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Wash. Mayor Under Fire for 'Glenn Beck Day'

Critics slam decision to offer controversial pundit key to the city

By Nick McMaster| Posted Sep 3, 09 5:23 PM CDT|

(Newser) – The mayor of Mount Vernon, Wash., has taken a stand on the controversy over Glenn Beck calling President Obama a “racist.” He plans to give the Fox News lightning rod a key to the city and proclaim Sept. 26 “Glenn Beck Day,” the Seattle Times reports. Mayor Bud Norris says the event is about honoring a “native son,” not about agreeing with him.

“This isn't about his political views. It's about recognizing someone who has a history with our city,” says Norris. “I think he's a person who's gained a level in his profession of national recognition and notoriety.” As to whether he agrees with the “racist” claim? “That's not something that I would have said, but he's entitled to his opinion,” Norris replies.

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HUNTINGTON, WV - MAY 24: Radio talk show host Glenn Beck gestures to the crowd at the Rally for America event at Marshall University Stadium May 24, 2003 in Huntington, West Virginia. (Getty Images)

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We've gotten phone calls from people who are very upset. People are threatening not to shop here, things like that. I hope they would understand that a decision by one person doesn't reflect everybody.
- Kristen Whitener, director, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce

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Unaffiliated
Sep 3, 09 5:26 PM CDT

The last thing Beck needs is someone else to feed his ego. "Notoriety?" How about "infamy?" Reply

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npkimmey
Sep 3, 09 8:46 PM CDT

My thoughts exactly.

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 5:27 PM CDT

wow this is just going to piss off the left, should make for interesting conversation though. Reply

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Robert_Dada
Sep 3, 09 5:34 PM CDT

Nah..doesn't piss me off at all. Beck is a dunderhead as are at least half the people in this country. That a portion of this 50% should elevate him is to be expected. Plus, it's amusing to watch the rest of the world laugh at us.

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 5:39 PM CDT

@robert slow down and type that one more time.

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BlahBlahBlah
Sep 3, 09 6:39 PM CDT

@godawgs, when you have something to say that someone wants to hear by all means chime in. Till then please feel free to shut your mouth. You suck at life and no one likes your comments.

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Snarfeh
Sep 3, 09 8:57 PM CDT

@blah - I'm a lesbian and a progressive and I like godawgs even though I rarely agree with him. Speak only for yourself in the future regarding whether anyone likes anyone else. Thank you.

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 9:39 PM CDT

@snar thank you for the comments.

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BlahBlahBlah
Sep 3, 09 11:00 PM CDT

Awww, that is soooooo cute. First off I didn't ask for your life story @Snarfeh. I could care less about your sexual orientation or your political affiliations. I was merely pointing out the people who seem to always have something to say about everyone else's comments. I didn't speak for you and the fact that you assumed so is not my problem. Have a wonderful day :)

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 2:54 AM CDT

I'm a progressive who can be a lesbian when tequila is involved. And I say--have you seen Mount Vernon? That's an easily thrown bone.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 4:09 AM CDT

Blah, blah, the whole point of Newser is to comment on other people's comments. What? You just wast to read 57 people saying yes I like Beck or no I don't like Beck. You could stay off line and get that from your neighbors. Where else is someone gonna say hey I'm a progressive lesbian? That's cool and not a life story but a funny fucking remark. And I dare say that progressive lesbians rarely have a bad day.

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BlahBlahBlah
Sep 4, 09 12:25 PM CDT

Neeley, see above comment; insert your name where appropriate. Have a nice day :)

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Snarfeh
Sep 4, 09 12:27 PM CDT

@blah - you said to dawgs "no one likes your comments" so you *thought* you were speaking for everyone, evidently. You didn't contribute to the fucking debate, dumbass, so calling someone else out is hypocritical of you. And don't bother to point out I don't contribute, either. The difference is I'm not like you in crying about someone else doing the same thing you are doing....

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Snarfeh
Sep 4, 09 12:29 PM CDT

@bleah - I also like the deeb so don't start fucking with her either...not that she needs defending, but like she said, I'm having a good day and I have a bottle of tequila.

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BlahBlahBlah
Sep 4, 09 4:30 PM CDT

I am done, you two obviously are going to stomp your feet over this now feeble and fruitless issue. Have a good weekend, take it easy on that tequila, it tends to bring out the worst in people.

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Monjubikahn
Oct 21, 09 7:25 PM CDT

Naughty pleasures. I have a son who thinks like you do. This is very refreshinmg.

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rajanKazhmin
Sep 3, 09 5:40 PM CDT

Glen Beck day would be awesome. Everyone dress up like a total square and deny reality as loud as you can. Reply

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Unaffiliated
Sep 3, 09 5:49 PM CDT

GRAVITY IS A MYTH! That was kinda awesome, but now I feel...dirty.

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WhitEThunderE
Sep 3, 09 6:33 PM CDT

THEM THERE DINOSAUR BONES WERE PUT HERE TO TEST OUR FAITH! lolz

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OWLWOMANXXXX
Sep 3, 09 7:47 PM CDT

don't forget the white robe

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tommy_girl
Sep 3, 09 5:42 PM CDT

My God - if I lived near that "town", I would certainly boycott their shops. Real popular move dunderhead! Red neck country. Reply

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 6:27 PM CDT

so you have been there, or are you just making an assumption based off a summary of an article?

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Fondue
Sep 3, 09 8:51 PM CDT

So what are the real facts that the summary is leaving out? Mayor Bud Norris has in fact proclaimed Sept. 26th Glenn Beck Day. One very effective way to get your point across is to not spend money in the town. It affects big and small business, therefore tax revenue for the city. A phone call to any business to let them know why you won't be spending money in their establishment may lead to phone calls by the business owners to the Mayor saying I'm not supporting you come next election.

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 9:24 PM CDT

@fondue i missed the part in the summary where the mayor bud norris called mount vernon "Red Neck Country". I am sure it was an oversight by me of course.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 2:56 AM CDT

There isn't a redneck in the entire state of Washington. Not enough sun. And boycotting Mount Vernon means not slowing down for gas and a slim jim.

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MrBisme
Sep 3, 09 5:43 PM CDT

It is interesting, though, how the presidents ambitions change with respect to his audience. It's almost like he has separate agendas for separate groups. Isn't pandering to a specific class or race a form of racism? Beck is a shock jock who chose his words to get a reaction, but let there be no doubt that this administration is highly class & racially driven. Reply

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Unaffiliated
Sep 3, 09 5:57 PM CDT

Don't all good speakers consider their audience when formulating their message and delivery?

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MrBisme
Sep 3, 09 6:04 PM CDT

Yes to an extent, but the agendas should be fundamentally congruent.

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Fondue
Sep 3, 09 6:34 PM CDT

Interesting how you made this article about Obama having specific agendas when it was about Glenn Bech. It's almost like you'll take any opportunity to call the president a racist. I would like to see your evidence supporting the accusation that the administration is highly class and race driven.

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AnnieChrist
Sep 3, 09 7:05 PM CDT

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Unaffiliated
Sep 3, 09 7:47 PM CDT

Annie, I don't think MrBis deserves being called a "crackpot." You seem quick to lump people into categories and ridicule. Looking back over his previous comments, he may disagree with your liberal leanings, but he's certainly no Citrix or original CK.

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MrBisme
Sep 3, 09 8:15 PM CDT

This is off topic, but Fondue, you asked for evidence. The very principles of social justice involve favoring a struggling class at the expense of a wealthier class. This obviously applies to the public healthcare option as well as the cap and trade bill, which had provisions for rebates to those who could not afford the increase in costs related to the bill. I personally do believe that everyone deserves an equal starting point, but I also believe that there has to be harsh penalties for failing to prevent it from becoming an attractive option (thereby promoting failure). The point I was trying to make is that he routinely tries to dress up or hide these programs to drum up support from the general public while hyping them when speaking to the benefiting demographic. I do not get the feeling that the government is being upfront and honest about many of these bills.

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odowd80
Sep 3, 09 8:50 PM CDT

Seriously mrbisme? Your complaining that DEMS aren't being honest about bills? Remember the "healthy forests act" or the "clear skies act" or how about the "Patriot Act." Talk about dishonest promotion of bills.

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Unaffiliated
Sep 3, 09 9:01 PM CDT

OK, now I'll have to disagree a bit there Bisme. The premise of social justice is that the haves can share what they have with the haves-not. How arbitrary is it that just by virtue of your time and place of birth, do you get the privileges you've been afforded, while a poor kid in the slums or in a trailer park gets left behind? That may be the "natural order" of things, but humans have been upsetting the natural order for millenia. To me, it's just silly that some people get to live a privileged life and others don't. Taking another view of things, there are limited resources on this planet. By consuming more resources than one needs to survive, one causes others to not be able to survive. Or as MLK, Jr. put it, "None of us are free until all of us are free." That's social justice in a nutshell to me.

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MrBisme
Sep 3, 09 9:02 PM CDT

Fully agree odowd80. There hasn't been accountability in Washington for decades. I was extremely upset about the Patriot Act and still am (could someone repeal this PLEASE!). I don't see the precedent of the previous administration as an excuse to continue policies that restrict freedoms and increase the size of the government. It's never made sense to me that republicans want small government at the expense of liberties and democrats want liberties and large government (or at least that was the stereotype). These ideas seem contrary to me. I find the best way around this is to evaluate on a case by case basis.

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MrBisme
Sep 3, 09 9:29 PM CDT

@Unaffiliated - I respect your point, but have very strong reservations about the unintended side effects of entitlement programs. Always having the government provide a safety net will lead to risky behavior. For example, incorporation and bankruptcy law protect individuals from their business failing even if the failure is a direct consequence of the business owner or individuals decisions. Social security inevitably leads to people feeling like they have a retirement savings account (and they even send out statements) when that money is collected and immediately distributed (not saved). I don't like trust fund babies, but realistically, most can't wait to give all that money back to the economy. Place of birth is an arbitrary method of selection and leveling the playing field needs to start with education. I would prefer the champions of charity to be individuals rather than the imposed will of a government. We've been beaten to compliance thinking that the gov't will take care of everything so we don't need to worry about it. As for resources, wealth redistribution is only a temporary fix until the population grows until everyone is still screwed. I personally have seen many people take advantage of social welfare systems to put off growing up. Capitalism isn't perfect, but I still firmly believe it's the best system available.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 3:16 AM CDT

"I personally believe that everyone deserves the same starting point"? I agree, so Glen Beck who started as a comic and finagled his way to CNN where he was as liberal as me and then flipped like a pancake for more money at FOX is merely a guy with a good starting point? There is no better advantage in a capitalistic society than valuing mana above all else. I could care less that he'd sell a lung for five bucks. It does bother me when people think he is actually a real kinda news person. I don't care what Jon Stewart says because he has fifty writers and is just making money for Viacom. Well, Glen Beck has fifty-one writers and is making money for Rupert. Who cares? Oh, you think he means what he says? Never mind. My bad. I thought that everyone could still see chaff and wheat.

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Fondue
Sep 3, 09 5:46 PM CDT

I see a new Mayor in Mt. Vernon's future. Sig Heil Glenn Bech! Reply

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dax
Sep 3, 09 6:10 PM CDT

Mayor, when asked if he agreed with Beck's Obama statement: “That's not something that I would have said, but he's entitled to his opinion” ---- interesting way of responding. He could have just said 'No." Reply

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BlahBlahBlah
Sep 3, 09 6:38 PM CDT

Wow, there are morons in every level of government. Reply

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chas_m
Sep 3, 09 6:43 PM CDT

The KKK Konvention is apparently being held in Mount Vernon WA this year. It would be nice to get them all in once place ... Reply

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NewserScooter
Sep 3, 09 9:15 PM CDT

There is nothing klan about Beck. Now Sen. Byrd, and several other Dems now thats a different story.

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Doctor_Zaius
Sep 3, 09 7:19 PM CDT

Rural Washington State is as right wing as Seattle is left wing. Right wingers like to be angry and emotional. It's what they do. They just need to realize that they are not the only Americans who use their 2nd amendment rights. Reply

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godawgs
Sep 3, 09 9:31 PM CDT

so is that a threat....

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Monjubikahn
Oct 21, 09 7:46 PM CDT

That statement requires a Class 2 Liscense.

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kansas1946
Sep 3, 09 7:28 PM CDT

“This isn't about his political views. It's about recognizing someone who has a history with our city,” says Norris. “ ***************************************** Hmmmm....so anyone that is famous from your city you give a key to?? I doubt the home town of Charles Manson gave him a key. Beck is a scum bag and doesn't deserve any praise. Reply

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NewserScooter
Sep 3, 09 9:16 PM CDT

So you view Beck like a mass murderer ! You have got to have a small problem with reality and proportion.

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yoeydude
Sep 3, 09 7:33 PM CDT

I think we will be hearing from some of the citizens of Mt. Vernon soon ,unless they are all delusional , godawgs is right this should be fun ,... I think Glenn will be self-destructing within the year , the holidays can be rough on recovering addicts , watch for the facial ticks Reply

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NewserScooter
Sep 3, 09 9:17 PM CDT

You mean like the one Obama has on the right side of his face?

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Sonny_Crockett
Sep 3, 09 7:41 PM CDT

Let's just call it "Radical White Republican Day" Reply

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hwoodude
Sep 3, 09 7:50 PM CDT

Yeah, as the mayor says, Beck is entitled to his opinion. Mine is why celebrate a controversial, commercial, ratings seeking racist who has done nothing but glorify his ignorance? A changer of lives, an educator, a sportsman, a politician, military leader, religious expert....duhhh...nope...so just what has Glenn "Wreck" done except criticize and ridicule people he doesn't like! Instead of letting this doofus ride in a convertible and wave at people how about letting some nameless ex-military veterans who left part of their bodies on Bush's battle fields have some "face time" in the parade? Or some Katrina victims? Or a local family that's now living in a park..or....say what? ...Glenn Beck?! Huh! What the hell has he ever done!! ??? Reply

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Monjubikahn
Oct 21, 09 7:52 PM CDT

He learned to read and write and talk like Joan Rivers.

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odowd80
Sep 3, 09 8:10 PM CDT

Billy Ray Cyrus was presented with a Key to the City of Fresno on 11/4/07. Congratulations Glenn, you've had as much impact on the world as Billy Ray Cyrus. Reply

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happiness
Sep 3, 09 8:34 PM CDT

We must remember...there are many out there who (deep down), think like Beck. Bottom line: they don't wish to see a MAN OF COLOR in POWER (over them)! Period. Reply

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NewserScooter
Sep 3, 09 9:19 PM CDT

Sure, its all about race. I guess thats how you see the world. Playing the race card all the time will cost the left the next election.

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jamerican
Sep 3, 09 8:37 PM CDT

Great...it is about time that real Americans honor such a patriot like Beck. He stands up for the truth in spite of the leftwing idiot whining sheep. There are millions of Americans who think Beck is a defender of American values and thank God that he stands up for what is right and is not some left wing moron trying to be PC. Reply

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jimmypop
Sep 3, 09 9:22 PM CDT

Hey Jamerican .... didja book your flight to Mt. Vernon for the Konvention this year? Looking forward to seeing your white hood and your mental midget philosophies.

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passinthru
Sep 4, 09 2:32 PM CDT

yawn...isnt there a clan rally youre missin somewhere?

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Shannonals
Sep 5, 09 10:10 AM CDT

Jamerican how is Beck a Patriot? Everything he does and says is in his favor. Does he do his radio broadcast and cable shows for free to enlighten the American public, or does he do it for the money and the ratings? Has he ever served in the Armed Forces and defended his country? How is he a defender of American values when he has a proven history of abusing drugs? Is dressing up in a Nazi uniform, a clear insult to our Veterans who have shed blood for this country, reflect what a Patriot is? You have some very strange thoughts on what makes a true Patriot

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Angelsmom
Sep 3, 09 9:42 PM CDT

Glenn Beck has the facts, and unlike others, is not afraid to ask the questions that need answers. Beck is also giving the American people the information and facts that they need to hear...America ..WAKE UP, face the facts , even if it isn't what you want to here, facts are facts, and the Truth will set you Free. G.Beck doesn't need to apologise for nothing, he's putting out the truth..Mark my word, you will see, and then you will think, that yes, I guess Glenn Beck was right after all. So don't listen to all the lies and smears of Glenn Beck, I am proud of him and he is a TRUE PATRIOT!!! Keep up the good work Glenn,I'm behind you all the way, as is 3/4's of America. As for the other 1/4, they probably don't pay tax's anyway and live off the government. That's why they don't understand, how serious all this mess in the Obama Administration is. I don't want my life controlled by the government...DO YOU?? Reply

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odowd80
Sep 3, 09 9:52 PM CDT

Explain why you believe anything Glenn Beck says is factual. Beck fans are constantly screaming about "the facts." Beck is a partisan television entertainer, nothing more.

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Rocket448
Sep 3, 09 10:41 PM CDT

If this commentator is for real, I'd say there is a tremendous gap in knowledge and understanding about government and life in general. The invective in this response is right off the scale. So, if its a real response and not bait then Glen Beck has become a symbol for a real problem in America.

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riffran
Sep 4, 09 3:00 AM CDT

uh actually......Beck makes audio and verifiable references to THE FACTS frequently on his show...unless he has a cray computer mainfraim at his disposal and does a little computer generated sound bite that sounds exactly like the people he refers to to make his points. He exposes the left and right frequently....more left than right is a given...and that is why the lefties hate him so much....quit bitching and put out a better product and out do him if he is sooo bad

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 3:32 AM CDT

You total fruitcake. You don't want the government controlling your life? Well you better never walk to the mailbox, your kid better be in anything but a state school, your parents don't use medicare, you've never gotten a passport, you never get to read the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives, you've never gotten a VA, FHA loan and by God you better not be paying quarterly and have an accountant. And don't you even dare support the military since you don't want the government controlling your life. Years ago, before cable turned the news into One Life to Life no one fought the government about anything except WAR. Now that the stupids are all being spoon fed the pablum that they don't even understand they are protesting everything except the WAR. Duh? Do you have any idea how deep in the government's pocket you are? You're a piece of lint. And Glen Beck is rolling you into a big lint ball for his own riches. No one in this country on any single channel is telling the truth. If you could accept that without freaking--we could get somewhere.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 3:57 AM CDT

Rif, the very first real newspaper was started by Hamilton to slam all over his enemy Jefferson about his slave screwing situation. Then Jefferson had to start one about Hamilton's adultery situation. It hasn't gotten much better since then. There are more than enough left nut cakes for the Beck nut cake. How about a reasonable rational person? Pesky free speech--it leaves all the responsibility to us. You can't destroy a free society; you can only polarize it.

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unfathomedchaos
Sep 4, 09 5:56 AM CDT

Neeley you have some serious hate in you heart.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 6:22 AM CDT

Ufathom if you could bottle the hate in my heart it would run half the power grid. Now, say something that makes sense. And hate isn't a bad thing. It's an emotion--a strong emotion. The opposite is feeling nothing.

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passinthru
Sep 4, 09 2:40 PM CDT

wow...someone actually thinks this guys says true things? honey he doesnt give a shit about you, except for the fact that you and about 2 million other nutjobs tune into his crapstorm every day making his pocketbook fatter. the only thing these freaks care about in america is the capitalist system that allows them to become richer while simple people like you and i fight over what table scraps are left. what a joke you are to tell everyone to WAKE up when its you who are spoon feeding yourselves and your children this hatred that pours out of mainstream american television...turn off your tv woman and read a book for christs sake...its people like you that only offer arguments instead of solutions...G beck needs to be resized for tieable longsleeved jackets. sounds like you might too.

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Monjubikahn
Oct 21, 09 7:57 PM CDT

No. But that is what we get when we govern from the bottom up.

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BlueAyez
Sep 4, 09 12:11 AM CDT

he doesn't even deserve a key to the men's room. Reply

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hamsammichs
Sep 4, 09 1:04 AM CDT

Glenn Beck needs to write a thank you letter to Newser for this amazing coverage. It's fuel to the fire, and Beck is loving it. Reply

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zackmasson
Sep 4, 09 2:10 AM CDT

Wow is there really NO accountability. Pathetic. They keep this craziness up and one day shits going to fly. Reply

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DarkFrancis
Sep 4, 09 2:16 AM CDT

There's no-one else in Mount Vernon worthy of a day? Reply

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 6:34 AM CDT

No. I can't believe that Beck even gets a day. The place is really the kind of nothing nowhere pot hole in the road where everyone is hovering around an 80 IQ and has been inbreeding for about a hundred years. If this town were in Alabama there would be two comments. Really, it is exactly the place where Glenn Beck who couldn't name three generals in the civil war or two elements from the periodic table would come from. But, I say that only in hate. Even his town hates him and they are no righter than Seattle--it's a fucking suburb of Seattle. The white trash stupid one.

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 6:50 AM CDT

And all this is just for a lovely ghost friend of mine. All the yack keeps his name going. You don't think he wrote a word of those books do you? Idiots. If I hadn't signed those agreements like we all do, I'd tell you the couple I did for people I despise but it is quick money for six weeks work. None of those idiots can write. Me, my friends we write their fucking books because no one will publish without a brand anymore. So Beck who can't write three sentences with two conjunctions gets a million dollar advance because he's a brand--like Colgate. But you are reading the words of some Harvard liberal who wants to pay their son's tuition. Fucking grow up and learn the world you live in.

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passinthru
Sep 4, 09 2:44 PM CDT

neeley, in this day in age you can throw whatever USED to be sacred out the friggin window...now sacred is only what Corporations deem worthy. a sad time to live in.

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cornelison
Sep 4, 09 2:57 AM CDT

Some of the people responding in Newser sound like ex-boyfriend/girlfriends or ex spouses. Very amusing. Reply

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Deebles
Sep 4, 09 3:43 AM CDT

Wow, corn, what does that have to do with the topic at hand. Do you mean that exes always sound nuts till they get from love to hate to apathy? Let's hope that anyone taking the time to type below the grid never gets to apathy. Much better to love or hate. Or, are you satisfied to read comments and then rather apathetically and snidely remark how weird it is that people care? No wonder you have that ex experience. As my ex would say that comment was about as useless as tits on a boar hog.

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cornelison
Sep 6, 09 6:35 PM CDT

To Neely. I've read complete comments & sometimes people are saying things that don't make sense. They get caught up in argument that IS off the topic - just like some couples. Then again, I can't understand how some Americans can be so cruel as to idolize someone like Beck who is against insuring 45.000,000 people.

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cornelison
Sep 6, 09 6:43 PM CDT

To Neeley again. As you look at Newser this week see which stories get the most comments. Whenever there's a story about Beck, Palin & Cheney you'll notice the high volume of comments. The comments are heated & generate a lot of "tit for tat" - even if it's on a boar hog.

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cornelison
Sep 4, 09 3:26 AM CDT

The mayor is just looking for attention. If the citizens of the city have opinions they'll let the mayor know. It would be great if Back goes, stays there and disappears into radio land. Reply

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Fondue
Sep 4, 09 8:14 AM CDT

See the red lettering in the info box about the mayor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon,_Washington Reply

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odowd80
Sep 4, 09 9:20 AM CDT

OMG, awesome find. That is hilarious!--------------------------------------------------------- I would like to take this opportunity to request that Newser make links pasted in comments clickable.

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passinthru
Sep 4, 09 2:46 PM CDT

it explains alot.

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JohnnyDummkopf
Sep 5, 09 5:44 PM CDT

I thought every day was "Glenn Beck Day." Reply

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cornelison
Sep 6, 09 6:27 PM CDT

Ask him to visit the emergency wards where you'll find people who do not have a health care plan. Reply

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Reader83543169
Oct 14, 09 1:22 AM CDT

I work in a hospital and most people in the emergency ward is pill poppers. Spend their weekends there. They need to get their lazy butts out there and WORK for what they want just like everyone else. whether it be healthcare or a house ....or even a meal.

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hwoodude
Sep 20, 09 6:59 AM CDT

Yeah...give Glenn "Wreck" the key to the city....right "give" it to him ! Reply

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Monjubikahn
Oct 21, 09 8:09 PM CDT

Have you ever been to the Clone Beck Society? Reply

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