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Santa Beck Brings ‘America’s First Christmas’ to Wilmington, Ohio

Editor’s note: See our follow-up story on local media coverage of Beck’s visit.

Wilmington, Ohio, is a small town with a big heart. What better place, then, could Glenn Beck highlight the true meaning of Christmas? Glenn performed his radio and TV shows before live, local audiences. Here is the first segment from the 5pm program.

Later in the evening, Glenn performed a full stage show with lots of stories and Christmas spirit. Insider Extreme members were able to watch the show live in prime time.

With special guests such as Andy Williams, Janine Turner, Ted Nugent, Dr. Alveda King, Buzz Aldrin and Peter Billingsley sharing their favorite Christmas memories, and, of course, Santa himself making a cameo appearance, Glenn (in his footie pajamas) highlighted the true meaning of Christmas and encouraged Americans to “start over” — to reset our priorities and reconnect with what is really important.

Santa Beck Brings Americas First Christmas to Wilmington, Ohio

Fortunately, for those of us who couldn’t make it to snowy Ohio, Beck’s Insider Extreme members stayed warm watching the inspiration program from the comfort of their own couches.

Santa Beck Brings Americas First Christmas to Wilmington, Ohio

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  • Metalist
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:26pm

    @Tranquilrider –

    We all are praying for you, and maybe someday you will get a real job and move out of mom’s basement. Surely, you have something better to do that bash Beck fans. I mean, really.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:42pm

      @Metalist
      Congrats my friend for the most unoriginal post on the Blaze.
      That has been said a hundred times on this site when someone lacks the intelligence to form an opinion or a debate.
      Well done!

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:47pm

      @Tranquil–
      You are extraordinarily blessed that your opinions are entirely your own.

      “Beck lied!!!!! Waaaaaaahhhwaaaaahhwah!!” How original.

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    • Karron
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:33am

      Gotta say that Traquil made me laugh out loud with his silly rhetoric and quotations from known liberal rags like Politico and all Soros all the time sites. But he isn’t work my time to argue with. He, or she, we really don’t know for sure, maybe it, must really crave attention in the most desperate way. Poor thing. Not.

      Saw the afternoon show. I so admire a man who isn’t ashamed to cry when his heart is touched. I also admire a man who is willing to put his money where his mouth is and support those in need. Mr. Beck is the real deal.

      Karron  
    • gwinfrey
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:01am

      Why waste prayer on someone who obviously does not want them, or in his superior mind feels he does not need any help?

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:31am

      Metalist just pulled a Church Lady on you tranquil. It’s pretty slimy when these Beckites parade out the snarky old tired statement “I’ll pray for you” especially when it’s part of a juvenile, cliche-ridden, schoolyard variety insult. Perverting the Christian religion in order to attack someone they cannot debate the facts with is about as low as it gets.

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  • EZrider95
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:18pm

    No Man stands so Tall when he stoops to help a Child…..

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:02pm

    One last thing about Beck. He’s the real deal folks and we in Dallas like him

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    • Iamfedup
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:06am

      I firmly believe Glenn IS the real deal … but even if he isn’t, look at what he has done for the rest of us: our trust in God and the basic goodness of man is strengthened; we are taking an active interest in the history and culture of our country; and (for many of us) we are getting involved in politics for the first time.

      All in all, I think Glenn Beck has done a good job of restoring the American spirit and I thank and pray for him every day.

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:34am

      Gwinfrey I have to agree with you. Tranquil does seem to have a superior mind to most of you Beckites.

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:59pm

    Watched the show at 4pm in Dallas. Beck has a good heart. He can’t help it when he gets emotional. When God himself pours out his love into a human heart. There is no defense. Praise God

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  • fishstx777
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:53pm

    lets see he gave all his money he made on 8/28 to the ww fund . he gave john huntsman 100g cash from his own funds . he gave most of the money from his own stuff he sold at auction sale online to charity. He restocks the food pantry in wilmington, and going is to pay for all the expenses of the child with hearing disability ,and there is probably a ton of other things he has given that he doesnt tell us.And some of you come on this web site and bash this man .Merry Christmas! oh I forgot youre probably out donating to youre local charity right now .yeah right . he who lives in glass houses shouldnt throw stones.glen beck and oprah are probably two of the well to do people that really care .Congress should follow the example of fine Americans.

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  • JohnQTaxpayer
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:48pm

    Long live Mr. Beck

    my you restore Faith Hope Liberty Happiness and Freedom to this land

    much respect JQT

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  • NickDeringer
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:47pm

    While the Progressive Left is giving America a rectal exam, Beck is proving that true spirit of America is alive and living in small towns all over the country.

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  • Hawkman
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:45pm

    My wife and I sat down to watch the 5pm show and found ourselves in tears-knowing that there are folks out there who care and goes out of their way to help others…I gained a lot of personal insight and perspective on what it is that I can do better…
    God Bless ya Glenn. Thanks for all that you do.
    Merry Christmas

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  • AzDebi
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:44pm

    It was great…made me miss HOME…Ohio…many years ago…not surprising that the renewing of our Republic begins there…hate the weather…LOVE THE PEOPLE…huge part of the “Bible Belt”!

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    • bbquizzle
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:48am

      Don’t like the weather, eh? Wait 5 minutes. It’ll change.

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  • ILoveGlenn
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:43pm

    Glenn Beck is an inspirational to many.

    Merry Christmas (((GB))) listeners

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  • BoilitDown
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:42pm

    Today’s show was uplifting and inspiring.

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:40pm

    Way to go Beck.

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  • tjsmith892
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:35pm

    Breathtaking wowfest for the ho ho season. The best Christmas show I have seen in awhile. Beck gave a great moving performance if you are not an Insider Extreme member you are missing a lot.

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  • bbquizzle
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:35pm

    What a hate-filled, racist, fear-mongering evil religious Big Oil-sponsored rant by Satan himself.

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    • BoilitDown
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:50pm

      bbquizzle
      That’s probably pretty close to the way Mike Malloy, Ed Schultz and the rest of the whack jobs on the left will characterized Beck’s appearance in Wilmington. They will take something so obviously good and somehow find a way to demonize the effort.
      The thing is that they would never consider doing something like this to really help people and inspire others to do the same. They believe the only credible charity is big government.

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:53pm

      Yes. What happened to all those good TV hosts preaching Disbelief, Despair, and Selfishess, exhoring us to believe everything they say without ever questioning, telling us to only question timidly, utterly reject the truth, and speak fearfully?

      (Answer: CBNSM ot tnew yehT)

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    • sprocket 1949
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:53pm

      Commie, ******* moron.

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:59pm

      Sorry, …*exhorting* us…

      @Sprocket–
      Quizzle’s being sarcastic (I think).

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:59pm

      @bbquizzle
      That was a pathetic post.
      maybe time for new meds

      tranquilrider  
    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:06pm

      @Tranquil–
      Maybe time for you to get a sense of humor.

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    • bbquizzle
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:46am

      /sarcasm

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:34pm

    And this
    http://mediamatters.org/blog/201012140020

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:49pm

      Funny you chose two VERY LIBERAL sites as references…

      Report Post » EqualJustice  
    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:58pm

      Do your homework on Politifact before commenting.
      They hold both sides accountable equally

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:06pm

      WILMINGTON, OH

      TRANSPORTATION, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF
      Grant: $1,967,448 – Federal Highway Administration – Jun. 1, 2009

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      Join the conversation: Post a comment about this award

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      Award Description: Highway Infrastructure Investment Grant: Available for Use in Any Area (flexible)

      Project Description: Plane and pave SR 380 in Clinton County

      Jobs Summary: Roadway, bridge and railroad engineering, planning, construction and inspection positions. (Total jobs reported: 0)

      Project Status: Not Started

      This award’s data was last updated on Jun. 1, 2009. Help expand these official descriptions using the wiki below.

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      ONE grant from the government.. federal road project.. not started and ZERO jobs…

      What else have you got? Maybe they got a small Head Start Grant, but Beck did not lie about them not wanting or being able to count on government money.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:14pm

      Immediately after DHL announced the closing of its Wilmington air hub, elected officials at the city, state and federal levels began seeking help for DHL workers. The federal government awarded a $3.87 million national emergency grant to Ohio in November 2008 specifically to provide job training and other aid to DHL workers in Wilmington and the surrounding area. It was administered through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The area has since received a second national emergency grant worth $4.1 million.

      Wilmington and Clinton County benefited handsomely from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly known as the stimulus bill, that was passed in February 2009.

      The tracking website for the stimulus program allows anybody, including Beck, to search by ZIP code to find the total money spent within the postal district.

      Using Wilmington’s zip code – 45177, which includes the surrounding county – the site shows that the area received $7,009,811 in stimulus money through September.

      The figure includes money that went to the Wilmington city schools, Clinton County Department of Jobs and Family Services and the Clinton County Community Action Group, a non-profit organization that aids the poor in in the region and provides free weatherization to residents.

      The city of Wilmington received a $79,231 stimulus grant to provide programs designed to prevent and control crime; a $167,392 grant for investment in rural public transit vehicles, and about $4 million to replace roads, curbs and sidewalks, typically replaced by residents.

      In addition, the Ohio Department of Development is extensively involved in the community. It has provided money to Clinton County Port Authority to help redevelop the Wilmington air park. It’s also offering Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, a new company operating at the air park, more than $5.2 million in state assistance to grow its business there.

      Wilmington Mayor David Raizk, who cited several other sources of federal assistance flowing to the city, said he’s chasing any government help he can get.

      “I’ve beat on more doors than I can count,” he says. “Not because we are looking for hand out – but we are looking for a hand up. My job is to get whatever assistance I can get for the citizens here and to help create jobs for them.”

      So where does all this leave Beck’s premise that Wilmington is a place that shuns government help?

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:18pm

      @equaljustice, Sorry but

      http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2010/dec/03/glenn-beck/glenn-beck-paints-beleaguered-wilmington-ohio-real/

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:24pm

      http://stimuluswatch.org/2.0/performance_places/city/OH/45177/wilmington

      This is all that is listed form the stimulus money?

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:28pm

      “Using Wilmington’s zip code – 45177, which includes the “”“surrounding county””" – the site shows that the area received $7,009,811 in stimulus money through September. READ this again..

      http://stimuluswatch.org/2.0/performance_places/city/OH/45177/wilmington
      The federal road project never happened and it produced zero jobs. I tend to think your liberal sites are likewise stretching the turth a bit here!

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:33pm

      Did any of the local charities accept government money? As I think that was what he meant.

      I don’t know, though, and I don’t care. I mean, really? Of everything he says (he’s on the air what, 4 hr.’s a day, 5 days a week?) this is all you can come up with to say he’s a liar, one little statement?

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:39pm

      @Equal–
      Looks like someone needs to give Politi“Fact” the “pants on fire” ranking…

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    • NES
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:44am

      Tranqueerrider, are those regular Cheetos or the jalapeño-flavored ones?

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    • PA PATRIOT
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 7:43am

      @ Tranquilrider, AKA Scrooge
      Here is a brand new Daisy Red Rider.
      Go shoot your eye out!

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  • JaymeAlaska
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:32pm

    Looks like the theatre is full to me..

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  • Sunnyr
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:31pm

    Watched America’s First Christmas this afternoon, and then watched Christmas Traditions on Insider Extreme. Both were excellent. Very inspiring. I thought of my own upbringing and Christmas’s of long ago as I watched the Traditions special. Wonderful!

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  • sing it out
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:30pm

    Glenn is awesome – the footie pajamas, not so much!

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    • 23
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:05am

      awwww, I like the hoodie footies!

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  • Josiah914
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:30pm

    Hopefully, every community will come together like this and lend a helping hand.

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:28pm

    Great Charity at $150 per ticket

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:47pm

      http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2010/12/15/critics-lining-up-to-stop-glenn-beck-are-failing-miserably/

      Pay particular attention to last few paragraphs.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:56pm

      @KOMPON Was this the paragraph you wanted me to read?

      “Maybe, just maybe, these leftist hacks could spend a little more time and money actually trying to help people instead of defending fans of Osama Bin Laden while trying to stop someone who is helping to revive a struggling American town.”

      WTF!!!!! Osama Bin Laden. Yeah, guess you’re right. This blogger seems very credible.
      BECK LIED!!!

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    • komponist-ZAH
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:03pm

      No, what I was reffering to was this:

      “And here’s the latest effort by the hacks on the left: They are attacking Glenn on his visit to Wilmington, Ohio. You know, the event Glenn hosted to help boost the economy in one of America’s hardest hit towns? I’m sure the town is really upset that thousands of people have flocked there this week. Who needs all that extra business anyway, right? One blogger complained that Glenn was ‘soaking’ his audience for $500 for premium tickets! And Media Matters couldn’t contain their giddiness at the $125 a ticket cost to see the live radio program. Aw, shucks. You got him there. Those are some pretty expensive tickets. Boy that Glenn Beck is a greedy capitalist – he’s taking advantage of people down on their luck.

      Only one small problem: all the money from those ticket sales goes to charity.

      So, not only is Glenn attracting a crowd to a struggling town – he’s attracting a crowd that has money to burn and they want to burn it in Wilmington, Ohio.”

      You obviously didn’t read the whole thing.

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    • EqualJustice
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:16pm

      Oh, and By the way, about those $125.00 tickets? (not $150. as YOU stated)

      “Beck’s Web site said all net proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to a local charity in Wilmington. On his national TV talk show, he said the money will go to help the soup kitchen here, presumably referring to Your Father’s Kitchen whose director, Allen Willoughby, was interviewed by Beck for the Nov. 19 episode of Beck’s show.”

      I call that CHARITY???

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    • NES
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:35am

      So, Tranqueerrider, you are against rich people paying big bucks to see Glenn and have all of that money given to charities in Wilmington to help poor people? So you are a liberal who wants the rich to pay less to help the poor? Or are you upset that none of the money will go towards stimulating the crucifix in urine art genre?

      Again, why do you hate the poor so much?

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    • luvtheright
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:04am

      The money that Glenn raised is being donated to Wilmington, Ohio! So sorry that liberals like yourself choose NOT to see “the good works of others”! Then again, liberals are only happy when they purposefully make someone else’s life miserable!

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    • gwinfrey
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:10am

      Since all proceeds are to go to charities in Wilmington, the $150 per seat price for the theatre is an example of wealth transference without the need for government to stick their hands in our pockets to take their unwarranted share. Far superior to taxation!

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:21am

      Glenn may have donated the ticket sales proceeds, but is he also donating money generated from people who joined Insider Extreme so they can also see the show? Of course not. I imagine it’s a wash then. Beck comes out even. A shrewed business move. He gets good PR for free.

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    • RugDog
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:38am

      You must be quite proud of yourself and your hatred.

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    • betsp
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 9:56am

      Tiny brain ….focus like a laser…say it slowly….let it sink in….charity. Charity is money willingly given to help others, as opposed to forced confiscation which Obama and Co. prefer. See? Give versus take. You are a mixed up person. You hate the ‘give’, but love the ‘take’. Typical liberal.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 10:39am

      Actually Beck, he has said that part of the money paid to insider extreme will be going to the same local charities in Wilmington. But seeing as your whining about semantics is all you’ve left, that tells me that Glenn and the rest of us good god fearing (ok taking some liberties assuming God fearing) are doing our job.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 10:42am

      beckisnutsisnuts,

      “Glenn may have donated the ticket sales proceeds, but is he also donating money generated from people who joined Insider Extreme so they can also see the show? Of course not. I imagine it’s a wash then. Beck comes out even. A shrewed business move. He gets good PR for free.”

      Say for a minute that maybe you are right! So what? Beck came up from nothing has worked for his money, and deserves every penny of the millions he is worth. What, exactly, is your beef with that? I am sure Beck does more for charity in a bad week then you will do your whole life.

      Beck is worth every penny he makes simply by keeping the idiots enraged! It is almost hysterical to watch the Palin, Limbaugh, and Beck hatred. It is one thing to hate Obama, Reid, and Pelosi…They are actually doing harm to us. But why the Beck hatred? He is one man on one news channel! He has no power, no position, no authority! Yet he incites so much hatred that people actually create derogatory screen names and make it their life mission to defeat anything written about him! Much like they do Jesus Christ! Not that I would ever compare the two, Beck would probably punch me for that!

      Yep…Good on Beck! I hope he can make millions more…So he can spend millions more on folks who need the help.

      God bless you Glenn Beck!

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    • Ortho
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:52am

      @Beckisnuts and Tranquilrider
      I honestly feel very sad there are so many small minded individuals that can not understand the goodness associated with the Wilmington project. I think it is a so telling about their true intentions that they would attempt to discredit Glenn, who is a talk show host. If “Truth” was the real objective why not address all the untruths being told in government. The lies being told from the White House and the Congress are lies that actually effect us as citizens of the United States and the consequences of those lies will have some very lasting effects for years to come. Are you only concerned with pulling down someone who has done more to unite good people to leave a town a better place than exposing lies told by those in government that will ultimately lead to the destruction of many similar towns ?
      We only have so long here on earth and regardless of your religious beliefs concerning the here after , living a life that spreads good and happiness , not only for others but for yourself should be important. It really doesn‘t take to much intelligence to put someone down but extending a hand to those who are hurting exposes a person’s true heart. Your heart has been exposed many times on this blog and I will pray for you and your soul and hope neither of you ever find yourself down and out. Merry Christmas

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:11pm

      eh, Tranquil is just a troll, and a worthless one at that as all he can come up with is this “Beck lied” garbage when what Beck said was the church charity did not take any government money. But that is beside the point, he is here on a mission …

      But Beckisnutsisnuts seems like a decent guy who just has a blindspot for Beck. But I will not go to war with him over that, he is entitled to dislike Beck. I just wish he realized how bad some of his Beck posts make him look when he otherwise posts very astute and conservative comments in other places. Face it, Beck has a lot of supporters. Most of us see him for what he is; an overweight, Mormon opinion writer. We do do our own research and we agree with what Beck is finding…At least for the most part…He is not trying to lead a movement or revolution, he does not preach Mormon doctrine or speak for any denomination, he does not want to be elected into any office…In fact, other than the money, which I do not believe even matters that much to him, and a deep sense of patriotism, I think he would step down and go work in his church and maybe do some things in the community. I do not believe he or Palin have any “ulterior” motives other than wanting to see this country restored. And I am not exactly a rube or naive. I have been around and dealt with slimy people most of my life. I have excellent discernment. Again, if you dislike the man then you have that right. I just hate to see you alienate yourself here with silly comments. If you want to find fault with the man then please get something real.

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:22pm

      Trolltrainer and the other guy (Ortho?), I have made my concerns about Beck abundantly clear in the course of sharing my opinion on The Blaze. I completely disagree with your take on Beck. He is not a harmless, mormon opinion writer at all. Far from it. Glenn has devolved into a paranoid fear monger and a fire and brimestone religious agitator who claims to talk to god and do his bidding. He has said as much several times on his program. He also talks incessently about how we are going to see monumental changes in our lives as Americans, including but not limited to seeing “the arm of god” in our lifetimes. Those kinds of fantastical utterences from someone in his position is not only ridiculously far fetched, it’s downright irresponsible. Why it doesn’t set off alarm bells with other people here is beyond me. I really don’t see much independent thought here.

      Additionally, like I have said repeatedly, Glenn harps on the end of days and the return of Jesus to earth. Do you understand what he is saying between the lines there? The Mormons believe their version of Jesus will appear in Missouri somewhere. Glenn is saying that Jesus will be here soon and will set up a Mormon Theocracy. This kind of talk is irrational and superstitious. By spreading this nonsense among his listeners, many of whom are fundamentalists, he’s creating an atmosphere of fear and agitating people to change their lives in preparation for heavenly intrusion into our reality. And that doesn’t concern you? There are militias being set up across the country. GOD GOLD AND GUNS is the motto of some of them. Well, let me share something with you. Nobody has elected these vigilanties and they’re getting some dangerous ideas in their feeble minds. Ideas that originate with Glenn’s constant hammering and preaching. It is dangerously unAmerican and frankly pretty insane.

      That’s just a taste of why I think Glenn is dangerous. You sound like a reasonable person. I‘m asking you to consider the things I’ve just written and weigh them against the words you hear from Glenn over the upcoming months. I think Glenn is agitating people with fantastical superstitious talk. Maybe you’ll start picking up on that as well.

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 4:34pm

      ORTHO, if you want to chant to yourself about an online blogger such as myself, be my guest. I won’t take you guff and foolish judgements of my heart and my “soul.” though. That is unacceptable. Even that religion you’re involved with states that your god is the only judge for those types of things. I will not tolerate any nonsense from superstitous folks who think their beliefs make them superior to me or anyone else. You are simply another primate, no better than I, so please keep your condenscending attitude to yourself.

      Regarding Sarah Palin: I don’t lump her in with Beck and I plan on covering the subject with her in the future. She needs to think seriously about distancing herself from Glenn, especially after seeing the results of the most recent poll on presidential politics, where she garners a very low approval rating.

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 6:01pm

      Trolltrainer and the other guy (Ortho?), I have made my concerns about Beck abundently clear in the course of sharing my opinion on The Blaze. I completely disagree with your take on Beck. He is not a harmless, mormon opinion writer. Far from it. Glenn has devolved into a paranoid fear monger and a fire and brimestone religious agitator who claims to talk to god and do his bidding. He has said as much several times on his program. He also talks incessently about how we are going to see monumental changes in our lives as Americans, including but not limited to seeing “the arm of god” in our lifetimes. That kind of fantastical utterence from someone in his position is not only ridiculously far fetched, it’s downright irresponsible. Why it doesn’t set off alarm bells with other people here is beyond me. I really don’t see much independent thought here.

      Additionally, like I have said repeatedly, Glenn harps on the end of days and the return of Jesus to earth. Do you understand what he is saying between the lines there? The Mormons believe their version of Jesus will appear in Missouri somewhere. Glenn is saying that Jesus will be here soon and will set up a Mormon Theocracy. This kind of talk is irrational and superstitious. By spreading this nonsense among his listeners, many of whom are fundamentalists, he’s creating an atmosphere of fear and agitating people to change their lives in preparation for heavenly intrusion into our reality. And that doesn’t concern you? There are militias being set up across the country. GOD GOLD AND GUNS is the motto. Well, let me share something with you. Nobody has elected these vigilanties and they’re getting some dangerous ideas in their feeble minds. Ideas that originate with Glenn’s constant hammering and preaching. It is dangerously unAmerican and frankly pretty insane.

      That’s just a taste of why I think Glenn is dangerous. You sound like a reasonable person. I‘m asking you to consider the things I’ve just written and weigh them against the words you hear from Glenn over the upcoming months. I think Glenn is agitating people with fantastical superstitious talk. Maybe you’ll start picking up on that as well.

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    • Ortho
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 7:13pm

      @beckisnuts
      We can only be judged by our words and our actions, yours are pretty clear. Your hate filled response says it all. I do feel very sorry for you and hope you find peace with yourself. Merry Christmas

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 17, 2010 at 8:20am

      ortho, I’m not seeing the hate. Maybe you are projecting? I’ll pray for you. lolol

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  • TruthTalker
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:27pm

    lol

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    • Zorro6821
      Posted on December 18, 2010 at 6:15am

      Okay, is just me, I watched the first show from Wilmington and it was great and inspiring and yesterday I watched his Christmas Show, I have to say it was terrible. The jokes were not funny and corny. His acting was Terrible at best. I just couldn’t watch it after about half an hour and tuned out. I really don’t think he put much effort in the production. Just my HOP

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  • tranquilrider
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:27pm

    Uh-Oh

    http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2010/dec/03/glenn-beck/glenn-beck-paints-beleaguered-wilmington-ohio-real/

    tranquilrider  
    • DAG
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:42pm

      Don’t believe everything the Politico posts, do your own research.

      AyaTolla U  
    • AmericanThunder
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:48pm

      Those are all well established programs that have been in existence for several decades. A lot of that money they have no choice but to accept. And what a unemployed person receives, he paid into it for that rainy day. In short, no foul, no harm. Sooooo WHAT. All the Plain Dealer is good for is to wipe your back side clean.

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    • Stephen
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:16pm

      Your a moron TRANI, PolitiFact Ohio states that there is a site the tracks the stimulus money but they never state what site. Well, doing some research of my own I found http://www.recovery.gov and sure enough it appeared that Wilmington did recieve over 7 million in stimulus funds. Then I ACCUALLY read each grant they “received”. Turns out the city never received anything but the DOT and Columbus OH and other outside entities did receive the funds and listed the funds as being spent in WILMINGTON, OH!!!!! So again Wilmington didn‘t ask for anything and more importantly didn’t receive anything. Most of the 7 million (about 5.2) went to roads in and out of the city. WOW that helps!! What you got now TRANI!!!

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:25pm

      @Stephen
      Here‘s what I’ve got.
      “they never asked for money”

      Wilmington Mayor David Raizk, who cited several other sources of federal assistance flowing to the city, said he’s chasing any government help he can get.

      “I’ve beat on more doors than I can count,” he says. “Not because we are looking for hand out – but we are looking for a hand up. My job is to get whatever assistance I can get for the citizens here and to help create jobs for them.”

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:31pm

      @Stephen
      Notice how I responded without calling you names?
      May want restore that honor again.

      tranquilrider  
    • Ortho
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:06am

      @Tranquilrider
      You know what man, if you are looking to expose lies why don’t you try the President and the Congress and start with “ the most transparent administrations” or I will veto any bill with earmarks or every bill will have 72 hours prior to voting so members and public can read it or if you like your doctor you can keep it. No, that would be against your agenda now wouldn’t it ? You are actually the lowest of low because you pick on a talk show host who isn’t making decisions that affect our country or our economy but is doing something that brings good people together and doing something to help those who only want to have a decent life. You are jealous and those like media matters are jealous because none of you understand “goodness” or “kindness”. You understand hate and negativity otherwise you would not be wasting your time on this site attempting to discredit someone who has 0 political power. I feel sorry for people like you, I really do , you would take down a town or a group of people who have done nothing to you just to try and discredit someone who has done more to unite the human spirit then anyone else in many years. Life is real and the situation that many find themselves in this Christmas are unsettling and scary. We have a bunch of two faced idiots in Congress spending money they don’t have and are not entitled to and all most of us want is to be left alone and be allowed to live our lives as we see fit without worrying whether Congress or the President is going to screw us again. You need to shut down your laptop and try volunteering at a soup kitchen or find some worth while cause that will bring you some peace and happiness and allow the rest of us to choose what we believe in. We are not idiots and most of us have researched ourselves, we are educated, self informed and believe in the good of the American people. Merry Christmas and may you find some peace in your life.

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    • NES
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:22am

      If you listen to the entire segments from radio and TV, Glenn said that SugarTree Ministries has refused federal assistance, and that is based on what they told him and said on his show. Furthermore, Glenn was referring to media reports about Wilmington being ground zero of the recession and said many times that he thinks that it’s a mischaracterization based on how they have pulled together. PolitiFact, which is likely funded by György Soros, is being dishonest when they cherry pick these statements out of context, or they never bothered to listen to the relevant segments in their entirety. The piece reflects a strong bias and slanted writing style, showing that there is an ax to grind rather than reporting facts without manipulation.

      You can keep straining at gnats, but the important thing here is that Glenn has really helped a lot of people on hard times. The pantry at SugarTree Ministry’s soup kitchen was nearly empty before Glenn started his campaign and now has more than enough food for the first six months of 2011. I was there about six hours ago. The pantry is overflowing and stacked to the ceiling, and they had a nice buffet going in their cafeteria serving the poor.

      The real question here, Tranqueerrider, is why do you hate the poor and homeless so much? Wipe the Cheeto stains from your fingers, put on some pants, climb out of your parents’ basement, and go spend some time serving others at a local soup kitchen instead of trolling those who do.

      P.S. Please give my regards to Comrade György.

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    • KimH211
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:31am

      I watched the show and I don’t remember Glenn saying the town never took any money from the govt. He said Sugartree Ministries never took any money from the govt. (for feeding the homeless.)

      That’s what I got out of it anyway.

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    • greatdanes
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:03am

      Wow Your A Piece of Work !
      You Probabaly hate Puppies too. Take a night off & just let other people enjoy The Christmas Season.
      Beck did a Good Thing & he happens to make alot of people Smile.

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    • TruthBeagle
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:51am

      Why do you HATE the people of Wilmington, Ohio?

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    • beckinista
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 6:03am

      So, tranquil. You found a right-wing newspaper story known for its liberal stance that took shots at Beck’s storyline. You might as well have gotten a quote from George Soros. I can’t vouch for the validity of your source, but I’d put my trust in Glenn as opposed to the Liberal/Progressive press any day of the week.

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    • luvtheright
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 7:59am

      @Ortho – I could not have said it any better! Liberals hate all that is good about the U.S. They have to bring “others down” to make themselves feel good.

      @rider – May you find love and peace in your heart during the holiday season! Merry CHRISTmas!

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:16am

      Glenn gets lots of things wrong. This is the latest. Glenn should pray to god for forgiveness for breaking a commandment: THOU SHALT NOT LIE!

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    • Veritasvincit
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 9:53am

      TR… The truth be known, Beck did not lie. Your benevolent Federal Govt taxes the stew out of the fine people of Wilmington. The burocrats or may be the correct term is autocrats dole out this tax money as they seem fit to do. Then the politicians thump their chest and shout, look what we have done!

      In your little socialists mind, can you get the concept of letting the local folks keep more of their own money? Truth Conquers

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    • seerjfly
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 10:55am

      Chicken s**t, nit picking.

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    • MichiganPatriot
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:13pm

      @ Tranquilrider
      Even if they did get some assistance …so what…The city is still a huge inspeiration to the rest of the country. Annd generally most stimulus and funds that come from the government goes directly to federal employees pension funds and yearly raises so the actual money that a non-government employee seen was probably not even worth discussing. It is easy to find something wrong with our fellow citizens, instead of finding a way to discredit a person, like the left does 24/7 to reach their goals regardless of the outcome and who they hurt, maybe find something uplifting that builds confidence and hope in the hearts of people who feel aweful because they don’t have a job or a way to feed thier families. This time of the year is about love and charity. That is a concept I have never seen from the likes of any leftist unless there was something in it for them. You would think with all th wealth that congress has and the lobbying that goes on in DC, a ray of charity or love would win …that will never happen because there are to many power hungry fools in office.

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    • Lantern
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:02pm

      I couldn’t understand why he said that when obviously any bigger town receives money from the government, but Glenn went there and helped the economy of Wilmington AND encouraged others to do the same. Did anyone from PoliticFact.com do that or did you sit in your cozy houses and sneer your contempt as most hypocritical anti-Fox people do?
      How many lies has the pathological liar-in chief told?

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    • WilmingtonNative
      Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:13am

      In your rush to denounce anything and everything that Glenn Beck does or says, you conveniently refuse to admit that the pretense for your claim is flawed even after being proved wrong. Glenn never said that the local government didn’t seek state and federal assistance. You gloss right over the fact that he was speaking of the local charities! Of course, Wilmington Mayor David Raizk had his hand out. He’s a Democrat! And he recently said that giving tax cuts to weatlthy taxpayers doesn’t stimulate the economy! Raizk is a full time car salesman and part time Mayor. That’s not some sort of an insult, it’s a fact. I know the man. He’s been a disaster as the mayor of my home town. Since he’s taken office, DHL, MicroWarehouse, American Tool and Randall Textron have all shut their doors in Wilmington. These were four of the largest employers in our community. What has replaced them? Nothing.

      The people of Wilmington did apply for unemployment insurance compensation. Why shouldn’t we have? We didn’t do anything to make DHL close down. DHL took over Airborne Express and ruined a solid company and wonderful small town. ABX thrived for 25 years in Wilmington. Employment in Clinton County was never difficult to come by prior to their takeover. A physically able young person could always count on going out to ABX and working in the Sort section if need be. Now, the unemployment rate is the highest in the state. And it’s not just Wilmington that has been hit hard by DHL and bad local government in this area. The nearby community of Hillsboro in Highland County was hit nearly as hard.

      That report stated that the surrounding counties of Clinton and Clark received a great deal of stimulus money. That may be so but anyone that lives in Clinton County knows that Clark County is not a surrounding county of Wilmington. Clark County is north of Greene County, 30 miles north of Wilmington. Lumping Clark County in with Wimington is just dishonest. Had they said Fayette or Highland counties, that would’ve been a completely different story; those counties were also greatly effected by the DHL shutdown.

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    • Dem_Apples
      Posted on December 27, 2010 at 5:52pm

      I feel sorry for TRANQUILRISER and BECKISNUTS, two very mixed up individuals, they are trying to read between the lines as you have to do with the liberal left communist news organizations instead of listening to Glenn Beck’s message of Truth, Hope and the major corruption going on in this countries government. We have loss so many rights as a FREE nation these two idiots can’t even tell anymore, they are brainwashed by the liberal left lies being spoon fed to them daily. Watch Glenn Beck and Fox News and get some of the truth and facts.

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  • B4B
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:26pm

    lolol hideously funny

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  • PJL
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:25pm

    Missed it hope there is a replay. Glenn is a good Man!

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  • NO_POTTERSVILLE
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:25pm

    I watched his show today on Fox at 5pm est. Glenn had no guests.

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    • the_ancient
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:31pm

      The guests were not from his 5 show but from a 7:30 special that was/is on his Insider Extreme. I dont know if it was/will be shown anywhere else

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    • conservativejazzman
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:31pm

      yeah i think it was just for the live audience

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    • FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:31pm

      You got to love Glen………………MERRY CHRISTMAS!

      FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION  
    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:40pm

      Wake up people. As GLenn would say “do your own research”
      Genn lied about Wilmington. That is a FACT!

      tranquilrider  
    • Steverino
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:54pm

      The show on IE was very cool. That man can tell a story – what an imagination!
      Wait now, “TRANQUILRIDER”- Did he or did he not do something good for the community, ? ALL of the profits go directly back into the community.
      MAN, it must SUCK to be you. Sleep well, my friend.

      Steve

      http://stephencharles-poppin-off.blogspot.com/

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    • ADMIRAL747
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:00pm

      @ Tranquil
      You’re lying to yourself. Point that high powered perception in the mirror and tell me what you see. Nevermind, you’d lie about that too.

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    • tranquilrider
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:01pm

      @Steverino
      Interesting post, missed the part where you dispute the fact that he lied.

      Sleep well

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    • CatB
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:10pm

      I hope that this will be rebroadcast / available to Insider Extreme members … I had a committment tonight and couldn’t watch it live … went on Exteme and can’t find a link … hope to be able to watch it sometime in the future.

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    • Steverino
      Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:23pm

      Hey Tranquil-
      Let’s, just for the sake of argument, admit that he did lie. I’m cool with that argument. Now, let’s also posit what damage it did to ANYONE. I would err on the side that he was misinformed. Still not a great excuse, but, once again, who did he hurt? “Embroidering the truth” may be the case.
      Hey – when your wife asks you if that dress “makes her look fat”, what do you say?
      Once again, who is hurt by the “Lie”?
      Steve

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    • NES
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:25am

      @Tranqueerrider

      The slanted and biased hit piece from PolitiFact was manipulating the truth and lying. See my comments below.

       
    • the_ancient
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 12:35am

      @CATB
      It was ulpload to Insider Extreme at 10:30pm, Under the Specials Tab. Has some kind of strange Title though, so I expect that will be changed, but it is the first vid under the Specials Tab

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    • cologoddess
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 1:37am

      I’m confused – I watched his show today (3pm here in Colorado) and the audience was large??

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    • snoopy25
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 2:48am

      I was in the audience for both the 5 o‘clock and the 8 o’clock and it was packed. I only got in because i did some work for the theater

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    • 79USMC83
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 5:54am

      Reid and these people are telling the American people.THEY DO NOT CARE!!

      TRAITOR: One who betrays anothers trust is false to an obligation or a duty

      You wonder if they are trying to incite RIOTS!!

      Tax REVOLT April 15,2011. Do not file or send any money into the IRS until they contact you first. Then set up a payment plan for 2011.

      If you usally get money back. That means you have overpaid taxs for that year. This is what the IRS wants. The “Government Stupid” had your money instead of you all year. Change your W-2 to more dependants for half the year!! Try to “NOT” get any money back or pay very little in 2012!!

      The SSI 2% deduction sounds good The “Govermnet Stupid” wants you to think that they are giving you some extra money. But it is yours to begin with. They are hoping you buy some $100 tennis shoes. Remember that SSI is retirement Insuraance you pay for. Insurance you get “If” you live long enough to collect it. The more you pay “INTO” SSI determines how much you get back when and IF you get to collect it!! So the 2% deduction is all so DEDUCTING from your SSI

      The DEATH TAX is one of the most IMMORAL things anyone has ever thought of!! It is the “Government Stupid’s” JOB to protect WE THE PEOPLE’S property NOT to TAKE it!!! This is UNCONSTITUTIONAL and TRYANNY at its best!! They say it is all about WE THE PEOPLE and not leaving our kids in DEBT.Then they want to take YOUR kids money that YOU worked hard to make FOR your kids and family!!!

      TERM LIMITS NOW !!

      FAIR TAX NOW !!

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    • luvtheright
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 7:50am

      Funny I watched his show as well and YES HE DID have an audience! The guests were on later on “Insider Extreme”.

      Thanks Glenn for all that you do. You are a true patriot!!!!

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    • BeckIsNuts
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:02am

      This is not news. Who cares? This information has no effect on people’s lives, except maybe Glenneth‘s own since he’s making more dough from it. “The progressives are coming!! The arm of GOD is cominng!!! The end of the world as you know it is coming!!! Er, get all the facts when you buy Insider Extreme!! NOW WHERE’S MY SUGAR FIX STU??!!!”

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    • dominke
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 8:53am

      Guest were on the 7:30 show

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    • LYFS_A_TRIP
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 10:00am

      @ TRANQUILRIDER

      What exactly did Glenn Beck lie about? What hard facts do you have to support your statement?

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    • Alright Guy
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 10:16am

      tranquilrider (idiot), considering 60 minutes ran a special on Wilmington 1 to 2 years ago….. I think they are having some problems. There one and only means of major employement left, despite Sharon Brown’s (flaming liberal) attempts to keep the shipping company. Please get off of this site your comments lowers everyones IQ. Keep trying harder on your homework.

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    • mdlwoods
      Posted on December 16, 2010 at 11:43am

      Wow, if all you can find against Glenn is probably a slip of the tongue, you need to re-read Sarah Palin’s response to the bashing she took over her slip of the tongue when she said “North Korea” instead of “South Korea.” You guys just show how petty you really are when you point out stupid stuff against those like Glenn and Sarah, yet fail to do the same to your Annointed One!

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    • *************************
      Posted on December 17, 2010 at 6:06am

      Woah, Glenn! Is that ALL you? Too much schnitzengruben?

      LILI VON SHTUPP: “Would you like another schnitzengruben?”
      sheriff BART: “No, thank you. Fifteen is my limit on schnitzengruben.”
      -Blazing Saddles

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