Beck Reveals Details Of His Upcoming July 6th Event in Salt Lake City
While Americans across the country typically ring in the July 4th holiday with fireworks, on a deeper level, the day is also a time to pause and reflect on the nation’s founding. For the past several summers running, Glenn Beck has launched unique events tailored around a specific theme meant to celebrate American exceptionalism. This season will be no exception as he unveils a tribute to Independence Day dubbed “Man In The Moon,” which will take place on July 6 at the USANA Amphitheater in Salt Lake City, Utah.
On his Monday morning radio broadcast, Beck clued listeners in on additional details about the event which, according to his official website, is slated to be a “visual spectacular” that will touch “all of the senses.”
Beck said that he believes the spirit and purpose of July 4th has been lost on modern-day trapping such as fireworks and musical renditions. It has “turned into hot dogs, water-skiing, Bruce Springsteen, James Brown…and fireworks,” he said.
“It’s beer, it’s outdoors, sunshine, have some fun and fireworks. That’s it. We are not passing anything on to our children except hot dogs and fireworks — that is not good enough.”
Independence Day, along with Christmas, are two holidays Beck said he hopes to reclaim. This summer, he plans to offer those attending his Man In The Moon event an educational experience including seminars hosted by American historians like David Barton, showcases in schooling innovations, a women’s conference, and, like at Restoring Love in 2012, charity and service-projects.
“You won’t just be watching the show — you’ll be inside the show.”
That stadium can accomodate roughly 20,000 people and tickets will be offered at GlennBeck.com beginning February 19th.
It is “an experience that will lift up your family, bring you closer together, and forever change the way you think about the birth of mans’ liberty,” Beck said in a previous statement.
“Know the history of our country and…serve.”
In terms of the special effects and entertainment component of the program, Beck said he has hired “some amazing people at the American Dream Labs” — his new studio designed to create state-of-the-art productions — and that he is employing the latest technologies to create a visually inspiring event.
“I talked to imagineers, the best in Hollywood and in stage [productions].. I spoke with people at Cirque du Soliel” to create this event, Beck explained.
It will be something unlike you or your family have ever experienced in the past.”
Beck informed listeners that there will not be fireworks, but some pyrotechnics will be at play during the production, which he said is the “toughest thing we have ever done as a company.”
“We want to change the 4th of July celebration.”
Salt Lake City may be a far distance for most to travel, and Beck ceded that he himself would not trek across the country simply “to see a great fireworks display,” but that he would, however, “buy a ticket to a show that would help my family see American history from a completely different perspective.”
“He promised that his multi-layered event will prompt discussions among family members, encourage people to learn about American history and offer attendees a chance to connect with old friends and make new acquaintances.”
Beck added that the program will “give hope that America’s best days are ahead, and not behind it.”
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YOURSENSEI
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:44pmThis is what you must know:
The venues just keep getting smaller. Next year, Glenn’s Global Gathering of the Good in the phone booth at 2nd and State street, Prove, UT
It is so
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LibertyGoddess
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:01pmYou wish! Restoring Love was maxed out with the facilities. We can’t have everything in DC where you can accommodate a million people. I like that Glenn is providing opportunities around the country no matter how small. I spent the money to get to Dallas and cherished making history. The world can go to hell in a hand basket, but that doesn’t have to stop you from making your own traditions and fun.
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jcldwl
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:09pmI just told my wife the same thing and now here he goes again telling us how we should do things. I like beer, hotdogs, and fireworks with my family on the fourth of July. Funny how Glenn got all upset about Michelle Obama saying we were going to have to change our traditions. Looks like Glenn has jumped on the band wagon now. Not to mention he said Restoring Love would be the last event. Oops looks like he lied, again. Glenn has lost it folks. He calls this thing The Man in The Moon. What in the world does that have to do with Independence Day? Nothing. But it sure sounds alot like worshiping man and the moon. That would be a pagan thing. Don’t forget he has plans to build a monument to the sun at his amusement park. I pray for you Glenn because you need to find the right direction in your life. Someone or something is misdirecting you and you just don’t know it. I do believe that many of us are seeing it.
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:19pm@LibertyGoddess
I wasn’t at the Resoring Love event, but if the theme was indeed “restoring love”, then it would seem to have been a terrible failure. The most enthusiastic Beck supporters seem to use the most vile and vitriolic language against anyone that offers the slightest disagreement.
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:32pm@JCLDWL
“He calls this thing The Man in The Moon.”
Man on the moon… moon landing conspiracy theorists… consiracy theories regarding recent events… an opportunity to further ridicule people who have honest questions about recent events.
Either that, or a tribute to Andy Kaufman. :-P
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CaffeinatedTXn
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:48pm@IMPERATIVE said:
“Beck supporters seem to use the most vile and vitriolic language against anyone that offers the slightest disagreement.”
Nice blanket statement. I note you provide no examples. Perhaps your insult would have weight if you could provide some. I await your silence, because you do not have any examples, do you?
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soybomb315_II
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:00pm@CaffeinatedTXn
Do you read these things on a regular basis?
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:10pm@CaffeinatedTXn
Please read my comment again. I giving a description of my own anecdotal observance, not making a blanket statement, but yes, from my observance, they very quickly resort to name calling and labeling instead of constructive discussion.
If you want an example, I made an entirely innocuous though mildly critical comment on a different page, and I was told to wipe my face because Ron Paul’s semen was dripping from my mouth and chin. …and it didn’t even have anything to do with Ron Paul!
So yes, in my experience the most enthusiastic Beck supporters have been by far the worst offenders.
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CaffeinatedTXn
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:59pmNo link for confirmation?
Anyway, seems to me a group of people that uses, or condones the usage of, phrases like Tea*****r are hardly in a strong position to complain about inconsiderate discourse.
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imperative
Posted on February 13, 2013 at 8:09pm@CaffeinatedTXn
Of course they’re not. What’s your point?
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red_white_blue2
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:30pmGod yes, shut down the comments. The trolls are getting stuck to my shoes-their **** is so thick!
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Polarized America
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:34pmYes, the Trolls are out in full force on this topic, But i’ve also noticed that most of the full time residence are not making any comments, i guess they’re being polite.
As for me,…well,go if you like and you may learn a few tibbits about our Independence Day, and there’s no better place than Utah ..lol …Seriously..is that why you’ll be going.?
But if it is about our Founding History, i tell you what …help me get 2000 people together and for $.100.00 each. i’ll show you a place where our Continental Army, ( with the help of the Militia) camped out, and even the Spring that they drank from. This area is still farm land
And for an extra $ 50.00 i’ll take you to a Fort that was used during the French & Indian wars & show you some of the Musket Balls i found near there ..
..( ( Free Hot Dogs & Fireworks at night, with a &10.00 trash fee ))
..sorry about the sarcasm…( But the sites i mentioned are real ) ..and i feel that the people that NEED to learn our History cannot Alford to go see Beck/Barton ..but ..Beck/Barton can Afford to go see them–.and didn’t Beck say onetime that he was going to “rebuild America one Town at a Time”
BECK…..call me /;-)
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Polarized America
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:31pmhummmmm No call yet ….ok ..also not far from where i live —>
George Washington once sent a General with his troops to meetup with the local Militia to attack an English Fort not far from my area .But the men of the Militia refused to serve under that General and insisted that they fallow the leader of their Militia..The Continental General had no choice but to agree
They ended up winning and captured the Fort without firing a shot.
and the Generals name was ************…..call me Beck……………lol
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americangrammy
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:06pm@polarized America
I don’t know about Glenn…. but I’d sure as heck like to come to your 4th celebration! And bring my grandkids too. I imagine that the kids would remember this 4th of July all their lives.
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jeanr
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:26pmSo glad to hear the announcement. I was worried that GB had run out of ideas to seperate the rubes from their money.
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:40pmSo true. He’s a very smart and clever manipulator. He’ll never run out of ideas, and certain people will follow him and his instruction no matter what.
After all, if he wants us to question everything… so he must be trustworthy… so I really don’t need to question what he says… right?
So very smart and clever.
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kapnkd
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:46pmUnlike your Obozocommie and all his big government schemes like ObozoCare, attending any or all of Glenn’s events is purely a matter of FREE CHOICE. You are NOT Forced to attend or watch one second of it.
Go to one of your far left commie entertainer’s events instead – It is YOUR choice and we do not care one bit.
Now, move on comrade and be thankful for the free choices and speech we still have left.
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jeanr
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:58pmI might like to go. Will there be deep-fried Oreos?
Wait. I bet not. Are you guys still boycotting them for being too homosexual? My notebook of stuff you guys are boycotting filled up months ago and then I lost it.
I guess I could still fill up on Chic Fil A and Freedom Fries.
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:06pm@KAPNKD
That’s a typical left-wing progressive tactic. If you disagree with someone, call them names and give them disparaging labels. The most ardent Beck followers seem to be the quickest to use such tactics.
Yes, it’s a free choice. No one said it wasn’t.
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amtsoundsmith
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 7:53pmWow, I’m guessing you get paid to come on here and comment? What a bunch of losers!
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:25pm@PAPPY…
Have you taken the time to read the words of Christ? Here’s one example:
Matthew 18:6
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.”
Would you also scold Christ for his words? There were many who were glad to not follow him because his words offended them.
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Godfather.1
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:24pmCome one come all to the Glenntastic Becktacular!!
There will be $130 jeans for you to buy! There will be shirts with his holiness Glenn’s face on them! Goldline will be on hand to sell you overpriced coins! You’ll be able to purchase survival seeds and survival water (aka seeds and water)! They’ll have copies of David Barton’s book that even a conservative publisher pulled because of the factual inaccuracies. And, to top it all off, you’ll get to see Glenn tear up during the national anthem!
I can’t wait!!!
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Frederick_Douglass_Republican
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:41pmDoucheb@g; If you don’t like the $130 1776 raw denim jeans feel free to buy the Levi’s version at over $200
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integrican
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:05pmGodlessFather…….and you are here, why?
Are you one of those people that goes to Disneyland and complains about it all day long, but still goes on all of the rides? What a Maroon.
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Godfather.1
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:11pm@integrican
This is the best entertainment site there is. That is why I am here. It’s great fun seeing people like you get their panties in a bunch any time someone bad mouths his holiness Glenn.
Oh, and “GodlessFather,” good one. I haven’t seen that before. Did your five year old child help you with that one?
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DLV
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:21pmIn other words people, Godfather is a troll with no life. Thanks for the admission mate.
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Godfather.1
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:54pm@DLV
Spot on, mate!
In fact, George Soros and his New World Order of Communists/Fascists/Liberal/Socialists/Totalitarians pay me to troll this site.
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DLV
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 8:26pmWell there you have it.
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RoDogg
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:17pmHey TheBlaze!!!! Shut your comments OFF. Its being overrun with trolls and your just losing everyone interested in coming here.
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RobbieTLHughie
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:47pmYes people insulting Glenn Beck is the problem here, not the hundreds wishing death on progressives, or saying that people in self defense incidents should be killed instead of surviving. I’m sure people insulting Glenn Beck is what’s scaring people away.
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DLV
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:22pmRobbie quit being a troll, no one wishes death on progressives. We just want freedom, and progressives are against that.
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MavMan
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:16pmWell you did a fine job Rev Bill on lifting the curtain on your bigotry and lack of the PURE LOVE OF CHRIST and reveal the true and pure jackA$$ you really are.
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PublicArtillery
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:15pmWhen he says “Schooling Innovations” is he talking about Innovations in Salt Lake City, or another school that is Innovative?
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2gether
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 4:01amHe’s talking about home schooling. Did you read the story about the young man…can’t remember his name but he was an idol contestant. He was blind but played the piano. He was home schooled and started college at the age of 15. Many kids that are home schooled are much smarter than kids who attend public schools because they are actually instructed and actually learn. That’s what alternative means. Its all legal. People who really watch the show and LISTEN, and then do the homework understand exactly what is going on. Beck never wanted Romney…like most of s but if there is no other viable alternative, you take it. He wants a third party candidate in 2016 like most of us do. He doesn’t want people surrendering their weapons but he doesn’t want people shooting law officers in the face either! There are ways to do things before you are backed into the corner. Do a little research people. Stop jumping down each other throats. We knwo who the trolls are and they are getting exactly what they want. Ignore them.
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pappywags
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:05pmI feel the Love of Christ in your words and am glad to say I am not in your congregation “REV”.
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:04pmConservative Glenn Beck?
Last summer we found out that the Star Spangled Banner wasn’t good enough for Glenn Beck so he added his own words to it.
This year We find out that celebrating the birth of our nation of July 4th isn’t good enough so he is moving the date.
Regular listeners have all heard Mr, Beck complain that President Obama can not understand America because he didn’t celebrate America in traditional ways.
Now Mr. Beck says those traditions are hollow.
Mr. Beck wants you all to be like President Obama and abandon American traditions.
RoDogg
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:15pmAnd…. today day we are finding out that idiots will follow their messiah of a cliff.
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DesertRose1960
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:32pm@Rodogg You’re absolutely right. But you know, you don’t have to jump. You could walk away and leave Beck alone.
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PJL
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:43pmDon’t you people work? No your on the dole? You just sit around and wait for a comment form beck, so you can go off. Sad
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Canada_Goose
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:03pm“….plans to offer those attending his Man In The Moon event an educational experience including seminars hosted by American historians like David Barton….”
You mean the disgraced American historian David Barton. How many historical errors does a book have to have before fellow conservatives start calling you out and demanding your book be pulled from the shelves?
And this is the man Mr. Beck wants to tech you about American History.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/08/publisher-cancels-david-barton-book-on-jefferson-over-errors/1
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DesertRose1960
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:27pmYes, he is disgraced, but Barton is NOT an historian. He was trained as a religious educator and worked at his father’s church ministry before spreading out into historiography and hagiography. He does not submit his work to peer reviews, and has been caught in multiple lies: making up quotes or quoting out of context or editing quotes so severely, it actually changes the meaning of the quote.
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kapnkd
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:49pmI would trust and believe more in David Barton 100X more than I would EVER trust a single word spoken by ANY politician comrade.
You are into believing what the government tells you??? Sorry, but THAT alone labels you an idiot!
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Canada_Goose
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:03pm@KAPNKD
No one is suggesting that you should listen to politicians when it comes to American history.
Anyone with an agenda should raise red flags and Mr. Barton has a big agenda.
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Copo
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:11pm@desertrose Barton is not a liar, he is just extremely incompetent. He couldn’t even manage to be historically accurate when trying to prove that John Locke was a Christian (which he is, there is no debate on that. His non trinitarianism is irrelevant to whether or not he was a Christian), so I wouldn’t expect him to be factually accurate when trying to prove that Jefferson was a Christian (at least in the traditional sense. He considered himself a Christian deist because he believed in the moral teachings of Christ but he did not believe in the deity resurrection of or the atonement of sins by Christ, nor did he believe in Yahweh (he believed in a God, just not Yahweh)). He probably honestly believes what he rights and honestly believes he is right, he is just incompetent.
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pooka_yc
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:36am@Canada
I guess you would rather we got our history from Howard Zinn, the Communist. No thanks.
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elsiedinsmore
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:58amwow encinom-thank you for all your truth-telling-hahahahaha-you are a hoot-David Barton is a “proven” liar-hahahahaha where would the blaze readers be without your “honest” truth-telling??
why do you hang out on these websites you obviously detest?? is it to get your internal bile levels up? isn’t life too short to hang with people that you have nothing in common with, llike character and integrity?? but I always get a kick outa your comments-hahahaha you are a hoot!!!!
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Godfather.1
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:50amCome one come all to the Glenntastic Becktacular!!
There will be $130 jeans for you to buy! There will be shirts with hi holiness Glenn’s face on them! Goldline will be on hand to sell you overpriced coins! You’ll be able to purchase survival seeds ans survival water (aka seeds and water)! They’ll have copies of David Barton’s book that even a conservative publisher pulled because of the factual inaccuracies. And, to top it all off, you’ll get to see Glenn tear up during the national anthem!
I can’t wait!!!
BurntHills
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:49amgreat American family summer trip, only 1100 miles and 16 hours away, you bet, we’ll be there in the good old American Tradition: we’ll comin’ in with our bells on!
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USALOVER2011
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:09pm@Burn,
Wow, good for you. We are so lucky to not drive that far. Now, we don’t have excuse to not be there! We’ll see you at the SHOW….It will be a fun one!!!!
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LarryL2
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:46amA completely different perspective does not mean the right perspective. Sad that such misinformation and outright lies get spread by this man. I wonder of anyone realizes how much money this man makes out of whipping people into a frenzy over craziness.
I miss the days when the right, Republicans, actually wanted to help the country. The days when parties worked together for the greater good. Where the balance between conservative values and social needs existed. Now we have a bunch of mouthpieces on both sides spouting lies and living in the blind world of punditry. That anyone would support this man’s insanity when you are simply making a very rich man richer, is beyond me.
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pappywags
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:02pmLarry, Just keep paying your subscription, we may not like your liberal progressive views but your money will help the cause of the conservative movement.
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RoDogg
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:12pmAh, the trickled down from talking heads view of a useful idiot. It never gets old!
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AUsername
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:41amClan Rally
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USALOVER2011
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:39amThank you, Thank you Mr. Beck. We’ve been waiting for you to come to our area….My family and I will be there….Best news I’ve heard in years!!!!
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soybomb315_II
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:06pmsurely glenn beck has been to salt lake city area many times over the last decade….
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imperative
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:21pm@USALOVER2011
“Best news I’ve heard in years!”
That actually makes me a little sad. I do hope things go better for you.
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USALOVER2011
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:36pmYes Soy, he was here at the Stadium of Fire in Provo UT July 4th, 2007. It would be would about 7 years ago. He was a keynote speaker. It was the last time we saw him. Usana Amphitheater is a lot closer to us, another reason why we are very excited to see him this summer!
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USALOVER2011
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 2:43pm@IMPERATIVE,
Yes, things are getting better already! Thanks for feeling sad for me, but it’s not necessary. :)
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girlnurse
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:55pmIm sure he was married in the mormon temple with his mormon underware on.
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DLV
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:25pmouch girlnurse was that neccessary? Granted I’m no mormon but people keep saying conservatives are just as vile and comments like that don’t help.
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P8riot
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 10:58am@GIRLNURSE
Yes, very mature comment. I would presume from your comment that you would also feel compelled to mock a jewish man for wearing a kippah (head covering) during his sacred ceremonies.
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hecowe
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:39amThank you, Glenn, for not choosing someplace ridiculously humid and hotter than … blazes this time.
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long_may_it_wave
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:34amGlenn – Thank you for bringing your innovative educational/entertainment approach to Utah. Can’t wait to bring my family to an event they will never forget!
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sabate
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:31amSalt Lake City? Well, that’s a surprise.
Here’s a preview of the event: http://bit.ly/qJjjP
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happygranny
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:35amI have attended some of the Beck summer events and will be going to this one as well. He is my hero!
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sabate
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:47pmNote the use of a chalkboard in the preview clip.
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encinom
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:31amBeck’s ego knows no bounds. Nothing more than a misinformation event with the proven liar Barton and others to push Becks reactionary view of history.
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elsiedinsmore
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:50amhahahaha-encinom, you are a hoot!!! thanks for telling us David Barton is a “proven” liar. Why I just don’t know where the Blaze readers would be if not for your amazing truth-telling. I don’t know how I have gotten so far along in my life without MORE truth-telling help from you!! Hahahahaha-you are indeed a hoot.
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NoMoMrNiceGuy
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:07pmWell – Guess you have a right to your opinion and I have a right not to defend it -
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rubydee
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 12:29pmIf David Barton were a liar (which he isn’t) I’m sure he learned from the best (your loser so-called commander in chief of all liars). When you wake up in the morning, Encinom, you’re supposed to actually open your eyes. I know why you don’t though. You don’t want to see the truth.
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encinom
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:00pmI guess you fools forget the week of damage control Beck ran for the benefit of Barton, when other conservative scholars were publically calling him a fraud and proving it. Barton sells his brand of snake oil to fools that want to believe the nation really is a theocracy.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:27amI love the 4th of July. That special time of year when we all get together and celebrate how the Founding Fathers, when confronted by the British who came to collect their cannons and to oppress them, sat down, said “fine, take my guns, I’ll sue you!” and then, of course, the British empire said “whoa, wait, these folks mean business!” and left with their tails between their legs.
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justangry
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:45amlol
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hgaut
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:26amWow this sounds amazing. I went to Glenn’s event in Orlando FL last year and it was more than I expected. I wish I could go to this one. It’s gonna be awesome!
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hgaut
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:25amThis sounds so exciting. I went to Glenn’s event in Orlando last year and it was more than I expected. I wish I could go to this one. It’s going to be an amazing event.
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SciPro
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 11:24amWell, sounds like an interesting event. I look forward to seeing a video recording … At least someone is concerned enough to be doing some thing about taking back America, and her holidays.
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