Glenn Beck

[eazyduzzit]

Does anyone else watch this show or listen to Glenn's radio show on XM?

I think he speaks so much logic, has so many good ideas and insights on things and is very reasonable. I basically agree on 99.9% of what he says. I only wish more conservatives where like this guy.

Definitely strange his shows on CNN, because no matter what anyone says, CNN has a left wing stance and it's basically obvious in most of their programing. (I do not deny FOX News is right wing either.)

Even for those left wingers who don't show much intrest in this show or care not for his conservative stance, i would really advise you to tune in, the things he says and the points he brings up, along with the people he interviews really gives you a good outlook on key issues facing us these days.

http://www.glennbeck.com/

Thoughts?

Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkcjwh1oZdE

[Jayems]

I like him... he's pretty entertaining, and does raise some good points.

I just hate it when he doesn't agree with someone, he starts huffing and puffing, and going "Puuuuuhlease!"

but all in all, i'll watch his show if its on.. and i didn't even know he was on XM.. What time? (Chan 123 I assume? .. or is cnn 125?)

Cheers.

[eazyduzzit]

Originally Posted by Jayems

I like him... he's pretty entertaining, and does raise some good points.

I just hate it when he doesn't agree with someone, he starts huffing and puffing, and going "Puuuuuhlease!"

but all in all, i'll watch his show if its on.. and i didn't even know he was on XM.. What time? (Chan 123 I assume? .. or is cnn 125?)

Cheers.

Hah, that does get annoying sometimes but i like the fact that a lot of the time, he usually lets that person get the last word in, even if he dosen't agree. Unlike most shows which will engage in a 2 minute debate/rant over who is right/wrong and why.

As for the radio...it comes on 123 yes... 5pm MT time.

[Blaster86]

I think he's a joke personally. They had him and Nancy Grace on his show a couple nights ago and I really wished I could claw my eyes out.

He spews a lot of the same stuff other talk show hosts do, but he tries to do it in a funny way. The part that bugs me the most is really isn't funny and just looks like a giant ass. Especially when someone disagrees with him, as already pointed out.

[Cowperson]

In the Calgary Herald a few days ago was this opinion piece:

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...c-23053c5149fd

Yesterday, there was a letter-to-the-editor calling the author of the column a substantial hypocrite . . . . and the letter writer did a very good job of making his case (sorry, no link).

Anyway, Beck is pretty extreme . . . . or maybe a better term is "pretty direct" . . . . but being controversial and firm is usually a necessary requirement for ratings. Those who agree with him will continually tune in. Those who do not, as with Don Cherry, will also tune in to be outraged.

Cowperson

[SeeGeeWhy]

He sounds like a scared little boy ranting to me.

[Ayrahb]

To quote Jon Stewart on Beck :

""Finally a guy who says what people who aren't thinking are thinking. […] Just like as a conservative white guy, the burden is on me to prove to you I've neither blown up a federal building with a fertilizer bomb nor sucked off a gay hooker in the mens room at a Denny's"

Let see, according to Beck, if I don't line up at a military recruitment center to sign up to shoot other Muslims in the head, I should be put behind a razor wire.

At least he is more generous than the Nazi propagandists who didn't offer the "shoot the other Jews and Gypsies" option in their time.

[Crazy Flamer]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

I think he's a joke personally. They had him and Nancy Grace on his show a couple nights ago and I really wished I could claw my eyes out.

He spews a lot of the same stuff other talk show hosts do, but he tries to do it in a funny way. The part that bugs me the most is really isn't funny and just looks like a giant ass. Especially when someone disagrees with him, as already pointed out.

Now THERE is someone who's a complete joke.

[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by Crazy Flamer

Now THERE is someone who's a complete joke.

I agree, what Nancy Grace does for a career is a complete joke.

However with Glen Beck, I'm a casual watcher of his show ... at best. But it seems to me he's done a 180 on his favorite topic. The US involvement in the middle east. For month's he would talk about how the US is doing the right thing in the middle east ... it may be unpopular but it's the right thing and good in the long run. Then last week he was talking about how the US strategy in the middle east is about the biggest blunder and most embarrasing moment in their nations history. Maybe I missed something but it seems to me to be a simple white male populist.

[rubecube]

Can't stand the guy. He's right up there with Rush Limbaugh and Brit Hume in my books.

[RougeUnderoos]

He appears to believe that we are currently in "World War III" and that Muslim extremism is an actual threat to take over America. I appear to believe that he is a moron.

[JohnnyFlame]

I would think his goal is to be a watched show on television/listened to on the radio. Obviously he has succeeded!!! What he has parlayed to get you to watch/listen is whatever -- he is raking in the cash no doubt and has parlayed his schtick into financial success. I would say congrats are in order.

[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlame

I would think his goal is to be a watched show on television/listened to on the radio. Obviously he has succeeded!!! What he has parlayed to get you to watch/listen is whatever -- he is raking in the cash no doubt and has parlayed his schtick into financial success. I would say congrats are in order.

I don't. That is simple end justifies the means. There should be some responsibility attached to how you make your money.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlame

I would think his goal is to be a watched show on television/listened to on the radio. Obviously he has succeeded!!! What he has parlayed to get you to watch/listen is whatever -- he is raking in the cash no doubt and has parlayed his schtick into financial success. I would say congrats are in order.

I would think his goal is to sell his point of view. He clearly feels strongly about his views and wants to share them. If people think he's coming off as an idiot I would think he's failing in his goal.

You seem to imply that as a conservative, he must only care about making money. Well, I'd say that's a pretty unfair stereotype of conservatives you're making.
Can't a conservative actually believe in what he's saying? or is it always just a ploy to get $$?

[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

I would think his goal is to sell his point of view. He clearly feels strongly about his views and wants to share them. If people think he's coming off as an idiot I would think he's failing in his goal.

You seem to imply that as a conservative, he must only care about making money. Well, I'd say that's a pretty unfair stereotype of conservatives you're making.
Can't a conservative actually believe in what he's saying? or is it always just a ploy to get $$?

I don't recall him saying that he only cares about the money BECAUSE he is a conservative.

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

I would think his goal is to sell his point of view. He clearly feels strongly about his views and wants to share them. If people think he's coming off as an idiot I would think he's failing in his goal.

People think he's an idiot but he's not failing. Some people believe what this guy is saying.

[eazyduzzit]

Originally Posted by Ayrahb

To quote Jon Stewart on Beck :

""Finally a guy who says what people who aren't thinking are thinking. […] Just like as a conservative white guy, the burden is on me to prove to you I've neither blown up a federal building with a fertilizer bomb nor sucked off a gay hooker in the mens room at a Denny's"

Let see, according to Beck, if I don't line up at a military recruitment center to sign up to shoot other Muslims in the head, I should be put behind a razor wire.

At least he is more generous than the Nazi propagandists who didn't offer the "shoot the other Jews and Gypsies" option in their time.

Yes, because comparing Jon Steward is any better...

The guy who admitted himself his show is for comedy and puppets making prank phone calls is the show that comes on before him. (Given all the Jon Stewart fanboys thought this was so hilarious on crossfire)

His views on Iran, Iraq (because the media likes to show it so negativly) and a lot of issues facing the US back at home are dead on. I'm no fan of the Iraq war and was opposed to it since day 1 but nevertheless, the media is a complete joke in covering what is going on there. From day 1 it's always been the negative and the killings that has always made news over what good has been accomplished (Rebuilding schools, infastructure etc). It seems the media simply covers what gets raitings, and since suicide bombs outweight kids going to school and women voting and a lot of the good that is getting accomplished, the media is a joke.

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally Posted by eazyduzzit

Yes, because comparing Jon Steward is any better...

The guy who admitted himself his show is for comedy and puppets making prank phone calls is the show that comes on before him. (Given all the Jon Stewart fanboys thought this was so hilarious on crossfire)

His views on Iran, Iraq (because the media likes to show it so negativly) and a lot of issues facing the US back at home are dead on. I'm no fan of the Iraq war and was opposed to it since day 1 but nevertheless, the media is a complete joke in covering what is going on there. From day 1 it's always been the negative and the killings that has always made news over what good has been accomplished (Rebuilding schools, infastructure etc). It seems the media simply covers what gets raitings, and since suicide bombs outweight kids going to school and women voting and a lot of the good that is getting accomplished, the media is a joke.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but last I heard the infrastructure is in a lot worse shape now than it ever was under Saddam. If the Yanks have been successful in rebuilding anything, they were the ones that destroyed it in the first place. Kids always went to school and women were allowed to vote before the invasion so if it's happening now, it's not exactly an accomplishment.

It's a shame that left-wing prick George W. Bush has bought into this whole "it's not going well" mindset. I believe today the word he used was "horrific". The left-wing media strikes again.

[eazyduzzit]

Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos

Correct me if I'm wrong, but last I heard the infrastructure is in a lot worse shape now than it ever was under Saddam. If the Yanks have been successful in rebuilding anything, they were the ones that destroyed it in the first place. Kids always went to school and women were allowed to vote before the invasion so if it's happening now, it's not exactly an accomplishment.

It's a shame that left-wing prick George W. Bush has bought into this whole "it's not going well" mindset. I believe today the word he used was "horrific". The left-wing media strikes again.

Most infastructure damage now is a result of the insurgancy/civil war and not from the United States nor can it be blamed on the United States wholey.

The hate between Sunni and Shiias has been around for centuries, this is definitely not something the US has caused..just before there was US involvement, it was mainly Sunni slaughter against Shias and Kurds.

Sure there was not day-to-day bombings but there was still large scale killings nevertheless.

My point was, i've already said... I was not in support of the Iraq war, never was never will be. But the fact of the matter is, whats done is done and if the US leaves prematurely all hell will break lose in that entire region. It's time to stop the blame game and focus on whats important. The media is simply furthering that agenda, the constant negative publicity could eventually force a withdrawl which would result in the breakdown of the entire region.

Basically all i'm saying is the media is swaying the public into believing one thing, when the opposite needs to happen.

[Nicole]

Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos

Correct me if I'm wrong, but last I heard the infrastructure is in a lot worse shape now than it ever was under Saddam. If the Yanks have been successful in rebuilding anything, they were the ones that destroyed it in the first place. Kids always went to school and women were allowed to vote before the invasion so if it's happening now, it's not exactly an accomplishment.

It's a shame that left-wing prick George W. Bush has bought into this whole "it's not going well" mindset. I believe today the word he used was "horrific". The left-wing media strikes again.

George "Dubya" is Republican, therefore is "right wing".

Anyway .. I don't mind Glenn Beck, although he is a little over dramatic at times and can be a bit of a fear-monger, IMO.