Glenn Beck; "God"-Sent??

[Mr. Shaman]

Could there possibly BE any-better-example of the long-term-effects of alcoholism???? ​

"Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally, with former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin among the scheduled speakers, will take place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, 47 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech there.

Responding to the criticism on his show June 28, Beck said he believes it was "divine providence" that the rally was scheduled on the anniversary of the King speech. He said he had initially planned the event for Sept. 12 and then realized it was a Sunday. "I'm not going to ask anyone to work on the Sabbath," he said. He rescheduled the rally for Aug. 28 because it was the best day for the schedules of the people involved, he said.

"It was not my intention to select 8-28 because of the Martin Luther King tie. It is the day he made that speech. I had no idea until I announced it and I walked offstage and my researchers said, New York Times has already just published that this is [the same day as the King speech] -- and I said, 'Oh, jeez.' "

He went on to say: "I believe in divine providence. I believe this is a reason [the date was chosen], because whites don't own the Founding Fathers. Whites don't own Abraham Lincoln. Blacks don't own Martin Luther King. Humans, humans embrace their ideas or reject their ideas. Too many are rejecting the Founders' ideas. Too many have forgotten Abraham Lincoln's ideas and far too many have either gotten just lazy or they have purposely distorted Martin Luther King's ideas of judge a man by the content of his character. Lately, in the last 20 years, we've been told that character doesn't matter. Well, if character doesn't matter, then what was Martin Luther King asking people to judge people by?"

Asked for further explanation of the remark, Beck's spokesman said, "No comment."

 

[CrusaderFrank]

So? What's the big fucking deal? No one can ever appear on 8/28 or is Beck a loon?

 

[Big Black Dog]

Actually, if the critics weren't afraid of what Glenn Beck might have to say at this rally, there would probably be nothing said about it. Seems like that the more the truth is exposed, the louder the critics become. Stop beating up the messenger and begin to hear what is actually being said. The truth will set you free.

 

[Madeline]

I'm no Glenn Beck fan, but the quote in the Op sounded lucid and reasonable to me.

 

[del]

Could there possibly BE any-better-example of the long-term-effects of alcoholism???? ​

"Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally, with former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin among the scheduled speakers, will take place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, 47 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech there.

Responding to the criticism on his show June 28, Beck said he believes it was "divine providence" that the rally was scheduled on the anniversary of the King speech. He said he had initially planned the event for Sept. 12 and then realized it was a Sunday. "I'm not going to ask anyone to work on the Sabbath," he said. He rescheduled the rally for Aug. 28 because it was the best day for the schedules of the people involved, he said.

"It was not my intention to select 8-28 because of the Martin Luther King tie. It is the day he made that speech. I had no idea until I announced it and I walked offstage and my researchers said, New York Times has already just published that this is [the same day as the King speech] -- and I said, 'Oh, jeez.' "

He went on to say: "I believe in divine providence. I believe this is a reason [the date was chosen], because whites don't own the Founding Fathers. Whites don't own Abraham Lincoln. Blacks don't own Martin Luther King. Humans, humans embrace their ideas or reject their ideas. Too many are rejecting the Founders' ideas. Too many have forgotten Abraham Lincoln's ideas and far too many have either gotten just lazy or they have purposely distorted Martin Luther King's ideas of judge a man by the content of his character. Lately, in the last 20 years, we've been told that character doesn't matter. Well, if character doesn't matter, then what was Martin Luther King asking people to judge people by?"

Asked for further explanation of the remark, Beck's spokesman said, "No comment."

no, your posts are quite illustrative.

keep coming

 

[kwc57]

Did he lose his honor? I haven't. What honor is he restoring?

 

[Mr. Shaman]

So? What's the big fucking deal? No one can ever appear on 8/28 or is Beck a loon?

A loon??!!!!

That's kind o' insensitive.....considering his affliction, and all....​

"Usually, alcohol induced psychotic symptoms have a tendency to subside within several weeks of abstinence, although in a small group of individuals, psychotic symptoms can sometimes become chronic, resulting in the need for long-term treatment with antipsychotic medication. In these circumstances, clinicians should also consider schizophrenia or delusional disorders in deciding on the relevant diagnosis for this individual in addition to alcohol induced psychotic disorder."

 

[Madeline]

So you don't like Beck, Mr. Shaman? And because of this, you have decided to try and start a rumor that he has a drinking problem?

Bravo, you internet hero of the day.

*Gagging sound*

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Actually, if the critics weren't afraid of what Glenn Beck might have to say at this rally, there would probably be nothing said about it. Seems like that the more the truth is exposed, the louder the critics become. Stop beating up the messenger and begin to hear what is actually being said. The truth will set you free.

 

[Truthmatters]

Beck is an admitted alcohol and drug addict.

He says he is clean.

What is it about the cons that make them choose "ex" addicts for leaders?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Beck is an admitted alcohol and drug addict.

He says he is clean.

What is it about the cons that make them choose "ex" addicts for leaders?

You always sound so bitter and frusrtated

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Beck is an admitted alcohol and drug addict.

He says he is clean.

What is it about the cons that make them choose "ex" addicts for leaders?

Beck is a leader?

Stop following him and he won't be.

 

[Madeline]

Beck is a tv personality, and he was hired by FOX not the Republican Party. Please stop confusing talking tv heads with elected officials!

Personally, I don't give a shit if Beck drinks, did drink, doesn't drink...none of this crap should matter. Evaluate his speech (if you must) on its content alone.

 

[Truthmatters]

Fox is the mouthpiece of the right.

They are inseperable

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Fox is the mouthpiece of the right.

They are inseperable

At least Fox viewers can spell.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

So you don't like Beck, Mr. Shaman? And because of this, you have decided to try and start a rumor that he has a drinking problem?

Present drinking-problems??

Nope!!!​

"While working at WPGC, Beck met his first wife, Claire. The couple married and had two daughters, Mary and Hannah. Mary developed cerebral palsy as a result of a series of strokes at birth in 1988. The couple divorced in 1994 amid Beck's struggles with substance abuse. Along with being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, Beck has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

By 1994, Beck was suicidal, and imagined shooting himself to the music of his fellow Washingtonian, Kurt Cobain. However, he cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in his sobriety and attended his first AA meeting in November 1994, the month he states he stopped drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis. After getting clean, Beck would claim that he had gotten high every day for the previous 15 years, since the age of sixteen."

 

[Madeline]

Assuming any of this is true, so what? Are Beck's opinions MORE persuasive now? LESS?

You're behaving like an asshole here, Mr. Shaman.

 

[del]

So you don't like Beck, Mr. Shaman? And because of this, you have decided to try and start a rumor that he has a drinking problem?

Present drinking-problems??

Nope!!!​

"While working at WPGC, Beck met his first wife, Claire. The couple married and had two daughters, Mary and Hannah. Mary developed cerebral palsy as a result of a series of strokes at birth in 1988. The couple divorced in 1994 amid Beck's struggles with substance abuse. Along with being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, Beck has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

By 1994, Beck was suicidal, and imagined shooting himself to the music of his fellow Washingtonian, Kurt Cobain. However, he cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in his sobriety and attended his first AA meeting in November 1994, the month he states he stopped drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis. After getting clean, Beck would claim that he had gotten high every day for the previous 15 years, since the age of sixteen."

one would think that a victim of fetal alcohol syndrome, such as yourself, would be more sensitive to substance abuse issues.


Symptoms

Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to growth, mental, and physical problems that may occur in a baby when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
Symptoms

A baby with fetal alcohol syndrome may have the following symptoms:

* Poor growth while the baby is in the womb and after birth
* Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination
* Delayed development and significant functional problems in three or more major areas: thinking, speech, movement, or social skills (as expected for the baby's age)

Prognosis

The outcome for infants with fetal alcohol syndrome varies depending on the extent of symptoms, but almost none have normal brain development.

Infants and children with fetal alcohol syndrome have many different problems, which can be difficult to manage. Children do best if diagnosed early and referred to a team of providers who can work with their families on educational and behavioral strategies that best fit the individual child’s needs.

https://health.google.com/health/ref/Fetal+alcohol+syndrome

 

[Truthmatters]

Fox is the mouthpiece of the right.

They are inseperable

At least Fox viewers can spell.

And spelling counts for what?

I have never understood why a medium of communication such as writing has people more concerned with the means instead of the communication.

Yes I spell for shit and always have, it just doesnt matter to me and never will.

I am far more concerned with content and always will be.

You just keep being the fucking spelling and typo police , it suits you and your level of thought.

 

[Paulie]

So you don't like Beck, Mr. Shaman? And because of this, you have decided to try and start a rumor that he has a drinking problem?

Present drinking-problems??

Nope!!!​

"While working at WPGC, Beck met his first wife, Claire. The couple married and had two daughters, Mary and Hannah. Mary developed cerebral palsy as a result of a series of strokes at birth in 1988. The couple divorced in 1994 amid Beck's struggles with substance abuse. Along with being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, Beck has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

By 1994, Beck was suicidal, and imagined shooting himself to the music of his fellow Washingtonian, Kurt Cobain. However, he cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in his sobriety and attended his first AA meeting in November 1994, the month he states he stopped drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis. After getting clean, Beck would claim that he had gotten high every day for the previous 15 years, since the age of sixteen."

one would think that a victim of fetal alcohol syndrome, such as yourself, would be more sensitive to substance abuse issues.


Symptoms

Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to growth, mental, and physical problems that may occur in a baby when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
Symptoms

A baby with fetal alcohol syndrome may have the following symptoms:

* Poor growth while the baby is in the womb and after birth
* Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination
* Delayed development and significant functional problems in three or more major areas: thinking, speech, movement, or social skills (as expected for the baby's age)

Prognosis

The outcome for infants with fetal alcohol syndrome varies depending on the extent of symptoms, but almost none have normal brain development.

Infants and children with fetal alcohol syndrome have many different problems, which can be difficult to manage. Children do best if diagnosed early and referred to a team of providers who can work with their families on educational and behavioral strategies that best fit the individual child’s needs.

https://health.google.com/health/ref/Fetal+alcohol+syndrome

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