One of the worst-kept secrets at TheBlaze is Glenn Beck’s appreciation for Walt Disney’s work. And by work, it’s not just a cartoon mouse or a global network of theme parks that has piqued Beck’s interest. He is a fan of Walt’s bold vision and brave support of imagination engineering or “imagineering.”
During a segment on Monday night’s TV program, Beck talked about his respect for Walt Disney and how the visionary managed to turn his dreams into reality.
Image: TheBlaze TV
Beck also shared some of the details about a very special purchase he made last summer: Walt Disney’s original prospectus for the original California theme park, Disneyland. This special six page, type-written document explained Disney’s vision for a place “Where you leave TODAY… and visit the World of YESTERDAY and TOMORROW.” The presentation also included a hand-colored aerial view of the proposed 45 acre park. Beck showed the original plan last night on television.
Image: TheBlaze TV
In this segment from Monday night Mr. Beck, like Mr. Disney, let us “visit the World of YESTERDAY and TOMORROW.”
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ej_57
Jan. 8, 2013 at 11:16pmWow! big beautiful ideas!
We, as a nation, need more people who dream big, take risk and do it for the benifit of the many who don’t have the talent or opportunity.
God Speed, Glenn et al.
EJ
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OperationNorthwoods
Jan. 8, 2013 at 8:25pmGlenn’s show is like a roller coaster at Disney land, there are lots of ups and downs, twists and turns but in the end you end up exactly where you started but more nauseous.
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tharpdevenport
Jan. 8, 2013 at 9:42pmAnd somewhere therein, you get to watch Pirates of the Cinnabuns.
And Stu in Hoodie Footie Island.
And Jeffery is escorted off premesis.
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bava
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:03pmBeck has always sucked on the teat of giants then claimed their creations as his own. George Orwell and Orson Welles are just two. Both leftists who would have crucified Beck. That’s tooooooooo funny. But Walt was a Republican so I guess that makes Beck-A-Ok on this. Just give it time and Beck will be breaking out the shovel for Beckworld.
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Kaoscontrol
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:30pmCome on BAVA! “Sucking on the teats of giants” is certainly a whole lot better than just “Sucking”. Or, in the case of many who post such negative things here…”Sucking the joy out of life”. I’m glad to see Glenn is dreaming bigger than Rush, Hannity and the other political pundits.
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Doug
Jan. 8, 2013 at 9:28pmAnd you are FULL of jealousy and envy. So much so you can’t stand that someone else might just be willing to share something that makes them happy. You just can’t stand the thought that Glenn might, in fact, be the real deal. You need to stop transferring and projecting what you think on to others.
Poor pretty baby.
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CathyvanDyke
Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:54pmFood for Thought
January 7, 2010, 8:04 p.m. ET
What Walt Wrought
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703580904574638143338424878.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTThirdBucket#articleTabs%3Darticle
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CathyvanDyke
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:15pmWhen the fruitation of Walt Disney’s vision reflected in the Disneyland/Disneyworld of today is considered … I cannot comprehend Glenn’s choice of a mentor.
Matthew 12:33
A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.
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Tsam
Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:50pmThen HIRE the people with talent, Glenn, instead of allowing your employees to just copy/steal their ideas!!
Disney hired the best; he didn’t “imitate” the best (at least not in the beginning).
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TH30PH1LUS
Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:11pmGlenn,
I hope your cool dreams get to the launching pad before Civil War 2 breaks out.
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KingCanon
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:54pmBut what of all the art staff at Disney with their subliminal filth?
Where should we take a stand on that subject?
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:41pm@grandma7
I disagree, either God is lead or he is not. I have found nothing in the history of man that leads me to believe that man has come up with on his own that is good and righteous. Either you follow man, or you follow God, you cannot have two masters.
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Kaoscontrol
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:33pmGod is “LEAD”? Sounds like a 2nd amendment supporter T-Shirt slogan.
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LeadNotFollow
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:15pmWalt Disney was a bit dark and creepy. Look at most of his shows.
Either one parent (usually the Mother) or both parents were dead, as in Cinderella, Snow White, and Bambi.
Animals were always getting dead, as in Old Yeller and Bambi. Dumbo was taken from his Mother.
Many of Disney’s movies are very sad, and many involve witchcraft. I’m not a big fan of Disney.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:37pm@LeadNotFollow
I agree with you, especially about the witchcraft. How is this good for children in a Christian home? Where is God in his movies? Where is the theme that one should follow God, not yourself or another?
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DDD
Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:02pmIf you look at the characters who were orphaned, the entire story is how they grew up and persevered. They had obstacles to overcome – the first being growing up quickly and learning to take care of themselves. They didn’t have “helicopter parents’ hovering and doing everything for them. Sad beginning to lose a parent(s), but they learn how to be self-sufficient much quicker than kids these days. (I’m a guilty helicopter, by the way).
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LeadNotFollow
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:10pmIn the Disney film “The Three Lives of Thomasina” there is a dead Mom, and a little girl’s dead cat, that is brought back to life by a witch.
The little girl’s Dad was a veterinarian, so Disney made sure the audience knew that the cat was actually dead, then resurrected.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:02pm@marshan3q
Dreams and God’s will are usually far apart, as one is based on faith and one is based on the persons will. Usually the two do not coincide. I follow God’s will over anyone’s vision or dreams. I interpreted Glenn’s proclamation to be of corporate vision akin to Walt’s verses the individuals like you and me. I have looked into Walt’s leadership style and how he treated is employee’s and have come to my own conclusion that I would never have worked for such a task master, nor would I support such a man.
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marshan3q
Jan. 9, 2013 at 7:47pmI never said we should go away from God’s will… if God is telling me not to pursue a dream, I won’t… but when the media and film industry is populated by hostile atheists and progressives, of course I believe we need visionaries and dreamers, I’m one of them. I’m sure I’m not the only one on here who is sick and tired of seeing progressive crap coming out of Hollywood… or the majority of TV being repulsive, or the MSM lying to us. I want to help change that just as much as anyone, and to do that you need to have ambition, a dream, a vision, courage, and dedication. I am 100% behind what Mr. Beck is doing.
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SimpleTruths
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:02pmGlenn is even starting to dress like a carnival barker.
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gmc0605
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:00pmJeez where did the old Glenn Beck go? Seems its all about money now.
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Keatonc33
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:41pmits always been about money. you guys are just too dumb to notice!
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Crazy Times
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:56pmAlright, after reading the first 16 posts here, it looks like the freaks are out tonight.
instead of fear mongering and degrading others, you need to do the following:
1. Turn off your computer
2. Throw it in the trash
3. Flush those meth laced mary janes you have down the toliet
4. Wait about 3 hours for the effects to wear off
5. Take a shower (so you don’t stink like you currently do)
6. Look in the mirror, and realize you suck.
7. Go down to the nearest voluteer organization and donate some REAL time with REAL people.
8. After two weeks, look back and realize how much better of a person you are..
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searching for the Truth
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:36pmI think it is a great ideal Beck – fly with it.
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Zeon49
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:35pmGood grief. GB has gone off the deep end.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:33pmAlthough I do like Glenn and have agreed with him on many points, I would have to disagree as to what is needed right now. It is not vision, money, or even dreams… It is what our founders fought for, the freedom to live free without oppression, for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In my humble opinion, it appears that Glenn is broken down and grabbing at straws of ideas, when all one needs to do is look at God and history. Technology will never give man peace, it will not fulfill the soul, nor satisfy ones thirst. As long as there are those that seek and obtain power for their own will, we will always have a broken and miserable society.
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marshan3q
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:44pmI both agree and disagree with you… I agree that we need God and we need an understanding of our nation’s history. I strongly disagree with your statement that we don’t need “vision” or “dreams”, or even “money”. Money is just a tool that can help you achieve your visions, goals and dreams. Visions and dreams are what motivate us, what drive us, what gives us creative and artistic goals and ambitions and passions… and I’m sorry if you disagree, but in such a broken nation that has turned away from God, we need some visions and we need some dreams. But I do agree that above all we need God and we need an understanding of history.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:05pm@marshan3q
Dreams and God’s will are usually far apart, as one is based on faith and one is based on the persons will. Usually the two do not coincide. I follow God’s will over anyone’s vision or dreams. I interpreted Glenn’s proclamation to be of corporate vision akin to Walt’s verses the individuals like you and me. I have looked into Walt’s leadership style and how he treated is employee’s and have come to my own conclusion that I would never have worked for such a task master, nor would I support such a man.
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grandma7
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:13pmIt sounds to me like Glenn is going for future stability…..drawing-in a younger group who will focus on different ideals….opening eyes of the blind to people of integrity, high morals, GODly work ethics….encourage children to LOVE learning in other ways than behind a desk…..and not just children, but adults who might want to be enlightened. Glenn seems to be connecting with God in a way that most of us can’t understand, yet. He’s building a way for passion to grow and evolve and blossom and the future world will be a better place because of it. Glenn’s passion has blossomed & he’s way ahead of most of us…..he might just want us to experience the same. When we allow the LORD to be part of something, large or small, there are no limits. Glenn seems to have found his path & he’s allowing us to walk it with him. Very cool!!! THANKS Glenn!!
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:48pm@grandma7
I disagree, either God is lead or he is not. I have found nothing in the history of man that leads me to believe that man has come up with on his own that is good and righteous. Either you follow man, or you follow God, you cannot have two masters.
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brother_ed
Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:31pm@2GODBETHEGLORY
I have no idea what you are talking about…
I understand the need to follow God and keep his commandments, but where does it say we can’t use the resources given to us to try to make the world a better place?
Where does it say I have to sit in a hole in a fetal position afraid of the world and material things?
Where does it say, “sit back and I will fight all your battles – no need to prepare or do anything for yourself?”
Who’s to say that God hasn’t given Glenn (or anyone like him) earthly riches to further His work on earth?
For those to whom much is given, much is required.
I am not afraid of the talents God has given me, as I believe that I will be held accountable for how I have used them. Glenn seems to be trying to use his for good.
God rescued Glenn, and now Glenn is trying to to follow God. We are all called to different responsibilities, this is Glenn’s.
I say, “May God continue to bless Glenn Beck!!”
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 8:20pm@brother_ed
Who rules over the earth right now? You think that a man on his own can change based on his dream? Where is God in that? Did you hear anything in Glenn’s video that referred to God or man?
It is my belief that the only way that we as a people become better, is to return to the Lord and not to a man. We see it time and time again in the Old Testament where God did not want kings, he wanted a direct relationship with each person, however, he allowed it, and look what happened time and time again. It is not an idea or dream of a man today that can change the world, it is through a direct relationship with the Almighty that will. The founders understood this that each person had to fail in order to grow, Glenn understands this as well as any as he had to go through it as well.
You know, I cannot tell you what God’s will is for someones life, however, I can tell you when it’s not. If it’s not apparent that God is not at the center of someones life, then you take what they say on guard. Always be careful of anyone who claims to be a godly leader.
Yes, I love Glenn, however, I would not be a good Christian if I did not question someones statements with boldness.
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brother_ed
Jan. 8, 2013 at 9:00pm@2GODBETHEGLORY
“It is my belief that the only way that we as a people become better, is to return to the Lord and not to a man.”
This is the part I don’t understand…
To me, we turn to God by following His commandments (if you love me, keep my commandments) and by serving others -The 2 greatest commandments.
God has always appointed leaders among His children (Moses comes to mind). I am not saying that Glenn is Moses, but I am saying that some people have a God given talent to lead others.
Glenn is using his talents to lead others (me included) to do things that I could not accomplish on my own. For example, I can donate food, but Glenn can fill 11 tractor trailers and deliver the food to those in need.
I’m sure we agree on the main ideas, but I don’t understand how Glenn is somehow evil or misdirected in all this. Glenn consistently mentions a return to God on his programs. I think he gives God the glory.
Maybe that is not what you are saying.
I am trying to understand your point, not argue with you.
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grandma7
Jan. 8, 2013 at 10:08pmI’m pretty sure that he’s said many times that he’s following God’s lead.
I’m with you ALL THE WAY with God first, but I don’t see where Glenn has put Him second or worse. In fact, I think he’s followed Him and listened to Him throughout this process….even to the point of questioning God about where he was being led. Remember he was in the field, looking up saying, “REALLY?, this is it” (or something very similar). He questioned “Why Disney”, also. So far, I’m still seeing his walk WITH the Lord.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 10:18pm@brother_ed
My concern for what Glenn is saying is surrounded by his uplifting of Walt Disney as a great man. Glenn has exalted Walt in a way that is not biblical. I have never seen God in any of Walt’s films, toys, or theme parks. I’ve never heard of Walt’s involvement with church, other than he states he is a religious man. I have never seen evidence of that. Creating movies to have children believe in magic goes against the Bible and God’s word. Either you keep the commandments as you have said, or you don’t. Again, I will tell you that I see no evidence of God in Walt Disney. Was he a good man, maybe, but a good and Godly man does not hide the light.
Your comment
“To me, we turn to God by following His commandments (if you love me, keep my commandments) and by serving others -The 2 greatest commandments.”
No, those are not the two greatest commandments. Might want to read Jesus’s words again. Also, read Matthew 7:21, and Matthew 22:36-40
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grandma7
Jan. 8, 2013 at 10:22pmI, too, believe Glenn has given God the glory.
The Lord has been Glorified by Glenn Beck prior to starting this new project. Remember his “Restoring” events…..they were ALL about the Lord. It was in preparation to follow Him. Glenn has continued to encourage us to follow and place HIM first…Glenn continues to tell us to get our house in order and make the forty day pledge. etc.
It sounds like we all agree that Glenn is a great person, but some of us see how God is directing Glenn. I hope it will become evident to all of us soon.
Thanks for the great discussion.
Blessings!!!
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 8, 2013 at 10:32pm@grandma7
Remember the old saying, “It’s east to grow old, but it’s difficult to grow up”? It is each person responsibility to watch out for those that would steer you wrong. That is why God wants a personal, direct interaction in your own life, and not through someone. Hence the reason for tabernacle, the holy of holy being split in two. The start of the new covenant that each of us follow the will of God for his own life, and knowing that each other person should do the same. We must watch be on constant guard for anyone that would direct us on the wide path.
May God bless you.
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grandma7
Jan. 8, 2013 at 10:53pm2GodBeTheGlory
The only Blessing that leads me is the Lord.
For some silly reason he’s led me here kicking & screaming, but here I am. It seems the concern is with Walt Disney…and Glenn’s connection to Walt. Some of the Disney stuff is not being shown in my home, so I get it. But I don’t see a worship from Glenn to Disney, only a respect for what Disney accomplished and how. It’s up to the Lord to judge Walt & Glenn, and all of us – so I leave that to the Expert. Glenn was as confused about why he was lead to Disney as I was when I was led to Glenn. We Must listen and go.
It seems Beck’s project won’t be rides & magic,….BUT facts and honor.
Give it time. I pray you are wrong, but respect your opinion.
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Duddio
Jan. 9, 2013 at 10:41am@2godbetheglory,
You are misrepresenting what Glenn is doing and what he has said. One at least two separate occasions, Glenn has said that Walt was a workaholic who was a terrible boss. It isn’t his leadership of his employees that Glenn is trying to emulate, but the dreamer and inventor that Glenn admires. Disney did something amazing in our history and created a legacy that most of the world has been touched by.
As far as dreams, you are way off base. A child of God who has his heart set on his heavenly Father has the freedom to dream and aspire to accomplish great things. Stop portraying God as a prison warden who hates any joy we might experience. HE created us with the capacity to dream, because we were created in His image. Go read the story of George Washington Carver, who used to go into his lab and dream about the possibilities, and then ask God to show him how to do it. Amazing story of faith.
And if by now you don’t know how reliant Glenn is on direction from God, even when it costs him everything, then you aren’t paying attention. If you are a father to children, I feel for your children. Let them use their God-given gift to dream!! And stop judging Glenn by a false standard.
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2GodBeTheGlory
Jan. 9, 2013 at 12:24pm@Duddio
After reviewing your past posts, and after prayer, I’ve decided that your argument lacked merit as you did not specified which comment you said was misleading and how you have commented in the past. You then state that you basically wished that I did not have children in an apparent attack on the way I raise children. It appears that this attack is based on your fact that Walt Disney has done great and wonderful things. Please let me know where in the Bible you will find what Walt did that one should give such praise? Show me where Jesus would welcome Walt’s “great” accomplishments. Show me where the glory is given to God, by Walt and by you. I am a servant of God, not myself or man. It is through the grace of God through Jesus that I have a relationship and an understanding of the Bible that God gave me, not man. God knows what is best for me, not you or I.
Please read the Holy Bible with a servants heart. Look at God’s words in the original Greek an Hebrew language if you can. The conversion from one language to another does cause a lack of understanding, i.e. the word “love’ when Peter and Jesus are talking about Peter feeding Jesus’s flock as just one instance.
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Dodsfall
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:08pmWalt Disney was an evil man.
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:30pmAnd he smelled like pickles.
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MrKnowItAll
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:59pmDisney. The Dream of all Child Molester’s!
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grimjack3791
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:58pmAnd these days, Disney stands for sexualizing young girls on national television.Who knows what goes on behind closed doors with those same children? They almost invariably turn into sluts as they get older – I wonder why?
Disney is garbage.
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spirited
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:49pmChoosing our tomorrow is important.
>Keep going Glenn –and, Thanks.
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:40pmWithout whores and sluts, how else would you ever get any?
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spirited
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:41pmAnd that means –what???
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:03pmSpirited, I was responding to the other post, that just got deleted. It was not directed at you.
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The-Monk
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:06pmHi Spirited,
There was another post there that Darmok was replying to and it was deleted because of the language. That post was from TruthBeliever2 to you.
Darmok’s remark was not for you. : )
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:39pmSince we have Daffy Duck as VP and Donkey running the country, why not get in touch with our inner Disney. We have already went through the looking glass.
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paultard
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:38pmNow Glenn thinks he’s Walt Disney.. Gimme a f’n break.. Think Happy thoughts, Think Happy thoughts! While you board the train to the nearest FEMA camp.. A – hole.
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Clownzilla
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:54pmIronically, people were telling Walt Disney the same type of words. By any measure, Walt Disney was disillusion and crazy. His ideas were laughed at and his vision for the future was considered unreachable. Not trying to suck-up but Glenn Beck is pretty close to Walt Disney in the ideas department. A lot of Beck’s ideas are and will be laughed at but that won’t stop Beck like it didn’t stop Disney.
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justangry
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:57pmUm… maybe a monorail to FEMA camp.
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SpankDaMonkey
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:34pm.
Just stay away from “Gay Days at the House of Mouse” Glenn…………..
I bet Walt rolls over in his grave and pukes on Gay Days. Bud Light is a proud sponsor of GayDays…..
Just look up GayDays it will make you sick, and let you know not where to take the family in May or June….
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subic
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:19pmYea SPANKDAMONKEY, I worked for Disney in O’ville for a few years bringing in the sports complex and people wouldn’t believe the disgust of the flambouyant gay days acivities.
Disney employs around 40K employees at Disney World and 2/3 are gay. We even walked in on TOP_CONTRIBUTOR in the restroom with his boyfriend bent over the sink and pants down around his ankles. True story.
Disney are New World Order shills, that’s nice Beck.
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barber2
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:51pmIt’s A Small World After All…
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revelation2012
Jan. 8, 2013 at 5:43pmconcerns me that glenn thinks council of foreign relations talk is just conspiracy theory
he just spoke about it on today’s show ,,, I will review this show again later ,,, I hope i misunderstood
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Kaoscontrol
Jan. 8, 2013 at 7:45pmIs that why they call it “The have P-nis place on earth?”
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Top_Contributor
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:29pmGag me with a spoon.
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00100111
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:08pmKnowing your kind…that ain’t a spoon you’re gaggin on.
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Cavallo
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:22pmBeck’s special guest, Goofy.
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gyro
Jan. 8, 2013 at 3:51pmgoofy is is the white house
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booger71
Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:45pmActually, Barry resembles Mickey more to me, big ears and all.
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