Why the Marching Band and Confetti on Beck TV?
- Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:14am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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On TV last night, Glenn Beck started with a somber message: the celebrations that broke out yesterday — people jumping in lakes, etc — seemed inappropriate. But then there was a twist. They weren’t inappropriate because of what they were, but because of what they weren’t. After all, they didn’t have a marching band, confetti, and cookies (via PopWatch):
“This is a great day in the war on terror. But as I watched all the celebrations taking place on the streets of America, all over America, you may have — and maybe I’m alone — had a strange feeling,” Beck said. “You may have seen students jumping into the lake in Ohio and rushing to the White House bearing signs and smoking cigars. As I watched these things happen last night, I couldn’t help but be reminded of when the Palestinians danced in the streets and passed out candy after the 9/11 attacks, when they danced in the streets over the killing of five American students and the slaughter of a Jewish family. All of these things, you know and I know, were offensive. All of those victims were innocent. America, we are better than this. We are better than jumping into lakes and holding signs and cigars. I think we’re better than that. I mean, why hand out candy… when you can have cookies, and confetti, and a marching band, huh?”
So he rectified that by throwing his own celebration on TV:
Later in the program, Beck explained why he could throw a marching-band party:
“Every time I think that, ‘Oh, I don’t know if we could do the cookies or the confetti or whatever,’ I see that it’s not marching in the streets for innocent victims. It is celebrating in the streets for a journey that has been and hard and been fought valiantly with honor. And people have tried to do the right thing. And this guy was certainly not innocent….”
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Comments (136)
raspberrytea
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:43am1st ,I love Beck for all his has tried to teach us. I went to 8/28
Report Post »and will never forget that day. But lately his
yelling when on tv, is getting to be too much.
Morningbird
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:38amGlenn is right again. With the celebrations in America…..we have now acquired the face of our adversaries.
Report Post »BetsyRoss1513
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 10:43amThis is what happens to people when you opress them and make them live in fear of terroristic attacks every day. 10 years of this will do that to a people.
Report Post »aliasfreak
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:38amI acknowledge that the world is a much better place without Osama (Usama?) and that justice has finally been dealt. However, someone put it to me in a good way. Like it or not, Osama is still loved by God. I‘m sure he breaks God’s heart by his decisions and actions but is still loved. I strongly doubt that God is dancing in the golden streets over his death. And we should hold ourselves to a higher standard than those in the middle east. I realize that this guy was not innocent, but still…Hopefully Smak is right, that he was just mocking genuine celebrations. I haven’t listened to the radio show yet (I am always a day behind and am part of the Insider Extreme), hopefully he addresses whether or not he really is celebrating there.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:10am@aliasfreak
You’re exactly correct! God is not celebrating. Hell has enlarged itself with one more lost soul. People all have the same basic human nature, and they will celebrate according to their values everywhere in the world. We need to realize that by celebrating death in our cities streets in simular manner like they do in Islamoland, we are throwing fuel on the fire. Remember it is God who strengthens your hand against your enemies. So if we by nature are going to celebrate in the streets for the whole world to watch us, then we should make it clear to the world that it is the REAL Lord God of Heaven and Earth, Jesus Christ, who enabled us to have the skill and strength to take this enemy down. Praise be to HIS Name! Not a phony god named Allah who was conceived in the pits of Hell out of the mouth of a false prophet. Look at the fruit which grows on the tree and you will know.
Report Post »As far as what Glen was trying to illustrate , I think Glen was trying to tell us not to be fools in our gladness at the death of Osama Bin Laden and take a look at ourselves from Gods perspective, don’t be too proud or haughty. There is a place here for godly graditude and humility.
Amica
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:19pmCaptain Crunch;
Perhaps the celebrations are throwing fuel on the fire, but the truth is our very existence throws fuel on the fire. It doesn’t matter what we do, they hate us.
Had we captured and held him…they would still hate us.
Had we respectfully handled his body and turned it over to family…they would still hate us.
Had we kept his body, respectfully handled it and buried it in an undisclosed location facing mecca…they would still hate us.
Short of the US as a nation embracing Islam, there is nothing we can do to make them not wish us dead. Actually, I’m not sure that would do it either.
Report Post »Lostnowfound
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:09pmThere is no tragedy in OBL death only in the way he lived his life. Death is just a change from one state to the next. GODs sadness is over the fact that he pre-empted GODs role and ended peoples life prematurely and he will be judged by those actions.
Report Post »area63
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 5:16pmAliasfreak, I thank you for letting me know that there are some people who are still aware of things that are more important than worldly concerns. It saddened and sickened me to see the rejoicing over the death of Bin Laden. There is no doubt that his death was justified; he was a murderer. But the sickening displays of hilarity(that includes Glenn Beck) shows that our country has fallen to depths not known before. Bin Laden’s death should have been met with somber reflection and sadness that such a man died in his wickedness. God’s ways are not our ways. Scripture tells us in no uncertain terms that we are not to gloat over another human being’s downfall, no matter how vile they happen to be. It diminishes us and is strictly against Scriptural teaching(of which Glenn Beck and all Christians should be well aware.)
“Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
lest the LORD see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him.” Proverbs 24: 18, 19
The next terror attack will bring the same obscene rejoicing in death and destruction to the Muslim Extremists as we have seen here. Neither is acceptable in the eyes of God. He has said so in His Word.
Report Post »Sandy
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:37amIssachar Crust you are so right. I’m saying the same thing. Funny how all this happened just before May 15th, planned attacks on Israel, flotilla going to Israel, plan to crash the stock market, etc. I said over a year ago that when Obama’s approval rating went below 40% they would find Usama and kill him, ultimately bringing Obama’s approval ratings up for re-election.
The Fed has increased the money supply to over 2 Trillion dollars, more than 300%. The Fed has been buying 70% of everything in the market. Even if they lose money, they can digitally put more zeros in their accounts. IF they can, WHY CAN’T WE. This market will crash lower than it was in March 2009.
Report Post »rockstone
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:37amI think the US should commerate this event by observing a national day of ham.
Report Post »Beckster2
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 2:10pmGood idea. Seasoned with sea salt
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 2:46pmHave a National Day of PORK BBQ…Every Weekend!!!
Report Post »Bill in Texas
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 4:38pmA Ham Holliday? LMFAO! I like it!
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:36amIssachar Crust
Report Post »Pardon me if this double posts!
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No problem, It’s worth reading twice.
UpstateNYConservative
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:36amI think back to the celebrations on V-E Day and V-J Day (which I have seen only on film), and we were tame compared to those outpourings. However Americans celebrated, we deserved to after all this time.
Report Post »conversationcanwork
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:36amThis is the first time I have ever thought Beck had a good idea. DC could have used more confetti and marching bands.
Report Post »texrubarts
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:45pmI LOVE Glenn Beck… He is so funny – remember on one of his shows – he showed a tape of Obama saying “I don’t hear any dogs barking” and Glenn started barking at Obama on the screen!! I laughed til I cried!!!
I will miss Glenn being on TV but I will follow him on the internet.
Report Post »earthrise
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:22pmblimey…. i DVR the show and i managed to miss that one. :P
Report Post »GoodWill2
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:50pmForgot to DVR the show? You can always find it at thedailybeck.com
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:35amIf I got what Glenn was refering to yesterday correct, then indeed as some post here and yesterday that Bin Lauden was only a major player, we still have much of the roots and trunk of the terrorist networks to rip apart and exterminate. The job is not completely done yet, as much aa I wish it had been with the death of that monster.
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:33am@Issachar Crust
Report Post »I speak partly from experience from my days in Jamaica
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They have great ganja down there don’t they?
Tickdog
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:33amI am going to miss watching Glenn… always a good show!
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:29amIf we can’t have just a short gloat-fest to celebrate the death of someone like Osama(Usama) bin Laden then we can never ever gloat. We should celebrate the fact that he has been granted the chance for martyrdom he has called for many of his followers to embrace(although he appeared reluctant to do so). We should celebrate that he has finally met face-to-face with Allah(wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall for that meeting). And we should celebrate the chance that Al Queada now has for democratic elections to fill the top spot(don’t hold your breath on that one). All-in-all I see where there are opportunities for celebration on many levels. Shoot into the air and begin passing out the little cakes and sweets!!!!!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:29am@ Issachar Crust
Report Post »No problem buddy…just as easy to report the 2nd time around.
Dustyluv
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:29amHey Issacar…you gonna post this dribble all day long? We know the economy is going to collapse. We arent out there FEAR MONGERING AND FREAKING OUT like you are. Get a grip you sissy!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:28amHas he ever (finally) stated what this new direction is that he is going to head in? That may break him financially if it does not succeed? I’ve been hearing him drag this out for months…always with a “I’ll tell you more this friday…or soon…or when the time is right.”
I love GB for all he has taught me…but this is getting annoying.
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:27amI had the same reaction when I saw the “dancing and cheering”.
Report Post »Be careful when you “celebrate” the death of either friend or foe.
http://www.ISeeDanger.com
hauschild
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:27amGlenn’s right. Our young people are friggin’ losers. Spooning in the streets, and for what? That type of behavior is reserved for losers in the Middle East, or so I thought.
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:24amHe’s mocking genuine celebrations.
Report Post »en2deep
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 9:58amA lot of that is Obamaism not patriotism.
Report Post »MiddleFinger
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:21amBeck’s envy is shinning
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:23amBeck is too funny. The Left is freaking out that he is still so popular. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:22amI’m with Glenn. We deserve to celebrate the death of a mass murdered, a man who has absolutely no regard for human life of any kind. He had just as soon kill his own people as anyone else. A killer just for the sake of killing.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:22amHey Showtime…Do us a favor and leave the blaze too……
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:20amI think we should skip the cookies and hand out ham sandwichs instead…and the confetti should be bacon bits.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:23amGreat idea. I had spam and eggs for breakfast yesterday to celebrate!
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:24amHadn’t thought of that one, great suggestion. I like when Glenn said he should have been wrapped in bacon for his burial.
Report Post »USAMama
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 2:44pmLOL- I made a pork roast :) If we could do a survey of what American‘s ate for dinner last night I’ll bet there was a surge in pork and bacon!!
Report Post »earthrise
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:20pmi’ve been cleaning my guns with bacon grease for Years….. muwahahahahah
XD
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:20amLOL. Great Job Glenn.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:39amIndeed, great job.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:57am(Obi Wan: “Oh well…once again the US SEALS beat me to the punch…the emperor Bin Lauden is dead…(sigh and then smile)…hotdogs anyone???
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:18amYou had me lauging good, Glenn! Very well done.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:18amLoved the gloat!
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:57amSHOWTIME
Report Post »Dial back the hostilty there. You’re harshing my mellow.. How about just a little love for your fellow man here?? This is a time for celebration, Obummer finally got one right, that doesn’t happen too often and is worthy of a couple of rounds in the air and a cake and sweets for the kiddies.
peacebestill
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:58amShowtime, We’ll get you and your little dog , too, my pretty!
Report Post »NEOBIO
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 9:17amDid not WH meet this past Easter week end with a group of muslin brothers to find away to get the word out that the muslin religion is not bad. To find ways to get America to accept their ways of living and thinking. If so, this one man is a small price to pay for so many American lives to be changing the way they will be living.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 10:07amI’m glad Glenn came around. My first reaction was to pump my fist in the air and shout. Grabbed my fave bourbon and got ahold of a few good friends online. Broke out a cigar too. I have never forgotten about 9/11. About a month back, I went back and watched tapes of the whole thing again. I think what spurred it was reading up and watching vids from truthers. Funny thing is, the more I listened to them, the more unbelievable their theories became. But in the course of that, I was reminded of the anger, sadness and tragedy of that day. It was good tho to refocus a bit. I needed to remind myself I suppose. I have prayed for years for OBL to get his due and I have imagined pulling the trigger on him and wondered if anyone would ever be able to lay claim to moment. I prayed and thanked God for delivering him into the loving hands of great Americans who with professional skill delivered him to “Allah” with their martyr makers. Call me un-Christian if it makes you feel better, but I’ll stand by my reaction.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 10:28amShowtime…No…I wont shoot you, just bitchslap you out of your size 16 shoes…
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:34pmAs much as I love GB, I had to turn this show off. The look on the faces of the young marching band musicians was heartbreaking.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:40pmWhy? Because he’s an idiot.
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 1:17pmWOW …. What did Showtime’s Hacker say before it was Deleted
Report Post »must have been Bad lol
poverty.sucks
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 3:45pmSpontaneous acts of joyfulness by the “Kids” costs were minimal, free by mist in attendance.
How much money did Glenn waste on his childish act. Remember, this comes from an adult who desires people who oppose his opinions to crap their pants.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 10:50pmHas Showtime been hacked?
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