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Beck Rates Health Reform as 9/11 Attack

9/12ers are girding for this year's national catastrophe

By Harry Kimball| Posted Nov 3, 09 8:09 AM CST|

(Newser) – Glenn Beck's found a new way to frame his opposition to heath care reform, and this one's a doozy: It's a terrorist attack. A decade ago “I could have shouted every single day about Osama bin Laden,” the Fox News commentator said, “and nobody would have been willing to stand in line two hours while some security officer made grandma take her shoes off.” But now “ America has changed,” and the 9/12ers aren't going to let it happen again—in the US Congress.

“We're taking time out of our busy lives,” Beck continued. “The 9/12ers are willing to stand in line and take our shoes off before the plane actually hits the tower.” Beck’s comments could backfire for congressional candidate Doug Hoffman, who’s called him a “mentor” and happens to be running in New York —a state, Sam Stein notes on the Huffington Post, that doesn't take kindly to trivializing the 9/11 attacks.

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DarkFrancis
Nov 3, 09 8:13 AM CST

So those who call Beck entertainment and comedy...what's entertaining or funny about this? It's just a load of inflammatory bullshit broadcast in order to make money from people who are missing vital parts of their brains. Reply

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jamerican
Nov 3, 09 8:24 AM CST

Hey libs did you hear that the health care cost is now up to 1.2 Trillion and rising quickly and that there are 111 new proposed government agencies set up to help run it. Now we all know that the political whores in Washington lie, so any guesses on how high it will really go? Not that you are smart enough to entertain such questions but who is going to pay for this? Do you have children or grandchildren and do you have a conscience?

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 8:35 AM CST

jamerican, I ask you the same: Do you have children or grandchildren and do you have a conscience? If so, I hope they are taxed to death to pay for my healthcare, a family of illegal alien's healthcare, and some lazy good for nothing couch potato's healthcare. Chances are though, they won't be. They'll never make that kind of money considering the ignorance they have inherited from their parents. But who am I to say, I'm just crackin' jokes here.

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DarkFrancis
Nov 3, 09 8:47 AM CST

Jammy, I just wonder why you posted this as a 'reply' when it bears no relation to what I said. You obviously have no response. I'm not surprised.

+16

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 9:20 AM CST

Francis, should we expect any answer? I hope conservatives are embarrassed by these statements. But I'm afraid it is in vain. No one from the right will call for his resignation or boycott advertisers. Yet, when Letterman cracks a joke they don't like, he has to apologize. Beck should at least come out and do that.

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schmidtkoff
Nov 3, 09 9:29 AM CST

@jay - yeah bud, i have a conscience. it's the selfish, greedy and mostly repub politicians with their palms greased thoroughly with insurance company money who have not one iota of conscience. the ones you like to glorify. There is no glory for these unpatriotic and disingenuous folks who are supposed to represent the voice of their constituents, which represent a large number of americans who want to be able to access health care and are not able to do so. In his 2006 senate run lieberman promised “I can do more for you and your families to get something done to make health care affordable, to get universal health insurance." and the definition for renege is what? and the def of hypocrite is what? It is absolutely shameful that our elected officials do not have the interests of americans in their worldview, but only how much money they can accumulate at the expense of we, who make it possible for them to draw a nice cushie paycheck. as for the ignoramus glenn beck, i would ask he do a little soul searching, but that is not possible for the likes of him are barren of soul. and how could it possibly other than that for he is the original proponent of the scorched earth policy.

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MrsK
Nov 3, 09 9:49 AM CST

Just about the same as Bill Maher who the hypocrites on the left idolize.

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 10:10 AM CST

I don't watch Maher.

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 10:16 AM CST

Snipe and go, Mrs KKK - as usual.

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atomick
Nov 3, 09 8:19 AM CST

Somebody needs to punch this asshole right in his big fat empty head. Reply

+15

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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 3, 09 8:39 AM CST

Twice.

+12

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DJM420
Nov 3, 09 8:56 AM CST

glenn beck...or jamerican?

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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 3, 09 8:59 AM CST

Yes.

+11

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Reader64481089
Nov 3, 09 9:00 AM CST

DJM, both of them

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MrsK
Nov 3, 09 9:50 AM CST

Oooooooo, violent tendencies?

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 10:18 AM CST

Two posts on the same thread by the Klan's favorite momma? Amazing. Don't wear yourself out. BTW can you string TWO sentences together?

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Caps
Nov 3, 09 8:33 AM CST

atomick, I agree. This guy is just plain nuts. His elevator does not go all the way to the top. jamerican, yes we heard this crazy big mouth ass hole, and we think he has got a great big problem and so do people who agree with him. Reply

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MrsK
Nov 3, 09 9:55 AM CST

Jamerican, remain cool and let the liars on here show their true colors.

-12

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 10:20 AM CST

Three? Mrs KKK, you're wearing out my down thumb.

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 11:40 AM CST

Truly LOL

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ezrider
Nov 3, 09 8:45 AM CST

Beck,Limbaugh and Hannity = 3 STOOGIES Reply

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ezrider
Nov 3, 09 8:47 AM CST

Larry, Moe ,and ,Curly

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DJM420
Nov 3, 09 8:57 AM CST

i was thinking shemp, but thanks for clarifying

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 9:21 AM CST

Nah, Shemp's the cool one.

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MrsK
Nov 3, 09 9:52 AM CST

Beck, Limbaugh, and Hannity = Downfall of the filthy liberals. You guys are obviously terrified of their opinions.

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 10:21 AM CST

Four! And two sentences! Who says evolution is a lie!

+13

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IndependentThinker
Nov 3, 09 11:04 AM CST

@Logothete: This one made me LOL at work. Well played.

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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 3, 09 8:46 AM CST

This guy has armed body guards and you know what, he needs them. Reply

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MrsK
Nov 3, 09 9:53 AM CST

This comment has been removed by Newser’s community. You must be logged in to view this comment.

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 10:23 AM CST

MrsKKK, now I know why you usually limit yourself to a few posts in a few words - if you open your mouth for more, you reveal yourself for the total consummate asshole you really are. Keep it up, please.

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cedarkey
Nov 3, 09 10:29 AM CST

Doctor ape-------- careful, your true self is showing again.

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ronimaca
Nov 3, 09 11:10 AM CST

mrskkk every time you are represented with facts you revert to name calling. And frankly I think you have no idea what those names mean. Its just words you have heard on Fox Opinion shows. " Yes he does because lying lefty liberals are not peace lovers at all, or lovers of free speech for that matter. You're a violent bunch of commies." Not peace lovers, are you kidding? Maybe are pigtails are to tight. Loosen up and get the facts.

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Forderon
Nov 3, 09 12:29 PM CST

MrsK is your typical hit and run loon. They don't have anything constructive to add so they post their usual talking point then leave.

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JoeQ
Nov 3, 09 8:47 AM CST

Hey, easy on Beck. We need him to give a fresh face to the stupidity of the right wing. Make him last a while before he flames out. Reply

+11

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ezrider
Nov 3, 09 8:59 AM CST

that's funny JoeQ

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Face-Of-RNC
Nov 3, 09 9:04 AM CST

I rank Beck as Tokyo Rose. She kept trying to get my dad to give up his gun and surrender to benevolent japanese who were after all, just trying to defend their rightful place on the Earth. Beck asks us to surrender to corporate power and rule of the Earth, as is right and proper and ordained by god. Reply

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ezrider
Nov 3, 09 9:09 AM CST

@DJM420 shemp was a alternate, for curly=OReily Reply

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DJM420
Nov 3, 09 12:51 PM CST

lol. right on i dont care for any combo of either group of them, so i guess it all works.

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ronimaca
Nov 3, 09 9:09 AM CST

Murdock must have a secret plan to bring down America from within. Or maybe he is one sick bitch hiring and air creeps like Beck and Bill O. Why does a non American own so much of our Newspapers and opinion cable outlets? Since he has started doing the take overs of media this country has gone down the tubes. Reply

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BOTHPARTIESSUCK
Nov 3, 09 9:16 AM CST

Do you feel the same about George Soros spending millions of dollars to fund left wing orgs. and visiting the White House to talk policy with the President. He's not American either.

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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 3, 09 9:37 AM CST

For every Soros there are 100 right wing billionaires funding right wing idiocy you never hear about.

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ronimaca
Nov 3, 09 9:58 AM CST

That is exactly the issue. The left has a handful of the media, supporting 90% of the population and 100s of outlets spouting right wing lies and opinions of the 10%. Is this fair and balanced please.

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Kip
Nov 3, 09 4:27 PM CST

Murdoch does it for the money. Simple as that. If there was more money in liberal news -- or less competition -- he'd be in charge of a liberal network. He's a classic capitalist. Isn't this obvious to all???

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ROBR
Nov 3, 09 5:00 PM CST

Newscorp, Rupert Murdock's company is worth 10 billion, while General Electric, which ownes MSNBC is a multi national, that means their not just an American company, is worth 110 million. GE is also the proud owner of GE Moneybank, whose average interest rate is 25%. Put that in your medical marijuana pipe and smoke it. FYI: The Peoples Republic of China owns a large portion of our country, courtesy of our government, so whats your beef with Rupert? I recently purchased the " Rosetta Stone " language system. I chose Chinese, so when the new regime takes over, I can hopefully get a management position. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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ROBR
Nov 3, 09 5:03 PM CST

General Electric is worth 110 billion, I inadvertantly wrote 110 million, sorry

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BOTHPARTIESSUCK
Nov 3, 09 9:58 AM CST

For every Beck, Hannity, and Oreilly there's a Olbermann, Madow, Matthews. We can do this all day just don't be a hypocrit. Reply

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ronimaca
Nov 3, 09 10:09 AM CST

no we can't. There is a glut of stations owned by the right wingers promoting their opinions and maybe 1% progressive stations. AAR was systemically pushed and shut out of cities, time and time again and replaced with holy roller radio . We had to go to satellite radio and streaming on pc to get our opinion heard.

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 10:16 AM CST

Of course I side with the libs here. What some fail to include as right wing media are the religious shows like The 700 Club and channels like CBN. In my neck of the woods The 700 Club is on three different channels every day except on Saturdays.

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BOTHPARTIESSUCK
Nov 3, 09 11:28 AM CST

If people didn't listen to the right wing stations would they stay in business? No they wouldn't. Liberals tried with Air America but it failed because no one listened. I'm sorry but Conservatives in this country strongly out number liberals. That's why Obama ran as a moderate, and now independents are moving away from him because he is not a moderate. PBS, NPR, abc, nbc, msnbc, hbo all liberal. Fox news and Talk Radio conservative. I bet 80% of people posting on this topic have never even watched Glenn Beck's show, they just go by their liberal talking points. As for me last night I watched Glenn Beck at 5 and at 7 I watched Hardball /Chris Matthews. I like to get both sides of the story and make up my own mind.

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 11:49 AM CST

@ BPS, conservatives don't out number liberals. Independents out number both. And wrong again, independents are moving left of center due to the media ranters and the Bachmann's and Palin's. What about CBS, are they liberal? I've watched Beck - once. It's a waste of good money to be honest. Last and everyday I choose not to be lied to. I make up my mind first, then see what others are saying. And to comment on what I was saying: I don't like spiritual mentors getting involve with politics and mixing them together.

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BOTHPARTIESSUCK
Nov 3, 09 11:54 AM CST

Fondue, http://www.gallup.com/poll/120857/conservatives-single-largest-ideological-group.aspx I suppose gallup is a right wing organization

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Fondue
Nov 3, 09 5:43 PM CST

@ BPS, thanks for helping me prove my point. Under the paragraph "Party-based Ideology": True to their nonpartisan tendencies, close to half of political independents -- 45% -- describe their political views as "moderate." Among the rest, the balance of views is tilted more heavily to the right than to the left: 34% are conservative, while 20% are liberal. Thus far in 2009, Gallup has found an average of 36% of Americans considering themselves Democratic, 28% Republican, and 37% independent. - Next time read the whole thing. Also, check out this Gallup article: http://www.gallup.com/poll/122003/political-party-affiliation-states-blue-red-far.aspx

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objectivemind
Nov 3, 09 10:16 AM CST

What a piece of human garbage Beck is. he is an embarrassment to the human race and will do anything to push his agenda and to push ratings no matter if it is such crap. this is a disgrace to those who died on 9/11 and to those survivors, families, etc who have to carry the burden of that day. Reply

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ezrider
Nov 3, 09 11:17 AM CST

MrsK you say terrified , you right wringers,meaning those of you who take everything that this president says or does and wring the truth out it ,couldn't find truth if it were stapled to your back side with flashing neon lights Reply

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ROBR
Nov 3, 09 4:13 PM CST

Listening to the back and forth here makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time. While we fight to the virtual death over radio and television personalities or politicians, we lose a little more of what it truely means to be an American versus any other place on earth. I'll let you in on a little secret. Everything you hear or see throughout the day is propaganda. What we say here is propaganda, not to mention mostly bullshit, ( me included)Kids learn at a very early age to use it on their parents to get what they want and vise versa. While your mumbling how gay or lame they are, their thinking the same thing about you. It's not Glenn Beck or Barack Obama's fault the world sucks, it's ours. We know, or at least from what I see on here, we think we know everything they tell us is bullshit, but we'll keep perpetuating the same bullshit, cause he's our guy. We accept commercials for "GIRLS GONE WILD" and penis enlaging pills, rationalizing, their not on till the children are asleep. Poloticians, and I'm not apologizing for them, need to sell their soul to the devil, immediately upon taking the oath of office, because our attention span is hovering at around the 15 minute mark. The collective braindeadness, is that a word? of the American people forces them to raise tons of cash,just to tread water. If you don't believe me, watch the election coverage tonight. The pundits will tell us someone won or lost because they pumped more money into their campaign in the last week or the president came to town 3 times. If these are the real reasons, and sadly they seem to be, for determining the outcome of the election, whose the retards, can I say retard anymore. I always try to remember mirrors are for more than one type of reflecting and it does the soul good to try it once in a while. Juss sayin. Reply

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whatchdog
Nov 3, 09 4:38 PM CST

Apologize for what?!!! Mr Beck is simply stating that Americans are more aware and more willing to stand against the enemies of freedom (like yourselves) than they were before 9 11. You Marxists like grasp onto to anything you can find and warp its meaning in an attempt to still any voice of reason or discontent. Reply

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logothete
Nov 3, 09 5:48 PM CST

Hey, whatchdog, welcome to newser. Enjoy the freedom it brings. Among other freedoms, the freedom to be a village idiot, which we will never deny you, even though we'll call you out regularly on your paranoid fantasies. Take your meds and go to town!!

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