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Beck seeks to rally disaffected, aggrieved Americans

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Boo | 9:03 a.m. March 30, 2009

I am glad someone is rallying the dumb "sheep" of America to try and take back their country. Scandals, misuse of money, adultery, criminal acts all plague our public servant's careers. Vote them all out!

Jerry Stephens | 9:04 a.m. March 30, 2009

The liberals are in meltdown and Beck is pouring the water. Go Glen Beck. WE SURROUND THEM.

Texas Viewpoint | 9:04 a.m. March 30, 2009

If any of you naysayers out there would look at recent history, you'd find that Beck was one of the predominant talk show hosts (while at CNN during the Bush Administration) to continually warn us about our flimsy paper economy and its potential to collapse. It turns out we should have been paying more attention.

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dddon | 9:04 a.m. March 30, 2009

who is bill maher?

Patti Smith | 9:06 a.m. March 30, 2009

Right now, the Obama supporters and the GOP supporters both have no idea what to expect from their leaders anymore.

I don't like Fox News but one of the most interesting stories out there is Fox Business New's fight to get TARP documentation from the Federal Reserve and Department of Treasury. Why can't we get full details on the what companies got taxpayer dollars?

Could it be that the banks with strong ties to friends and family of the political leaders got the money?

Who besides Fox News is looking into this - can we really trust Fox News to get the story straight?

Gary Weller | 9:06 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenns like a family member. The opinions he expresses at 5:00 are equal to conversations at the table with friends and family.

vic | 9:08 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck has read the Constitution and knows what it means. That's what makes him such a great host.God Bless Glenn Beck.

Kenneth | 9:08 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck says he wants to form a political party based on principles and says the other parties lack them. Saying that is easy; determining what principles will attract people to a new party is the difficult part.

Unfortunately Glenn beck does not realize that all political parties are formed on a group of principles and that any principles he could come up with would only attract the fair right wingers with IQs maxing out at 105. He could never come up with principles that could unite the vast types of modern Americans.

Gary | 9:09 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn is about the Constitution, not about left & right - he said the same thing when Bush was President

Man around Town | 9:09 a.m. March 30, 2009

Thanks Glen. Keep up the good work. Love the show. Hate the politicians who are spending away our childrens future.

Rockford | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck is a deeply troubled and tormented individual, for whom prayers are appropriate.

Jane | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

Great to have a place for conservative thinking and values.

Let the liberals rejoice in the recent gains to deliver "equality" in the form of equal dependence of more and more people for more and more things on government. It will be short lived.

A Cole | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

Beck is a great Patiot for the USA!

american-american | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

I wish they would move him to 6:00pm. I would bet at least a 30% increase in viewers.

Colorado aggie | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

I have listened to Glenn Beck on the radio for years. Those of you that haven't, need to go back and review his accurate track record. He's truthful, caring and giving. He's our Patriot speaking for saving a Constitutional Republic. Both Bush and Obama have taken us off the course our founding fathers set. Glenn has called both of them out on the details and trends toward the destruction of our representative democracy and the market economy. He has the heart of a loving teacher trying to explain the ultimate conseqences for our lives should we lose both. God preserve Glenn Beck.

A Cole | 9:10 a.m. March 30, 2009

Beck is a great Patriot for the USA!

john | 9:11 a.m. March 30, 2009

The reason Gleen Beck is one of the best men in talk radio is because he knows exactly what he's talking about. He really is a good representative of the church of Jesus Christ. he votes for the MAN, not the Party. He votes for the ISSUES, not what is popular. Many people who write comments on here don't even understand the correct role of government and vote for a party and that's it. Beck defends the constitution as a devinely inspired document, and he will be blessed by the almighty for his work.

Captain Smith | 9:11 a.m. March 30, 2009

Just have to love these idiot Obamabots who keep repeating, "he's new, just give him a chance". That's like the passengers of the Titanic, insisting that because it's Captain Smith's first trip on the seeking ship, to just give him a chance".

Anonymous | 9:12 a.m. March 30, 2009

His radio show is up 50% over last year so he must be doing something right. I wish he were in our market but I get him online at NewsTalk AM 1270. They stream for free

steve | 9:12 a.m. March 30, 2009

maybe there is hope for american after all.

Its about time we start getting some REAL news and REAL commentary than that dyke Rachel Maddow and that loser Olberman.

maybe there is hope after all

Scotty | 9:12 a.m. March 30, 2009

Since my original post seems to have disappeared, here's what I say: He's a little too cutsie for comfort, no matter how true some of his message is. He's winking at the camera, mugging in such a way as to wipe everyone else off the screen (even Bill O'Reilly had a hard time controlling him), and overdoing the coyness and knowing grin. Other than that, I can take him or leave him. He's just another guy doing his anti-Obama thing. He doesn't take himself too seriously and nobody else should.

Peter Courtenay Stephens | 9:13 a.m. March 30, 2009

Keep in mind that Socialism is not an economic system but, a political system. Capitalism is the only modern economic system with Barter, conquer and pillage are the other antiquated economic systems. Anarchy, is another and is used by Socialists/Fascists/Statists to attack Capitalism. Capitalism is the only system which can be used for measuring value. Emotion does not measure value.
Capitalism is a statistical system where, as pointed out above, Socialism/Fascism/Statism is an emotional system.
The Obama and the previous Bush administration are using financial terrorism against this nation. They are failing and will continue to fail.
you can not thwart Capitalism. Just look at the historical examples. They say it all.
Unless the Government in Washington and in the Capitals around the world allow Capitalism to run it's course we will have a longer and deeper depression with far more hard ship.
Nothing Washington has done has worked so far and they have put 10 generations in debt which can never be paid.
They must be stopped or all the efforts of the last 400 years will be wiped out. Anarchy will rule with, no one being safe anywhere.

Darlene Roper | 9:13 a.m. March 30, 2009

I pray that people will listen to him and follow him before it is too late for our country. If we don't stop Obama, our children and grandchildren will not have the wonderful country that we have had.

Nvassarx | 9:13 a.m. March 30, 2009

I have been a Faithfull supporter of Glenn Beck since he first started on Radio! Keep up the good works!
God Bless You,
Nvassarx

Cliff | 9:14 a.m. March 30, 2009

He always goes on a rant about the world imploding and how it's all gonna be shot guns and rice soon. However, he seamlessly goes into an advertisement where we are supposed to buy teddy bears, fresh flowers, or computer programs while the world is ending. The other weird thing is that he knows all the problems, but his answer to solve these problems is to simply go back to traditional values. Oh OK,, crisis solved. Bake some pies, go to church, crisis gone.

You'll never go broke appealing to the lowest denominator

DIGBY | 9:14 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck speaks the truth.......speaks what I feel and what most Americans feel. Liberal media is way off base and not the least bit connected to "normal" American! The Liberals are under estimating the concerns we have about the way Obama is taking America BACKWARDS. Watch and listen America...........Glenn Beck Rocks

squirlgal1 | 9:15 a.m. March 30, 2009

If some of you liberal commenters actually watched Beck's show rather than spewing the words Bill Maher, Keith Olberman, etc., you'd know that Glenn Beck is not a Republican. At least get your facts straight.

Roz | 9:15 a.m. March 30, 2009

to all the liberals that support the Big tax and spend president and still complain about Bush, to quote Shakespeare "methinks thou dost protest too much",
in other word, by your protesting Bush you are trying to cover up for Obama's HUGE spending habits. He has spent more so far that ALL the other presidents combined from the time of George Washington, and by the way that also includes George W. Bush...

NC Conservative | 9:16 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck is the voice of many of us out here who not only cling to our guns and religion, but long for the days of a smaller government for the people. A government that understands it should protect the people and not continue to advance the entitlement mentality that the Obama administration is turning us more to. I am pleased to see someone speaking on our behalf. It is too sad to see that the Obama administration is so self-centered that they will refuse to even entertain what would be best for our country instead of what is best for reelection. Go Glen! I greatly anticipate 5:00 PM on FoxNews everyday. When can't see you I am listening in XM!

Happy | 9:17 a.m. March 30, 2009

Frum and his ilk are the ones who've led the party astray. His critics attack him because he's intelligent and makes some very valid points. As Biden said, he's taking flak becasue he's over the target.

Anonymous | 9:17 a.m. March 30, 2009

Keep up the good work Glen. You are a GREAT AMERICAN!!!!!!!!! God bless you.

Sad but True | 9:18 a.m. March 30, 2009

It is great to see so many people here taking the time to speak freely and strongly about their opinions. Now please, take a few more minutes and write to your congressmen as well ... before more freedoms disappear.

jeckelmyhyde | 9:20 a.m. March 30, 2009

I think that he is great, I just wish that his show would air a little later, 7 O'clock east coast time would be great.

Freedomsmuse | 9:20 a.m. March 30, 2009

Finally! A man with a mic who speaks for me! Thanks Glenn!

40 Acres And A Mule! | 9:21 a.m. March 30, 2009

Hay Glen, keep up the good work. The roaches are running as the light goes on! Here is the best stimulus plan I could come up with. Obama should give every AFRICAN-American ONE MILLION DOLLARS each, with the stipulation they would never again be allowed welfare or government aid of any sort. In six months the money would all be spent. No more welfare. The stock market would rise. Companies like BFI (Bing For Idiots), KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), and RBW (Redneck Brothers Watermelon) would rise to the top, along with GM through Cadillac sales. This would put more money in circulation than ever before, create a lot of jobs, fulfill the promised 40 acres and a mule and stop the vote buying by the Democrats for ever- increasing Welfare payments!

Anonymous | 9:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

Thank you Glenn!

One More Comment | 9:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

Since everyone is making the same comment over and over I would just like to say,"yes" and "you are right" to the five comments before mine.

Anonymous | 9:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck is one of the few people who speak what others are scared to say. I feel that most americans relate to what Glenn has to say. Glenn Beck will help give all america our voices. Join us all in tea party's on April 15th. Glenn has started a moral movement at the 912 project

sallie | 9:23 a.m. March 30, 2009

GO BECK!!! He's honest without preening like o'reliey..He's populare ALL OVER THE US..NOT JUST UTAH!!

*****
Perhaps you, any of you, could state, here, what Beck has said that is not true..I mean, just a suggestion..to help you...*****

The European Union...doesn't like "The Great Obama", and his policies...hahahahaha He was to be the great saviour..Germany had some sharp remarks about debt..

Obama is the pseudo head of the Washington snake...Pelosi, Reid and Franks (the real puppeteers) need to be held accountable...but, they go UNUNUNchallenged...Beck sheds a little light on them..I like it.

GO BECK!!

Susan | 9:23 a.m. March 30, 2009

You can say what you like about Glenn Beck but he in one of the only personalities to encourage people to get back to the countries political roots. When I saw the hearing with T. Geithner and he was asked "Where in the Constitution do you get the power to make these decisions?" He looked at them and said "You gave me the power" (very scary) I wish one of them would have looked back and said; maybe we should take it back! Its obvious the government doesn't take its responsibility serious since they don't enforce the financial oversight laws already on the books. I still don't understand why the citizens of our country should have to pay for bank and other private business bailouts? Also, no New World Order!!! Today I think Angela Merkel took a step in the right direction when she decided no more bailouts when Gordon Brown wanted another 2 Trillion.

Penny | 9:23 a.m. March 30, 2009

I don't like anyone on T.V. and I adore Glenn Beck!

ac | 9:24 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn "chicken little" Beck. Looks like he ratched up his conservatism for FOX. He would probably say CNN was holding him back. Just what we need. Another "the world's about to end" phony blowhard. People that can find things wrong are a dime a dozen. Its the one's with real solutions that are hard to find. Glenn Beck is the former. You may find him entertaining but if your looking for solutions from Glenn Beck you'll be disappointed.

Lynn | 9:26 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glen Beck speaks the truth which is there for all to see and read, when in our country have we had a President tell a man at the head of one of the largest companies he has to resign, and now if this national healthcare goes into effect the government will decide if you need the care because of your age. Please and how many things has this new President tried out no health care for the military men, and don't let me forget only so much monies for charity. Please wake up this is how Nazi German, Russia, and Italy started wake up and your children are given books with nothing but the wrong history in them. BEFORE IT IS TO LATE WAKEUP

stevie g | 9:26 a.m. March 30, 2009

The country is in great danger if people are actually listening to this wack-job and taking him seriously. I fear for the future of my country. (A tear builds in my eye and I begin to cry--Wah-Wah-Wah)

Overtaxedandoverburdened | 9:27 a.m. March 30, 2009

Each day you wake up and Obama has taken another precious freedom from you. He now controls the five biggest companies in America, is conducting two wars without a strategy beyond taxing the America middle class ever more while exposing us ever greater threats from China and Russia, has opened the US Treasury to anyone with a shovel, wants to burden us with "energy programs" that will dissolve American social fabric and has no concept of how real Americans live. I suspect he is really not one of us.

Thrasybulos | 9:27 a.m. March 30, 2009

Beck gets One Big Thing: Socialism for the USA is bad, Market Capitalism is good, and for that market principles to work a society needs deep and strong ethical and moral principles. Most Americans still get this, and that's why he's a hit. I've listened to Beck for periods of time, and he's entertaining, sometimes funny, and often wrong on the details: historical, economic, philosophical--a pity, because that's what gives his critics ammunition. The same, too, can be said of his pundit guests, and yet the same can also be said of the commentators, anchors, and pundits in the mainstream media. They're all frustrating to watch and listen to, because they all get it wrong all too often. But Beck gets that one big thing--and it's a Big One!

Susan Wilson | 9:27 a.m. March 30, 2009

So Glen.. what happened to the story about the FEMA camps? Why did you chicken out? You can't just sweep it under the rug, your viewers won't let you forget.

GL Lee | 9:27 a.m. March 30, 2009

David Frum! LOL! How insignificant.

linda k | 9:28 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glen, Please fill the gap. Neither O'Reilly nor Hannity really know what the Bible says. Please start from the beginning with a highlighter to the end & you will then fully understand the Founding Fathers and the miracle of this Nation. It is utterly CRUCIAL.

God Bless You!

Ida Lee | 9:28 a.m. March 30, 2009

Keep fighting Glenn. We need all the help we can get in fighting this evil which is taking over our beloved land. May God help and protect us and our country.

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