It's bad enough that a d-bag like Glenn Beck could be the product of such a quaint settlement. But it's worse that their ignoramus mayor, Bud Norris, is awarding said d-bag the key to the city on September 26, further designating the date as "Glenn Beck Day". Against his critics on the decision, Bud stands firm: "This isn't about his political views. It's about recognizing someone who has a history with our city."
You're right, Bud. This is isn't just about his political views. This is about someone who couches brainless fear and hatred in his political views. How is it that you can so easily separate an individual from their words and actions? How can you celebrate Beck's success without taking into account how it was achieved and/or what he's actually "successful" at? Apparently celebrity status provides exemption to these issues, instead equating a high profile in pop culture with that of philanthropy. I guess I shouldn't be suprised. But if this is the case, respective city keys for Monica Lewinsky and Kato Kaelin are way overdue.
You're right, Bud. This is isn't just about his political views. This is about someone who couches brainless fear and hatred in his political views. How is it that you can so easily separate an individual from their words and actions? How can you celebrate Beck's success without taking into account how it was achieved and/or what he's actually "successful" at? Apparently celebrity status provides exemption to these issues, instead equating a high profile in pop culture with that of philanthropy. I guess I shouldn't be suprised. But if this is the case, respective city keys for Monica Lewinsky and Kato Kaelin are way overdue.
D, have you seen the video of Dan Savage on Keith Olbermann's show? It's pretty chilling because he brings some pretty valid points on what Glenn Beck's goal is. Check it: http://horsesass.org/?p=19921
ReplyDeleteI loved Olbermann on ESPN when I was a kid, and I love him now as a voice of reason on MSNBC.
ReplyDeleteBeck is such a hack. He doesn't even give credible arguments for his positions. Take the video from the link you posted: finding hidden codes in a set of words given by FOX, or better yet, Beck himself. What the fuck? He's not even trying to be authentic. Yet, people eat it up. Maybe sometime he'll put a cigarette through a quarter.
Actually, the code bit is from a different video. Examples of pandering to the lowest common denominator are plentiful in any of his segments, though.
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