ConservaBill
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And that's why people are always laughing at you, like Beck. Ever notice that?
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Maybe they are... Maybe they ain't. The world won't ever know cuz either way he'll die from a headbump, overdose, heartattack.
So does Obama have communists on his political family or is Beck just a straight up liar about him being a communist?
Taking this SERIOUSLY requires one to either:
1. Hate Beck and think he's actually insane, not like "OMG, he thinks unlike me and disagree's with me and says inflamatory things" insane but literally, full out, actually insane
2. Buy into the over the top hype people are making up in regards to conservatives and how much they fear/hate Obama (such as the discredit Harris poll and the anti-christ trumpted up numbers)
This is like hearing someone go "I'm going to kill him when I he gets home" when a parent gets a call that their kid went to detention today and actually thinking they're LITERALLY going to kill their child.
I think it's just another attempt for Beck to claim he is being taken seriously by his political superiors.
1. Hate Beck and think he's actually insane, not like "OMG, he thinks unlike me and disagree's with me and says inflamatory things" insane but literally, full out, actually insane
Honestly though, I think the guy is insane or is an extremely good con man. I can't say I hate him though, but I am worried about his influence helping others lose touch with reality. I think this is partially because a very large number of people I interact with think this guy is absolutely correct in his analysis of politics. I see these otherwise good people becoming more radicalized and the miasma of it has even infected my church. I don't hate him, but I do fear his influence because otherwise good people are succumbing to irrational anger and fear of things that are simply not true. So anything I can do to help point out how offbase he is will hopefully do some good.
But see, here's your problem.
If you came in here starting a thread ridiculing him for using such over blown ridiculous hyperbole and rhetoric. Because, even when he's not serious, it simply fuels and embolden the fringe within his view base to do the ridiculous and atrocious acts that they do. Complaining about how ridiculous his "Jesus didn't practice Marxism" comment is based on the fact of which came first. Stating how making such outlandish exaggerations as the White House being out to kill him is irresponsible in the midst of the actions of the fringe of his view base recently. And other things like that I, and some other more reasonable conservatives, would probably be in here agreeing with you going "Yeah, that was rather stupid. I get he was trying to tie it in with the whole religious theme he was gong for, but that was a little much. This kind of political rhetoric is not helpful on either side".
Instead, you came at it from "Whoa boy, this guys crazy, he thinks Obama and Co are really going to kill him, people must be crazy to actually listen to this guy (based off the notion he's paranoid)". This immediately invites people into the thread simply to bash, trash, and bag on Beck and his viewers, even the more rational ones that don't take the hyperbole as serious suggestions like some of the fringe do or doesn't believe everything he says is gospel. This immediately moves the conversation AWAY from warning people "how off base" he is because YOU are then seeming offbase yourself in actually believing something like this is meant LITERALLY. If your TRUE intention was REALLY about convincing people he's off base you'd be focusing on people that are viewers of Beck, at least casually, and could be swayed. Those people aren't the ones likely to think "OMG He really thinks Obama is going to try to kill him!" because that's absolutely a silly and ridiculous notion to believe unless you're someone thats only real experience with Beck is Media Matters, blogs, YouTube clips, or internet forums
I would say you've got it right, but you just gambled on the far more unrealistic option.
Con Men are FAR more likely to succeed at business, manage to get a radio and TV show and multiple books, and that sort of thing than someone who is Legitimately insane.
But to a point I think most political commentators, and even many politicians and journalists, to a point could be considered Con men
Someone else talking about Obama thugs.
Generally it is a good idea to post things that have something to do with the thread.
Beck suggests Obama administration "coming after him" and may kill him | Media Matters for America
I am sorry but I cannot understand how anyone could listen to someone this paranoid.
Near the end of the clip, beginning at the 50 second mark, he suggests that the administration wants to kill him.
For those of you claiming that this comes from a biased website, ignore the site and listen to the words coming out of becks mouth. He ends the segment on his own by stating that he will be "back in a minute" so this is not being taken out of context.
Happy with your Thanks from ADK....quite telling. Tell Cantor he's an idiot for taking a shot through the window seriously.Dear Lord! What an asshole. (can i say that??? :3oops: ) See! This PROVES the guy is a actor. He CAUSES drama. He CREATES it. Hence...... ratings. :roll:
Happy with your Thanks from ADK....quite telling. Tell Cantor he's an idiot for taking a shot through the window seriously.
Man arrested for threatening Rep. Eric Cantor | Reuters
Tell that to Vince Foster...oh, he's dead isn't he?
Beck is a libertarian.You have got to be kidding.
Seriously, the paranoid delusions of the right wing seem to know no bounds.
Beck is a libertarian.
I agree, yet I know many people who think this man is a truth machine.
Beck is a libertarian.
Beck is a libertarian.
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