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Guest 11-22-2009 06:30 PM

Glenn Beck Appearance
 
I have heard that the numbers of attendees reported at some of these guest appearances have been over-reported. For instance, 25,000 for Glenn Beck? Some people feel that the crowd numbered more like 5,000. Same with Sarah Palin's last appearance. Beck's "plan" seems like what everyone wants, but how many are willing to make any kind of sacrifice? Let's hear how enthusiastic people will get if called upon to state what they can promise or have already done to carry out his fantasy. Same with health reform. Nobody wants to "give", only to "get".

Guest 11-22-2009 07:51 PM

Interesting questions, but I think this topic belongs in Political.

Guest 11-22-2009 09:44 PM

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Posted by Guest (Post 234940)
I have heard that the numbers of attendees reported at some of these guest appearances have been over-reported. For instance, 25,000 for Glenn Beck? Some people feel that the crowd numbered more like 5,000. Same with Sarah Palin's last appearance. Beck's "plan" seems like what everyone wants, but how many are willing to make any kind of sacrifice? Let's hear how enthusiastic people will get if called upon to state what they can promise or have already done to carry out his fantasy. Same with health reform. Nobody wants to "give", only to "get".

What happend to that original number you threw out there of 125,000....still curious where you heard that ????

Guest 11-23-2009 12:04 AM

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Posted by Guest (Post 234940)
I have heard that the numbers of attendees reported at some of these guest appearances have been over-reported. For instance, 25,000 for Glenn Beck? Some people feel that the crowd numbered more like 5,000. Same with Sarah Palin's last appearance. Beck's "plan" seems like what everyone wants, but how many are willing to make any kind of sacrifice? Let's hear how enthusiastic people will get if called upon to state what they can promise or have already done to carry out his fantasy. Same with health reform. Nobody wants to "give", only to "get".

I was there so I cannot say how many people were there other than a whole lot. I spoke with several people who were from outside of TV. I didn't get a hint of welfare people but working stiffs who love God & country. These people could be revolutionaries. They are angry about government spending and control.

Will these people follow Becks 100 yr plan? I don't know. I am willing to bet they will for the next 3 or 4 elections. That is all they need. They know that if they get back to a conservative type government, with tax cuts for tax payers, that rewards work not sloth and a military that undertakes no war that it does not intend to win. they will prosper.

I was surprised at the number of young people who were there. I am encouraged.

The real question will prove to be: Does Glen Beck have enough followers to make a difference? Time will tell. I hope so.

Just some thoughts.

Yoda

Guest 11-23-2009 09:03 AM

Feared
 
Glen Beck is one of the most intelligent men in the country a truly gifted thinker with a command of communication like few men in history. he is also a Conservative.

This is why he is a perfect example of what leads Liberals to fear him and begin their tirades to destroy him personally without any attempt to address the issues he raises.

Guest 11-23-2009 09:49 AM

The larger figure was word-of-mouth. The lesser one was from the newspaper. An attendee gave his estimate.

Guest 11-23-2009 10:53 AM

Entertainer/promoter
 
Many of us do not take Glenn Beck seriously...rather we view him as nothing more than an entertainer and promoter (and a good one at that).

Guest 11-23-2009 07:09 PM

FNC and Limbaugh are thriving
 
Beck and O'Reilly and FNC are posting massive ratings, consistently trouncing rival cable network news/opinion programs. The vast center-right numbers of the mainstream American populace have been stifled, conned and swindled by the corrupt pols of DC long enough; we're ready for the Revolution our founding fathers would demand.

Ask bold questions,
Speak without fear,
Hold to the truth

Guest 11-24-2009 08:37 AM

Obama
 
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Posted by Guest (Post 235042)
Many of us do not take Glenn Beck seriously...rather we view him as nothing more than an entertainer and promoter (and a good one at that).

How would you describe Obama?

Guest 11-24-2009 08:50 AM

POTUS...with three years to go. Let's see how he does and we'll decide then.

Guest 11-24-2009 09:40 AM

Too Late
 
That will be too late.

Why don't you hold off on Beck for three more years to be fair?

Guest 11-24-2009 11:49 PM

Fyi...
 
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Posted by Guest (Post 235011)
Glen Beck is one of the most intelligent men in the country a truly gifted thinker with a command of communication like few men in history. he is also a Conservative.

This is why he is a perfect example of what leads Liberals to fear him and begin their tirades to destroy him personally without any attempt to address the issues he raises.

I can't imagine why you think Liberals fear Glen Beck or Sarah Palin??? It's simply not true. What is your reasoning behind this statement. Just curious???:shrug:

Guest 11-25-2009 12:11 AM

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Posted by Guest (Post 235042)
Many of us do not take Glenn Beck seriously...rather we view him as nothing more than an entertainer and promoter (and a good one at that).

What is it that Glen Beck says, that you disagree with?

Yoda

Guest 11-25-2009 01:07 PM

He plays loose with facts and often prefaces a comment thusly" "I can't prove this, but what if..."
Isn't that called "making things up?"

Guest 11-25-2009 06:42 PM

Right On!
 
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Posted by Guest (Post 235433)
He plays loose with facts and often prefaces a comment thusly" "I can't prove this, but what if..."
Isn't that called "making things up?"

I agree! He's not a commentator, he's a storyteller, including all the tears and drama. :yuck:


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