Just some thoughts on discussing Beck:

1. I admit that Beck at times acts the fool. It is his style. Let's concentrate on reality and verifiable facts. Beck encourages us to look it up ourselves.

2. I take Beck by Regains rule, "Trust but verify." If you insist on verify before trust, that's good by me.

3. If you disagree with Beck, say so and why. We'd like to hear your opinion.

4. Don't, whatever you do, don't say "what about Bush."

5. Let's try to see the truth, all of us.

6. If you are a true progressive, well, you will never care if Beck tells the truth or not. You are what you are.

6. If you are interested in the truth, let's seek it out together.

Yoda