‘Bring it Beck!’: T-Shirt Hopes to Attract Beck‘s Business to Town of ’Mayberry’
- Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:50am by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Melissa Hiatt created this T-shirt to support Mount Airy, N.C.'s bid for Glenn Beck's new 1791 clothing line. (Mount Airy News)
Following up on last week‘s story about the North Carolina mayor who’s hoping Glenn Beck will bring his new clothing line to her town, another citizen has stepped up to try and make Mount Airy, N.C. the home of the 1791 line: She’s created a T-shirt telling him to “bring it.”
Melissa Hiatt told the Mount Airy News she created the shirt — which has the words “Bring it Beck!“ over an image of the American flag and a ”Made in the U.S.A.” stamp — to support Mayor Deborah Cochran’s efforts, and because the board of commissioners reportedly declined to support the project due to Beck’s politics.
“I’m very proud of her for being persistent and for going after such a thing,” Hiatt said. She said there needed to be something to show the community‘s support for the mayor and Beck’s project. “We want jobs and we should leave politics out of it.”
Cochran told Beck on the radio last week that bringing 1791 to Mount Airy — the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry — would revitalize the town’s textile industry, which has suffered as many jobs have gone overseas.
The purpose of 1791 — named after the year the Bill of Rights was adopted — is to raise money for Beck’s new charity, Mercury One, and to invest in America by offering jobs.
About 50 T-shirts have been printed so far, and are being sold for $10 apiece.
“Politics affects so many things,” Hiatt said. “But not having jobs in this community hurts everyone.”
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Comments (100)
J-Law
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:50pmEvery single one of the board of commissioners should be fired/not re-elected. I don‘t think I’ve ever heard anything more ridiculous.
Report Post »J-Law
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:56pm…and another thing… If I were Beck, there’s no way in H*** I’d choose Mt. Airy, even though I personally thought it was a great idea when I first heard it, being a confirmed fan of TAGS (just the black and whites, though, please). Don’t like capitalism, commissioners? Fine. You sure aren’t going to get the benefits of it.
Pathetic with a capital P.
Report Post »voteallprogressivesout
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:56pmWhen I heard the 1st part of this story I was afraid for your town. I am glad to see the people are standing up. Vote out that Board and get someone who cares about the people who put them in office. STAND STRONG and don’t give up. Call, E-mail , send letters do everthing in your power to get this business. Don’t let the Board win. ..
TEA
Report Post »Jackie911
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:06pmI have always wanted to go to Mayberry and if Glenn sets up shop there that will seal the deal! Do it Glenn since when have you let some Nay Sayers slow you down? Did you not buy or promote Goldline because Wiener Man said you shouldn’t? No you ate that hotdog on Bill Oreilly‘s show like DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! That’s why we love you. I’m pulling for you Mayor! By the way……Bev Perdue has got to go!
Report Post »TulsaYeeHaw
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:04pmForgive me J-Law, but what are tags?
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:14pmWay to go, Mayberry, North Carolina! Self-sufficiency is an American virtue.
Report Post »And…I love that T-shirt!
MHP
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:56pmGot Time to Breathe; Got time for Music
Report Post »…………………………………Briscoe Darling
Mayberry, NC
ninetoesjudd
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:16pmMaybe the town should set up a community youtube channel and all the residents can give their thoughts on the matter.
Report Post »dsm
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:08pmI love this. I hope the mayor’s efforts pay off. I know Glenn will certainly fairly consider her town. This mayor is great. We need more people like her. Good luck mayor. I will pray that it is the right decision for Glenn to open his factory there.
Report Post »stormy743
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:43pmThe shirts are available at:
Report Post »Mayberry Consignments & Souvenirs
182 N. Main St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)-719-2363
http://www.mayberryjunction.com
Gloria
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:15pmGot on their site and they don’t show the shirt. ???
Report Post »MHP
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:18pmGloria,
I’d give em a shout.
Briscoe
Report Post »MHP
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:22pmMayberrians
Come join the WBMUTBB list (Who’s Been Messin up the Bulletin Board)
http://www.mayberry.com
Report Post »MHP
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:26pmBTW they don’t do politics on WBMUTBB, just Mayberry/Gomer Pyle USMC related stuff.
We might add a Jethro Bodine signed post etc, cause we all like Beverly Hillbillies too.
It’s to keep our town homey.
We might do local politics during election, as the mayor’s race between Mayors Pike and Stoner.
Report Post »Pike gets my vote.
pavepaws
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:30pmCan’t find one on line. No indication of shirts.
Report Post »made in honduras
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 12:47pmAnd where do you think that these t-shirts are made (at least the first batch)? You may be surprised.
Report Post »wolverine
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:22pmIf they really want the jobs why in the he$$ isn’t there a petition to recall the jerks that made the decision not to support the operation
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:52pmI want to buy that shirt. Where can I get it online?
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:50pmMost of the Blaze store’s Made In America products say so on the advertisement. The Brownshirt is made by ANVIL, which has American and International business concerns. The Stand in the Blaze Brownshirt Tee Advertisement does not say “Made In America” like the others do; but maybe they are.
TEA
Report Post »stpppim
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:47pm“Buy American” is anti-American unless American is the best…
Report Post »Barb1954
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:42pmDon’t MISS the POINT that the fictional town of “Mayberry” exhibited “the TRUE VALUES of down home America” for MANY years on TV! Being a North Carolinian, born and bred, I would LOVE to see the town of Mt. Airy come to life again. THAT would give me some HOPE for the remainder of the state. Remember…we still need to take back NC at the LOCAL level like in Mt Airy. Yes, GOP WON in 2010, BUT there is MUCH MORE work to be done to reclaim our state from the liberal bias it’s suffered from for over 60 years!
Report Post »NC1
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:29pmAmen to that! We got a good start but we’ve got a lot more to do. I’ve been pleased with most of the work of the state house and senate. Got to get `ol Bev Perdue outta there.
Report Post »dguill
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:12pmI agree that we need to bring back the textile industry back to NC. If not Mt Airy then it could go to Belmont, NC or Concord/Kannapolis, NC. Those towns were big textile shops in the Charlotte, NC area so they are nearer to a metro hub that could get the product to the people. I also agree we need to rid ourselves of ‘ol Bev. Hopefully, we can get Pat McCrory to run again…
Report Post »avi8tor
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:24pmTrue that, Gov. Perdue has got to go !
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:26pmWashington NC or Lil Washington checking in. We need to start to help Mr Airy remove this aholes out of government just like we did in Raleigh. They had it for 100 years, now the GOP has it. If I were the mayor, I would have had some national guard set up the firing squad. They would rather protect their idealogue than to help bring jobs in, says a lot of about who they work for. This is why we threw the ******** out of Raleigh, it was that obvious. You are right, to start, send an email to the mayor and copy it to Bev Purdue so she can see what they were doing to. I sent an email to Cockran yesterday thanking her for looking out for her people and helping them land jobs. I also told her to send a letter to her commissioners telling them they should be seeking jobs soon. I agree with the post here about a short video that Beck would feature on his website with everybody wearing those shirts. On the back it should say “What Commissioners”. God Bless! Well off to blast mediamatters and huffingtonpost on their libeterdial relationships with terds like Soros….
Report Post »MHP
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 7:09pmHey Barb, I’m damn near tempted to Mt. Airy myself, butI spect the humidity is awful there in the summer.
Got another friend I been in contact with when he had his show on Court TV, and that’s Sheriff Gerald K. Hege. of avidson County, over in Lexington, which is about 40 miles away from Mayberry. He read my e-mail I sent him, over the air. It was regarding 2 time killer Mitchell Rupe who was put on death row in WA State. He said he was too fat to hang. He went into prison weighing 250 lbs, and ballooned up to 410 LBS. Unfortunately Sheriff Hege got set up by his opposition on phoney embezzlement charges and had to resign as sheriff. I don’t think he did a damn thing wrong. He did more to help out the citizens, even impoverished people that any democrat would ever do.
I hope Hege runs again and gets re-elected.
Democrats will set anybody up on phoney charges just to get rid of them.
Report Post »tbud
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:15pmWe have suffered from the liberal bias for over 100 years…and yes there is more work to do..especially concerning Agenda 21.
Report Post »NC1
Posted on August 22, 2011 at 5:18pmMHP sorry, I live in Davidson County and though Hege did a lot to help out the county he was just a little too far over the line, borderline kooky.
Report Post »beckNcall
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:42pmIf they decide NOT to let Beck provide some jobs and income they can always vote for Obama, drawn unemployment checks and hang out at Floyd’s Barber Shop. Of course they can‘t drive to Mount Pilot because they can’t afford a tank of gas from Goober at the gas station. Yeah it makes a LOT of sense to keep Beck from providing jobs. Look on the bright side at least the left will love you……..you may not have jobs or food but you will be politically correct!
Report Post »Eaglesnest
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:25pmGoober worked at the “fillin’ station” not the gas station. He eventually bought the business from Wally and was a business owner, despite his apparent low IQ.
Report Post »ConservativeFirst
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:33pmIf they draw unemployment checks, it will create more jobs and stimulate the economy. Just ask Pelosi and Obama’s Press Secretary, Jay Carney!
Report Post »DJR
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:39pmThe board of commissioners in that town should be ashamed of themselves for making a decision that has an affect on the whole town because of politics. They should be fired.
Report Post »liriadavila
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:38pmPoliticians screw everything
Report Post »Mess23
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:32pmI like “Beck, by popular demand” better.
Glenn, feel free to use it…
Report Post »1proud_Texan
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:41pmI would like to see the “Stop it B” t-shirt.
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:32pmGOLLLY ANDY! The gas station is closed and I need a job.
Report Post »olddog
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:27pmQuite obvious that the commissioners of Mt. Airy are liberal just like Andy is… They are better at killing jobs… I’m sure if the commissioners all agreed to move away for the good of the city, Glenn would put the factory there…. Would a liberal make that kind of sacrifice???
Report Post »jhrusky
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:38pmEasy fix … vote those liberal marxists out of office — rise up, gather people from your town and make your voice heard.
WOLVERINES!
Report Post »Michael600r
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:24pmWay to go after it Mt Airy North Carolina! Mr Beck, your move.
Report Post »Wayner
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:31pmI would only have to drive 60 miles to get there.
Report Post »Fitz Gerald
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:19pmIf you can answer your own question Model82, why don’t you go ahead and do it.
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:16pmI listened to the mayor last week on Glenn’s show. She seemed very passionate about Glenn putting his manufacturing facility in her town. I commend Ms. Hiatt in her efforts. The point is this: maybe if more townspeople spoke up for this endevour and flipped the middle finger to the commissioners, Glenn would reconsider!
Report Post »Lesterp
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:27pmThe Mayor was a go getter! Glenn would be blessed to have her in his corner.
Report Post »valricoslash
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:14pmThe money generated for charities by Beck and other conservatives such as Rush, O’Rielly, and Hannity are all positives. And if all their consumer products are produced in the USA that is good for those communities involved inthe production porcess. Jobs are jobs. How many NEW jobs has the UAW or any union for that matter generated? NONE! How many jobs have been lost due to union demands that force companies to close or move their operations overseas? PLENTY! There is even a better upside–these products generate a percentage for charity unlike what the unions do with their forced contributions.
Report Post »1proud_Texan
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:44pmThe unions would rather spend 31 million dollars for a recall vote.
Report Post »geonj
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:13pmsomeone needs to tell o’reilly that his lame reasoning that he gets more money for charity by having factor items made oversees is crap. follow beck’s example and create AMERICAN jobs.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:06pm“We want jobs and we should leave politics out of it.” – Oh wouldn’t it be loverly? Unfortunately, on a macro scale, politics determines how you live and where and what kind of job you have. Mayberry is currently without the jobs they want because of politics.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:16pmUnfortunately, Beck’s shirts are expensive, as I have purchased most of his items, but are very fine quality, not 2nd rate. That’s the price you pay for non-union, American-made, and quality, which I PREFER.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:19pmAs an added note: hey Glenn, please make your shirts in Texas. WHY? NO TAX. I think all mfg businesses should be in Texas and service/healthcare jobs in other states ;-)) NO, I am not from Texas, but it sure sounds like a great state I’d like to live in! All my 500 guns would be welcomed, and I won’t have to hide them. AND, I like the governor. And, I like its conservative citizens. And I like that they have the death penalty. And, I like that they are actually anti-big government and are fighting the justice department. And, I like the fact that Glenn now lives there. I think I will move there.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:59amHave you seen our “Stand in the Blaze” Tees for only $25.00 plus tax that can be ordered by clicking at the “Blaze Store” button at the bottom of the page? Brown shirts that wear well and look great on women and men – a wholesome LIKE!!!
TEA
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:05pmOnly $25 for a T-Shirt? Awesome! I’m sure all the unemployed and/or disability-collecting Blazers here are lining up to buy several each.
Report Post »Jack of Hearts
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:11pmBrownshirts – and you don’t see the irony? By the way irony has nothing to do with ironing.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:22pmWhen is the last time any of you had a HIGH-QUALITY product? Beck’s T-shirts are VERY high-quality. Because cotton is so expensive these days, I’d say $25 is pretty cheap for a quality shirt and if you don’t think so, then you must like the crap at Big Lots, which is ok if you don’t want it to last a long time and you like foreign-made products. What’s wrong with you? BUY AMERICAN, IDIOT.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:26pmBrown is MUCH better than purple!!!!
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:40pmcemerius
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:26pm
Brown is MUCH better than purple!!!!
Report Post »=================================
wuhahahahahahahahahahahaha that’s funny.
MONICNE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:28pm((Most of the Blaze store’s Made In America products say so on the advertisement. The Brownshirt is made by ANVIL, which has American and International business concerns.))
The Stand in the Blaze Brownshirt Tee Advertisement does not say “Made In America” like the others do; but maybe they are.
TEA
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:34pmThose shirts are awesome. A-W-E-S-O-M-E
If they could be made in 4 XXXXL size, I would be interested, and I would gladly pay $27.00 for the extra material. And I could use a 5 XXXXXL as a sleep teddy.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:57amHow many jobs do these poor folks think a new “clothing line” by Glenn Beck might generate?
Report Post »team1blazer
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:07pmA whole lot more jobs than are being “created” by the nit wit comissioners who don’t wand GB to come to town because of his politics! Stupid Liberals.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:11pmTEAM, so you’re answer to my very legitimate question is, “You have no idea whatsoever.” Just want everyone to be clear.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:15pmGlenn
Report Post »Since everything is politics to these dopes, open your business and say , No DEMOCRAT’s, liberals, socialists, progressives. , but i am being redundant, need apply. Fair’s fair.
Unbelievable
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:19pmIf it creates just one job.. that’s one less person on unemployment. Even baby steps count.
Report Post »ctate970
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:23pmDoes it matter how many jobs are created?
Report Post »BEYES
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:00pmIt almost sounds like you implying that the folks of this town have to sell their souls for what may be only a few jobs. I could be mistaken, but I have to agree with UNBELIEVABLE and CSTATE970, what does it matter how many jobs it creates as long as there are more hard working, tax paying Americans earning an honest living and less in the government free cheese lines. Is that crystal enuff for ya??
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:39pmWell, if we care about South Carolina and the United States, MORE job creation would be good.
But , if we are interested in making the President fail, than LESS jobs would be important.
Did I get that right?
Report Post »Mtroom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:42pm@ model82a1
Report Post »first off…your question is not a legitimate question….you ask what someone else thinks,not what I think or the person who answered your “legitimate” question thinks.
Now, to answerer the question…How many jobs do I think Glenn’s company would bring to these “poor folks” in this town?…..More than one…Which is also a view “I think” the mayor of this town agrees with.
But, you can keep your “Let me make one thing perfectly clear” and all that other crap to yourself….I’ve heard it before.
theydidwhat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:56pm1 job is 1 family that that will be eating 1 is just a start
Report Post »G man
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:56amMe likey.
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