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Jan. 19, 2012 9:08pm Scott Baker

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caleejr
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 10:59am
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE??

Can’t load it on my subscription either…

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ZeroOff4impact
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:50pm
All in….

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charjan
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:25pm
Something has changed with Beck. While at FN his programs were exciting and filled with thought provoking ideas. Since his move to South Lake, the show has become really mediocre at best. I hope there can be a revival of the former Beck.

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Fighting4America
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:24pm
Glenn is the first one to admit that he is not perfect gang. He is trying to live life and learn just like the rest of us. Glenn challenges himself as well as his listeners. We do not have to agree with him and who cares if he throws a tantrum when you don’t agree with him. He’s the guy that is trying to push us to think before we walk. If he angers you, so be it. Maybe that will cause you take action in your own community.

How can you dam-n glenn for the passion that he has for his country. We are not going to always agree. Stop being so hateful. Glenn has a radio show where he has to be a bit provocative to keep the conversation going. Now what are you going to do. Learn what you can from him, dismiss the things you don’t agree with and take action in your OWN life. GLENN is not running for office Mitt, Newt, Rick and Ron are. They should be ripped down and picked apart.

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david1percent
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 8:30am
Let’s quit worrying about the messenger and listen to the message. This was really started by Ben Franklin who, in the end, found it impossible to totally succeed, but concluded the journey was more valuable than the destination. This is an exercise that, at worst, will help someone actually think about their own action and, maybe make them a better person. I’m in!

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Vechorik
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:17pm
You first, Glenn — try acting, speaking, thinking like George Washington!

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- rdietz7
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:55pm
  This why you I’ll remain a loser and never know victory.
  
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- patti
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 4:19pm
  Vechorik
  
  My thoughts exactly!
  
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- martinez012577
  Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:18pm
  @rdiet
  
  If Washington was president today would we be in 130 countries with 900 bases? Would we have Iran surrounded with bases and 3 carriers off their coast? Would he sell our children’s and grandchildren’s future for more wars and over spending? Would GW think it freedom to have TSA, The Patriot Act, SOPA, and NDAA?
  
  Ron Paul doesnt think those are good things, but Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich do.
  
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- Gb_rebel
  Posted on January 24, 2012 at 12:51am
  Just remember he is just a man just like you! But the real question is will
  you take the challenge ?
  
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KidCharlemagne
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:24pm
George Washington was an anti-semite…

In Washington’s Farewell Address of 1796, he says that the USA shouldn’t protect Israel:

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“Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.

The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.”
-President George Washington, September 19, 1796
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp

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- rdietz7
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:54pm
  Israel didn’t exist then and that has nothing to do with how we should treat our allies!
  
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- david1percent
  Posted on January 22, 2012 at 8:34am
  Context, sir. Would you pick France over England?
  
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JRook
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:40pm
The money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace and conspire against it in times of adversity. It is more despotic than a monarchy, more insolent than autocracy, and more selfish than bureaucracy. It denounces as public enemies, all who question its methods or throw light upon its crimes. I have two great enemies, the Southern Army in front of me and the Bankers in the rear. Of the two, the one at my rear is my greatest foe.. corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money powers of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until the wealth is aggregated in the hands of a few, and the Republic is destroyed. ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON THE CONCENTRATION OF WEALTH

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riseandshine
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:06pm
Be George Washington….vote for a progressive that will be a tool in the pocket of the MIC and AIPAC.

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- riseandshine
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:48pm
  …cuz Muslims are scaaary.
  
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Gary Fishaholic
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:29am
Just finished reading (Being George Washington) fantastic book great read and informative I learned a lot. It should be in our schools to teach about our past and what made America great.

Thank you Glenn loved it!!

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UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:02am
If you haven’t read it, read George Washington’s Sacred Fire by Peter A. Lillback.

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- Sol Invictus
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:04am
  Yes, a well researched book that concludes that Washington was an orthodox Anglican. This should come as no surprise to anyone given his background and the times he lived in.
  He was undoubtedly one of the greatest Englishmen of all time.
  
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Gonzo
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:58am
I got a 2012 challenge for you Glenn. Get your GBTV show up to the standards of the FNC show because this new one is boring as hell most of the time.

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- taxpro4u03
  Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:17am
  Faux Snooze is MEANT to ‘incite, provoke and ENTERTAIN.’ GBTV by and large is designed to POINT one to part the wool and ‘de’ ostrich-ize those who can see the trees for the forest. it isn’t MEANT to entertain you (although Glenn has TOLD us time and again — he IS a ‘rodeo clown’) — doesn’t mean we have to AGREE with him. But — I’m still free enough and OPEN MINDED enough to want my information unsanitized and RAW — with BOTH sides of the ‘story’ including all facts on which I can then form my OWN opinion. Not to get all ‘religious, but — Hosea 4:6
  “My people are destroyed by lack of knowledge.”
  
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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:23am
With the National Defense act we could ALL be Nathan Hales instead.“I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”

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- lukerw
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:59am
  The Defenders never win… but they can cause a Victory by Attrition!
  
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kickagrandma
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:02am
Best would be JESUS CHRIST, which is the ONE George Washington patterned his life after. Maybe Glenn thinks asking people for follow CHRIST would be too tough for us?

We are to worship GOD and none other.

Nice idea, but it falls way short. However, it is a beginning, and the more we get into Scripture, the faster we get to know this GOD of LOVE. Whatever it takes, LORD. We need to get YOU into our lives and us into YOURS a.s.a.p.

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- Sol Invictus
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:59am
  Glenn isn’t suggesting we worship George Washington, just try to emulate him. There’s a lot of difference between respect/admiration and worship.
  
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acdoc
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:46am
Now I will go through out my day saying ( what would George do?). ,

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- Gary Fishaholic
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:08pm
  Already started doing just that is that good I think so! Trying to take more time to make decisions and look at all sides I find myself listening more and talking less. I never learned anything by talking only listening.
  
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39inironpen
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:42am
Glenn is right… What George Washington was, is worthy to aspire to. If you can’t, then maybe time is all you need…

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West Coast Patriot
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:04am
Why would anyone want to listen to Glenn on trying to be like George Washington when the candidate that is closest to being like George is slammed by Beck constantly?

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- Baddoggy
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:11am
  My thoughts exactly. It is incredible that he would even bring this up. He will be slamming Dr Paul by tommorrow.
  
  What did george Washington say about ridiculing TRUE Patriots Glenn? I see failure in your plan. I will listen to your radio program today and count the times you make fun of our Crazy Old Polititian named Ron Paul..
  
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ubwrong4it
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:35am
I don’t believe George Washington would be shilling for Israel over U.S.A interest
Beck should be registered as a agent for a foreign goverment

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db321
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:11am
I’m in, but is it OK if I swear and throw a fit when I watch an Obama or Harry Reed news sound bite. If not – then I can’t do it.

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GB__The Holy Warmonger
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:08am
I’m uncomfortable with Glenn Beck embracing George Washington as the owner of his history. It’s unlikely that he even authored the book but rather a ghost writer. For him to take full credit for the authorship of his books is galling.

Well, maybe by the end of the year he really will be familiar with this great man and adjust his views accordingly. George Washington put the liberty and well being of his country first.

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- shamanal
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:20am
  Just sit down and sip the kool-aid the nurse will be here soon with your meds. But feel free to slit your wrist while we watch and do nothing.
  
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The-Monk
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:57am
Been there, done that… but it was for 5 years and more intense. That’s why I’m The-Monk….

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lukerw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:44am
Ten Lashes for Swearing… George Washington!

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- lukerw
  Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:25am
  Better would be… Being Benjamin Franklin!
  
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- VRW Conspirator
  Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:38pm
  Ben Franklin was a womanizer and drunkard…even in his later life..even though being with his common law wife for decades….Ben loved his ale and the ladies in the salons.
  
  Was he a great man…yes…but Washington have more on the religious morality side than Franklin. Still love Benny don’t get me wrong..the guy was one of the greatest thinkers, workers, philanthropists of all time…
  
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