Is Gingrich a ‘Progressive?’: Beck and O‘Reilly Debate Issue on ’The Factor’
- Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:13am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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For the last couple weeks, Glenn Beck has been trumpeting the mantra that Newt Gingrich is a “progressive” Republican. Others, including Joe Scarborough and even Chris Matthews, have echoed that sentiment in part by noting Gingrich’s “big government” tendencies. But one person who‘s not quite sold on the idea is Bill O’Reilly.
During Thursday night’s “O’Reilly Factor,” O’Reilly had Beck on to talk about the issue. The two ended up having a “gentleman’s disagreement,” as O’Reilly noted, about whether Gingrich was a Teddy Roosevelt progressive and if that means the same thing now as it meant during Roosevelt’s time. Despite their differences, O‘Reilly noted that Beck wasn’t attacking Gingrich personally, but simply didn‘t agree with Gingrich’s politics.
You can watch the lively discussion below (which also includes the two talking about Michele Bachmann and her past mistakes and even an appearance by a baby):
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Comments (528)
manso
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:03amGlenn has become a legend in his own mind. He needs to check his ego. He is dead wqrong on Newt. I think Glenn feels directly inspired and commanded by God to continually rip Newt. It is very very strange and “george soros spookey”. Could it be Glenn who left the Catholic Church resents Newt for converting to Catholicism. Newt is my guy. He balanced the budget 4 straight years, reformed wellfare and had a 95%+ and 96.5% conservative rating by his peers. Big ideas don’t equal big government. Newt’s Big ideas for me equals big solutions for big problems. I dropped GBTV becuase of the attacks. I wonder if others have too?
caleejr
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:11amDid no one hear the interview Glenn did with Newt? Did anyone hear Newt’s own words? Go back and try to find the interview that was like a week ago and LISTEN to Newt in his own words.
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:13amGlenn Beck is a hero. I vehemently disagree with his radical Zionist beliefs, but that is mute compared to the valued debates that he has sparked all over this country. Remove his pro-Israel blind spot rooted in faith, and you have a self-educated man that toils and searches for truth. He then speaks that truth to power, in the language of the common man, where a spade is called a spade. No euphemisms.
Report Post »God bless the man. And, thanks to him for creating this arena for the expression of ideas.
NeoFan
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:16amThe reason Europe is in trouble is due to the big government “Solutions” they have introduced after having the US tax payer rebuild their countries and provide for their defense for half a century. Newt is part of the machine that is taking us in the same direction as Europe.
Report Post »The founders really did warn us about creating a massive all powerful central government and we can see why by looking at history. Newt is not the devil but our solution he is not. Its good you left GBTV. You were wasting your money. Maybe PBS is a better choice for you.
patti
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:18amManso
Report Post »I dropped him also.
stopthespending
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:19amCan’t stand for the Truth, He would not say he wasn’t a progressive, that is a concern to me just sayin
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:23amBeck is pushing Romney in an indirect way the same as everyone at FOX. These people think they can select our nominee. Everyone running is a progressive to some degree but Romney is much more progressive than Newt. How did Romney ever get elected governor of Massechusettes without being a progressive. Newt is an attack dog on getting the budget balanced and ythat is what we need.
JRook
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:24amYou just figured that out about GB. Geez, they speak of him here as though he is an unrelated third person. He references the blaze as though it is an unrelated entity. You are exceeding graceful in your depiction. There is a much more accurate term for the self promotion circle …. that is passed off as journalism.
Report Post »glnman
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:24amI also dropped GBTV recently albeit for a different reason. I dropped the show because I only watched it a couple times a week because of streaming problems but also because Glenn does a lot of research on American history and current events BUT he can’t seem to do any research about the out of left field beliefs of the Mormon faith IE polygamy, the numerous cities around America that they claim were built by the Mormons for which there is absolutely no evidence of any kind for and on and on. To associate with such an organization is to approve of said organization and that throws up red flags to me.
9635kari
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:24amYou dropped GBTV because of “attacks”? You have very thin skin Mr. put my picture up so that everyone can see what a stud I am. There is a reason Newt is getting these so called “attacks”. He has great ideas but they are never implemented. Why? Because he is not a good administrator. I could go on and on about his progressive views and the things he has done to give him this moniker. I am a Romney supporter but I am not blind to the fact that he has more liberal views than I do. I am sure Mr. Manso, the staff reading this are crying their eyes out over your comment. Pleeeese.
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:29amPolwatcher, I agree that if it comes down to the newt or the suit, I’ll go with the newt. Romney is by far a more massive slickster.
Report Post »OneofMany
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:32am@Manso –
I feel you brother…and only a few days ago I felt exactly as you do.. but then I read a comment by a poster here on the blaze and the comments to the link this guy put in… Let me just say this video about Newt completely changed my view on Newt Gingrich… see for yourself: http://www.jbs.org/birchtube/viewvideo/923/conspiracy/the-real-newt-gingrich–libertynewsnetwork
Don’t get me wrong, I‘ll still vote for him if it’s him vs Obama…but Newt really scares me now. Watch the whole video it is solid as a rock against Newt for the very reasons Glenn talks about… it’s all facts, the whole thing.
Report Post »rock-n-roll-rebel
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:40amNope I didn’t drop GBTV because I disagree with Glenn on a few points like his harshness for Gingrich or his criticism of Rep. Ron Paul. I have never met anyone that I completely agree with and Smackdown pretty much summed it up.
Report Post »Tayper
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:42amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02HX5v5Thpk
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:50amWe need less of this arguing, disparaging and other BS and more of this….Layaway accounts “mysteriously” being paid off by anonymous donors! Now that was a good idea Glenn, Merry Christmas!
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011111216011
Report Post »ROMNEY2012
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:53amWhy Newt’s lobbying matters
Whenever I write that Newt was, in fact, a lobbyist, I get lots of responses reading “who cares!?” or something to the same effect.
The reason it matters, though, is not because being a lobbyist is inherently bad. The problem is twofold:
1) Newt says he didn’t lobby. He did. That means Newt is not telling the truth. A candidate serially telling untruths is a reason to not like that candidate.
2) Newt didn’t simply lobby for businesses. He lobbied for businesses that were trying to profit at the expense of everyone else by increasing the size of government. This was what he did at Freddie Mac, this was what he did expanding Medicare to subsidize his pharmaceutical clients, and this was what he did helping ethanol companies get subsidies.
http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/why-newts-lobbying-matters/260021
Report Post »wewantchillywilly
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:54amhaha. we just love FDR over here!
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:03pmMANSO I believe you are correct. But so has O’Reilly. I don’t trust either of them as much as I did at one time.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:08pmI appreciate Glenn’s bringing to the fore the issue of Progressivism and how rampant it is. But often he then goes on to lump all progressives together as if they are all functionally the same. “You‘re either a progressive or you aren’t” he has said.
Who in this world hasn’t been influenced by progressive thinking in some way? It’s in the water, has been for decades. JFK was a progressive, but he was a better one than Carter or Clinton, and much better than Obama. If you look at Reagan’n thinking you could probably find some unpurged progressive ideas. He was an FDR democrat before he said the party “left him”.
To put this in another perspective. I’m a conservative Episcopalian. I think my church went off the rails long ago. When it ordained women to the priesthood it threw out centuries of unbroken tradition, the clear reading of the Bible and a consistent theology of the sexes. But my side lost that battle and many who agree with me left the church. Now we are being split by the homosexual issue. Should I refuse to back conservatives in my church because they aren’t conservative enough? “They’re heretics on the ordained women issue so what does it matter if they are orthodox on the gays?” A church that ordains women is bad, but a church that says homosexual acts are OK is worse. I will side with a lesser heretic to fight a greater heresy.
I don’t fear what Gingrich would do as President as much as I fear that he will lose big against Obama.
Report Post »WhiteFall
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:14pmCheck your facts on Newt’s own Horn Blowing, WASHINGTON (AP) — Newt Gingrich overlooked a couple of years of red ink when he asserted Thursday night that he balanced the budget for four years as House speaker. And in claiming sole credit for the achievement, he glossed over the fact that budgets are not a one-man show: There was a Democratic president in town, too.
garyM
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:16pmBeck is not that anti-Newt, he is just pro Romney. He knows what would happen if he campaigned postitive for Romney because they are from the same church so instead of promoting Romney, Beck trashing anyone who seems to be ahead of Romney in the polls while saying he is for Backmann. That is Beck is able to promote Romney in a sneaky way. If Beck is succcesful in leading the sheep, I hope Romney can win, I had rather have any of them than Obama. However since we know that Romney could secure the nomination in 08 against McCain and Huckabee and at the same time Romney declares none of his ideas have changed since the last primary in 08. Now you tell me, can he beat Obama and there is always the chance that Obama will bow out at the last minute and he sure can’t beat Hillary. Newt has the best chance to save our nation. Many sheep wil believe the crap they are hearing about Newt being like Teddy Roosevelt. I don’t claim to be smart …be a prophet …or have any inside knowledge but I do know what happened just 3 short years ago in the primary.If anyone tells you are insinuates they have prophetic abiilites, an Apostle, watch out because Jesus ended the Apostleship with those who wrote His Holy inspired, infallible, inherent Word in which we call the Holy Bible. If you read the Holy Bible, it warns agianst such people! It says do not listen to them! They will build your confidence your confidence with some truth about earthly things and then real you in like a fish on a hook!
blattack
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:20pmNo I have NOT DROPPED GBTV……………FDR the greatest president in resent history, I like Newt..BUT what he talking about FDR & Teddy, come on now, I think Beck is right, but if Newt is the Republican’s to go up against BO, I’m for Newt and I think Glenn would be to, BOTTOM LINE OBAMA MUST GO.
Report Post »Iswingright
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:25pm@manso
I agree. After the rally in DC (which I liked and supported), he began to self-appoint himself as a modern day prophet. The guy is a friggen Mormon!!! I don’t doubt his faith, but it’s misplaced. And I don’t care what he, the Mormon Church, or the media says, Mormans are NOT Christians.
For a guy who constanly preaches about doing the research, he sure has come up short on historical Christianity. He won’t even listen to an opposing view.
Glenn thinks he’s always right, which makes him dangerous sometimes. His mind is like a steel trap.
I do agree with some of what he says about Newt, but whoever gets the nomination, I’M VOTING FOR THEM!
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:28pmI’m thinking about dropping it, they just pulled a month on Dec 12 so I have already paid for it for another month. I can’t bring myself to watch it anymore. Beck had really got my attention with all the Obama and Caliphate stuff and I believe he is right on there. I didn’t see the sneaky stuff and the contradictions in things he says until recently. I was hopeful Beck had really had an encounter with God and would embrace the truth of the Holy Bible and throw out all those other books that add to and take away from the Bible by men who were no appointed by God to write them. It doesn’t seem like he has though even being around so many men of God I seen on his show. I am fearful Beck has become prideful in himself and we know what the Bible says about that, pride comes right before the fall. I believe once a person has been saved by God, he is saved eternally, since we can’t save ourselves and depend on Jesus and he does give eternal life and last time I checked eternal means forever. That eternal life is not based on anyones works but only on what Jesus did on the cross but it will drastically change a person’s life. I will be praying for Beck whether I subscribe or not. I will continue to speak out against evil and lies and speak for what I know to be truth with God’s help and His power! It is pretty clear to me Beck is campaigning for Romney and the reason is obvious!
Report Post »Huguenot Descendant
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:35pmGlenn is absolutely right about Newt, he is a progressive to the max. But no one wants to hear it because they think he is so smart and can beat Obama. Well I will tell you this, even if he can beat Obama in the coming elections, Newt will turn out to be another big government progressive just as Bush junior and senior. It was well known that Gingrich was a progressive LONG before Glenn ever said anything, He is on the same I urge all you Gingrich fans to watch this video before you throw away your votes for a NWO socialist in the disguise of a Conservative.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jWPz1Qdq1uI
This video has some scary facts in it about Gingrich, including his ties to communists authors, and World Order organizations that he and Clinton are apart of.
For those of you who disbelieve Glenn because you think he is wrong about Newt. Think and remember all that Glenn has been right on. Who warned the people about the collapse of Europe long before anyone would believe it would ever happened, and in fact called him crazy. Who revealed the facts on George Soros, and gave woke us up to learn about the dangerous progressives of the past like; FDR, Wilson, and Roosevelt? That was Glenn. He has been more right and revealed more things than any other MSM organization, even if he was scrutinized for it.
Report Post »WhiteFall
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:39pmGaryM your religious smear conspiracy against Glenn has many flaws to it when you view actual reality, Huckabee’s ego in staying in the 08 race for to long gave the nomination to McCain and therefore the win to Obama, McCain another old, white, gray headed Rino Republican show casing a bleach blonde wife. He looks and sounds to much the same as Newt to me and ‘m afraid that the general public perception in 12 will be a sequel of 08 if Newt wins.
Report Post »MarsBarsTru7
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 1:08pmNewt’s own words condemn him. I like Newt in the same way I like Bush and McCain. They’re decent people with good intentions. However, their good intentions don‘t prevent them from believing that government isn’t restricted to the Constitutions strictures. They all overreach. Gingrich is the worst of the three. I would trust Gingrich to babysit my kids. I’d have lunch at a church gathering with the guy. I’d invite him over to dinner to talk about the Bible.
However, Gingrich is willing to change his views on fundamental issues to pick up votes. Gingrich is willing to authorize government spending and extension of government power to assume roles that aren’t Constitutional. Gingrich has been willing to openly state he is a Progressive. Based on his voting record and spoken record I do not trust his ethics in relation to his use of government power.
Report Post »hwcmo4
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 1:21pmNewt was just speaker he didn’t single handedly balance the budget and it was actually 2 years with a surplus (one of which he was out as speaker for most of the fiscal year) and 2 years with a deficit. Plus in this tenure as speaker the national debt actually went up not down as he claims. Newt Getrich is a very godly man… In God we trust, all others must pay cash. He was jsut a “Historian” for Freddie Mac… Freddie Mac paid a former speaker $30k a month because he’s just so damn smart right? They couldn’t get someone whose ctually job is dealing with history for maybe a little cheaper? Nothing to do with his influence in Washington I can assure you of that…
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 1:28pmI myself appreciate Glenn Beck he has educated me beyond any teacher I ever had.. when I listened to his talk with Gingrich he exposed what I already believed.. Thank you Glenn… I was a proud Tea Party believer,, now I am disgusted with them… God help us!
Report Post »Atomicstorm
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 1:47pmMormons dropped the practice of polygamy a long time ago.. a practice that has been used in many, if not all socioeconomic conditions at one point or another. Only the fringe sect of the LDS, and very few I might add, still practice polygamy. It is not endorsed by the main church. I would also remind you that many middle eastern cultures still practice polygamy. You are being very dishonest by lumping Glenn, Romney, (Pat), Mormonism, and polygamy because one does not belong with the other. If you need help with that, it would be polygamy that does not belong. You are simply touting talking points that are reverberated in our culture to mask your ignorance on the subject.
Report Post »DavidZion
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 1:54pmIf you are a conservative who has now awoken to see Glenn’s flaws and “dropped him” then why are you still reading his website and commenting?
I like Newt, I like to hear him debate etc and so forth. Glenn is pointing out his record. The FACT is most republicans have lost themselves in politics constantly compromising their core issues to get things done. When you COMPROMISE with lies, deceit, vote buying, back room dealers-YOU LOOSE. Just ONE COMPROMISE with the enemy and your done. And yes they are the enemy of the United States of America. Just as much as the Soviet Union or North Korea.
Report Post »El Paco
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:26pmWow, I thought this was supposed to be an article about how Newt Gingrich is a dope. Where did all this religious anti-mormon bigotry come to play?? I love the commenters here who are like, “I love Glenn Beck but his Mormonism is the worst abomination to walk the earth since Cain!!!” (or something like that.)
Seriously folks, if you’re scared about us and our “Zionist Regime” beliefs (allegedly…), just go to http://www.mormon.org and either have your fears confirmed, or change your opinion and drop the bigotry. You people are as worse as those atheist christmas-killers. I quote Mike Ditka. “STOP IT.”
Report Post »walkintruth
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:28pmI think O’Reilly has the ego problem. Glenn has his facts straight.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:29pmNewt is a progressive by every mean of the term. He believes he knows better. He believes in big government. He believes in a world governing body. Newt is 100% Progressive.
Who knows what today is? It is the anniversary of the TEA Party. Everyone likes to say TEA and say they are aligned with TEA but how many are reminding you about today…
The founder of the modern TEA Party, Ron Paul, which began 4 years ago is holding his TEA Party money bomb again today. He has already raised 1.4 million in 12 hours and has a goal of 4 million. Your support is needed….
If your TEA please donate….You are greatly appreciated!
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/
Report Post »Goodforall
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:32pmCouldn’t have said it better myself. Glenn has lost it-I used to listen to him all the time and placed him second behind Rush but leaving FOX has messed him up. Michelle Bachman-are you freaking kidding me? I support Newt 100% and think he’d do very well in cleaning this mess up. Yes, he is a little progressive, but then again I thought Teddy R was pretty solid. Beck is only interested in tearing this man down. As usual, he is all wrong.
Report Post »Faith1029
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:36pmI have watched Glenn on TV but have not subscribed to GBTV. I listen to him on the radio but I have been having to turn it off or turn the station because of what he is doing to Newt. He has no mercy when it comes to Newt. My son, my sister and a friend of mine tune him out due to his junior high antics. Something doesn’t quite sit right with me on some of the things Glenn has been saying. Plus I don’t like to be pushed into who to vote for. Red flags are going up.
Report Post »dsm
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:43pmNope I did not drop GBTV. Did you listen to his radio interview with Beck two weeks ago? I did, Newt did not sat one thing that sounded like a conservative.
Report Post »Anybody that their favorite president is FDR is not a conservative.
Jenny Lind
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:52pmThen why are you here? If you don’t watch or listen, you have no clue what is being discussed, so say goodbye here too.
Report Post »Need to be FREE
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:56pmWhy do you still come here? The TRUTH? Then why drop Glenn? Scared of the truth? Do your research and learn!!!
Report Post »TimH
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:05pmA GOP presidential hopeful who thinks FDR was the greatest president of the 20th century should be on the Dem ticket running in the primary against BHO.
It is obvious to most of us that Glenn seeks council from God rather than more of man’s “wisdom” that got us into this mess. Just as many of us seek God’s wisdom, grace and forgiveness to allow Him to work through us to help make our stay on the planet better for all. We are instructed to judge a man by the fruit he has produced, and Newt’s fruit (not the spin) is left of center where you find the likes of BHO, FDR, and many other men that like to play god.
http://www.BornAgainHeathens.com
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:11pmThey’re all progressives sooner or later. The only thing these right wing politicians believe in -is their anti muslim war mongering genocidal propaganda. Everything else is a flip flop .Hence Paul is relegated to crack poterry.
Report Post »altops
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:11pmHow can GB be wrong when all he did is show or reveal MG’s owns word?
Report Post »firstHat
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:13pmWhy Why why does everyone want to make this about just Newt and Romney. They aren’t the only folks running (and I do not mean Ron Paul!). I’m with Glenn and Rush… Bachman and/or Santorum. It isn’t too late. If you add up all the votes that are for any-one-but-Romney, any of the candidates can beat Romney.
And as for the old “we need to pick someone who can win” argument, I don’t know anyone here who owns the crystal ball that can see that. At this point in the 2008 election, Obama was the candidate who couldn’t possibly win the general election.
ANY of YOU who are backing it down to a Romney vs Newt battle are the ones who are trying to contain and control this race. Kindly take your cloudy crystal balls and go play marbles somewhere else. We’re busy having an election here and you are in our way.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:19pm@Islesfordian Well said, but way too rational and insightful for the one shoe fits all crowd. Clearly, you are a dangerous progressive…….. just kidding.
Report Post »G man
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:29pmThat rating is based on an ignorant people judging what a conservative was 20 years ago. Most of us did not even know what a progressive was then. I would give him about a 63 on todays “engaged” peoples conservative scale.
Report Post »onevoice22
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:53pmWhen the truth is revealed and we don’t like it, people start resorting to name calling. The facts are the facts. See and hear his interview with Glenn…. listen to the many times Gingrich refers to FDR as his favorite all-time president…. not once (except now that he is a candidate) has he mentioned Reagan as his favorite. Also go back and see exactly where his heart lies in being a globalist. Whatever the reason is for the fascination with Gingrich, he is a RINO first and foremost. He is an established long time career politician, which I thought people wanted to get rid of…. why is the Tea Party in love with this man – I don’t get it!! He is exactly the opposite of what we supposedly wanted in a candidate. If this is the stand the Tea Party is taking, I will not be joining in any more activities or events.
Report Post »bobemakk
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:16pmMANSO, you are my guy. Beck surprises me. I was a big fan of his when he was on FOX, but he has changed and discrediting Newt Gingrich shocks me. Newt has been my choice from the very beginning and I am glad that Bill O’Reilly defended Newt which also surprised me because he also defends Obama, the worst president in history.
Anyone against Newt Gingrich should read his, “Contract with American,” and they will see what a great man he is. AND I don’t care about Newts baggage, all politicians have lots of baggage, show me one without any baggage and I’ll show you the real Santa. Gingrich in 2012.
Report Post »muser53
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:20pmThat’s simply preposterous. Glen listens to what Newt says. Wilsonian? FDR? Please. We don’t need to hear those things. We need to hear “constitution’ and “jobs”.
Report Post »coliwood
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:37pmManso
Glenn Beck is 100% right about Newt. The fact that you you disagree tells me on of three things. 1) you are a paid campaign staffer of Newt 2) This is the first time you have used the internet and have never heard of “Google” and “Youtube”. 3) You are lazy, and naive, and you just want to believe what you see on the surface. Newt Gingrich has 20 CONSECUTIVE years of advocating his Big Government progressive solutions.
Report Post »Nagesh
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:46pmManso,
Report Post »I agree 100%. After ‘doing my homework’ on Newt, including reading his books, I have come to the point that he is my choice as well. Additionally, I have been so put off by Glenn’s obvious bias here, that I have also considered canceling my subscription. It is soo obvious that Glenn is letting his own ‘stuff’ get in the way of his assessment of Newt. Newt has my vote…I’m no longer sure of Glenn….and I’ve been a loyal Glenn viewer for over two years!
Islesfordian
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:50pmGlenn has become an ideological purist and fanatic for who any instance of progressive thinking makes one a progressive. Newt puts out a hundred thoughts a day, and is rather undisciplined, and 15-20% of those thoughts will be progressive oriented. Glenn will point to those and pound on them mercilessly. “See, see? A progressive!” But I remember the other 80% and have to calculate whether those 80% brilliantly defended ideas are worth the risk of the other 20% bad ideas.
That’s what politics is. Glenn shows that he doesn’t approach these things politically but rather religiously. He is the Grand Inquisitor looking for signs of heresy.
Now he gives us this crap that he can‘t vote for Newt is he’s the nominee. He voted for McCain, and I don’t see how you can make the argument that McCain is better than Gingrich.
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:55pmOneofMany
That WAS an awesome video! It opened my eyes wide about Newt. Everyone MUST see that video if you have any leanings toward him. I am so suprised that the Tea Party was dupped!
Report Post »aldm1967
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 5:18pmWell, I’ve heard his interview with Beck and in this case, Beck is 100% correct! You can call him (Beck) names, but you can’t argue with the fact that Gingrich is a progressive. He argues for larger govt at a time when we need to cut the size by half!
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 5:20pmSorry “duped” one to many p’s.
Report Post »Barry Wuthrich
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 5:59pmGingrich’s favorite president of the 20th century is FDR… FDR!!! This fact is not in dispute. Google it and watch the videos in which Newt proclaims this fact repeatedly over several years. Enough said.
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:13pm@MANSO
Beck is human. He’s going to be wrong at times. There‘s no need to attack him because his opinion doesn’t agree with yours on Newt. I don’t agree with him on this particular topic either, but I respect Glenn.
Report Post »snyggys
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:32pmThe minute you decided to throw some religous conspiracy into the mix, I can no longer take what yo say seriously. Your statistical facts are right, but your personal opinion is mute to me because yous showed your religious bias. Too bad it has to come to that.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:33pmYou obviously haven’t done your homework. Newt is one of the few that is directly responsible for our current economic failure. He is more then responsible for the passage of both NAFTA and GATT. Asked about how he felt about GATT recently and he said that…
03/15/2011 – Says that NAFTA worked because it created jobs in Mexico.
You sir are a blind kool-aid drinker if you want to back Newt. Do I even have to mention his more recent dealings with Freddie Mac as well? They guy’s a Neocon one world order guy. I refuse to back him period and will go third party if he gets the nod. Do your research please before making an idiot of yourself. Glenn is 100% spot on about Gingrich. We got to get this one right; our Republic is literally at stake. :)
Report Post »Dutchracer
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:37pmBeck simply tells YOU to do your own research and you will find the truth… Beck is spot on! Newt is a PROGRESSIVE. I found out within the first 5 minutes of doing my own research.
Report Post »A person will tell you exactly what their intentions are if you just LISTEN!
Originally I was supportive of Newt, but my own principles will not allow me to accept what my eyes, and ears have now witnessed.
If you are ok with supporting Newt that is fine, but don‘t go blaming Beck for doing what he said he will do and that is to seek the truth and now you don’t like the outcome! If you need to be upset with someone, be upset with NEWT since he is the one that is misleading you.
I CANNOT TRADE ONE PROGRESSIVE FOR ANOTHER NO MATTER IF THEY ARE REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT… I WOULD BE COMPROMISING MYSELF, MY FAMILY AND MY COUNTRY…Maybe your Principles will allow you to do that.
Also quitting Beck because you don’t agree on one subject seems shallow and narrow-minded when looking at the bigger picture. Everyone will not always agree on everything all the time. We do however need to work together on the the things that we all do agree on. By canceling your subscription you just burned that bridge, How sad:(
Praying for you to see the light and GBTV will still accept you as will I. Everyone makes mistakes:)
JackE
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:38pmManso,
Report Post »Clearly you were not present in 1994 during Newt’s famous congressional takeover. They got the congress and then continued the big government, progressive policies of the liberals. Who was leading this insult to conservative america? Newt. Sorry, but you can’t change history when the people you are talking to were there.
You are either a plant or you haven’t been paying attention. Either way you are sadly mistaken.
wakingiant
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 7:04pmGo ahead manso, put your head back in the sand. I supppose thats the easiest way.
Report Post »Newt thinks the government is the answer, have you been listening to him?. Yes, the government needs to take action to start fixing our problems, but the way to do that is to give the power back to us! We the people. Newt is NOT the guy for the job!
theaveng
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 7:19pm>>>”Glenn needs to check his ego. He is dead wqrong on Newt.”
I agree with your first sentence, but not your second. Thee are so few differences between Obama and Gingrich that they might as well be the same person. If Gingrich becomes president, he’ll simply continue the same Obama policies of fighting wars-after-war, keeping the Patriot Act alive, allowing the TSA to sex-grope (or Xray) people at the airport, not repealing the Obamacare bill, and so on.
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Report Post »Favored93
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 7:24pmNewt is a right wing PROGRESSIVE his own ACTIONS say so. Look at his record over like the last THIRTY YEARS!!! He has been a politician WAY to long!!!! Mitt is the same with his health care junk. Big Government PROGRESSIVES!!!!
Report Post »And Ron Paul would destroy this nation because he believes we should ignore the world as it burns.
Bachmann is the clear choice SMALL GOVERNMENT freedom lover! :)
SheriS
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 7:52pmI believe Newt considers himself a “Wilsonian Progressive”! I believe that is what gingrich told Glenn last week! If that is not a Progressive, I guess I don’t know what a progressive truly is! Newt is mostly a bag of wind who only cares about himself! I held my nose as I voted for McCain and if Newter is the candidate this time around, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM, EVEN IF HE WAS RUNNING FOR DOG CATCHER! I lived thru the evil days when he was running the House while he was pandering around with a couple of different women as his wife was on her deathbed! Disgusting man!
Report Post »NYSTREETKID
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 7:55pmwe are a nation split 50/50 on every typic.gay rights,the unborn,faith,welfare and everything else you can think.Reagan was a man who came out of the FDR era. He support FDR and was a Dem till 1959. The Derms of the first part of the 20th century were no the left leaning/ Marxist of today. The in a lot of way just wanted to help. It got taken over by the far left in the late 40″s and spead till this very day. We need some one who can see the trail through the hard times. stay to the middle. I feel Romney is the person the has that middle ground needed.
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:00pmHere you go….you are right!!!
Watch this video:
In her own words…….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
2008: “Leader of Conservative new idea’s” “meetings every weds” 2011: Election year: “frugal socialist”, “Progressive”
What has changed in just 3 years?? Running for President? Judge of Character?? Can she be that wrong??
Report Post »Patrick Henry II
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:19pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
Enough said. Bachman herself even says Newt is not a progressive.
Report Post »Something else is going on here guys.
dstrider
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:27pmListen to gingrich in his own words. He loves to talk about what government can do for people. His favorite president was fdr. The information received on gbtv is priceless. Not sure why you would cancel over glenn calling newt a progressive. Did you think you would agree with glenn on everything when you signed up? Hope you change your mind but if you think newt is a small gov’t guy you may have made the right decision.
Report Post »bhohater
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:33pmI dropped Glenn Beck’s program also. Seems to me he’s gone off the deep end. He’s all over the map on the issues, and wrong about Newt. We need someone like him that has a little fire in his belly. I believe he would shake things up if he were President. He may be a little radical on some issues, but it’s going to take something radical to change our “business as usual” government.
Report Post »Naram-Sin
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:37pmGlenn isn’t wrong on Newt, he is simply taking him at his word. And Newt better pay attention because a lot of us are hearing the same things.
Report Post »wigster
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:59pmcouldn’t agree with you more. Glenn seems to be now using his GBTV as a platform to support his personal choice rather than reporting facts. Obviously he’d like to see Michele Bachman as the candidate and is bashing Newt. I’ve tuned out Glenn on his daily newsletters. My wife has subscribed to GBTV and I was previously in support …. but now .. I’m not so sure that Glenn is doing anything differently than any other media mogul …. just pushing their own agenda. I’m pretty disappointed in Beck on the Newt issue.
Report Post »AgentP
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 9:49pmGBTV rules. You don’t have to like the 2 hour show GB does. Pumpernickel Boulevard is worth the price of admission. I can take my kids to see Liberty Treehouse and the old shows on Mercury Theater are sweet! Like a Napoleon Dynamite “sweet”
Report Post »dotherightthing4
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 9:57pmI have a friend that cancelled her subscription to GBTV and I am considering it. Stinks since I just got my ROKU. I didn’t want my computer tied up for 2 hours. I am very active with the Tea Parties and everyone I’ve talked to think Glenn has gone off the rails. I loved Newt in he 90′s, donated to his American Solutions and love the fact that he has big ideas. I am on the Newt train and the only thing that will dissuade me is if someone proves he is a serial killer or a pedophile. I love his mind.
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:02pmGingrich was a history Professor . The videos Beck put together are pulled out of a popular lecture Newt gives on the effectiveness of gaining a magority to effect legistlation.
Report Post »….something Newt did himself.
Gingrich does not endorse the specific policies of TD or FDR but the way they manage to get a wide mandates from the electorate
Beck is ready for the funny farm, OR he and Breitbart are just positioning themselves to be the most effective in the general election..Beck’s attack on Gingrich might be his attempt to change the perception that he , the GOP and all the candidates are tied at the hip….that perception renderers him unable to influence new “moderate” voters. So he has to change it.
ThoreauHD
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:10pmI’m tired of people using their emotions to guide their decisions instead of what people say. What did Newt say? What did Newt do? This is why Obama was elected. None of you listened to what the man said in plain English.
If you can be mind wiped by a guy on TV, you’re not going to make it very far in life. Use your brain. This is about following the law, not your feelings. If each of us doesn’t grasp reality, this Country is finished. This election is the last chance to get it right.
Report Post »conservativewoman
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:26pm@MANSO
Report Post »Others have dropped GBTV. My husband is one of them, and I have read comments from posters on The Blaze that they too have dropped GBTV.
RepubliCorp
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:00pmISLESFORDIAN I think Newts chances to win are just as good as the next Guy/Gal. The Libs are going to smear whomever wins. I do think Newt is best equipped to handle the press by making them look like morons
Report Post »Dunkman
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:20pmI hope for your sake that your right about Newt because if your wrong, it will be a long 4 years for you trying to defend him. I find it interesting that you stopped watching Glenn when he said something that you disagreed with. When you’ve listened to him for as long as I have, he’s bound to say something that you disagree with. But for me its different with Glenn then with anyone else i’ve listened to or watched. I trust Glenn and I think he’s sincere. I don’t just disagree in those situations, I question what I believe. He challenges you to do so. And I think thats very healthy. Hell I wrestled with the “cake or pie” debate for weeks!… its pie
Report Post »jwbrady
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:53pmYes, I cancelled within two minutes of the insane rant on the radio. Ron Paul says he is a Statist too. Good bedfellows.
Report Post »Ogotstogo
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:07amUntil these two fools begin to “question with boldness” the issue “birthers” raise, they are nothing more than useful idiots
Why does Glenn Beck hate “birthers”?
http://www.reveresride.net/2011/12/06/why-does-glenn-beck-continue-to-bash-birthers/
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:12amNo, I have not dropped him, and I won’t be doing it in the future either. I’ve followed Newt casually for several years now and arrived at the conclusion that there was something wrong with Gingrich long before Beck addressed it. There are just too many odd pieces in his puzzle for me.
BTW, I find all of these posts about dropping Beck that are showing up lately to be curiously co-incidental, I’m starting to smell a new troll attack strategy.
Report Post »Tretka
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:22amSir, Glenn was late on this one. A week before he started his opinions, I was wringing my own hands over Newt. Newt is a political mercenary-period. We have ONE chance to get this right. One. Newt is not the answer.
Report Post »Hunter10
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:59amAnyone who would sit on a couch with Princess Nancy and decry manmade global warming should be very, very suspect to any legitimate conservative. Newt reminds me of most of my past college professors (of which he is one): those who can – do; those who can’t – teach. The Republican revolution succeeded in spite of Newt – not because of him; there was a massive revolt against him in the late 90′s which forced his resignation. He does have some good ideas, but he does not have the leadership or discipline to get them accomplished. There are a number of cabnet positions he could ably fill; but president, no thanks.
I’m a Bachmann fan, as she has been the most consistent conservative throughout the entire process and throughout her career; but, if it comes down to Mitt (who has demonstrated his moral compass and leadership capabilities throughout his life) and Newt (who has more skeletons in his closet than anyone expect maybe Clinton, who has accomplished little in the private sector, and who has been a fixture of big government for several decades), it has to be Mitt by a mile.
Report Post »Rached Madcow SHOW
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 1:50amBeck was wrong then and now. What I learned about the Newt interview is that Beck is a coward, a liar, and performs hit jobs. Bachmann came on and lied also. Her begging for support was sad. No media person has tried to destroy a GOP Candidate like this . Beck should learn from people that picked up history books before he put down the bottle. His Roosevelt strawman attacks are sad and ignorant. I wouldn‘t be surprised if he dislikes Newt because he’s from Ga..Beck loves making fun of hicks. I won’t miss Beck. The thickness of his glasses growing an inch every week, gave me motion sickness.
Report Post »StrongWesternbabeluvinherWesternMAN
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:09amNo haven’t dropped GBTV. I don’t feel threatened by anyone who has a voice. Many in America know we have a RESPONSIBILITY to listen to all and then use our discernment to be individuals. What many to do not realize, many people are not guided by the voices of the pundits. We educate ourselves and we have not allowed the flame of common sense intelligence to be distinguished. American media has defined ‘smart’ and they all think that masses are not smart. They are very deceived. Many of us are sick and tired of the opinions after political events….those in the media that just present the truth and let the PEOPLE decide are those that will survive this tech age. One can attend the so called best universities, have fat bank accounts, and still not be very bright. Never under-estimate the power of the individual………of course I guess those that do fear the power have put mainstays in place to secure their power. They do understand that the American voter does not agree with them so they control illegals and force them to illegally vote, fix the voting machines, and force others to use false names so they can vote numerous times. This happened in Nevada…..that is why Reid was so sure he would win and why Obama is not concerned about his re-election. Stand for a legal and true election in 2012……
Report Post »benshivd
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:22amI agree Newt is ON RECORD with his own voice DOZENS of times saying exactly what Glenn is saying. I think its about time someone said something. I knew Gingrich was bad and was waiting for someone to say something. Did you not see him on the couch with Nancy Pelosi ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaZFfQKWX54 Have a look.
Report Post »StrongWesternbabeluvinherWesternMAN
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:29amTHE PEOPLE are more intelligent than any of the pundits give credit. We will listen to all of the gibberish that the elitists spew. We are not biased and we are open minded, however, we are self educated and that is what scares the ‘dickens’ out of the politicians and the media. We have no malice for anyone and we ACTUALLY pray for many who are given a megaphone; accounting for what all were given in their lives is reality………we THE PEOPLE know it……do you in government and the media?
Report Post »Stocky
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:42amAttitudes like that are why we’re we are at.
Report Post »jujubeebee
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 5:00amI agree with you Manso. Glenn Beck is feeling a bit high and mighty with his influence and can try to push his preferences on us. It is going to take someone who can get something done. While Michelle Bachmann is great and can argue her point she has not actually accomplished anything and Newt did get the budget balanced. It is going to take someone who can work with the other side to actually get something done. We need someone who can beat Obama this time and even Romney is looking better to me after this last debate. Glenn’s choices are not going to do it this time and we need it done.
Report Post »jujubeebee
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 5:02amCaleejr: Did it ever occur to you that Newt is playing it smart by not trying to be the Glenn Beck choice? ~
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 5:36amAll the FOX people (and GB) are apoplectic concerning Newt but have you noticed that they never say a bad word against Romney. Romney acts like some perfect android made by some German scientist as far as FOX and GB are concerned. This perfect android is also endorsed by GW and all the money raisers in the north east coast that helped GW put us on the present course that has gotten us into this mess. They presume that all Romney’s flip flopping will go unnoticed by Obama. By the time Obama gets done spending $1 Billion to demonize Romney, we will all think Romney is a waffle for breakfast (which would still be better than Obama, no doubt).
We need less government and a balanced budget. Newt did that before when we were mostly asleep and he can get certainly get that done again with us now watching close, because he knows and can better use the system. Both Romney AND Newt are progressives in some ways.
Report Post »wykedraven
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 5:44amI dropped GBTV, too. But, I gave it a chance, I really did. I tried to find something worth staying for. But, I just couldn’t take all Glenn, all the time. He needs to offer diversified perspectives by inviting more guests to come on. And he needs to divest himself from the chronic gloom and eminent doom topics with something a little more cerebral – say, advances in medical procedures, treatments, technology, books, anything other than we’re going to be annihilated any second now..
But what really drove me nuts is that Glenn never shuts up about how right he is about everything. Let me decide for myself. I wish he would stop trying to garner approval every second. by saying “you see, I told you this back in _______. ~That kind of talk wore me out.
If he changes the format to guest panels and less chronically apocalyptic talk I’d come back.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 6:21am@Dstrider
“Listen to gingrich in his own words. He loves to talk about what government can do for people. His favorite president was fdr.”
You need to listen closer. “Newt said that FDR was the best LIBERAL President.” as the news clip shown on TV clearly showed. I agree that FDR was the best LIBERAL President (and most liberals wold agree with that).
Report Post »Southern_Libertarian
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 6:58amMANSO, Check your facts before your support Newt. He helped balanced the budget 2 years, ran deficits the other 2. FY 00 and 01, Newt was no longer in the House. He did however manage to get 84 ethics violations, so clearly he’s a man of integrity ready to lead as President. Just out of curiosity, how many ethics violations does Ron Paul have?
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:00ami guess calling one’s self a progressive means you are not. maybe in obama’s world.
Report Post »upstatenyteabagger
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:06amheck no give me your subscription then, I heard Newt in his own words I refuse to vote for a progressive so if Newt is picked I guess I will stay home and not vote for the first time since I could vote at 18. Wake up people pay attention. I like Newt but not as President
Report Post »auntmoxie.com
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:25amSometimes I’ve stepped away from GBTV, only to have what Glenn says–which may seem far-fetched at first–percolate in my mind and bring me back into the fold. I’ve made major changes in my life as a result and have found that for as far-fetched and “radical” as some of his suggestions seem initially, they’ve changed my life immensely… and for the better.
Report Post »MTCOWBOY711
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:48amOMG! Frick Newt and Fruck Beck! Go look at what is on the RECORD! Beck isn’t running, Newt is! Newt is a pudgier, McCain that represents the middle-left. Beck is a commentator, yes the majority have a whacked out opinion about him, but he is NOT RUNNING for office. If you knew Newt, you would understand.
Report Post »By the way, by knowing Newt I don’t mean the plutonic Newt. (you know, kinda like Romney, but not like Obama.)
Do your homework on Newt, then you will better understand Beck’s position. And a word to those who think homework is just listening to Newts latest response to the flavor of the day. History speaks for itself. No need to flip-flop-flip and get it right as the issue suits your position. This is what makes that scoundrel Barry so exceptional at not only causing problems, but avoiding all blame or accusation.
kunman
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:03amIf you want to know whether a candidate is progressive, look into his/her history. Whelp, I‘ve research Newt’s history because I take my vote seriously. Just read who Newt supported for the 23rd district in NY in the 2010 election – A leftist progressive RINO, Dede Scozzafava. She was running against a conservative, Doug Hoffman. Ms. Scozzafava (R) went on to support the Democratic candidate after she lost in the primary.
Report Post »mils
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:12amI don’t like any of the republican candidates..
Report Post »HOWEVER…Newt is the only one that could clean Obama’s clock in a debate…none of the others come close..Obama will stomp the others into dust. This does not mean I’m for Newt…I’m merely stating a fact. Unless Jeb Bush were to run…..
Vechorik
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:22amWhy a Tea Party conservative now supports Ron Paul…including his foreign policy.
Excellent article.
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/…gn_policy.html
Report Post »Quagmire58
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:54amYou dropped GBTV because of Beck’s views on Newt…..Riiiiiigggghhhhhttttt. Either you never were a GBTV subscriber and are a lib posting here to pursuade others to drop Beck, or you are a subscriber and have no plans on dropping GBTV.
Why else would you come here and post….I’m dropping GBTV……just drop him and go away, there are plenty of people that agree with Glenn on Newt, and others that disagree with him on this one thing, but still are willing to listen to GBTV.
Report Post »black9897
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 10:17amYou people are so dumb. If you think that Newt should be president. I’m very surprised at the amount of people that like newt. I figured most would be for Ron Paul. Guess a lot of ya‘ll aren’t as smart as I thought.
Report Post »plugthedamnhole
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:04amCaleeJr
I turned off the radio. I have never heard a person have such a rapid fire set of questions asked on onself with no interest of the interviewer as to what your answer was.
Newt was totally respectful and answered the questions asked of him. Did you listen to the interview??? Glen did not care what the answer was and just moved on to the next one.
I am on a mission to expose Glenn for what he is to me now…… An X DRUNK.
Imagine someone asking Beck question after question about his drinking days with no interest in any good he had done since the days of the bottle.
How much did you drink
did you get divorced
did you cheat
did you spend your kids money on drinking
did you spend your wifes money on drinking
did you let your fellow workers down
thanks for being on with me.
Glenn….. hey, do you want to know about the good I’ve done since I stopped drinking….. NO you are a drunk, Period!!
Just like Newt… don‘t you want to know about the good I’ve done in my career…. Glenn “nope you are a progressive, I’m judge and jury”
By the way, Romney’s Quote it, “I’m a PROGRESSIVE” His words Romney said he was a progressive. And that’s alright with Glenn.
I suggest you listen to this from Britebart and rethink your savior Beck I have. “Question with Boldness”
http://www.breitbart.tv/breitbart-coward-liar-thief-beck-is-dead-to-me-after-calling-tea-party-racist/
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:09am“Listen to gingrich in his own words. He loves to talk about what government can do for people. His favorite president was fdr.”
Report Post »God….STOP!!! You all sound like a little bunch of Beck Mouths…..spewing a bunch of crap…
Two bits of info….that you will never see: One: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2815388/posts
Yes….Newts actually got a better flipping rating than Santorum. Bachmann….100% good for her.
Now…back to Bachman….hmmm….Wow…what have we here?
WAAAAAAAYWAAAAAAY Back in 2008……Here’s a little reminder who is the Man!!!
IN HER OWN WORDS….and all you Bachman and Beck fans….you need to be sitting for this one….It’s REEEAAAALLLLY…Good!!! Dont be drones!!! Think twice to see where someone motives might play a bigger role than actually telling the flipping truth. Im all fuzzy with the big hug and kiss…
Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
BOOYAH!!!
AmericaLastStandForFreedom
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:38amI DID MY OWN HOMEWORK and Glenn Beck is DEAD RIGHT. He backs up what he says. Why didn’t you? You make a false blanket statement and you expect us to believe you? We aren’t stupid ANYMORE, Mr/Mrs Progressive.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:39am@KUNMAN
It is interesting that the ONLY candidates’ dirty laundry that matters is Newt, while Romney is second and will surely be elected if Newt falls but ne‘re a word about Romney’s dirty laundry. No one else has a real chance but Romney. Romney is as progressive as Newt or more so. Romney’s number one contributor is Goldman Sachs. He even gets more from liberal Goldman Sachs than Obama this time around. Romney lives in the most progressive state in the Union and was elected governor of Massechusettes. Romney is a thorobred Massechusettes progressive…Is that what everyone wants?
Report Post »AmericaLastStandForFreedom
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:47amOneofMany:
So, if you vote for NEWT, you will be giving Obama a sure win. What a total fool you are. The Tea Party needs to get a true and viable candidate. Most of the GOP are progressives in one way or another except Bachman and Paul. They are true conservatives and GOP in name only. I would call Michelle a Constitutionalist and Paul a Libertarian through and thru. But, the rest are wannabes.
This country is in real trouble, and I mean REALLY BIG TROUBLE if we choose Newt, Romney, Perry, or someone else like that. I would vote for Ron Paul or Michelle before any one of them. THEY KNOW THIS COUNTRY’S HISTORY and what will save us. If we do not go back to our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, WE ARE DOOMED.
Kiss 2012 goodbye, folks. Obama has already won.
Report Post »AmericaLastStandForFreedom
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:54amROMNEY2012:
Actually, I think if you believe Newt’s lobbying is the problem, then you are misguided. It started with his wife changing, called CHARACTER. He is NOT an honorable man. And because he is not, HE IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED – AT ALL. Think about it. Anyone, especially a politician, whose character is flawed will justify every wrong thing they do UNTIL it defeats them. In Newt’s case, it defeated him for a little while because of his silvery and slick tongue. He is quite the oratory person. I equate him with the devil, who can also talk you into anything and you will believe it.
Hey people: NEWT IS A PROGRESSIVE AND A LIAR. Let’s start telling the truth. It has NOTHING to do with Glenn Beck other than the fact that Glenn ONCE AGAIN, gave us something to research. I did and the truth set me free. I too, was enamored with Newt thinking how smart and smooth he was. That should have been the giveaway until I realized that if anymore can put away his wives except for adultery, then HE HAS A PROBLEM. In Newt’s case, wasn’t HE THE ONE WHO COMMITTED THE ADULTERY? And, now, can you trust him? I sure can’t. YES, I forgive him, not that it matters at all, but IT GOES TO THE CHARACTER OF THE MAN.
CHARACTER. CHARACTER. CHARACTER. Look at each candidate’s character. WHO DO YOU WANT LEADING OUR COUNTRY? A person of good character or one who has a shady past (bad character)????? Your choice will also determine who you are.
Report Post »Crus8r
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:41pmSo you are saying that you can’t disagree with Glenn on one point, so you drop GBTV? Wow, you are acting like the very thing Newt says he hates. I believe in several interviews, Newt mentioned having a “Conversation” and debating the merit of anothers point of view. Coming to some common ground to resolve issues. If people disagree on finer points, then they discuss them. That’s what Glenn did for the Speaker by having him on the show. Glenn gave him a chance to explain his points and ideas and through those explanations we see excatly what the truth is, Newt Gingrich is a progressive, Big Government guy who uses the position for personal gain (wealth and power; that is my opinion, not expressed by Beck). Regardless, after it was all done, Glenn and Newt parted ways on friendly terms and agreed to disagree on some points. I don’t believe religion played any part in the discussion or the need to expose Newt. Listen, no one will argue your right to vote the way you need to vote, but don‘t back away from the conversation just because your guy isn’t everything you want him to be. Don’t act like the OWS people and try to beat people of different opinions over the head with your Idealistic Cudgle of Rightousness. Debate your points and discuss the facts. Let the chips fall where they may and everyone will decide for themselves. Good Lucka nd God Bless.
Report Post »voodoolife
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 3:47pmHats off to ONEOFMANY for this. It’s a must watch.
http://www.jbs.org/birchtube/viewvideo/923/conspiracy/the-real-newt-gingrich–libertynewsnetwork
Report Post »acs
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 4:41pmNewt is a loser!
Report Post »4liberty4all
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 10:08pmmanso
Do you work for the man [NG]?
I can tell you this: I WILL NOT – I CANNOT – vote for Newt even if that means BHO will have another term! I simply will not vote for a man who is so arrogant, rude and unwilling to take responsibility for ANYTHING he does or says. (”I won’t play gocha politics.” etc., etc., etc.) This is not to mention his switching positions, ‘policies’ and lack of direction is just silly! Where were you in the 80′s?
Report Post »Cosmos102
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:16pm@ MANSO and PLUGTHEDAMNHOLE
I agree with both of you. Plug, you took the words out of my mouth. After hearing Glenn go on and on relentlessly about Newt, it began to sound like the rantings of a crazy man. I don’t recognize Glenn anymore. When I try to listen to him, I become so turned off that I have to stop.
Glenn has been through a lot of changes this past year, and I know the stress on him must be tremendous. He started out being the loving guy he encourages all his listeners to be, but something is changing in him. I even hear the angst in Stu and Pat as they try to steer their friend back down to some level of sanity. Newt Gingrich not being his choice for president is acceptable to most people, but to do it in such as way as Glenn has…Not acceptable. I think you can see by these comments from everyone that Beck has done himself more harm than good.
Either he is a “dry drunk” or he has hit the bottle again, if you ask me.
Report Post »people4people
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:21pmwake up dude, he is a known cfr member and a socialist/communist war monger!! NOt only did he basically admit it on Glenns interview! YOu can research and find it your self! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOMktsibacc
Report Post »people4people
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:22pmhttp://www.glennbeck.com/2011/12/06/glenns-revealing-interview-with-newt-gingrich-story-and-video/
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:35pmHave you even done a bit of research on Gettinrich besides the 2 talking points that you mention which really he has no control over anyways? You dropped Glenn’s show because he exposed the facts on Gettinrich? Glenn is by no means perfect and you don‘t have to agree with him all the time after all he says to don’t take his word and do your own homework so why do you blame him for this? I wonder if you were really a subscriber or just a troll trying to convince people to drop his show.
Newt Gettinrich Selling Access
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRdqGKA782A
Newt Gettinrich Serial Hypocrisy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWKTOCP45zY
Dr. Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on December 18, 2011 at 8:25amNewt is not now nor has he ever been a conservative. He has grandiose ideas, but rarely follows through. This is his long history, which can be obtained by searching. He simply does not have the expertise to be President of the United States. People that worked with him in the House will not endorse him. In fact some credible conservative Congressional members have warned that he is not a good choice. That should be a red flag.
Report Post »Realist4U
Posted on December 18, 2011 at 5:19pmGlenn is a Legend….eat your heart out!
Report Post »LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:38pm@manso
Somebody should give you a napkin. You have some Newt brand Kool-Aid on your face.
Report Post »LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:40pm@glnman
You knew Glenn was a Mormon before you signed up for GBTV so I doubt you dropping the network has anything to do with Mormonism and everything to to with his politics.
At least be honest about it.
Report Post »noczars
Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:50pmThe only reason I watched this clip is because I saw a baby in Glenn’s arms. I stopped watching O’Reilly when he BEGGED Obama to come onto his show; and ALWAYS said “Well, Obama SAID” (when we all know whatever Obama SAYS is a lie. This interview just shows me that O’Reilly is the one that thinks he is GOD. He asked Glenn a question, then never let him finish and when Glenn did get a point out, O’Reilly tried insulting Glenn. And I did listen to Glenn’s interview with Newt and totally agree with Glenn. I have since been on many sites and listened to Newt “in his own words”. Newt is a major Progressive.
Report Post »patrickhennry
Posted on December 20, 2011 at 4:17pmmaso wake up Glen is right. Newt spearheaded the neo-con mavement a bunch of wolves in sheeps clothing.
Report Post »WinstonSmith99
Posted on December 21, 2011 at 11:58amHow can you trust Newt? I remember the Contract With America and how after it was passed Newt started compromising away with the Democrats. He had made a great effort to get a conservative win, and then frittered it away by continuing the republican slow crawl to the left. Newt calls himself a progressive. If you took his or other moderate republicans positions today, you would find them to be the democratic positions of 15-20 years ago. Newt has a history of talking to the right but settling to the left of center for political expediency.
Report Post »imfrzn
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 5:01pmManson
So hurling unfounded assumptions and insults at Beck is helpful how? That‘s the standard response when you have nothing to say but you’re still mad anyway! Swing and a miss!
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:03amGingrich has already lied. Fact Check confirms he’s being more than a little dishonest concerning his affiliation to Fannie and Freddie. We need a president we can trust and not another liar in the WH. There is already so much mistrust among this administration. Although I would not go so far as to call Newt a progressive, although he may be, he’s not my first choice. I continue to like Perry and Santorum, but alas, neither one will be the final one to stand. Any will have my support in the end. The marxist in the WH must go.
Report Post »Rightallalong
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:18pmWhy would anyone listen to what BillO says? He is against the constitution and thinks people that defend the Oath to the constitution are a bunch of kooks, and people should not have the right to defend themselves in times of crisis … want to see proof?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isd0FlGb_LY
Think he just mispoke – watch him defend it …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICoiFBWGX4M&feature=related
What a big government, anti-Constitution POS
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:05pmwhos the real liar……watch this….hmm makes you wonder huh….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
Maybe she should have erased this video before she called him a “frugal socialist”.
Who’s the fool now……
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:36pmYou be the judge then…..about two weeks ago….Newt was on Beck’s radio show….cool…great. Then he had on Bachmann on right after and called Newt a “Frugal Socialist” and “A Progressive”. Ok…really? Are Frugal Socialist and Progressive code word for “Leader of the Conservative Movement”……and “Attend meetings with Newt every Weds on ”New” Conservative Idea’s”….
Report Post »OK…lets go WAAAAAAAYWAAAAAAY Back to 3 YEARS ago….2008(ah…Freddie Mac days)..
In her own words….and please be sitting….this is just awesome!!!! Oh…and by the way…..love the hug and kisses….mmmmwwwah!! Makes me all fuzzy inside. Sound familiar??
Rollem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
AmericaLastStandForFreedom
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:41amRillobymorning:
Report Post »Well, it is truly refreshing to hear someone else say the TRUTH for a change. O’Reilly and Newt are both PROGRESSIVES. One may be more than the other, but they are both STILL PROGRESSIVES. I am so disappointed in the Tea Party in my area. They endorse Newt and I have dropped out from their group. I think a lot more of us will be doing that. Very sad that Americans are so easily fooled.
coach1228
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:08pmAmericaLastStandForFreedom….Then the entire country are just “progressives”….Bachmann too?
Report Post »You really need to wake up. Beck….has done some good things….like the Calaphate etc…..but his latest antics are just so absurd. He really does need to stay out of politics…..in which he ALWAYS claimed he did. NOT!! Well….he has stuck his foot in his mouth now. He endorses Bachmann…..right? Well…I think you need to see this Video….from WAAAAAAY WAAAAAY WAAAAAY back in 2008: In her own words on Newt Gingrich….oh…you might want to be sitting for this one: Remember….two weeks ago….calling Newt a Progressive Frugal Socialist?? Hum…have a look….just 3 years ago…..huggs and kisses…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
sbenard
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:01amHey GOP! Nominate Newt, and you’ll re-elect Barack! Guaranteed!
Nominate Paul, and you’ll see nuked American cities in the next few years!
Both are choices of self-destruction!
Report Post »RejectFalseIcons
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:23amI don’t know about you… I‘m thinking we’ll be a lot safer with all 500,000+ of our soldiers home and on watch with Ron Paul than overextended and undersupported with NewtBama.
Do you honestly think that Israel has held off on taking care of Iran due to any reason other than our urgings of restraint? Trust them with their destiny – it is in far better hands with them than it ever could be with us.
Report Post »rock-n-roll-rebel
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:47amI agree with you Rejectfalseidols. Why everyone can’t see the obvious is what confounds me.
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:39pmHey….drink some more Beck coolaid…..dont worry…he doesn’t lie??
Report Post »Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:42pmSince when can any President prevent a sneak attack on America? You can only respond to a sneak attack just like Pearl Harbor. Dr. Paul is the only one that is willing to attempt to steer our $15+ Trillion dollar debt situation towards the right remedies. At least with Dr. Paul we might be able to defend ourselves if congress took us to war. But the others will continue the Global welfare/warfare empire, spend us into oblivion and leave us open to all forms of attack and foreign invasion. Then it will be easy to push America right into the new world order.
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:46pmYou see, by saying drink more Beck coolaid just makes you look like a fool. Why?
Beck has proclaimed over and over, don‘t take anything he has to say as truth and that we are to do our own homework to see if it’s true. Anyone that watches Beck does their own homework and isn’t some mindless puppet like the rest of Americans blindly following the corrupt media establishment.
Report Post »PondBug
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:56amI recently watched a video of Gingrich calling FDR the greatest president America has ever had and stating that he was a ‘progressive’ president. Now i have read this: http://www.fee.org/pdf/the-freeman/1005RMEColumn.pdf (I am convinced not to vote for him after knowing this information although he had been my hope against Obama.)
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:52amNewt will get caught in a lie and then do a weird micheivious grin,then put his serious face back on…You never see him with a look of shame…It’s always that micheivious grin
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:12pmIf Gingrich likes FDR….hmm….who does Bachman like…..oh yeah right…..“our Conservative Leader”……”have meetings every Weds to discuss New Conservative idea’s”
Report Post »A 2008 video……IN HER OWN WORDS……
Wow…did you just hear that….the AIR OF THE BIG FAT LIE BALLOON HAS BEEN JUST LET OUT!!
CHECK THIS VIDEO….JUST A MERE 3 YEARS AGO!! Happy viewing and like it or not…its the REAL TRUTH…..REMEMBER….’watch the other hand”!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
sbenard
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:56amI’ve seen 8-10 different video clips of Newt lauding FDR. He has said numerous times that FDR was his favorite 20th Century president! There is no question that he is a progressive. He even views himself that way, and says so. The “debate” is over! Newt IS a big government guy! He’s progressive lite! But he IS progressive!
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:02amWho flips most? Gringrich or Romney? Hard to decide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=yHsbkA_19c4
Gingrich wants the Constitution to “die?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=06XLIPtCXy8
Newt Gingrich: Selling Access
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=hRdqGKA782A
Gingrich says “Increase the Size of the State Department by 50%”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=U51paRRllvk
Newt supported medical marijuana as recently as 1982.
http://norml.org/library/medical-mar…ical-marijuana
Fifteen years later, he proposed the death penalty for marijuana smugglers.
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/153414…ing_it_himself
He also admitted to smoking it in college in the 1960s instead of fighting in Vietnam.
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:17amThey are all war-fare progressives even Beck…except for Ron Paul
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:58amI also add war-fare is against the constitutuion as well as christianity…Pretty sure Jesus would have same foreign policy as Ron Paul
Report Post »RDG013
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:53amGlenn has lost his sanity! He was directly misquoting statements from his interview with Gingrich on Bill O last night! Can he possibly be that much in the bag for that lying lowlife Bachmann that he would do such a thing? This is not the Glenn I thought I knew for so long!
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:56amBill O’Reilly is a neocon, international Hawk and domestic liberal.
Report Post »rock-n-roll-rebel
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:58amMr. Beck seems to be frustrated as am I. I think that our faith in the American people is being tested right now. The seriousness of our situation doesn’t seem to really have sunk in with most voters. I am still trying to figure out what Becks problem with Rep. Ron Paul it. It baffles me.
Report Post »RDG013
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:00amSmack, I do not disagree with you about Bill O, but that does not excuse Glenn for intentionally misquoting Newt from his recent interview! Glenn has gone off the deep end and is now in melt down phase. Very sad to watch.
Report Post »AZindependent
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:00amGlenn is a neo Constitutionalist, who takes the bits and pieces of the Constitution he likes and throws out the rest. If he truly believed in the Constitution, he would be backing Ron Paul 100%.
Report Post »badbarber54
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:05amBeck is a mere sideshow carnival barker. Hiya hiya step right up and get your tickets to the latest Beckothon, Real gold sold right here, get your end of days food packs, see the man who can cry on demand . step right up. See actual proof that Jesus rode a submarine to North American to minister to the Indians. See the man running on a dry drunk. yessir yessir step right up.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:59pm“He was directly misquoting statements from his interview with Gingrich on Bill O last night! ”
Glenn has always been a bit loose in his quotations, whether of people or of texts, even of Scripture. I generally cut him slack if he has the basic drift right. But here he is making a case that is only valid if his quotes are 100% right. They aren’t. He is stretching the truth to make it fit an extremist argument. I don’t even think he realizes this. I think this is how he remembers his interview with Newt. He heard Newt praise TR’s early progressive actions as opposed to his later ones and the giant anti-progressive klaxons went off in his head.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:45amISLESFORDIAN When Glen was falling off a bar stool I was voting for and supporting Reagan. And so did Newt. I am not a big fan of Newts but compared to RP the Neo-Libs, I will take Newt
Ron Paul
Report Post »“I want to totally disassociate myself from the policies that have given us unprecedented deficits, massive monetary inflation, indiscriminate military spending, an irrational and unconstitutional foreign policy, zooming foreign aid, the exaltation of international banking, and the attack on our personal liberties and privacy,” he wrote in a letter offering advice to the Republican party: not a letter about the Obama administration — a letter about the Reagan administration
wowthird
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:51amWhat a sweet baby! Look at that sweet kiss from Uncle Glenn at the end. What? Gingrich?
Report Post »SueMcGee
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:22pmIs that Stu’s baby? He’s adorable!
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:49amNewt’s record speaks for itself, and I find him to be an Establishment Pub looking to re-entrench himself directly in government. He’s been on the sidelines and behind the scenes since leaving Congress, and wants back into the middle of the fray that is American politics. Whether he‘s a ’progressive’ in the sense that I would use the term is irrelevant to me, but his admission of being Wilsonian sets off alarms on the political part of my thinking. That’s not much of a factor, I believe, because Newt’s own record is what has my attention, and it calls his character into question at least as far as Conservatism goes.
I think we need more to see who best to elect to Congress, to have solid Conservative majorities there. That is where our real power lies, for Congress can make any president a lame duck. Obamacare wouldn’t be an issue if Congress shot it down. A balanced budget would be a reality if Congress, acting on the will of We the People, didn’t keep spending. Term limits would at least be out there as a potential Constitutional Amendment if Congress allowed it.
I can’t see a single possible statesman in any of the candidates running for the White House. If Newt gets the Pub nod, I’ll vote using a write-in.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:43amReally rather moot at this point. Newt has established himself as a Reagan conservative, and his track record (accomplishments not just words) tend to point this out although it’s certainly not a perfect track record.
Report Post »You’re not going to find the perfect candidate. And frankly, Michelle Bachmann came off as being shrill and petty last night. Her imitation of “Rick Perry going after Romney” last night won her no favors and lost me as a supporter. Beck might like her, but she’s going nowhere fast!
rock-n-roll-rebel
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:42amTo be fair Newt did a lot of good things as speaker including welfare reform and balancing the budget while dragging President Clinton (who has a very big ego as well) along with him. Not saying I agree with him in fact on most things I don’t but he would still be a better president than who we have now. He knows how to get things done and reach compromises and until we have both chambers run by fiscal conservatives or libertarians we are still going to have to compromise. Think of him as a stepping stone to a better future either that or hold your nose and vote for Romney, the father of the government healthcare initiative.
Report Post »MetalPatriot
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:48amGood points.
Report Post »rock-n-roll-rebel
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:53amUnless of course Ron Paul some how comes out on top but he isn’t going to do that by saying the Iraq War was a compete waste of time and effort. I trust Ron Paul and I understand where he is coming from but if he is going to win this election he is going to have to soften those very sharp edges.
I can’t say that I would trust anyone else that is running at this point. If this contest was about character and the truth Dr. Paul would win it hands down.
Report Post »MetalPatriot
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:09amNewt got stuff done…been in politics forever…an insider, big government profiteer. Bachman gets a little out of control with the gay issue, Romney’s been begging for office forever, Paul has great conservative ideal but sucks on foreign policy (yes, cut it way back but we can never be isolationist), Perry’s good with business but sucks on his illegals/border stance.
I don’t know Santorums record but he seem calm & logical…not desperate. That’s a quality we should consider.
I wouldn’t look for the best best orator (that’s what Obama was), the most “executive” initially, or the best looking. We’re pretty shallow as a nation.
I like the “stepping stone” comment…that‘s a thought I hadn’t considered. It seems like people just sway with whatever happens in one debate. Sure wish there just an honorable person. To many folks here just get overly excited about “their” candidate. Anybody have a link to all the candidates records? I’m not internet savvy….Blaze, Drudge, Amazon, school, & email are all I do.
Guess I’d just like to see somebody with a balanced moral character.
Report Post »dchristensen
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:26amPlease remember that the smoke and mirrors budget balancing was enabled by changing the accounting rules at that time. It was done by adding Social Security income into the general income category, and NOT counting the money spent for Social Security benefits. For all of that budget balancing, the national debt grew each and every year Clinton was in office.
In order to regain truth in our financial status, we need to adopt legislation that dictates that all financial reporting will be done using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). If that were done, our actual national debt would be in excess of 100 trillion dollars. People need the truth in order to be shocked awake.
Newt is a Progressive through and through. He has stated so many, many times. Remember that a Republican Ethics Committee fined Newt over $300,000 for violations and he stepped down from being Speaker of the House. He believes the environmental claptrap and has endorsed an individual mandate for health coverage. He can claim to be a Reagan conservative all he wants to, but to accept that without question would do nothing but sully Reagan’s name and reputation.
Newt doesn’t have just skeletons in his closet, “he has a whole graveyard”.. (George Wills)….
Report Post »JackE
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:48pmSorry but I will not vote for another RINO Republican and the party should wise up. It was people like me who held our noses for Geo Bush x2 that refused to hold our noses for McCain.
Report Post »Did you really think that obama got in because of the 20 somethings? No he got elected because many many of us were fed up and stayed home. This will happen again if Newt or any other RINO runs. Newt and Romney have long track records and what they say means absolutely nothing. Their records mean absolutely everything. American deserves what it votes!
Brian
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:37amAs usual, it‘ll take two or three years before O’Reilly can wrap his mind around it and “come around”.
Report Post »voteallprogressivesout
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:58amO’Reilly is an Idiot. Fox News is changing and moving to the middle. I can see there bias on who they want in office. I have lost respect for O’reilly and the Fox News station. Beck is the only one telling the total truth.
Report Post »Rightallalong
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:27pmBILLO can’t seem to wrap his mind around how wrong hhe is about the constitution. He thinks people that defend the Oath to the constitution are a bunch of kooks, and people should not have the right to defend themselves in times of crisis … want to see proof?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isd0FlGb_LY
Now watch him defend it …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICoiFBWGX4M&feature=related
BillO is an enimy to freedom and liberty
Report Post »Retsep81
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:37amGingrich said he liked Teddy Roosevelt because he likes clean drinking water. Beck then twisted that into a bizarre Progressive conspiracy. I‘m having trouble reconciling Beck’s message of honesty and integrity with his outrageous dishonest attacks on Gingrich that are based in pure fantasy. If there is one candidate that will destroy the Progressive machine it’s Gingrich, and it‘s amazing that Beck doesn’t see that.
Then Beck supports Bachmann, who has no serious plans. Repeal Obamacare is her only plan, and she’s not running for a job that can even do that. With Bachmann the real Progressives will run wild because she doesn’t have a broad enough base of experience to know how to stop them.
Report Post »SoulReaver
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:46amI agree Beck has been right on for almost everything so far.but the new president is going to have to deal with congress and will have to know the art of compromising on some things to get what you want. Reagan knew this and got things done partially because of newt.
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:04pmI think you’ll like this…..In her own words….
Report Post »Hey Glenn…..thanks for ignoring my email today….and see you wont post here on the Blaze.
You look like a fool now…..
Enjoy RETSEP81…..this is a good one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
Forced_Union_Worker
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 1:59pmIn the mid 90′s, he went through a painful divorce, lost his job and lost his way. He did a lot of soul searching, and found his way to God. He remarried and was able to connect with his children. He started several business ventures, and produced programs on faith and restoring the nation. History is a passion of his as is supporting charitable works. He has asked for and found forgiveness. As his faith in God grew, so did his popularity. A self professed conservative this man is now back on the top of his profession. You tell me is this man Glenn Beck or is it Newt Gingrich?
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:50pmForced_Union_Worker
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 1:59pm
In the mid 90′s, he went through a painful divorce, lost his job and lost his way. He did a lot of soul searching, and found his way to God. He remarried and was able to connect with his children. He started several business ventures, and produced programs on faith and restoring the nation. History is a passion of his as is supporting charitable works. He has asked for and found forgiveness. As his faith in God grew, so did his popularity. A self professed conservative this man is now back on the top of his profession. You tell me is this man Glenn Beck or is it Newt Gingrich?
Wow….Eerie familiar huh?? You really made me think here…..but you left out sobering up….so I assume you are talking about Newt…….but still…GREAT POINT!!!
Report Post »SUMTHINSTINKS
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:36amGlenn has become a real ASS! It’s good that he gets challenged from time to time for his views. It’s time for people to realize that the only way to make government work is to be able to work with the other side. Otherwise…you get what you have in Washington now….GRIDLOCK!!! You can’t just expect to have only one side…Your Side…and shove it through on the American People just like Obumbler!!!
Report Post »ChristyJo0354
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:45amAhhh no Sir, you have it all wrong. We are where we are in this present mess because no one stood on principle. Instead, we gave in and “compromised” our way into this mess. When are you and people like you going to wake up to the fact that you cannot compromise your principles or pretty soon you stand for nothing! I say fight, fight, fight for what is right! Stand your ground Conservatives of the world! We stand to lose our country, and once we do, we will never get it back.
Report Post »Carlito12
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:17pmNo, he’s been an ASS since he was on Headline News and was probably one even before that.
Report Post »SUMTHINSTINKS
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 12:19pmNO…You’re Wrong! I’m not talking about compromising on principles. I’m talking about meeting people in agreement. Just like what Paul Ryan is doing now. No matter what your principles are, it’s not a matter of forcing people to think like you. You can’t just try and ram what you believe down peoples throats. It’s a matter of making your case as to why you believe what you do. Glenn is trying to force his beliefs more and more on people. Since he left Fox, his true colors are coming out!
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:35amI guess we should beleive these guys when they say they are not statist.After all thats what Barry O said
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:35amI wonder if Beck has been accused of child abuse yet by the libbys.
Report Post »godhatesacoward
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 6:53pmSupport the neck Glenn!
Report Post »louise
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:34amGingrich is the great pretender.
Report Post »ChristyJo0354
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:33amBill O’Reilly is a legend in his own mind and has his head stuck up his nether regions!
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:29amI can’t believe (actually I can) it’s even a debate. Newt Gingrich said of himself, “Wilsonian”, and therefore it seems to me Gingrich enjoys the entire package which came in Woodrow Wilson and FDR, and he doesn’t imply to me that he only specifically respects certain traits in their character.
Report Post »Tony
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:28amIs Gingrich a progressive? Depends upon who Gingrich is talking to. If to fellow “intellectuals” within the Establishment, he likes to “progress” with the best of them. But if to a bunch of hayseeds like us in the tea party movement, he can “conservative” with the least of us. He can also ‘out populous” even his hero FDR if the audience wants to hear what government can do for them. He is that good with words.
Newt has made very troubling statements and has shown poor discernment in his associations; yet he has done some great things. Speaker Newt with his new Republican Majority contracted with America to make several changes. But Speaker Newt became distracted with his new fame and soon much of the contract became moot and forgotten.
I fear a President Newt, looking forward to the world wide audience for his speeches and books, will quickly lose interest in current affairs.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:55pm@Tony – what a great assessment!!!
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:34amThe only problem with your analogy is Newt was taken out by the Establishment Republicans
They didn‘t like Conservatives in the 80’s (Ronald Reagan)
They didn‘t like Conservatives in the 90’s (Newt Ginrich an the Class of 94)
They didn’t like Conservatives in 2008 (Sarah Palin She scares the Repub‘s as much as the Dem’s)
They didn’t like Conservatives in 2010 (Ran RINO’s against TEA Party Canditates)
They still don’t like Conservatives (Sarah Palin, Herman Cain, Rick Perry ?,now Newt again)
The only reason they’re not attacking Michele Bachman an Rick Santorum is they are only polling
in single didgets if they rise they will be knocked down.
They don’t like the TEA Party but USE them to get Votes
If Newt Ginrich is is such a Liberal/Progressive why does’nt Chris Matthews get a tingle down his leg over Newt ?
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:31am@tony & justpeachy……GOOD ASSESSMENT?? WTF are you saying? Fear President Gingrich? Then what the flippin heck are you now….living in a Cave with President Marxist?? Really? Get a grip.
Report Post »Yeah…I like my past history too..some DEAD Presidents are good…not so good and some really bad. To point out just faults is NOT being truthful. We can ALL pick apart each other.
Here is the flippin truth on two points 1 is a list and 2nd is a video: . In black and white…the record: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2815388/posts
Now the video…..Yes…you might want to be sitting for this one. Here is Michele Bachmann who just recently called Newt a Frugal Socialist and a Progressive. WAAAAAAAY WAAAAAY back in 2008……In HER OWN WORDS!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
YOU HAVE BEEN DOOPED……AND YOU NEED A CLEANSING OF BECKS HIPOCRACY!!!
piper60
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:27amWish I’d seen this last night.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:36amGoTo foxnews.com… click ‘the O’reilly Factor’ at the bottom of the page… then when video selections show, click on Beck 12/15
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:18pmBETTER …..WATCH THIS…..THE “FRUGAL SOCIALIST” HIMSELF NOT!!
Report Post »IN HER OWN WORDS…WITHOUT BECK IN HER EAR!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
Joyzee
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:26amI Believe Beck!……………………………..(+)
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:34amDon’t just believe in what someone says, but what you hear in yourself. Usually a little reading and a lot of thinking goes much farther than a lot of reading and a little thinking.
Report Post »SUMTHINSTINKS
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:39amWhy? Are you having trouble thinking for yourself???
Report Post »noczars
Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:56pm@ Jayzee = You believe Beck probably because you have seen him prove every word he says by putting their remarks “in their own words” and doing your own homework. Unilike Eliasm (below post) who is trying to tell US to read.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:24amO’Reilly has a Progressive Gene… and some times, he puts on a Progressive Hat, then views Progressives as being Moderates.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:31amThat is true about Bill O’Reilly, but I was a little shocked to hear Glenn talk about Newt that way. I just hope all this infighting doesn‘t ensure Obama’s re-election. Anyone on that stage last night is far better than what we have now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdTJR_OYnNg
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:06amGlenn Beck now comes of as a rigid malcontent. He hates and rails against everything except for that which he cannot attain, Bachmann and Santorem. There is something psychological at play with those who deny themselves “good” because they “deserve” perfect and are left constantly yearning and pissed off. Kind of like a spoiled petulant child.
Glenn can make his point about Newt without being so vicious. At some point we may have to rally behind Gingrich to help remove the “most dangerous progressive ever elected to office” Barack Hussein Obama.
Beck will eventually end up endorsing his mormon brother Mitt Romney. That’s cool, just admit it Glenn! He has basically already done so by default and process of elimination. Mitt will be fine by me, I will vote ABO.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 8:56amHe’s a Fence sitter your Know what you get when you sit on a fence ?
Report Post »A picket up your A$$
marvlus
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:22amI agree with your assessment of O’Reilly. Even though I watch him every night, it is apparent that he doesn‘t know what’s really going on in the world.
Report Post »Fighting4America
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 2:19pmI don’t think that is fair. I think he is very aware of what’s going on, but his ego is so big, being wrong is NEVER an option for him. In Glenn’s opinion Newt is a progressive. Bill is such a bully he can‘t see anyone else’s point of view. He may hear them speak but that’s it. It is rare for a guest to get Bill to see it their way. To his credit, at least he does have the opposition on his show. I also watch him, but sometimes he drives me nuts. I never understood why Glenn bothers unless he is releasing a new book. Other than that……….waste of time. He always belittles Glenn.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:14pmI agree that Bill is a bit of a bully. He is totally wrong about Newt. I have watched this man for many, many years, and I know him for who he is. I was shocked when the tea party started backing him, and they lost a lot of respect from me. You all think Obama has ego issues? You ain‘t seen nothing yet if Newt get’s elected. He is the ultimate washington insider, and dishonest to boot.The Tea party need s to re-examine it’s own charter, they’ve forgotten who we are. For all of you cancelled folks, please spew somewhere else. Most of us here have been given a world class education on government and the founding father’s, and I for one look forward to learning more,(then continuing to do my own homework) and being given the uplifting messages of hope, faith, work and education that I find on GBTV and in listening to Glenn’s show. I can’t understand how you could come here and rant if you are so unhappy-I wouldn’t listen or talk to anyone that I thought was as dumb as you think we are. Oh, and PS to those,I never heard him plug Romney and everyone is entitled to his or her own religios beliefs, at least right now.
Report Post »coach1228
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 2:59pmYeah….and you would have to say that…….APPARENTLY??
Report Post »Apparently…..Glenn Beck should do some more “homework” on his Pit Bull Michele Bachmann.
Seems she kinda likes the old Frugal socialist and Progressive.
Gee….you better sit down for this one my Beck drone…….you should do your own homework and start listening to your own gut on things instead of treating this guy like he’s the authority on our Country……IN HER OWN WORDS…..WAAAAAY WAAAAY Back in 2008….:
Oh…love the kiss and hug too….Makes me all warm inside this holiday season….
Ready?? Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
hauschild
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:22amI wouldn‘t call Newt a Progressive as much as I’d say he’s your quintessential academic/politician. Great with theory and the big picture and arm-chair quarterbacking, but horrible with detail which is what happens when the rubber meets the road. He’s also a bit apathetic at times, which doesn’t help his cause.
Newt is obviously great at teaching and consulting, so it’s probably best to keep it that way.
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:19amBill “O” is clueless about lots of things! It’s nothing new.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:24amYou can’t take ALL the left-wing outta a New Yorker.
Bill’s cool, but he still feels there are decisions for America best suited to be decided by the elite, or chosen few. This is where he gets dangerous.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:29amMr O’Reilly, you are going to lose that coveted “Number One” rating you like to crow about, if you don’t start opening your mind up, and realize that sometimes other people might know more than you do about a particular subject.
Report Post »tirelesspatriot
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 10:53amI think O’Reilly already lost a lot of his audience when it became evident that he was kissing up to Obama even prior to the 2008 election. Outside of GBTV, I enjoy watching “Freedom Watch” with Judge Napolitano (Fox Business Network), which, in my opinion, is the best political show on cable TV. The Judge is outspoken, intelligent and informative, and his show packs a punch! I was hoping that his show would replace that lame show that replaced Glenn’s.
Report Post »Rightallalong
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 3:01pmBILLO lost me when he didnt think people shoudl be able to defend themselves during the chaos after Katrina. He also thinks people that defend the Oath to the constitution are a bunch of kooks, and people should not have the right to defend themselves in times of crisis … want to see proof?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isd0FlGb_LY
Now watch him defend it …
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICoiFBWGX4M&feature=related
coach1228
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 8:16pmI don’t think so……Glenn’s pit bull…..Michele Bachman…..in her own words:
What does this make Michele then? O’Rielly was right on….
Watch this video….and remember: Watch the other hand.
Happy viewing….and you better be sitting down……SHOCKER!!
Report Post »IN HER OWN WORDS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8zz5myJ_hs&feature=player_embedded
flipper1073
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:21amAre you the Roberto Vasquez from Canyon County ?
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