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The Success of the Beck Rally
American Spectator ^ | 8-31-2010 | Jeffrey Lord

Posted on 08/31/2010 6:59:43 AM PDT by MarkLevinFan

I love watching Glenn Beck on TV.

Day winding down, he makes so many good points. As someone who has spent a lifetime studying history, been there in government and politics, I find it great to watch Beck’s particular insistence on educating Americans about real history that has gone missing. Having long ago learned first hand the progressive-race connection, for example, by having lived for a couple years in Woodrow Wilson’s hometown, I am stunned to see someone have the wit and the chops to detail this particularly disturbing history of America’s “progressive” president on popular television.

Bravo.

So I watched the rally on C-SPAN.

And you know what? (He says gently…)

I was elated — and concerned.

(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: conservatism; glennbeck; jeffreylord; lord; marklevin; oikophobia; restoringhonorrally
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To: ExTexasRedhead
We have taken names! We will remember!
And, by the grace of God take back our country from the treasonous, greedy, serving at the public trough politicians who have dishonored and dismembered our country.
21 posted on 08/31/2010 7:40:02 AM PDT by Bitsy
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To: ExTexasRedhead

You know all their names; keep a list and may they be disgraced for eternity.


Yes, they only deserve the >very worst<.


22 posted on 08/31/2010 7:41:07 AM PDT by unkus
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To: ExTexasRedhead

Bump!


23 posted on 08/31/2010 7:42:33 AM PDT by dforest
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To: ExTexasRedhead; All

” feel that Beck’s call for us to return to our founding principles highlights the morale decay that is in 98% of the politicians in this country. These arrogant, power-hungry, amoral politicians have sold their souls to Satan. They have sought to destroy our country and to steal our freedom because of their own greed. These Elitist politicians are consumed by their quest for political power at any cost. “

Bears repeating.


24 posted on 08/31/2010 7:42:35 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (((.Go troops! " Vote out RINOS. They screw you EVERY time" Jim Robinson)
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To: ExTexasRedhead

I’m surprised by very little these days, but it is truly amazing the amount of negative commentary all over the net from people who have no clue what the rally was about, why people went and what actually happened there.

JW


25 posted on 08/31/2010 7:50:54 AM PDT by JWinNC (www.anailinhisplace.net)
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To: MarkLevinFan
Oikophobia; Why the liberal elite finds Americans revolting

The British philosopher Roger Scruton has coined a term to describe this attitude: oikophobia. Xenophobia is fear of the alien; oikophobia is fear of the familiar: "the disposition, in any conflict, to side with 'them' against 'us', and the felt need to denigrate the customs, culture and institutions that are identifiably 'ours.' " What a perfect description of the pro-mosque left.

...This cannot be reconciled with the elitist notion that most men are economically insecure bitter clinging intolerant bigots who need to be governed by an educated elite. Marxism Lite is not only false; it is, according to the American creed, self-evidently false. That is why the liberal elite finds Americans revolting.

This article was, for me, one of the most enlightening articles that I have read in a long time. The full importance didn't sink in until I saw the film clip, last night, of Hillary condemning Arizona for human rights violations. The liberal elite and their academics want an open borders One America, similar to the European Union. They see themselves as the brightest, most enlightened people on Earth, who will rule over the profit seeking workers. It struck me that the these so-called thinkers, the pseudo-intellectuals are much like the babies of the wealthy slave owners, sucking at the teat of the wet nurse slave, all the while dreaming of slave ownership.

26 posted on 08/31/2010 7:52:31 AM PDT by Eva
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To: gunnyg

Beck is pro gay marriage too...more or less.

A Hippie of the Right.

What to expect from someone who didn’t discover slightly conservative libertarianism till after aged 40

He will prove to be an undoing...


27 posted on 08/31/2010 7:55:02 AM PDT by wardaddy (effed up times..)
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To: wardaddy

I don’t think Beck is all bad...yet.

And the enemy of my enemy is my...friend(?)

I listened to Beck years ago, on the radio mornings (Fla), so I have some...questions re this guy...but... wait-n-see...


28 posted on 08/31/2010 7:59:37 AM PDT by gunnyg (WE ARE BEHIND "ENEMY WITHIN" LINES, SURROUNDED, Our 'Novembers' Are Gone,,,So Few Can "grok" It.)
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To: wardaddy

They exist to be martyred for their feel good delusions and the evil Left will oblige. Of course memories are short and we have been down this road before with some praying outfit called “Promise Keepers” which the media noticed was nearly all white. The PKs were attacked as “racist” the PK went into “inclusive” mode and within weeks disintergrated.
The Beck MLK cult might last longer because he has provided some insulation from the race card right off the bat, but the heydays of white women busy bodies to the rescue are long gone and Beck cannot revive them anymore than Obama can revive a debt saturated economy with Communism.


29 posted on 08/31/2010 8:02:36 AM PDT by junta (S.C.U.M. = State Controlled Unreliable Media)
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To: gunnyg

I liked him but found him odd on the radio.

Then on TV he was ok till he started acting like South bashers here.

Beck simply is dishonest in his portrayal of history to suit himself at times...he is truthful more than not don’t get me wrong but he just plays like a revival preacher a bit skirting inconvenient truths

I’m sorry the Tea party has latched onto him or vice versa.

I bought his Common Sense and Arguing with Idiots...they are ok but simplified like Cliff Notes which is how he views his version of history

He is just plain wrong on King...period.

And he conveniently ignores how most conservatives of the day actually viewed the Civil Rights activists he so adores now...folks like Magnus and Goldwater and WFB etc

His bashing of Wilson is appropriate but his treatment of Teddy and to a lesser degree Taft is weird and he worships the Radical GOP of the 1860s...who were sorta responsible to some degree with the Leviathan we live with today

this is where he sounds like some freepers

they can have him


30 posted on 08/31/2010 8:10:34 AM PDT by wardaddy (effed up times..)
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To: wardaddy

IMO, it seems the difference in Beck of yesteryear’s radio and Beck of FauxToday is simply that he was successful in getting recruited by Faux and they, of course, placed some restrictions on him for their own purposes—these restrictions were no problem to beck, apparently.

I calls ‘em as I sees ‘em...


31 posted on 08/31/2010 8:18:54 AM PDT by gunnyg (WE ARE BEHIND "ENEMY WITHIN" LINES, SURROUNDED, Our 'Novembers' Are Gone,,,So Few Can "grok" It.)
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To: MarkLevinFan

This article seems to be more about Mark Levin than Glenn Beck.

****

Are not Beck, Levin, Hannity, Rush etc. each a child of God?

I really detest this entire kind of anal exam can’t a person just speak from their convictions what is in their heart and mind without all this assigning motives or short comings that is being subjected into the event!
I pray someday we can divorce ourselves from the entire tactic that the Left aka Progressive use in their scorch earth warfare.

If we want to be on the Lord side than should we not use the Lord’s tools not the world way!

The Lord did not use a cookie cutter he made all of us different for a reason so each brings to the table something that the children will be able to recognized that relates to them.

I think this is a blessing in safty because than we are not all in a lock step but able to understand by seeking common ground according to the principles!


32 posted on 08/31/2010 8:25:55 AM PDT by restornu
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To: restornu

Did you read the article?


33 posted on 08/31/2010 8:31:02 AM PDT by MarkLevinFan (Thank me!)
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To: restornu

I see the attack trolls and CINO’s are out in force today. You know you’re over the target when the flak starts bouncing off the walls in here. He’s struck a national chord, and I’m personally glad this discussion is happening.....if only Libs would DISCUSS, rather than resorting to their sad personal attacks.


34 posted on 08/31/2010 8:37:16 AM PDT by CanaGuy (Go Harper!)
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To: MarkLevinFan
This article seems to be more about Mark Levin than Glenn Beck.

Levin does not like Beck, because the inner political cr@p going on at FOX, threatens his friend Hannity, who I also like.

I love Levin and listen to him every day, but he needs to figure out that Beck is one of the good guys.

It is obvious that Hannity and Beck are not friendly, he has yet to mention the name Beck on his show, and even last night when he had Palin on the show, not one word was mentioned of the Rally, the biggest story of the month.

Draw whatever conclusion you care to from that.

35 posted on 08/31/2010 8:39:50 AM PDT by itsahoot (We the people allowed Republican leadership to get us here, only God's Grace can get us out.)
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To: itsahoot
It is obvious that Hannity and Beck are not friendly, he has yet to mention the name Beck on his show, and even last night when he had Palin on the show, not one word was mentioned of the Rally, the biggest story of the month.

Draw whatever conclusion you care to from that.

When Mark Levin's book, Liberty & Tyranny, was at the top of the NY Times best seller's list for many weeks, how often did Beck mention it? Draw whatever conclusion you care to from that.

36 posted on 08/31/2010 8:49:34 AM PDT by MarkLevinFan (Thank me!)
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To: MarkLevinFan

Yes but I have been reading and listening to comments for several days now if nothing when is man going to nurture his better half that has been missing for decades now.

I am tired of listening to people who only can rail it is time to let go and let God edit!

The weapon in this war is to convert people to Love one another.

I did not say not to defend but the vehicle being used today is obsolete the power is coming from higher forces (God & angels) and it is about time each learn the language which is in the written pages of their scriptures!

Eph 1
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

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Jer. 3
15 ¶ Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

16 Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.

17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock is carried away captive.

18 Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.

19 The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive

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Eph 6.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.


37 posted on 08/31/2010 8:52:45 AM PDT by restornu
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To: wardaddy
For the record, Lincoln won his 1864 re-election with over 55% of the vote. Of course, had the Confederate States stayed in the Union, he may not even had been re-elected. But that was their decision, not Lincoln's.
38 posted on 08/31/2010 8:56:26 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: wardaddy

After further consideration Beck is simply a tool of the GOP for at least this election cycle. White women are the swing vote, and Beck’s cult exists to capture them for the GOP. The Left is not very “nice” these days since their “nice” attractive white women front pieces are largely hidden and people who remind the “nice” women of the people who terrorized their parents neighborhoods and lives are front and center.


39 posted on 08/31/2010 8:57:37 AM PDT by junta (S.C.U.M. = State Controlled Unreliable Media)
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To: wardaddy
Beck is pro gay marriage too...more or less.

He is ambivalent on the subject, big difference, but he certainly doesn't approve the practice.

What do the critics of Beck on this forum hope to achieve?

I am sure Mitch McConnel could have drawn the same crowd, but I have no clue what he would have said. Do you?

40 posted on 08/31/2010 8:57:45 AM PDT by itsahoot (We the people allowed Republican leadership to get us here, only God's Grace can get us out.)
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