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Why is Glenn Beck leaving Fox? Fired? Voluntarily?

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Ralph Deedsposted 7 years ago
Not sure of the details, but apparently Glenn Beck and Fox News are parting ways. Does this mean we'll be hearing less about this lunatic. Or will he move on and become bigger than ever? Maybe he'll make a run at the VP nomination as a running mate to Michelle Bachman???
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  DTR0005posted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Apparently his production company has agreed to produce some interim programming - I am certain it's "top-shelf" stuff...lol
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Overdrive and Beckles the Clown....
  Coming to a side-show near you.
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  tritrainposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Fox is too liberal for him.
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  2besureposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Believe me, he will still be around. To be continued?
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  qwarkposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Who cares?
  We're losing nothing!
  Qwark
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh, but we are still maintaining a dangerous maniac.
  He should be in the nut-house where he belongs.
  Like that old actress who refused to believe her time was over: 90 yrs old, still thinking she was a sex-symbol.
  
  Beck: the eternal Egotist: :I am the way the truth and the light...me!! Me!! Glenn Beck aka Beckles the Evil Clown.
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Mikeydoesposted 7 years ago
he said something about obama and lost a lot of advertizers
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Ron Montgomeryposted 7 years ago
You heard it here first.

He's been picked up by NPR.

Crazy world.
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  earnestshubposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  He will look interesting alongside their other programming!
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  But they're a legitimate news agency...this makes no sense....unless it's all about the cents!! *wink* *wink*
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superwagsposted 7 years ago
He's a pretty talented actor - and he's hilarious - he'll get a good gig somewhere new.
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dutchman1951posted 7 years ago
he supposidly clarified it today, going to produce specials, like a new version of 60 mins on Fox, and of course!!!!

much more accurate!....lololol

truth still not fully disclosed i believe
looks like a new Network begining maybe? The JBBC
" TheJohn Birch Broadcasting Corporation!!!!!!!!!!!"
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DonDWestposted 7 years ago
He should go into acting and or comedy, he's clearly very talented in such fields. Oh wait a minute, he was in Fox News.
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DannyMaioposted 7 years ago
his 5pm not prime time rating beats MSNBC's prime-time slot 4X.
yeah that should say something! if this man lies how come he has not been sued yet? he clearly tells you to look for yourself. and he is not a republican he is libertarian. He also stated he will be part of FOX but doing specials. I challenge anyone to prove what he talks about to be false. lets see the replies start flying.
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  DonDWestposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  His political ideology is irrelevant, his role is to be an entertainer, which he is pretty good at. He tells a series of truths, half-truths and lies for political entertainment purposes, much like John Stewart or Stephen Colbert. The fact of the matter is he isn't news.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  You're right, he is a commentator, much like Hannity or O'Reilly or Olbermann or Maddow.
  
  Which is why I am always amused when people use Beck et al as examples of right wing NEWS bias....
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  DTR0005posted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Good observation. And if some in the Right Wing extreme didn't quote Beck as gospel, didn't cite him as a news source, he likely wouldn't take the heat.
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  DannyMaioposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Tell me the half truths? I personally do not watch him regularly, once in a while I tune In and it is very educational. I asked myself many times this can't be true. and sure as $hit it was. I looked for something to get him on. could not find anything big to say he is lying. I would love for you to show me where he told half truths? I do not like his religious preaching but other than that he has been spot on! SORO"S spot on, economy spot on! middle east, spot on! tell me I'm wrong. actually show me I'm wrong. you can not! he is nothing like Jon Stewart or Colbert. Maybe it makes you feel better to say this but definitely not true. Prove me wrong...I'll Be Waiting.
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Well, since I don't watch him, I have only 3:
  He said that hidden communists messages were built into the buildings of New York City.
  He said Obama is a racist who has a deep-seated hatred of white people.
  He said Van Jones is a communist.
  Oops, one more: he said the only way to stop Pelosi and Obama was to shoot them in the head.
  And my personal opinion is that he and Palin and the likes of them(ugh),contribute to the violent, hate-filled nature of America at this moment in time.
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  DannyMaioposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Hidden messages in buildings in NYC, I would love to hear and see this, do you have a link? if proven would show craziness but not a lie.
  
  Obama a racist? That is an opinion. not good if actually said!!!
  
  Van Jones in my opinion and I have checked this shady character out is a socialist/communist/Marxist whatever. not a good guy!! sorry you should research. interesting! definitely not a lie!!
  
  shoot them in the head? I would like the link to that one also, should not be hard since the left would have been all over that one. can not be a lie but if said a very idiotic statement, would love the link.
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  Reality Bytesposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWL-pfCa … re=related
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  DTR0005posted 7 years agoin reply to this
  AND THERE'S THE PROOF....WOW - And the Right wonders why we pick on poor Mr. Beck. He's crazier that a shi*house rat.
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  DannyMaioposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I believe he definitely went a bit far on that one! he is correct as all those symbols are of communism/fascism but his logic about it is not correct.
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  prettydarkhorseposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  ah, that is why they fired him, he has this high falutin, "ethereal", "heavenly", out of this world analysis of things. I personally don't like him bec. of his stance regarding the environment. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/politi … al-moments
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  Ralph Deedsposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  What he said was "Obama hates white people."
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Um, it was Obama who first played the race card in the 2008 campaign......you won't find a single instance of McCain doing that...
  
  And Vann Jones is an avowed communist, love....sorry about that.....
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Really? He's still a communist?
  Well gee--I geuss I'll believe you over him....not.
  
  Where did Obama play the race card?
  And McCain might not have, but his side-kick did. Plenty.And the muslim card. And the terrorist card.
  
  She is FOUL.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4MCZXYSIw (Obama playing race card)
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otM3pWOBWWk (Vann Jones in his own words)
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  DTR0005posted 7 years agoin reply to this
  I think Obama's comments were funny - I wouldn't go so far as to say he was playing the race card. If he had said, "I don't have enough gray hair for the establishment" - whatever - would he have been accused of "age discrimination?" yeah...lolll likely. Hilliary made references to her gender continually in the campaigns. No one made a big deal over it - was she playing the "gender card?" And Mc Cain, nice guy by the way - almost voted for him until he picked "Stupid" as his running mate, made references 24/7 to his service in Vietnam and having been a POW - what card was he playing, if any? I don't think anyone from either side played too many cards in the 2008 election. The only excpetion was being the "I am not Bush" card - they all played that one.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Perhaps you can show us where Sarah Palin played the race car against Obama. Or the terrorist card. Or the Muslim card.
  
  What say you?
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  What is this, O'Reilly?
  
  Obama "pals" around with terrorists...."It's nice to be around"real" Americans"...to an all-white crowd.
  
  Muslim and terrorist go hand in hand with her. And you can see it in the people who came to see her. They say Obama is a muslim and a terrorist.
  And no, I'm not googling it...I remember it.
  
  Mike Pence is a horrid person!!!He is not even in my sights as a human being,let alone speaking for me!!
  
  He just said "Liberals want to shut down the gvt".
  
  Liberals are trying to save American people from that CULT he belongs to.
  
  dam you people for voting that cult in.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Oh, I'm sorry, it must be that whole not-all-Muslims-are-terrorists-but-so-far-most-every-terrorist-has-been-Muslim thing.
  
  And yes, Obama pals around with them. Bill Ayers? Bernandine Dhorne?
  
  So your answer is "No, I cannot in fact name a single instance where Sarah Palin played the race card or accused Obama of being a Muslim/terrorist" Thank you for playing along.....
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  It's not playing...that whole cult is for real in their intentions to own America.
  
  One of her advisor's was Henry Kissinger.
  William Kristol "discovered" her.
  She is an Israeli-Firster.
  As is Scott Brown, btw.
  And lordy-be, who did I see ole Mike Huckabee meeting with?
  Why, it was Beebee guns Netenyahoo.
  
  NOT playing at all. Dangerous to MY freedom--
  Since I believe in America First....can't have that, you know.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Like I said, you can't back up your ridiculous claims......I can't even give you an A for effort.....sorry about that......
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  lovemychrisposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjxzmaXAg9E
  
  google Palin rally....there are plenty.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Wow, and not a single quote from Palin herself........hmmmmm......
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  Ralph Deedsposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Why hasn't he been sued for lying? Because lying isn't against the law with some exceptions--lying to the FBI, lying to a grand jury, slander against non-public officials (lying about public officials is permitted for the most part). Beck is crazy, he rants and raves about all kinds of lunatic conspiracy theories. And he has made insulting an ludicrous charges against President Obama. As we said in grade school, "Good riddance to bad rubbish."
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knolyourselfposted 7 years ago
"Called "Monday Mornings with Trump," the unlikely presidential candidate will be featured in a regular weekly segment on the morning show Fox and Friends, the network announced." Whimsy - they are making room for Trump.
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optimus grimlockposted 7 years ago
maybe he'll open up for charlie sheen
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Reality Bytesposted 7 years ago
You have not seen or heard the last of Glen Beck.

If you found him too hard to handle before, prepare yourself.

lol
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  Ralph Deedsposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  You mean too hard to stomach!
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knolyourselfposted 7 years ago
"And my personal opinion is that he and Palin and the likes of the(ugh),
contribute to the violent, hate-filled nature of America at this moment in time." So lower middle class.
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knolyourselfposted 7 years ago
"Van Jones in my opinion and I have checked this shady character out is a socialist/communist/Marxist whatever. not a good guy!! sorry you should research. interesting! definitely not a lie!!" If was not a good guy why the character assassination by "WorldNetDaily and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck, who featured Jones on fourteen episodes of his show."
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Mighty Momposted 7 years ago
I was going to say maybe he's jockeying to be Trump's Veep candidate. But we've already seen what happens when your VP choice has a bigger ego and than you (think 2008).

He should move over to Comedy Central where he belongs. Then there would be no confusion that he is an ENTERTAINER not a news reporter.
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Daniel Carterposted 7 years ago
Beck's viewership is down 39%, and some major advertisers dropped him. Additionally his contract with Fox is up this year, and all things considered, he's going to invent something else with Fox, and then, (get this) MAYBE start his own cable network. [choke, cough, hack].

Katie Couric interviewed him for 45 minutes. I watched the whole thing. He was as nervous as a fish in a blender. Couldn't answer anything without ranting and raving. Still a lunatic.

But, no, he didn't get fired. He's leaving disgraced, basically.
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lovemychrisposted 7 years ago
"Discussing Democratic leaders during a June broadcast for the Republican Fox News Channel, conspiracy host Glenn Beck told his followers they would have to “shoot them in the head” in order to bring an end to an alleged “communist” agenda.

“They believe in communism,” he said. “They believe and have called for a revolution. You’re going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.”

Funny how they all use the same boogie-man. Did you see how a head of Fox said he knew Obama wasn't a Socialist, but said it anyway?

And Stern gets fired for poopoo talk.
Sanchez and Thomas get fired for speaking truth about Israel.
And this clown is still on the air....

And the Right says the Left wants to clam them up?
It's just the opposite.

The ones in Congress who are pushing to have gvt take the Internet are Lieberman and Arlen Spector....HARDLY left-leaning liberals!!!
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mega1posted 7 years ago
never want to see Beck's face or hear about him and his religionist politics and weird ideas EVER again! Good riddance, I say! Of course, we all know there will just be another Beck-type to fill that niche there at Fox News. sad sad sad - wish I didn't have to hear any of those guys(even when I hide in my room I still hear it, because its played so loud) every day and their loony "reporting" , sensational stories and ex-pageant queens and self-righteous commentary. Yuck! double yuck!
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  prettydarkhorseposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  you are so cutie, mermaid
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lovemychrisposted 7 years ago
It's the same listening to the R's on the floor...they are so awful.
Stop saying "The American people want"....you don't speak for me!!
I want NOTHING of what you offer.
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Reality Bytesposted 7 years ago
Beck is NOT leaving FOX. He will reappear in a different capacity.
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  Ralph Deedsposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  No doubt he'll crawl out of a sewer once in a while. What a pathetic character.
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Beyond-Politicsposted 7 years ago
http://beyond-the-political-spectrum.bl … fools.html
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  earnestshubposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  That is a good link. I like the idea of this type of forum.
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lovemychrisposted 7 years ago
This one's particularly agregious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD3p_g2j … re=related
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lovemychrisposted 7 years ago
and another;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZWwgw_ … re=related
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lovemychrisposted 7 years ago
Oddly enough (yeah right!)--

The one where they scream "Kill Him", and "Treason", has been removed from the Huffpo site...maybe could go find it, but thank god I have a physical job to go to, so I can work some of this FILTH off my mind.
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AnnCeeposted 7 years ago
Can't figure out this fascination on the left with Glenn Beck. He let his ego get the best of him. That's it. People couldn't watch. It was an unattractive performance after a while. Good research, good material, but too tied up in Beck's odd personality. Too bad.
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  BillyDRitchieposted 7 years agoin reply to this
  Totally agree, I never "got" Beck's radio show, but when he debuted on Fox I actually enjoyed him. But over time he became more and more convinced of his own importance and the ride was no longer fun.
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optimus grimlockposted 7 years ago
I think he's got multiple personalities! When hes on O'Rielly he seems normal on the other hand on his show it seems hes trying to hypnotise weakminded people.
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