US Rep. Cites Glenn Beck in Gold Dealers Investigation

TV Newser ^ | September 17, 2010 | Alex Werpin

[Beaten Valve]

U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) is opening an investigation into TV gold dealers... and cites hosts like Glenn Beck who he says "drive a false narrative."

Specifically, Weiner seems to be targeting Goldline, which is a regular sponsor of Beck's TV show, radio program, and web properties.

A press release announcing the investigation states:

Goldline employs several conservative pundits to act as shills for its' precious metal business, including Glenn Beck, Mike Huckabee, Laura Ingraham, and Fred Thompson. By drumming up public fears during financially uncertain times, conservative pundits are able to drive a false narrative...

Glenn Beck for example has dedicated entire segments of his program to explaining why the U.S. money supply is destined for hyperinflation with Barack Obama as president. He will often promote the purchase of gold as the only safe investment alternative for consumers who want to safeguard their livelihoods. When the show cuts to commercial break, viewers are treated to an advertisement from Goldline.

[NonValueAdded]

ah, but the truth is an absolute defense

[Williams]

EXHIBIT A: That teeny weenie dollar bill held up by G Gordon Liddy.

Why, that thing is as small as A Weiner’s weiner!

[La Lydia]

Witch hunt.

[nothingnew]

Caveat emptor.

FMCDH(BITS)

[Williams]

I’m sure they will be investigating Al Gore and the democrats telling everyone to invest in “carbon credit” companies.

[Mr. K]

They also play radio commercials for McDonalds, which makes people fat!!

So Glenn Beck is Evil! EEeeeeeeeeeeeevil!!!!!

[businessprofessor]

Even our dear leader recently acknowledged that conservative concerns about government debt levels are legitimate. Perhaps they should invite our dear leader to explain his concerns.

[ccruse456]

This is true fascism. Weiner and Waxmam et. al. should be paraded on a rail through the townsquare and their houses burnt down.

[MattinNJ]

OK. Call him to testify. I double dare you. He will make the case that gold is the only safe investment because of the left’s reckless spending policies. It will be a media circus. Hoist them on their own petards.

[Navy Patriot]

U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (Crooked, lying, D-NY) is opening an investigation into TV gold dealers.........

[bray]

Gold has gone up around 25% in the past 6 mos, how’s Congress done Weinie?

Pray for America

[apillar]

This seems to be a trend under Obama. I remember last year they went after Zicam, who also happens to advertise big on conservative talk radio. The message is clear, if a company decides to invest a lot of advertising dollars in conservative talk radio they better be ready for an anal probe by every government department.

[runninglips]

He will often promote the purchase of gold as the only safe investment alternative for consumers who want to safeguard their livelihoods.

That is a bald faced lie, he does not promote gold as an investment, he calls it a generational insurance policy. Gold is an insurance policy against losses in the stock market, inflation, hyper-inflation, deflation...whatever comes. It is stable..... If you are looking to make money, go elsewhere than gold, if you want to hedge your bets against nearly all catastrophes...think about gold.

[wac3rd]

Weiner and the Feds peddle worthless currency and gold dealers are bad?

Libtards are shameless maggots.

[PLD]

I am just shaking my head..anything to take the heat off the democrats that are losing by the dozens..Waste time you fools we will still make damn sure you all are replaced..I though Waxman was an idiot but this one has him beat..

[twister881]

[freekitty]

Weiner is a very stupid man.

[bandleader]

Anthony Weiner is a WHINER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedMDer]

LMAO!

[crosshairs]

Is Weiner going after Beck cuz Beck called Weiner a weiner? His attempt will go limp.