the democrats lose forty seats in the House, I wonder what the cover will look like then.

The sad thing is that the liberals are saying one thing and doing another right in the MSM’s face. If they lose this fight and the facts come out, it will be the death knell of what was once the regular media. Their only hope is the left’s victory and the laws that will come with it.

archer52 on September 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

*Beck, and honest.

ddrintn on September 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

I love all of these guys. Trying to pit one against the other is ridiculous. They all have different talents and styles. I love the work that Glenn has done on ACORN. Rush has been keeping us focused on the big picture. He has stayed away from ACORN because it is Glenn’s right now. That is fine. Hannity is focusing on the plight of the California farmers. Mercifully Levin wrote his best selling conservative manifesto, Liberty and Tyranny.
They are all fulfilling their destinies, but they all are passionate about America. Rush has always said that there is room for everyone in his business. They have done the work of the lazy media won’t do and have kept us informed. They have encouraged us to do what we need to do to become engaged in the political process.

BetseyRoss on September 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

The main difference between Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck is that Rush thinks conservatives need to control a major party to win elections and that there are major differences between Democrats and Republicans, while Glenn Beck keeps saying both parties are the same.

I don’t think there is any personal animosity between them (Rush appeared on Glenn’s show recently).

zmdavid on September 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

Beck’s recent reporting has been nothing short of phenomenal. Someone had to step up, find the dirt and spread the word. Beck’s doing just fine with us!

indypat on September 17, 2009 at 10:59 PM

ddrintn on September 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

I just thought that you were giving us the Serbian spelling for Beck. ; )

thomasaur on September 17, 2009 at 11:00 PM

What is beyond the comprehension of the left is that Glenn And Rush both put THIS COUNTRY before their own needs everyday of the week.

Elizabetty on September 17, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Ahhh. The old divide and conquer trick. It’s not going to work.

(Levin fell the the trap. Let’s hope for better from him)

faraway on September 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM

Didn’t Sarah say something worthy of QOTD today?

PBoilermaker on September 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Yes, she did. Don’t know if it’s QOTD worthy, but it’s worth reading nonetheless: http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin?v=app_2347471856

With regards to the Limbaugh/Beck issue, this was pointed out in the headline thread and bears repeating:

Limbaugh’s often said he doesn’t have “competitors”, but “colleagues”.

ddrintn on September 17, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Personally I prefer Rush, he’s great at tweaking the lefties. He just knows which buttons of theirs to push. I do appreciate Glenn’s persistence in getting the truth out, but I can’t watch or listen to him for very long. Same with Sean Hannity, and I like Sean. Something about their style doesn’t suit me. It’s a personal thing. I’m just glad they and the bloggers are there, doing the work the leftist media won’t do.

theotherone on September 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM

It would obviously be a good time for our opponents to start pitting talk radio voices against each other. I hope the hosts have the good sense to put their egos in check, and I hope we don’t take the bait on stuff like this. Getting into some petty argument about a pecking order at a time like this is stupid. It’s ok for a pack of dogs at the park, not for us. We’ve got some serious business to take care of right now.

I don’t like Levin’s abrasive style, but he’s pretty dead right on substance. It doesn’t matter if I like him or not, or even if I choose to listen to him. If he can move someone else to form a more correct stance or to take more significant action in support of a stance, then that’s good enough for me.

stldave on September 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM

I’m not surprised that Limbaugh dismisses attempts to compare him to Glenn Beck, they occupy different positions in the Conservative movement. Just like Beck and Levin do.

Ego doesn’t really play here, Beck and Limbaugh are complementary, not opposing, forces……

Scubafreak on September 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM

Mark Steyn will be a heavy hitter for the good guys too.

Geochelone on September 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM

A Liberal Insurrection is coming!

Remember,Re-create 68′ in Denver never transpired,so the
two-factions never let off any steam!

HilRod and ObamaVoterBots didn`t slug it out,peace was made
at the last minute,a rebellion within the Liberal Party,er
their civil-war is coming,especially when there has got to
be some really pissed-off Liberals who are seething at whe
re their party is going!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM

Rush is consistently and will always be king of talk radio.

Glenn though, is the current king of broadcasting on cable news. He has a major impact O’Reilly wishes he has.
Glenn always, ALWAYS has respect and admiration for Rush and says so everyday!
You can tell Rush is like a father figure to him in radio. So this jealousy towards these two men is ridiculous.
Levin also claimed yesterday on his show that Glenn perpetuates the self-promotion. So Glenn shouldn’t promote his books and business?
By that standard, Levin should not promote his own book daily.
Glenn said on his show last week that he respects Levin and Savage and is genuinely sorry if there is something that he did to wrong them and is willing to talk to them.

cubachi on September 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM

This is Perception/Deception campaign attempt at in-fighting
amongst Conservatives!!

Liberals,good luck next time!!

canopfor on September 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM

The book’s pox-on-both-parties populism evokes the quixotic campaigns of Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot, but with an eerie sound track.

Isn’t there a law against publishing writing that is this bad?

progressoverpeace on September 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM

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