Be George Washington: Beck‘s ’Challenge for a Year’
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ZeroOff4impact
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:50pmAll in….
Report Post »charjan
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:25pmSomething 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.
Report Post »Fighting4America
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:24pmGlenn 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.
Report Post »david1percent
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 8:30amLet’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!
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:17pmYou first, Glenn — try acting, speaking, thinking like George Washington!
Report Post »rdietz7
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:55pmThis why you I’ll remain a loser and never know victory.
Report Post »patti
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 4:19pmVechorik
My thoughts exactly!
Report Post »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.
Report Post »Gb_rebel
Posted on January 24, 2012 at 12:51amJust remember he is just a man just like you! But the real question is will
Report Post »you take the challenge ?
KidCharlemagne
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:24pmGeorge 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.”
Report Post »-President George Washington, September 19, 1796
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp
rdietz7
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:54pmIsrael didn’t exist then and that has nothing to do with how we should treat our allies!
Report Post »david1percent
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 8:34amContext, sir. Would you pick France over England?
Report Post »JRook
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:40pmThe 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
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:06pmBe George Washington….vote for a progressive that will be a tool in the pocket of the MIC and AIPAC.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:48pm…cuz Muslims are scaaary.
Report Post »Gary Fishaholic
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:29amJust 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!!
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:02amIf you haven’t read it, read George Washington’s Sacred Fire by Peter A. Lillback.
Report Post »Sol Invictus
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:04amYes, 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.
Report Post »He was undoubtedly one of the greatest Englishmen of all time.
Gonzo
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:58amI 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.
Report Post »taxpro4u03
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:17amFaux 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
Report Post »“My people are destroyed by lack of knowledge.”
Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:23amWith 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.”
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:59amThe Defenders never win… but they can cause a Victory by Attrition!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:02amBest 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.
Report Post »Sol Invictus
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 7:59amGlenn isn’t suggesting we worship George Washington, just try to emulate him. There’s a lot of difference between respect/admiration and worship.
Report Post »acdoc
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:46amNow I will go through out my day saying ( what would George do?). ,
Report Post »Gary Fishaholic
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:08pmAlready 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.
Report Post »39inironpen
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:42amGlenn is right… What George Washington was, is worthy to aspire to. If you can’t, then maybe time is all you need…
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:04amWhy 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?
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 6:11amMy 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..
Report Post »ubwrong4it
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:35amI don’t believe George Washington would be shilling for Israel over U.S.A interest
Report Post »Beck should be registered as a agent for a foreign goverment
db321
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:11amI’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.
Report Post »GB__The Holy Warmonger
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 1:08amI’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.
Report Post »shamanal
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:20amJust 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.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:57amBeen there, done that… but it was for 5 years and more intense. That‘s why I’m The-Monk….
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 12:44amTen Lashes for Swearing… George Washington!
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:25amBetter would be… Being Benjamin Franklin!
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:38pmBen 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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