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Beck seeks to rally disaffected, aggrieved Americans

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Robin | 10:19 a.m. March 30, 2009

Love you, Glenn.

You are here "for such a time as this." What an incredible honor.

Everyone PLEASE READ and UNDERSTAND Mark Levin's new book on our Constitution.

Zulu Shmooloo | 10:20 a.m. March 30, 2009

Zulu speaks the quasi-truth. We are a hopelessly uninformed society, and we liberals voted in Obama because we were hopelessly uninformed. I have never felt a deeper sense of "buyers remorse" than since I bought a 1983 Chevette. I'm voting libertarian next time.

Gabrielle | 10:20 a.m. March 30, 2009

Say what you want about Beck (I think he's great, personally), but this guy was forecasting the current crisis we are experiencing almost 2 years ago and no one...NO ONE was listening to him. Even I thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill at that time, but he has proved me wrong.

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Retired Cop | 10:20 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glen Beck speaks the truth. Obama is under the radar to ruin this country. First and second amendment are going to be in trouble. Look at Europe 1930's history; And every country that lost their voice and their GUNS. Japan did not attack the US mainland WWII because they knew we were armed citizens. Crooks and murders don't give up their guns.
Wake up America or we will be lost.....
Republicans are now Democrats and Democrats are now Socialists.....

Carol, Houston, TX | 10:21 a.m. March 30, 2009

I am so sick of hearing, "I inherited this & that,"
NO PRESIDENT has ever HAD TO REACT TO an attack as President Bush did, 9/11, on our own SOIL, our mainland. Why doesn't someone mention that fact? How in the world would this novice president and current Democrat party handle that?

Jay | 10:21 a.m. March 30, 2009

I can't believe people actually bother with this ranting lunatic. He's the intellectual inferior and emotional equivalent of a Jim Baker, for heaven's sake. This apocalyptic nonsense is absurd. Do any of you really think these cats (Bill, Sean, Rush, Glenn, etc.) believe all the doomsday garbage they spew or that they wouldn't change suit and go liberal in a second if it proved more profitable.

spence318 | 10:21 a.m. March 30, 2009

Wisconsin is trying to change our state constitution so that 17 year old's can vote. your not responsible enough to drink till you are 21 but you are smart enough to vote 4 years earler. the end is in the rear view mirror.

Heinz | 10:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

I like to apologize for all the bad things America has done, all the babies we have skewered on pitchforks and millions of people we have tortured over the centuries. America is a bad place and no foreigner should be subjected to our intolerant ways. In fact I plead with other nations to put the United States on a travel advisory. For the sake of their indigence populations I beg the leaders of the world to stop allowing their people to come to America. The United States is a hateful war mongering society that steals from rich aliens and gives the wealth to the capitalist pigs that run this nation. Please protect your folks by keeping them at home.

Ho7dag | 10:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

It seems to me that Mr. Beck speaks for a growing number of citizens. We share his outrage at most everything that is now taking place in Washington under the guise of "Leadership".

We need a whole lot more Mr. Becks and and a whole lot less people of political persuasion who, in reality, know nothing more than to throw money at what they perceive as failures--only to make the failures worse!

karen | 10:22 a.m. March 30, 2009

Thank goodness someone is talking common sense. Who in this world thinks they can get their household out of debt by spending records amount of money? Obama is going to bankrupt the U.S. unless we, as the American people, stand up and say enough already---we can't pay for everyone that has made stupid financial decisions. Socialism isn't prosperity for everyone. Socialism is government bureaucrats laughing all the way to the bank.

roscoralf | 10:23 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck shares the ability of Rush Limbaugh to take a molecule of truth and spin it into out-and-out lies/dogma. Glenn is definitely the most apocolyptic speaker I've heard in the popular media. Conservatives seem to ignore the fact that the shambles our economy is in grew in the fertile ground of a conservative president (8 entire years). At least wealthy folks will always have conservatives trying to look out for their best interests......

peacefulrevolutionist | 10:25 a.m. March 30, 2009

History tells us all great democracies end. Our republican form of government has been abandoned, and our elected officials are no longer representing their constituencies. Hopefully, the U.S.A. can skip the anarchy which follows the fall of democratic states. This will be possible only if we are able to use our present constitution to rid ourselves of Congressional and Presidential power. The movement toward the reinstatement of the 10th Amendment and petitioning the Judicial System to rule on its literal meaning may be a starting point to take back our country from the greedy and corrupt elected and appointed government officials.

In reading campaign blurbs from elected officials it is clear the concept of working for the people is nonexistent.

Buzz | 10:25 a.m. March 30, 2009

"Paid for faux news. I can not decide if he is just super wacko or needs to be committed. Most of the stuff he is saying is absurd or hysteria. Did you guys see him cry "because i love this country", most absurd and faky. The only people Beck can rally - is mentally ill republicans. He is not hip, he is not new or fresh or whatever other stories claims. It did not worked for him on CNN, it is not going to work on Fox"

This is why I could never be a liberal.

Jason | 10:26 a.m. March 30, 2009

Interesting how blowhards like Bill Maher place Glenn Beck in the same company as terrorists, when this country is run by individuals who should clearly be brought up on criminal charges due to their wanton disregard for the constitution of the United States.

Keep up the good work Glenn, there's a strong wind starting to blow.

JDM | 10:27 a.m. March 30, 2009

He is LDS.. That explains why he is so insane. The guy is a pure idiot, has no idea what he is talking about. The "right" is worried about Obama and BIG Gov. Remember that Regan increased the GOV 90%, I guess that means Regan = Stalin? Why is the "right" so worried about religion being under attack? The country was built on not haveing religion and Gov mixing. 80% of our founding fore/fathers said that relgion is the downfall and a strain on the people. People should not be in fear of religion.

Terry | 10:28 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck is the ONLY one that will give you the truth about what is going on so that some of you out there can understand it. The problem is some don't want the darn truth and that is a shame. This country is headed for an AMERICA we did not grow up with. I is time everyone Wake UP...nothing is free and no one can wave a magic wand and make it so! We are having our freedoms taken from us daily as while you are looking one way they are passing a seceret bill that harms the country. We need to pray and pray hard for our country. I screwed up and voted for Obama and I admit I was so so wrong!
His CHANGE is crushing AMERICA and Glenn is helping us see what is coming and it is not good. Keep up the good work Mr. Beck.

Dan | 10:28 a.m. March 30, 2009

What I like about Glenn Beck is that he stands for conservative ideals. He has criticized Republicans for straying from those ideals as much as he rails against the Democrats for leaning to the left.

If you aren't conservative, you won't like what he says. But to call him a "nut" or any one of the other astonishingly hateful names within these comments I am reading is wrong.

It's still a 50/50 country politically, and this is one of the voices that is representing the conservative voice. He'll sound crazy to anyone who is a liberal, just as the Daily Kos looks like a rambling essay of the insane to those of us on the right.

What I would encourage the open-minded left to do is to actually listen to Glenn or Rush for a week and see what is actually being said on those shows. Fair enough?

He is a darling | 10:29 a.m. March 30, 2009

I think Glen Beck is so sweet - those beautiful blue eyes are so innocent. I am so happy to hear what he has to say. I'm glad Fox News found him. Fox is the best there is.

Peggy

Anonymous | 10:30 a.m. March 30, 2009

In a world where everyone seems to blame up George W. Bush for all their ills and woes, including our great president Dumbama, Glenn beck provides a fresh breath of air. It's very easy to use Bush as a figurehead for your problems; just as it is difficult and takes time to find out who the actual problem politicians are. Why go through all that work when Bush is there to accept the blame for everything? As if one man could actual cause all of this. Glenn beck provides reality to the masses who are to lazy to investigate. Naturally some people don't like hearing that their own party might be part of the problem. (ie. Bill Maher) Rather than accept the truth, they attack Glenn beck for telling the truth.

Govt-guns | 10:30 a.m. March 30, 2009

Response to Sure and other anti-capitalists: Corporations might have undo influence, but it is the government that has the ability to put you at the end of a gun and take away everything, up to and including your life. Big corporations use the government to do their bidding because they can't do it on their own. The solution begins with reducing the size of government! Government is a usurper of power. It has metastasized into areas where individuals, churches, community groups, states, and even unions have authority. Glenn Beck is simply trying to get us back to our American core... if the left wants to change things then they should amend the Constitution - don't trample it, degrade it in the courts, or ignore it! Persuade your fellow citizens. Don't use government to force your way of life. The Constitution is the basis for the rule of "law" rather than the rule of "whim" or "the mob." The danger is from the government, not TV & radio talk show personalities. Remember, the next congress or president might be one that agrees with your methods (force) but not your ideas or your way of life.

upset | 10:30 a.m. March 30, 2009

He's great. I used to watch him on Headline News which aired his show twice each evening (both during prime time). But why did he change networks? Now he's on while I'm still at work!!

Beckwatcher | 10:30 a.m. March 30, 2009

If you watched Glenn Beck or listened to him frequently you would know that he is not for the Republican or the Democrat, he just wants honest, freedom loving politicians. Whoever it may be, we need to stand up for this country. Not everyone is happy with Obama's spending spree, not even other European governments.

Go Freedom | 10:31 a.m. March 30, 2009

Oh no, Bill Maher (A.K.A. Korihor) is in opposition of Beck. I guess if there is opposition in all things than Beck must be on the side of God fearing, freedom loving true blue Americans all over this wonderful country of ours. Beck believes that our freedoms come from our MAKER and not government. Beck is a good man that is using his voice to warn. Is he a showman? He sure is! It's all about ratings, so he has to present his views in an entertaining way.
Bill Maher and the rest of his godless, socialistic, self loving, self worshiping friends can go ahead and fight against anything that is True. This is the way it has been since the beginning of time and will continue to be until Truth prevails!

abi m | 10:32 a.m. March 30, 2009

PLEASE, PLEASE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LET US KNOW

WHAT BECK HAS SAID THAT IS "NOT TRUE..."

PLEASE, IN BLACK AND WHITE...TELL US..

Hey,hey, no supposition, or "I think"...just the facts..what has he said is not true..

I don't care if he laughs a lot, jokes, smiles etc...what has he said that is not true...

larry d | 10:32 a.m. March 30, 2009

He is surprisingly truth considering that he came over from another station that is enamoured with obama

Dr Mike | 10:34 a.m. March 30, 2009

The reason the liberals see Beck as an idiot is because either A) They want America to be a communist state or B) They are too ignorant of history to see what is happening is the exact same things that happened prior to Hitler, Mao, Lenin, and Mussolini taking power and implementing the most evil forms of government ever known.

If someone does not shout the warning, we will be destined to repeat the same mistakes.

Brett | 10:34 a.m. March 30, 2009

I love Glenn Beck! He is effectively framing the argument that liberals and conservatives; democrats, republicans and libertarians are not as at odds with one another as we've been led to believe. We all want smaller government and more freedom to a greater or lesser extent. This administration is reaching way too far, and if we don't come together as a people to stop it we will lose our republic as we know it and as the founders intended it.

KidRimbaud | 10:34 a.m. March 30, 2009

The man is unbalanced mentally, which of course is something of a positive on some of the networks, for exammple look at how well Ozzi Osborne and his wife have done on TV.

AlinNC | 10:35 a.m. March 30, 2009

At what point will every person in this country take full responsibility for his or her own actions. To expect the Federal government to provide you with home, food and a handout is absurd to say the least. If this nation is to survive it will take "term limits" and a "fair tax" to right this sinking political ship. I only wish a fair and open dialogue can take place to put forth the aforementioned proposals, but that's like asking a community organizer to run a major corporation. That bird will never fly!

WilliamTell | 10:35 a.m. March 30, 2009

Though Mr. Beck might overstate the socialist warnings of the Obama Administration, he makes good points on what is not being reported by MSM. MSNBC (Keith Olberman's Show) can not compared to Becks show. KO spends more time demonizing BUSH, Bush and more Bush instead of asking the big questions and concerns about President Obama agenda, his administration and the Democratics. Mr. Beck is just like any American who needs answers to those tough questions the Obama administration has failed to answer.

"Truth knows no lies, truth only knows truth."

mkaf | 10:37 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn is one of the few with enough courage and honor to publicaly stand up to the latest regime in the white house. Anyone who watches or listens knows that he uses common sense to justify his reasons. Keep talking Glenn and hopefully sooner before later the blind people of this country will be forced to self-educate themselves and stand up for their freedom.

Lori J | 10:37 a.m. March 30, 2009

Disaffected and Aggrieved Americans, I think not. Most of the people involved with the 912 Project are Americans who know the Constitution and realize the abyss that this Country is falling into with its overspending and excess printing of money. This will become a grass roots effort that makes both the republicans and democrats tremble. Mr. Obama's excessive programs and excess government control will bankrupt this Country and lower its standard of living. All you have to do is look at
California and Michigan if you want to see what all 50 states will soon look like. You will not recognize your Country nor have the same opportunities that I had when I entered the work force. The Constitution guarantees equal opportunity not equal results. Watch and you will see or go out and do something about it by educating yourself and becoming involved.

ginutah | 10:37 a.m. March 30, 2009

I live in southern Utah, and I listen to Beck each and every day. He is a breath of fresh air,unlike the obummer people who are trying to overthrow our constitution, and control our very lives.
We here in this area, have had an influx of liberals who complain about every aspect of the mormons. Why are they here, to upset the political process here in Utah. Most have come from California and the east. But they still cannot get a foothold here.

I am not a Mormon, but a catholic, and I was brought up to respect all religions.

So what I have to say to all you peoples who do not like what Beck has to say, don't listnen and get over it. I guess you are more afraid then smart.

e7705 | 10:38 a.m. March 30, 2009

How many of you liberals can honestly say you have watched more than ten minutes of Glenn's TV show? I already know the answer - it's zero. People who do not inform themselves should not be allowed to vote. Look at the mess we got ourselves into; all because certain people fell for the class warfare pushed by Obama. They want the freebies that will be paid for by those who work for a living. That will only last until the taxpayers are tapped-out by high taxes, or until they say "I've had enough!" and go on welfare themselves.

RightWingStuff.com | 10:39 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck is definitely the voice of the new Amerika. His "Road to Socialism" is the best thing on TV - and most accurate.

Keep the self-denial going Amerika and wake up to the Communist Paradise.

Carmen | 10:40 a.m. March 30, 2009

What a bunch of uneducated idiots many of you are. It would be hilarious if it weren't so shockingly horrifying that our school systems have certainly failed. Facts are facts - just because you decide they aren't true doesn't make them less true.

Absolute Truth | 10:40 a.m. March 30, 2009

People need to realize something. Beck is a PAID ENTERTAINER.

He DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU. The ONLY thing he cares about is the incoming money! Wake Up Sheeple!

Long live the rational left | 10:41 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glenn Beck should keep talking as long as possible. His fake outrage and ongoing rants are right up there with the best of the far right neocons. The more he talks, the nuttier he sounds. The few times I have heard him, I sense a strong tinge of racism. He's entitled to his narrow minded and racist views, and the good news is I never have Fox News on in my house to hear them. So keep swinging in the wind, angry right wing guys. You're all a bunch of mismanaged do-do bird heads. Your outrage is a laugh. And writer, he didn't "scare the hell" out of CNN. He was too outrageous and he's gone from CNN, and now he can preach his fear mongering on Fox, where that's the going mantra.

NAME | 10:42 a.m. March 30, 2009

IF BECK HAD A DECENT TIME SLOT HE WOULD BE THE 1ST RATED, NOT THE 3RD.

Jaracan | 10:42 a.m. March 30, 2009

Glen Beck is mere immitator of Alex Jones. Jones is the original if you dont believe me, go ahead and Google "The Obama Deception", or the documentary "ENDGAME"

Rick B. | 10:42 a.m. March 30, 2009

Maybe if the main stream media did it's job. Investigated and gave a fair hearing to all sides there would not be the need for a Glen Beck or even Fox News. This last election showed most of the media in the pocket of Obama. We need a free and objective press now more than ever. So far I don't see it.

Actual Brain Owner | 10:43 a.m. March 30, 2009

Obviously most of the negative comments are coming from people who have NEVER watched the GB show and have no intention of doing so. I am fascinated by people who cannot or will not look at both sides of an issue. Unfortunately we are going to see more and more of those folks while B. Hussein Urkle is running the country and the press continues to abdicate their responsibility by proping him up. I get more facts about That Lawyer From Kenya who is in the White House from the British Press than I do from our own US media INCLUDING the Deseret News!

S M ROBINSON | 10:43 a.m. March 30, 2009

CNN should have done anything and everything to hold on to Glenn Beck. At least, their ratings wouldn't be in the tank like they are now. It took good ole' FOX NEWS to recognize a diamond in the rough. Then again, there isn't a socialist alive who knows how to run a business. Can't count George Soros -- he's just a lowly "cheat."

vaerie hayes | 10:43 a.m. March 30, 2009

Thank God for Fox News, MSNBC has just no credibilty whats so ever, and they don't even try to hid the fact that they are in the tank for Obama.It was ok for Oberman to speak vile coments about Bush and nobody said a thing.But typical Liberals free speach is only for them not conservitives.Does anybody remember the bashing Bush got from the left, now the libs don't like the fact we are speaking out against this opresive goverment .

good luck Glen if its in the N.Y.Times he must doing something right.

talkswithowls | 10:44 a.m. March 30, 2009

To DWPittelli at 6:09
I would agree Maher & MSNBC are erudite, but not from the latin, but from the Greek "to be rude, ignorant". They burn deep with e + rudis.

Selftrack | 10:45 a.m. March 30, 2009

Time for an armed uprising among the folks in this country who still believe that freedom and liberty are the ideals upon which this country was established. It won't be hard-the feminized, mamby-pamby left won't fight for anything since there's nothing in their lives for which they are willing to die. To paraphrase the character "Benjamin Martin" from The Patriot, we've traded on tyrant 3000 miles away for 3000 tyrants one mile away!

Anonymous | 10:45 a.m. March 30, 2009

Beck IS THE BOMB! Don't know if it's too late or not, but fingers crossed it isn't. He's the right man for these times. Love the guy!

TROY | 10:47 a.m. March 30, 2009

If you ever miss a show of Olbermann just turn on Maddow. Same opinion, same smirk, same talking points, and same hairdo! It's amazing that the left cries out for freedom of speech and "open minded" thought and yet when you watch MSNBC it's the same on every show. There are actually millions of people that think the media was, is, and will be objective! They all watch MSNBC but still millions out there. If you want your opinion shaped and molded for you just sign up for the party calling itself The Democratic Party. Don't you love it when people like Maddow, Olbermann, and Maher refer to the Democrats as "the Democrats" as if there is some boundary between them.

doktorij | 10:48 a.m. March 30, 2009

"At the same time, though, he says he is an entertainer. "I'm a rodeo clown," he said repeatedly, adding once with a coy smile, "It takes great skill.""

Definitely a clown, seems the disaffected go may be going from one less than honest voice to another.

He and others are providing a dis service to America as a whole. Divide and conquer still works.

Frank | 10:49 a.m. March 30, 2009

Eat your liver Olbermann!

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