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Glenn Beck 828 Speaker, Ted Nugent, Suggested Killing People That Supported Healthcare Reform
Aug 20th
Update: Although Glenn Beck originally said that Nugent will be speaking at the event. A few weeks ago, they quietly announced that Nugent regretfully will be unable to attend. I apologize for reporting Glenn Beck’s own words and not trolling discussion forums on his Facebook page for updates/corrections to Beck’s major announcements.
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Media Matters has a great post up today about Ted Nugent, who will be speaking at Glenn Beck’s upcoming 828 rally (emphasis added):
One of the scheduled speakers at Glenn Beck’s 8-28 “reclaim the civil rights movement” rally recently reportedly told an audience that he “like[d]” them because there were “a lot of white More >
Permit For Glenn Beck’s 828 Rally Still Not Approved; Update: Permit Approved
Aug 17th
A while back, Bill Press reported that the permit for Glenn Beck’s 828 rally had not been approved yet. Well, as August 17, the permit is still pending.
But don’t get too excited, the permit is very likely to be approved. The delay is largely attributable to working out logistical issues.
The official description of Glenn Beck’s event for the permit is a “demonstration to honor veterans.” This is ironic given Glenn Beck’s suggestion that the Purple Heart lacks “honor and integrity” and his plans to do away with it at the event.
OpenCongress adds:
The August 28 rally falls on the 47th anniversary of the More >
Glenn Beck Suggests Purple Heart Is Dishonorable; Also Trashes It As Progressive Plot
Aug 10th
This Image Has Not Been Photoshopped
On August 28, Glenn Beck is planning a rally in Washington DC. According to Mr. Beck, he intends on picking up Martin Luther King’s mantle and plans to “restore honor” to America. How does Glenn Beck intend to restore honor? Well, by being as exploitative and dishonorable as possible.
Notably, Glenn Beck has chosen to hold the rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of MLK’s “I I have a dream” speech. Mr. Beck’s feeble and pathetic attempt to coopt MLK’s legacy has drawn the ire of civil rights leaders and organizations. Mr. Beck rebuffed this criticism, More >
Glenn Beck Recklessly Peddles A Hoax Aimed At Brandeis University
May 1st
On April, 22, Glenn Beck admonished a symposium at Brandeis University on “New Right-Wing Radicalism” (video of this segment at the bottom of the post). Without regard for the facts and without even bothering to verify, Glenn Beck recklessly peddled false claims about the symposium. And, based on this hoax, Glenn Beck urged his fans to harang Brandeis over a non-existent controversy.
Chip Berlet, one of the conference participants, pens a lengthy explanation of the hoax irresponsibly promoted by Fox News and Glenn Beck.
The story surfaces nationally with a surreal Glenn Beck segment and two ludicrous Fox News discussions highlighting the false claim More >
Glenn Beck Says He’ll “Burn Garbage In My Backyard With Styrofoam” To Celebrate Earth Day
Apr 24th
Glenn Beck, who argues that climate change is a scam, doesn’t think to highly of Earth Day, saying: “Happy Earth day…I’m going to burn garbage in my backyard with styrofoam.”
Yea, why should Glenn Beck care about the only place that humans can currently live, right?
The bigger question I have is why would a company like Discovery Communications continue to support with ad dollars Glenn Beck’s irresponsible vitriol, sexism, preying on racial anxieties and abject disdain for the environment? After all, Discovery does own: Planet Green, TreeHugger.com, Animal Planet and the Science Channel.
Glenn Beck: She “May” Need A “Boot In The Ass”
Apr 13th
Glenn Beck responds to a woman who was discussing lack of broadband access for her family, by observing:
I mean, where did our grandparents go and they left us without…without a boot in the ass. Cause, there’s a few people that need some of those boots in their ass. And, you know what, quite honestly: she may be one of them.
This isn’t the first time Mr. Beck has demonstrated his contempt for women. He has a history of calling women bitches or spewing other sexist nonsense. When a company advertises with Glenn Beck, the above is an example of the kind of irresponsible vitriol More >
Paul Ryan And Glenn Beck Agree…
Apr 12th
Last week, Glenn Beck attacked Rep. Paul Ryan by calling him a “progressive.” This was bait. And, Paul Ryan eagerly snatched it…
On his radio show this morning, Glenn Beck boasted that Ryan’s office immediately reached out to him claiming ‘no no no, we’re with you!” Upon hearing this, I contacted Rep. Ryan’s press secretary, who said that Beck’s characterization was not an accurate representation of what they said. But, Paul Ryan certainly went on to demonstrate otherwise.
On Glenn Beck’s show, Rep. Ryan excoriated progressivism as a “cancer,” much like Beck has irresponsibly done in the past:
We don’t have to suffer More >
Meet Glenn “Birther” Beck…
Mar 17th
Glenn Beck says he ‘doesn’t know’ where Barack Obama was born. Come on, Glenn…
Fueled by hatriot radio, there is embarrassing number of people that still refuse to believe that Barack Obama was born in the United States. They question Obama’s citizenship regardless of all contrary evidence. Because segments of his fan base overlap with birthers, Glenn Beck has walked a bit of a tight rope on this issue.
Nevertheless, in January, I thought Glenn Beck settled his position on the birther issue once and for all when he said of the birthers’ claim that it was “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” Now, don’t More >
No, Glenn Beck. Michelle Obama Did Not Call Her Kids “Fatties”
Feb 6th
Glenn Beck really should refrain from discussing the Obama children. It’s really dicey territory, even for him. Take for example, a recent headline from his website:
A similar headline also appeared in his daily email:
Actually Glenn, the First Lady didn’t call her kids “fatties,” nor did she suggest anything of the sort. The only person using the term “fatties” is you.
Glenny, you’ve got plenty of misinforming and preying on racial anxiety to do. So, how about you steer clear of the kids, okay?
