I still don’t understand the anti-Glen Beck emotion. In watching him on an episode this week, he blasted Republicans and Democrats equally. In reviewing the topics of this particular show, he:
Pointed out that the government is spending 7 times its income. Beck raised the question, “What if your spouse spent 7 times more than what you earned each month?” How can anyone find fault with that question and analogy? The graph depicted began in 1970. The income spending lines diverged in 1975 and continued to separate throughout Republican and Democrat presidents. In 2006, the income line dove as the spending line went vertical. Bush was in the White House and the Democrats took control in Congress. However, Beck never cites Bush as good while Obama is bad. His ongoing pounding on the drum is this: our government is out of control and out of touch with the American people. What is there to hate in that?
Another segment of the show touched on how the House version of National Health Care included jail time for people who refused to obtain coverage. Speaker Pelosi was questioned about it, and she did not deny it. No, Pelosi said the bill would treat the matter fairly. Let me ask you this: Whether you are in favor of national health care or not, are you in favor of seeing fellow Americans go to jail for refusing to purchase a government plan if they don’t have a private plan? This, while illegal aliens are guaranteed medical coverage under emergency plans? Beck’s pointing this out brings awareness to a legitimate sticking point in a bill prior to it becoming law. What’s the hate in that?
Another segment dealt with Obama’s delaying decision of action in Afghanistan. Where are all the war protestors? Why aren’t people holding Obama’s feet to the fire for promising, during the campaign, that if elected, he would have US troops out of Iraq in seven months. Yes, he promised that; check the records. It’s important to examine history. Those of us old enough to remember Viet Nam remember how painful the lesson was that Congress cannot win wars - the military wins wars. When you tie their hands behind their backs, the news is filled with body bags being emptied from cargo planes. The Soviet’s 9 year stint in Afghanistan is sometimes called their “Viet Nam.” At the time, the Soviets had no real restraints in practicing warfare within the confines of “human rights.” With American being scrutinized at every turn, and a government that doesn’t have a clue as to strategy (let alone exit strategy) what in the world are we doing putting one more American life in harm’s way? If it were your son or daughter, would you be willing for them to die for this “cause”? Is Beck to be hated for bringing Obama’s indecision to the attention of uninformed or undecided Americans?
To tell you the truth, Glen Beck is the only broadcaster I see who is truly trying to educate his listeners and viewers. Instead of discussing which entitlement program needs to go, he spends time trying to get his audience to understand a basic concept: “We’re spending far more than we earn, our jobs are disappearing, and this debt will be carried by ourselves, our children, and their children - while Congress continues to spend money at an ever increasing pace.” At that point, it becomes obvious that we need to do something. Beck doesn’t tell us what to do. He outlines the problem, the crisis, and expects us to care to be involved. How can you hate that?
Again, I’m largely convinced that people who say they hate Glen Beck have not given him a chance. I would challenge those of you who haven’t done so, but are convinced Beck is a wack job, to put your judgement to the test. Listen to what the man says. He loves this country, and is acting as a voice warning of an oncoming catastrophe.
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